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ASUS M5A97 AMD970/SB950 ATX AM3+ DDR3 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 SATA3 USB3.0 Audio CrossFireX Motherboard

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SKU #: (538921)
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64-bit Processing    Yes
Audio Channels    7.1
Audio Line In    Yes
Audio Line Out    Yes
Brand Name    Asus
Certifications & Standards   
  • ErP Ready
  • FCC
  • CE

  • Chipset Manufacturer    AMD
    Chipset Model    970
    Controller Type    Serial ATA/600
    Depth    9.0"
    Form Factor    ATX
    Gigabit Ethernet    Yes
    Green Compliance Certificate/Authority    RoHS
    WEEE
    REACH
    Green Compliant    Yes
    HyperTransport Speed    2400 MHz
    Manufacturer    ASUS Computer International
    Manufacturer Part Number    M5A97
    Manufacturer Website Address    usa.asus.com
    Marketing Information   

    M5A97 supports AMD AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 4800MT/s via Hyper aTransport 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process.


    Maximum Memory    32 GB
    Memory Form Factor    DIMM
    Memory Standard    DDR3-2133/PC3-17000 (O.C.)
    DDR3-1866/PC3-15000
    DDR3-1600/PC3-12800
    DDR3-1333/PC3-10600
    DDR3-1066/PC3-8500
    Memory Technology    DDR3 SDRAM
    Microphone Port    Yes
    Multi GPU Supported    CrossFireX
    Network (RJ-45)    Yes
    Number of Memory Slots    4
    Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports    1
    Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports    6
    Number of PCI Express x1 Slots    2
    Number of PCI Express x16 Slots    1
    Number of PCI Express x4 Slots    1
    Number of PCI Slots    2
    Number of PS/2 Ports    2
    Number of S/PDIF Out Ports    1
    Number of SATA Interfaces    6
    Number of Total Expansion Slots    6
    Number of USB 2.0 Ports    6
    Number of USB 3.0 Ports    2
    Onboard Audio Header    Yes
    Onboard LEDs Header    Yes
    Onboard S/PDIF Header    Yes
    Onboard Video    No
    Package Contents   
  • M5A97 Desktop Motherboard
  • User's Manual
  • I/O Shield
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable(s)
  • Support DVD

  • PCI Express Standard    PCI Express 2.0
    Power Supply Supported    EPS12V
    Processor Socket    Socket AM3+
    Processor Supported    Athlon II
    Phenom II
    Sempron II
    Athlon II X3
    Athlon II X4
    Athlon II X2
    Phenom II X4
    Phenom II X3
    Phenom II X2
    Phenom II X6
    Processor Technology    Cool'n'Quiet Technology
    HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
    Product Model    M5A97
    Product Name    M5A97 Desktop Motherboard
    Product Type    Desktop Motherboard
    PS/2 Port    Yes
    RAID Levels    0
    1
    5
    1+0
    RAID Supported    Yes
    S/PDIF    Yes
    Sound Controller Manufacturer    Realtek
    Sound Controller Model    ALC 887
    Standard Warranty    3 Year Limited
    Total Number of Onboard USB Ports    6
    Total Number of PCI Express Slots    4
    Total Number of USB Ports    8
    Total Processor Supported    1
    Width    12.0"
     
    Manufacturer's Warranty Contact Information

    Video Cards:
    All ASUS VGA cards purchased after January 1st, 2001 will carry 3 year warranty services from purchase date. ASUS product warranty is based on the serial number printed. For more details, please visit support.asus.com.

    Sound Cards:
    All ASUS audio cards carry 3 year warranty services from purchase date. ASUS product warranty is based on the serial number printed. For more details, please visit support.asus.com.

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    For ASUS branded notebooks (not including Eee products and Built-on ASUS):

    Complete Customer Care Package

    One of the industry’s most complete customer care packages offers a level of coverage that adds to the price of competing products:

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    • 30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no cost.
    • Two way free shipping
    • 24/7 tech support: 1-888-678-3688

    Accidents Happen

    You have extra protection when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix it or replace it for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire.

    • Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
    • Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
    • One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
    • 24/7 toll-free phone support
    • One incident covered per notebook

     

     
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