M5A97
Auto O.C. Tuning & Mouse-controlled UEFI BIOS on AM3+ Platform

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
Specifications
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 Hz 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™ 3.0
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® ALC 887 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
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 )

Date Added
19th Aug 11