Key Features of ASUS M5A97 Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AM3+ Socket Type
- AMD 970 Chipset
- RAID Controller: AMD SB950
- 4 Memory Slots
- Maximum 32 GB DDR3
- Dual Channel DIMM Memory
Specifications of ASUS M5A97 Motherboard
| In The Box |
| Sales Package |
User Manual, I/O Shield, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable, Driver Disk, Motherboard |
| Essentials |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Socket Type |
AM3+ |
| Compatible Processors |
Athlon IIX2 Series Processor, Athlon IIX3 Series Processor, Athlon IIX4 Series Processor, Athlon X2 Processor, FX-4100 Processor, FX-4170 Processor, FX-6100 Processor, FX-8100 Processor, FX-8120 Series Processor, Phenom II X6 1100T, Phenom IIX2 Series Processor, Phenom IIX3 Series Processor, Phenom IIX4 Processor, Phenom IIX6 Series Processor, Sempron 140, Sempron 145, Sempron 150, Sempron 180 |
| Chipset |
AMD 970, AMD SB950 |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
4 Slots |
| Memory Configuration |
32 GB DDR3 Dual Channel DIMM |
| Memory Frequency |
1066 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133(O.C) MHz |
| ECC Support |
Non-ECC |
| Buffered Memory |
Unbuffered |
| Storage |
| SATA 6 Gb/s |
AMD SB950 |
| RAID Controller |
AMD SB950 |
| RAID Configurations |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Graphics |
| Multi GPU Support |
Yes, AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX |
| Audio |
| Audio Codec |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Audio Channels |
8 |
| Audio Features |
High Definition Audio, Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, ASUS Noise Filter |
| Connectivity |
| Ethernet Controller |
Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Slots |
2 |
| PCIe x1 Slots, Generation |
2, 2.0 |
| PCIe x16 Slots, Generation |
2, 2.0 |
| Internal I/O Headers |
| SATA 6 Gb/s Headers |
6 |
| USB 2.0 Headers |
3 |
| ATX Power Connectors |
1 (8 Pin ATX 12V Power Connectors) |
| Fan Headers |
1 (Processor Fan Headers), 2 (System Fan Headers) |
| Front Panel Headers |
1 |
| Other Connectors |
1 x 24-pin EATX Power Connector, 1 x Clear CMOS Jumper, 1 x MemOK! Button, 1 x Power Fan Connector (1 x 3-pin), 1 x S/PDIF Out Header, 1 x System Panel |
| Back Panel Ports |
| USB 2.0 Ports, Controller |
6, AMD SB950 |
| USB 3.0 Ports, Controller |
2, ASMedia |
| Audio I/O Channels |
6 |
| Optical S/PDIF Ports and S/PDIF Out ports |
1 (Optical S/PDIF Ports) |
| RJ-45 Ethernet Jacks |
1 |
| PS/2 |
2 |
| General Features |
| Overclocking |
Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| Support CDs |
Drivers, ASUS Utilities, ASUS Update |
| Bundled Software |
Anti-virus Software (OEM Version) |
| BIOS |
32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 |
| Features |
GreenASUS and ErP Ready, Solid Capacitor, Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU, Supports CPU up to 140 W, UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) |
| Advanced Technologies |
AMD Cool n Quiet Technology, Auto O.C. Tuning and Mouse-controlled UEFI BIOS on AM3+ Platform |
| Advanced Features |
ASUS TPU: Auto Tuning, TurboV, ASUS EPU: EPU, ASUS Power Design: 4 +2 Phase Power Design, ASUS Exclusive Features: MemOK!, AI Suite II, Ai Charger+, ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink Solution, ASUS Fan Xpert, ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS O.C. Profile, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS MyLogo 2, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS Q-Design: ASUS Q-Slot |
| Limitations |
|
External Graphics Card required (not included in the box) |
| Dimensions |
| Dimensions |
305 x 229 mm |
| Warranty |
|
3 Years ASUS India Warranty and Free Transit Insurance. |
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