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ASUS M5A97 AMD 970 Socket AM3 ATX

ASUS M5A97 AMD 970 Socket AM3 ATX

Model M5A97Part no. 90-MIBFS0-G0AAY00ZEAN 3610170562542

56 specifications
  • Processor manufacturerAMD
  • Number of memory slots4
  • RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity6
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Overview

Processor manufacturer
AMD
Number of memory slots
4
RAID levels
0, 1, 5, 10
Parallel processing technology support
Quad-GPU CrossFireX
USB 2.0 connectors
3
USB 2.0 ports quantity
6
Brand
ASUS
Category
Motherboard
Model
M5A97
Part numbers
90-MIBFS0-G0AAY00Z, M5A97, 90-MIBFS0-G0EAY00Z
EAN / UPC
3610170562542, 610839181421
Also known as
ASUS M5A97 AMD 970 Socket AM3 ATX

Specifications

56 specifications in 12 groups

Processor

Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
System bus rate4.8 GT/s

Memory

Number of memory slots4
Memory channelsDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 512MB, 8GB

Storage controllers

RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYes

Internal I/O

USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Front panel audio connectorYes
Number of EATX power connectors1
Power fan connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
Number of chassis fan connectors2
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
Number of COM connectors1

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 2.0 ports quantity6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
eSATA ports quantity0
PS/2 ports quantity2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity0
DVI-D ports quantity0
Headphone outputs6
S/PDIF out portYes
Digital audio optical out1

Network

LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E

Features

Component forPC
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows

Expansion slots

PCI Express x1 slots2
PCI Express x4 slots1
PCI Express x16 slots1
PCI Express slots version2.0
PCI slots2

BIOS

BIOS typeEFI
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a

Weight & dimensions

Width305 mm
Depth229 mm

Other features

Controller interface typeAMD SB950
Manageability featuresWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

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