
ASUS M5A97 EVO
Model M5A97 EVOEAN 610839181216
58 specifications
- Processor manufacturerAMD
- Number of memory slots4
- Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
- Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX
- USB 2.0 connectors3
- USB 2.0 ports quantity8
Overview
- Processor manufacturer
- AMD
- Number of memory slots
- 4
- Supported storage drive interfaces
- SATA III
- Parallel processing technology support
- Quad-GPU CrossFireX
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 3
- USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 8
- Brand
- ASUS
- Category
- Motherboard
- Model
- M5A97 EVO
- Part numbers
- M5A97 EVO, 90-MIBFR0-G0EAY00Z, 90-MIBFR0-G0EAY0MZ
- EAN / UPC
- 610839181216
- Also known as
- ASUS M5A97 EVO motherboard AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX
Specifications
58 specifications in 12 groups
Processor
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6 |
| System bus rate | 4.8 GT/s |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | ECC & Non-ECC |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066,1333,1600,1800,1866 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
Storage controllers
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Graphics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel processing technology support | Quad-GPU CrossFireX |
| On-board graphics card | No |
Internal I/O
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 0 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| Number of IEEE1394 connectors | 1 |
Rear panel I/O ports
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 8 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 2 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| Headphone outputs | 6 |
Network
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111E |
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| Motherboard southbridge | AMD SB950 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC892 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Power source type | ATX |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows |
Expansion slots
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 2 |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| PCI slots | 2 |
BIOS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | EFI |
| BIOS memory size | 32 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 2.0a |
Weight & dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
Other features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manageability features | WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE |
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