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...; 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M5A97 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you install... a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel (blue) (continued on the next page) With ASUS design, this motherboard...
...; 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M5A97 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you install... a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel (blue) (continued on the next page) With ASUS design, this motherboard...
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...AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. AMD Cool 'n' ...Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically ...
...AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. AMD Cool 'n' ...Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically ...
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Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS USB3_12 EATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN EPU ASM 1042 SPDIF_O2 5 USB56 SOCKET AM3+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin ...MemOK! 6 AUDIO AMD® 970 CHA_FAN1 RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 2 EATXPWR Super I/O TPU PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power M5A97 PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 7 SB950 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 8 SB_PWR 32Mb BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78...
Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS USB3_12 EATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN EPU ASM 1042 SPDIF_O2 5 USB56 SOCKET AM3+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin ...MemOK! 6 AUDIO AMD® 970 CHA_FAN1 RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 2 EATXPWR Super I/O TPU PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power M5A97 PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 7 SB950 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 8 SB_PWR 32Mb BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78...
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M5A97 M5A97 CPU socket AM3+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
M5A97 M5A97 CPU socket AM3+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendors Part No. Timing CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Size SS/DS Chip ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M5A97 2-7 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • ...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendors Part No. Timing CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Size SS/DS Chip ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M5A97 2-7 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • ...
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...; • - - 1.6 • - - - 1.65 • • - - - - • • Team T3D1288 RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL... • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Chip NO. -
...; • - - 1.6 • - - - 1.65 • • - - - - • • Team T3D1288 RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL... • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Chip NO. -
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS M5A97 2-21
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS M5A97 2-21