| General Information |
| Brand Name |
Asus |
| Manufacturer Website Address |
usa.asus.com |
| Description |
M5A97 supports AMD AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3
cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption.
It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate
up to 4800MT/s via Hyper aTransport 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also
supports AMD CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. |
| Product Model |
M5A97 |
| Product Type |
Desktop Motherboard |
| Integrated Processor |
| Integrated Processor Cache |
Not Applicable |
| Integrated Processor Core |
Not Applicable |
| Integrated Processor Manufacturer |
Not Applicable |
| Integrated Processor Model |
Not Applicable |
| Integrated Processor Speed |
Not Applicable |
| Integrated Processor Type |
Not Applicable |
| I/O Controller |
| Controller Type |
Serial ATA/600 |
| RAID Levels |
0 |
| RAID Levels |
1 |
| RAID Levels |
1+0 |
| RAID Levels |
5 |
| RAID Support |
Yes |
| I/O Expansions |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots |
1 |
| Number of PCI Express x1 Slots |
2 |
| Number of PCI Express x4 Slots |
1 |
| Number of PCI Slots |
2 |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots |
6 |
| PCI Express Standard |
PCI Express 2.0 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots |
4 |
| Memory |
| Maximum Memory |
32 GB |
| Memory Form Factor |
DIMM |
| Memory Standard |
DDR3-1066/PC3-8500 |
| Memory Standard |
DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 |
| Memory Standard |
DDR3-1600/PC3-12800 |
| Memory Standard |
DDR3-1866/PC3-15000 |
| Memory Standard |
DDR3-2133/PC3-17000 (O.C.) |
| Memory Technology |
DDR3 SDRAM |
| Number of Memory Slots |
4 |
| Audio |
| Audio Channels |
7.1 |
| Sound Controller Manufacturer |
Realtek |
| Sound Controller Model |
ALC 887 |
| Back Panel Interfaces |
| Audio Line In |
Yes |
| Audio Line Out |
Yes |
| Microphone Port |
Yes |
| Network (RJ-45) |
Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports |
1 |
| Number of PS/2 Ports |
2 |
| Number of S/PDIF Out Ports |
1 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports |
6 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports |
2 |
| PS/2 Port |
Yes |
| S/PDIF |
Yes |
| Total Number of USB Ports |
8 |
| Miscellaneous |
| Certifications & Standards |
ErP Ready
FCC
CE |
| Green Compliance |
Yes |
| Green Compliance Certificate/Authority |
REACH |
| Green Compliance Certificate/Authority |
RoHS |
| Green Compliance Certificate/Authority |
WEEE |
| Package Contents |
M5A97 Desktop Motherboard
User's Manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable(s)
Support DVD |
| Network & Communication |
| Gigabit Ethernet |
Yes |
| Onboard Interfaces |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports |
6 |
| Onboard Audio Header |
Yes |
| Onboard LEDs Header |
Yes |
| Onboard S/PDIF Header |
Yes |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports |
6 |
| Physical Characteristics |
| Depth |
9" |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Width |
12" |
| Power Description |
| Power Supply Support |
EPS12V |
| Processor & Chipset |
| 64-bit Processing |
Yes |
| Chipset Manufacturer |
AMD |
| Chipset Model |
970 |
| Front Side Bus |
Not Applicable |
| HyperTransport |
2400 MHz |
| Multi GPU Support |
CrossFireX |
| Processor Socket |
Socket AM3+ |
| Processor Support |
Athlon II |
| Processor Support |
Athlon II X2 |
| Processor Support |
Athlon II X3 |
| Processor Support |
Athlon II X4 |
| Processor Support |
Phenom II |
| Processor Support |
Phenom II X2 |
| Processor Support |
Phenom II X3 |
| Processor Support |
Phenom II X4 |
| Processor Support |
Phenom II X6 |
| Processor Support |
Sempron II |
| Processor Technology |
Cool'n'Quiet Technology |
| Processor Technology |
HyperTransport 3.0 Technology |
| QuickPath Interconnect |
Not Applicable |
| Total Processor Support |
1 |
| Storage |
| Number of SATA Interfaces |
6 |
| Video |
| Onboard Video |
No |
| Warranty |
| Standard Warranty |
3 Year Limited |
