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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS M5A97 AMD 970 Socket AM3 ATX vs ASUS M5A97 Pro

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 45identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 6
    • 8
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • 0
    • 2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • Audio chip
    • Realtek ALC887
    • Realtek ALC892
  • Compatible operating systems
    • Windows
    • Windows 32/64-bit
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • 2
    • 1
  • Depth
    • 229 mm
    • 244 mm

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58 specifications
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ASUS

M5A97 AMD 970 Socket AM3 ATX

Model M5A97

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ASUS

M5A97 ProView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3Socket AM3
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
System bus rateKnown for one4.8 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333,1600,1800,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 512MB, 8GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireXQuad-GPU CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors22
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectors11
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers02
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputs66
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Digital audio optical out11
Networkidentical
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970AMD 970
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindowsWindows 32/64-bit
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x4 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slots22
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeEFIEFI
BIOS memory size32 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeAMD SB950AMD SB950
Manageability featuresWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXEWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneJMicron JMB362

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