Asus M5A97 AMD 970 AM3+ Motherbaord

ASUS continues to put innovation at its forefront, launching the world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors technology. This exclusive design consists of the EPU (Energy Processing Unit), which automatically monitors power consumption system-wide to ensure efficiency, and the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) - guaranteeing superior performance for every task, bringing users an unbeatable experience.

TPU

Unleash your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.

EPU

Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity!

• Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU + EPU

• UEFI BIOS - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface

• Auto Tuning - Auto System Level Up

• Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

• True USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support - fully unleash performance

CPU AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors

Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU

Supports CPU up to 140 W

AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology

Chipset AMD 970/SB950

Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.

* Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.

System Bus Up to 4.8 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3

Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue)

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)

2 x PCIe 2.0 x1

2 x PCI

Storage AMD SB950 controller :

6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

LAN Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

Audio Feature :

- ASUS Noise Filter

- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

USB Ports ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :

2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)

AMD SB950 controller :

12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)

Overclocking Features Overclocking Protection :

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU & EPU :

ASUS TPU :

- Auto Tuning

- TurboV

ASUS EPU :

- EPU

ASUS Power Design :

- 4 +2 Phase Power Design

ASUS Exclusive Features :

- MemOK!

- AI Suite II

- Ai Charger+

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- USB 3.0 Boost

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :

- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY :

- ASUS O.C. Profile

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS MyLogo 2

- Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Q-Design :

- ASUS Q-Slot

Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)

1 x PS/2 mouse (green)

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

2 x USB 3.0

6 x USB 2.0

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

6 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)

1 x COM port(s) connector(s)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)

2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)

1 x Power Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -pin)

1 x S/PDIF out header(s)

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)

1 x System panel(s)

1 x MemOK! button(s)

1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories User's manual

I/O Shield

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support Disc Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm )