ASUS M5A97 R2.0

ASUS M5A97 R2.0

Model M5A97 R2.0Part no. M5A97-R2.0EAN 6081582598738

66 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 quantity6
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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
6
Brand
ASUS
Category
Motherboard
Model
M5A97 R2.0
Part numbers
M5A97-R2.0, 90-MIBJK0-G0EAY0MZ
EAN / UPC
6081582598738, 021111179157, 610839188512, 748135015017 +15 more
Also known as
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX

Specifications

66 specifications in 13 groups

Processor

SpecificationValue
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
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
On-board graphics cardNo

Internal I/O

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

Rear panel I/O ports

SpecificationValue
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 outputs1
Microphone inYes
S/PDIF out portYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports0

Network

SpecificationValue
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111F

Features

SpecificationValue
Component forPC
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB950
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATX

Expansion slots

SpecificationValue
PCI Express x1 slots2
PCI Express x16 slots2
PCI Express slots version2.0
PCI slots2

BIOS

SpecificationValue
BIOS typeUEFI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperYes

Weight & dimensions

SpecificationValue
Width305 mm
Depth229 mm

Packaging content

SpecificationValue
Cables includedSATA
Drivers includedYes

Other features

SpecificationValue
Quick installation guideYes

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