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Asus M5A97 R2.0

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
We check out the cheapest Bulldozer supported board so far. Let's find out how the ASUS M5A97 Evo goes.Read more
Released on May 31st by ASUS, the M5A97 EVO is a new AM3+ motherboard, boasting support for AMD's upcoming AM3+ CPUs, as well, as current AM3 Phenom II CPUs. Sporting the now familiar black and blue color scheme from ASUS, the M5A97 EVO seeks, like its brethern, to turn the competition black and blue too.Read more
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Cons

  • 0 does not support onboard graphics
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • CPU

Key specs

  • Realtek ALC887
  • DDR3
  • 32 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • Socket AM3+

Asus M5A97 R2.0 - Pros & Cons

Asus M5A97 R2.0

Cons

  • 0 does not support onboard graphics
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • CPU
  • chipset and motherboard
  • It is very dependent on CPU to memory to HDD speed

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Asus M5A97 R2.0 - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socketSocket AM3+
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Audio properties
Audio codecRealtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1
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Technical details
Data bus transfer rate4.8 GT/s
Compatible processor series
  • AMD Phenom II X2
  • AMD Phenom II X3
  • AMD Phenom II X4
  • AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of processors1
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Storage
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA III
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
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Internal i/o ports
S/PDIF out connectoryes
Number of COM connectors1
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of EATX power connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors3
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Y
TPM connectoryes
Number of SATA III connectors6
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Network
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111F
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 1600 MHz
  • 1333 MHz
  • 1066 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
RAM technologyDDR3
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size32 GB
Number of memory slots4
Unbuffered memoryyes
Memory channelsDual
ECCyes
Non-ECCyes
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Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX
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Bios
BIOS typeUEFI
BIOS features
  • DMI 2.0 support
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • Multilingual BIOS
  • ASUS MyLogo2
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
  • ASUS EZ Flash 2
  • ASUS O.C. Profile
  • ACPI 2.0a support
  • USB BIOS Flashback
  • ASUS EFI BIOS
  • UEFI BIOS
  • SMBIOS 2.7 support
BIOS memory size64.0 mB
ACPI version2.0a
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Expansion slots
PCI slots2
PCI Express x16 slots2
PCI Express x1 slots2
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Rear panel i/o ports
S/PDIF out portyes
Microphone inputyes
Headphone outputs1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
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Dimensions
Width12.01 in
Depth9.02 in

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