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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ Motherboard - ATX, Socket AM3+, AMD 970 Chipset, AMD FX, 2133MHz DDR3 (O.C.), SATA 6.0 Gb/s, RAID, 8-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0, CrossFireX Ready (M5A97 LE R2.0)Item#: A455-9701 | Model#: M5A97 LE R2.0
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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ Motherboard
Build a solid foundation for your PC and experience unprecedented performance with the ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ Motherboard. This motherboard is engineered to accommodate Sempron, Athlon II, and Phenom II processors for you to enjoy superior system performance. Plus, it can support up to 32GB of DDR3 Memory for ultra-fast and lag-free operations. Expect stable and high-speed interaction between the motherboard and hard drives as it utilizes a SATA III interface. With its RAID support, you don't need to worry about data loss during system failures. To satisfy your demanding visual needs, this motherboard is CrossFireX Ready to support multi-GPU setup. For seamless and whopping speeds of data transfer, this motherboard is equipped with USB 2.0 ports. Have the freedom to connect video cards, sound cards, wireless adapters and more with its PCI Express X16 Slots. Integrate powerful components into the ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ Motherboard, purchase it now!
What It Is And Why You Need It:
- ATX Form Factor; offers a reliable platform for cutting-edge PC components
- Socket AM3+ Processor Interface; works with AMD Phenom II, AMD Athlon II, and Sempron 100 Series Processors
- 4x DIMM Memory Slots; supports up to 32GB of DDR3 Memory
- 6x SATA 6.0Gb/s; lets you connect hard drives, solid state drives, and optical drives
- PCI Express X16 Slots; allows you to integrate video cards, sound cards, wireless adapters, and more
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Specifications
Motherboard Specifications |
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| Processor Socket | AMD | ||||||||
| Processor Interface | Socket AM3+ | ||||||||
| Form Factor | ATX | ||||||||
| Processors Supported | Sempron | ||||||||
| Athlon II | |||||||||
| Phenom II | |||||||||
| AMD FX | |||||||||
Chipset |
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| Northbridge | AMD 970 | ||||||||
| Southbridge | SB950 | ||||||||
Memory |
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| Memory Type | DDR3 | ||||||||
| Memory Supported | DDR3 1866 MHz | ||||||||
| DDR3 1600 MHz | |||||||||
| DDR3 1333 MHz | |||||||||
| DDR3 1066 MHz | |||||||||
| DDR3 2133 MHz (O.C.) | |||||||||
| Maximum Memory Supported | 32GB | ||||||||
| Number of Slots | 4 | ||||||||
Audio |
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| Channels | 8 Channels | ||||||||
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC887 | ||||||||
LAN |
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| LAN Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit | ||||||||
I/O Ports |
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| PS/2 Keyboard Connectors | 1 | ||||||||
| PS/2 Mouse Connectors | 1 | ||||||||
| USB Ports (Total) | 8 | ||||||||
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 | ||||||||
| LAN Ports | 1 | ||||||||
| Audio Out Jacks | 3 | ||||||||
| ATX Power Connectors | 1 24-pin EATX Power Connector | ||||||||
| 1 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector | |||||||||
| Fan Connectors | 3 x Chassis | ||||||||
| 1 x CPU | |||||||||
| S/PDIF Connectors | 1 | ||||||||
Expansion Slots |
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| PCI Slots | 2 | ||||||||
| PCI Express X1 Slots | 2 | ||||||||
| PCI Express X16 Slots | 2 | ||||||||
RAID |
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| RAID Support | Yes | ||||||||
| RAID Modes | 0 | ||||||||
| 1 | |||||||||
| 10 | |||||||||
| 5 | |||||||||
Dimensions |
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| Length | 12 inch | ||||||||
| Width | 9 inch | ||||||||
Customer Reviews
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Write your own review- Value
- 4.8
- Features
- 4.5
- Quality
- 4.4
- Performance
- 4.6
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- Overall
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1.5
- Value
- 2.0
- Features
- 2.0
- Quality
- 1.0
- Performance
- 1.0
- Reviewer:
- Tyger,
- Date:
- Apr 29, 2013
Doesn't work
Of all the systems that I've built, this is the first one that didn't work on first boot. I get power to the board; the fans run but nothing else, not even the POST beep.
- Overall
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3.0
- Value
- 4.0
- Features
- 4.0
- Quality
- 1.0
- Performance
- 3.0
- Reviewer:
- ,
- Date:
- Apr 27, 2013
Not Happy with quality
Got this one from a barebone kit. It seems they just sent me an used one, even with CUP lock base assembled up side down. The on-board NIC just die after using for a while. Have to reboot the PC to get it back to work.
- Overall
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5.0
- Value
- 5.0
- Features
- 5.0
- Quality
- 5.0
- Performance
- 5.0
- Reviewer:
- an old bird,
- Date:
- Apr 18, 2013
very good product ,,,,good deal
this board with fx 4170 amd works very weLL !!
- Overall
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4.5
- Value
- 5.0
- Features
- 3.0
- Quality
- 5.0
- Performance
- 5.0
- Reviewer:
- 0hanz33,
- Date:
- Apr 16, 2013
Sufficient Yet Lacking
I Purchased this as part of a Barebones Kit. Normally in my experiences with ASUS in the past the motherboard comes with various little extras, This one doesn't. Overall its the same great quality that one would expect from asus even though it's lacking some features, but that has to do with price range. My only complaint is that there is no USB 3.0 or 2.0 headers.
- Overall
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2.5
- Value
- 3.0
- Features
- 3.0
- Quality
- 1.0
- Performance
- 3.0
- Reviewer:
- Paul M,
- Date:
- Apr 14, 2013
Freezes up
I have been having trouble with this board since I bought it. I have tried swapping RAM, Video card, etc... as well as updating BIOS. No luck.
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Limited Warranty: 36 months parts; 36 months labor
Mfg Part No: M5A97 LE R2.0
UPC No: 610839188499
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Shipping Weight: 2.7500 pound(s)
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