ASUS M5A97 Plus

ASUS M5A97 Plus

Model M5A97 PlusPart no. 90MB0LG0-M0EAY0EAN 4716659985426

65 specifications
  • Processor manufacturerAMD
  • Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
  • Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
  • Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity8
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Overview

Processor manufacturer
AMD
Supported memory types
DDR3-SDRAM
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 Plus
Part numbers
90MB0LG0-M0EAY0, M5A97 PLUS
EAN / UPC
4716659985426
Also known as
ASUS M5A97 Plus AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX

Specifications

65 specifications in 12 groups

Processor

SpecificationValue
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
Maximum number of SMP processors1
System bus rate4.8 GT/s

Memory

SpecificationValue
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes

Storage controllers

SpecificationValue
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

SpecificationValue
Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX

Internal I/O

SpecificationValue
USB 2.0 connectors3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors0
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of SATA II connectors0
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Front panel audio connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of EATX power connectors1
Power fan connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
Number of chassis fan connectors2
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)1
Number of COM connectors1

Rear panel I/O ports

SpecificationValue
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity0
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 outputs1
Microphone inYes

Network

SpecificationValue
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek 8111F

Features

SpecificationValue
Component forPC
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB950
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATX
Overclocking featuresASUS C.P.R.

Expansion slots

SpecificationValue
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots1
PCI slots3

BIOS

SpecificationValue
BIOS typeUEFI
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperYes

Weight & dimensions

SpecificationValue
Width305 mm
Depth216 mm

Packaging content

SpecificationValue
Cables includedSATA
Drivers includedYes

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