ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0

Motherboard suitable for powerful gaming or PC models in the latest revision to ensure compatibility with the new operating system Microsoft Windows 8 . The given socket and chipset deliver up to 8-core processors from AMD FX series with a max TDP of 140 W. Supporters years proven pieces vice versa welcome return of compatibility with older but very popular series processors Phenon II.

The board has been offering the third generation of the known combinations smart chips EPU and TPU . Now they added technology New DIGI + Power Control, which allows precise tuning of CPU power and memory . This technology uses two digital voltage controllers designed for exceptionally accurate tuning voltage DRAM and CPU and is easy to use interface through Al Suite II.

The system board BIOS is based on an innovative concept UEFI . The developers of ASUS you have prepared a few special features for even easier to work with him. Firstly, it is the function of USB BIOS Flashback, which, as the name suggests, allows comfortable "flashing" the BIOS using a USB drive . A second function is to DirectKey in the form of buttons for direct access to the right BIOS.

Finally, the board shall deliver superior connector equipment including 6 internal SATA III, 2 external eSATA III, FireWire, and a powerful audio system with support DTS and DTS Connect UltraPC II .

Specifications:

Supported Processors:
Series: AMD FX/Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron (100 Series)
Socket: AM3 +
Max. TDP: 140 W

Chipset
AMD 970/SB950

FSB:
HyperTransport 3.0
Up to 4.8 GT/s (2.4 GHz)

Memory:
Type: DDR3
Slot: 4x DIMM
Frequency: 1066/1333/1600/1800/1866/2133 (OC) MHz
Mode: Dual-channel
Max. Capacity: 32 GB

Expansion Slots:
1x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x16)
1x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x4)
2x PCI Express 2.0 x1
2x PCI

Video:
The need for a separate graphics card
Support AMD Quad-GPU CrossfireX

Audio:
Realtek ALC892
8 Channel HD
192kHz/24bit
DTS Ultra PC II
DTS Connect

LAN:
Realtek 8111F
10/100/1000 Mbit/s

Internal interface:
6x SATA III (6 Gbit/s RAID 0/1/5/10)
1x USB 3.0
3x USB 2.0
1x FireWire (IEEE 1394a)
1x S/PDIF output
1x COM
1x TPM

External interfaces:
1x PS/2 (keyboard/mouse)
2x eSATA III
1x FireWire (IEEE 1394a)
8x USB 2.0
2x USB 3.0
1x RJ-45
6x audio jack
1x optical audio output S/PDIF

Power:
1 x 24-pin EATX connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V connector

Format:
ATX

Dimensions:
30.5 x 24.4 cm

Included accessories:
User Manual
CD with drivers and utilities
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Rear I/O shield
3x SATA III cable
Q-Connector 2v1