The dual intelligent processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips, EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). The next generation of dual intelligent processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM provides precise Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency module adjustments with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to increase the board's overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential.
USB / FireWire Ports: 2 x SuperSpeed USB + 1 x FireWire + 8 x Hi-Speed USB + (2 x SuperSpeed USB + 1 x FireWire + 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 EVO Desktop Motherboard Specifications
Part # M5A97 EVO
General
Product Type:
Motherboard, ATX
Chipset Type:
AMD 970 / AMD SB950
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 ALC892
Compliant Standards:
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC, 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 , JMicron JMB362 : Serial ATA-300, connector(s): 2 x 7pin external SATA, 2 device(s)
Interfaces:
1 x keyboard / mouse, generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) , 1 x network, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, RJ-45 , 2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 9 pin USB Type A , 8
Power Connectors:
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
BIOS Features:
DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.6 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, jack retasking, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, Q-Slot, ASUS Q-Connector, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, ASUS
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories:
I/O back plate
Cables Included:
3 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included:
Drivers & utilities, ASUS Live Update, ASUS Auto Tuning, ASUS AI Suite II, ASUS AI Charger+
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, RoHS, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
Width:
12 in
Depth:
9.6 in
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support:
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details:
Limited warranty, 3 years
ASUS M5A97 EVO Desktop Motherboard Warranty Information
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
