
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
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
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Compatible processor series | AMD 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 processors | 1 |
| System bus rate | 4.8 GT/s |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | ECC & Non-ECC |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
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 |
Internal I/O
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 0 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 0 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Number of EATX power connectors | 1 |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) | 1 |
| Number of COM 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 | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 0 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 0 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Network
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Realtek 8111F |
Features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| Motherboard southbridge | AMD SB950 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Power source type | ATX |
| Overclocking features | ASUS C.P.R. |
Expansion slots
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI slots | 3 |
BIOS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI |
| BIOS memory size | 32 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 2.0a |
| Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 216 mm |
Packaging content
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cables included | SATA |
| Drivers included | Yes |
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