ASUS continues to put innovation at its forefront, launching the world's first Dual Intelligent Processors technology. This exclusive design consists of the EPU (Energy Processing Unit), which automatically monitors power consumption system-wide to ensure efficiency, and the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), guaranteeing superior performance for every task, bringing users an unbeatable experience.
Features
Product Description: ASUS M5A97, motherboard, ATX, Socket AM3+, AMD 970
Product Type: Motherboard, ATX
Chipset Type: AMD 970 / AMD SB950
Processor Socket: 1 x Socket AM3+
Compatible Processors: Sempron, Athlon II, Phenom II
USB / FireWire Ports: 2 x SuperSpeed USB + 6 x Hi-Speed USB + (6 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 M5A97 Desktop Motherboard Specifications
Part # M5A97
General
Product Type:
Motherboard, ATX
Chipset Type:
AMD 970 / AMD SB950
Max Bus Speed:
2400 MHz
Data Bus Transfer Rate:
4.8 GT/s
Processor Socket:
Socket AM3+
Max Processors Qty:
1
Compatible Processors:
Sempron, Athlon II, Phenom II
Memory
Max Supported Memory:
32 GB
Supported RAM Technology:
DDR3 SDRAM
Supported RAM Speed:
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz
Supported RAM Integrity Check:
Non-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 , 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ( x4 mode ) , 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI
Storage Interfaces:
AMD SB950 : Serial ATA-600, connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA, 6 device(s), RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
Interfaces:
1 x keyboard, generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x 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 pi
Power Connectors:
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
BIOS Features:
DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.5 support, UEFI BIOS
Sleep / Wake Up:
Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)
Hardware Features:
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, MemOK!, Q-Slot, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, ASUS Noise Filter, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ATI CrossFireX technology su
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories:
I/O back plate
Cables Included:
2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included:
Drivers & utilities, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Live Update, ASUS EZ Flash 2
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:
9 in
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support:
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details:
Limited warranty, 3 years
ASUS M5A97 Desktop Motherboard Included Items
ASUS M5A97 Desktop Motherboard
User's Manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable(s)
Support DVD
ASUS M5A97 Desktop Motherboard Warranty Information
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
