AMD 870 chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD 's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time, helping save power and money!
Features
Product Description: ASUS M5A87, motherboard, ATX, Socket AM3+, AMD 870
Product Type: Motherboard, ATX
Chipset Type: AMD 870 / AMD SB850
Processor Socket: 1 x Socket AM3+
Compatible Processors: Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon X2, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6 ( Maximum TDP 140 Watt )
USB / FireWire Ports: 2 x SuperSpeed USB + 4 x Hi-Speed USB + (8 x Hi-Speed USB via headers)
Audio: HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
Microsoft Certification: Compatible with Windows 7
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years warranty
ASUS M5A87 Desktop Motherboard Specifications
Part # M5A87
General
Product Type:
Motherboard, ATX
Chipset Type:
AMD 870 / AMD SB850
Max Bus Speed:
2600 MHz
Data Bus Transfer Rate:
5.2 GT/s
Processor Socket:
Socket AM3+
Max Processors Qty:
1
Compatible Processors:
Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon X2, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6 ( Maximum TDP 140 Watt )
Memory
Max Supported Memory:
16 GB
Supported RAM Technology:
DDR3 SDRAM
Supported RAM Speed:
1333 MHz, 1066 MHz
Supported RAM Integrity Check:
Non-ECC, ECC
Supported RAM (Registered or Buffered):
Unbuffered
RAM Features:
Dual channel memory architecture
Audio
Type:
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec:
Realtek ALC887
Compliant Standards:
High Definition Audio
LAN
Network Controller:
Realtek RTL8111E
Network Interfaces:
Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slot(s):
1 x processor, Socket AM3+ , 4 x memory, DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 , 2 x PCI Express x1 , 3 x PCI
Storage Interfaces:
AMD SB850 : Serial ATA-600, connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA, 6 device(s), RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD
Interfaces:
1 x keyboard / mouse, generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x network, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, RJ-45 , 2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 9 pin USB Type A , 4 x Hi-Speed USB, 4 pin USB
Power Connectors:
4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Features
BIOS Type:
AMI
BIOS Features:
DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.5 support
Hardware Features:
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, MemOK!, ASUS Turbo Key, ASUS EZ DIY, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included:
Drivers & utilities, ASUS Live Update, ASUS AI Suite II
Compatible with Windows 7:
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards:
Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
Width:
12 in
Depth:
8.4 in
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support:
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details:
Limited warranty, 3 years
ASUS M5A87 Desktop Motherboard Included Items
ASUS M5A87 Desktop Motherboard
User's Manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables
ASUS M5A87 Desktop Motherboard Warranty Information
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