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ASUS Exclusive Design consists of the EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), guaranteeing superior performance for every task, bringing users an unbeatable experience
Network iControl Gives user real-time bandwidth allocation control to insure efficient bandwidth usage
DirectKey Easy access BIOS when PC is on standby with the push of a button
Windows 8 Ready Meets strict hardware requirements for Windows 8 support
USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP, with increased transmission speed of up to 170%
Model | M5A97 LE R2.0 |
Release Date |
October 2012
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date. |
Socket | AM3+ |
Form factor | ATX |
Chipset | AMD 970 |
Supported Memory |
DDR3:
1066Mhz
1333Mhz
1600Mhz
1866Mhz
2133Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM compatibility support may also depend on the CPU memory controller |
ECC RAM Support | |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC887 |
Audio Channels | 8 Channels |
LAN Chipset | Realtek 8111F |
Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
SLI Support | |
CrossFire Support | |
RAID Support | |
Wireless LAN | |
PCI-Express x16 Slots | 2 |
PCI-Express x4 Slots | 0 |
PCI-Express x1 Slots | 2 |
SATA 6 Gbps Ports | 6 |
SATA Express Ports | 0 |
M.2 Ports | 0 |
RAM Slots | 4 |
Maximum Supported RAM | 32GB |
Onboard USB 2.0 | 3 |
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 0 |
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 0 |
AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU
Supports CPU up to 8 cores
Supports CPU up to 140 W
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
AMD 970/SB950
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.
Up to 4.8 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
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
AMD SB950 controller :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Realtek® 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- ASUS Noise Filter
- Optical S/PDIF out header(s) at mid-board
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
AMD SB950 controller :
12 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (6 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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 :
- AI Suite II
- Ai Charger+
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network iControl
- USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY :
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
6 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
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)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm )
*1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.