ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0, E7460 User Manual

Motherboard

M5A97 LE R2.0

ii

E7460
First Edition

July 2012

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

M5A97 LE R2.0 specications summary ................................................................. ix

Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii

Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xiii

Product introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights

........................................................................ 1-1

1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) &

EPU (Energy Processing Unit)

.............................................1-2

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ........................................................... 1-2

1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................

1-3

1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................

1-3

1.1.6 Other special features .................................................................

1-4

1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................

1-5

1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1-5

1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................

1-6

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

1-8

1.2.4 System memory ..........................................................................

1-9

1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................

1-15

1.2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................

1-17

1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................

1-18

1.2.8 Internal connectors

.................................................................... 1-19

Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................

2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation

........................................................................... 2-4

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................

2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation

......................................................................... 2-8

2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................

2-9

2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................

2-10

2.1.7 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................

2-10

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation

....................................................... 2-11

2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................

2-12

2.2.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................

2-12

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................

2-14

2.4 Starting up for the rst time ....................................................................

2-16

2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................

2-16

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BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................

3-2

3.2.1 EZ Mode

...................................................................................... 3-3

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................

3-4

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................

3-6

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................

3-8

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

3-15

3.5.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................

3-15

3.5.2 North Bridge ..............................................................................

3-16

3.5.3 South Bridge .............................................................................

3-17

3.5.4 SATA Conguration ...................................................................

3-17

3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................

3-18

3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function .......................................................

3-18

3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................

3-19

3.5.8 APM ..........................................................................................

3-20

3.5.9 Network Stack ...........................................................................

3-21

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

3-22

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................

3-25

3.8 Tools menu ...............................................................................................

3-27

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................

3-27

3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information .............................................................

3-27

3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................

3-27

3.9 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

3-28

3.10 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................

3-29

3.10.1 ASUS Update ............................................................................

3-29

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................

3-32

3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................

3-33

Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................

4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................

4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

.................................................. 4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................

4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II

..................................................................................... 4-3

4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................

4-4

4.3.3 EPU .............................................................................................

4-8

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4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost.............................................................................4-9

4.3.5 Network iControl

........................................................................ 4-10

4.3.6 FAN Xpert

.................................................................................. 4-14

4.3.7 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................

4-15

4.3.8 Probe II

...................................................................................... 4-16

4.3.9 Sensor Recorder .......................................................................

4-17

4.3.10 ASUS Update ............................................................................

4-19

4.3.11 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................

4-20

4.3.12 Audio congurations

.................................................................. 4-22

RAID support

5.1 RAID congurations ..................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................

5-1

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...................................................

5-2

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................

5-2

5.1.4 AMD

®

Option ROM utility ............................................................5-3

5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk

....................................................................... 5-6

5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..................

5-6

5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

®

.................................... 5-6

5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

®

OS installation ........ 5-7

5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive .....................................................

5-8

Multiple GPU support

6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................................................6-1

6.1.1 Requirements ..............................................................................

6-1

6.1.2 Before you begin .........................................................................

6-1

6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................

6-2

6.1.4 Installing the device drivers .........................................................

6-3

6.1.5 Enabling the AMD

®

CrossFireX™ technology ............................. 6-3

Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.

• Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.

• Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.

• Chapter 5: RAID support

This chapter describes the RAID congurations.

• Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™

graphics cards.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. .

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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M5A97 LE R2.0 specications summary

CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core

Compatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® PhenonTM II/AthlonTM

II/SempronTM 100 Series processors

AMD® 140W CPU Support

AMD® Cool‘n’QuietTM support

Support AM3+ 32nm CPU

Chipset AMD® 970 / SB950

System Bus Up to 4800 MT/s; HyperTransportTM 3.0

Memory 4 x DIMMs, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz,

ECC, Non-ECC, unbuffered Memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

• Due to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With
ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.

• When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows

®

32-bit
operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a
maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating
system.

• Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).

Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Blue @x16 speed, Black @x4 speed)

2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

2 x PCI slots

Multi-GPU
support

Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology

Storage

AMD® SB950 Chipset:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support

LAN Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller

Audio

Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- Optical S/PDIF out header at mid-board

- ASUS Noise Filter

USB

1 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller:

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)

AMD® SB950 Chipset:

- 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back
panel)

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ASUS unique
features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors

ASUS Power Design

- 4+2 Phase Power Design

ASUS EPU

- EPU

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV

ASUS Exclusive Features

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

- ASUS Network iControl

- ASUS AI Suite II

- ASUS Ai Charger+

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS My Logo 2

- Precision Tweaker 2

- Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Q Design

- ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS exclusive
overclocking
features

Precision Tweaker 2

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment

- vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment

- vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment

- vNB HT Bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment

- vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment

- vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00500V increment

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz

increment

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz

increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall)

M5A97 LE R2.0 specications summary

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Specications are subject to change without notice.

M5A97 LE R2.0 specications summary

Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)

1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green)

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 audio jacks for 8-channel audio

Internal I/O connectors /
buttons / switches

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan connector

3 x Chassis fan connectors (3 x 4-pin)

Front panel audio connector

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

24-pin EATX power connector

4-pin ATX 12V power connector

System panel connector

1 x Chassis Intrusion header

1 x COM connector

BIOS 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS

2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12
PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal
Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

1 x I/O Shield

1 x User Manual

Support DVD Drivers

ASUS utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

M5A97 LE R2.0

SOCKET AM3+

User Manual

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard User Guide

Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield

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Installation tools and components

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan

DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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M5A97 LE R2.0

1-1

Product introduction

1

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 series CPU support

This motherboard supports AMD® Socket 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
HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the
new 32nm manufacturing process.

AMD® 970 Chipset

AMD® 970 Chipset is designed to support up to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0)

interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD®’s latest AM3+

and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support

This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of

2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of

the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3
architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

AMD® SB950 Chipset

The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data
transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface.

AMD Cool‘n’QuietTM Technology

This motherboard supports the AMD Cool‘n’QuietTM technology which monitors system

operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet
operating environment.

True USB 3.0 Support

Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5.0 Gbps with USB 3.0–the latest connectivity standard.
Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers
data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support

With AMD® SB950 chipset natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage
interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides
enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology

AMD’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the

need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows

higher antialiasing, anisotropic ltering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display
congurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-

time 3D-rendered previews within AMD Vision Engine Control Center.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing

Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit)

TPU

Unleash your performance with AI Suite II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can intelligently

optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the
freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system

conditions.

EPU

The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by
detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC
components in real-time–helping save power and money!

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

ASUS TurboV

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time
overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you with the ASUS OC

proles for the best overclocking settings in different scenarios.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level
up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet
stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

USB 3.0 Boost

ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest

USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is
signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer

speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0
peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

Network iControl

Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.

AI Suite II

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different
utilities.

M5A97 LE R2.0

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC
environment. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power

phase area through high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics,

the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with the
elegant appearance!

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds
according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different

geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible

controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive

graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,

providing you with more exibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the

traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.

ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:

• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

• F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

• ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and

helping with difcult POST situations.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Ai Charger+

ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast
charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can easily charge iPod,
iPhone, iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before.

* Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone and

iPad.

** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.

*** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.

ASUS MyLogo 2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system
hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and
clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically
restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.

ASUS O.C. Prole

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows you to conveniently store or
load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate le,

giving you the freedom to share and distribute your favorite settings.

Precision Tweaker 2

Allows you to ne-tune the VCore / VDDNB voltage in 0.00625V steps and DRAM voltage

in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking

conguration.

1.1.6 Other special features

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP

requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirements in regards to energy

consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

M5A97 LE R2.0

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, or components.

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1.2.2 Motherboard layout

M5A97 LE R2.0

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

PCI1

PCI2

USB910USB1112USB1314

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

CPU_FANCHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3

CHA_FAN1

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

AUDIO

ALC
887

TPU

ASM
1042

RTL

8111F

COM1

KBMS

64Mb
BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

22.9cm(9.0in)

30.5cm(12.0in)

AMD

®

SB950

AMD

®

970

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

LAN_USB12

USB34

SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3

SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4

SATA6G_6

SATA6G_5

ATX12V

EATXPWR

USB3_12

USB56

CHASSIS

SOCKET AM3+

1 2 413

2

5

6

7

111213 10 9 8

5

Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-20

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-22

3. AMD AM3+ CPU socket 1-8

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9

5. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-19

6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18

7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-17

8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-24

9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-23

10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-20

11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21

12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23

13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-21

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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series/
Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.

M5A97 LE R2.0

M5A97 LE R2.0 CPU socket AM3+

The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD
Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU

ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent

bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

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1.2.4 System memory

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) slots.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

M5A97 LE R2.0

M5A97 LE R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

Recommended memory congurations

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Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets.

• Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding
timing or the loaded DRAM OC Prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The
stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities

and other installed devices.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better
overclocking capability.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows

®

OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:

a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.

c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft

®

support site at http://support.microsoft.

com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

• Visit the ASUS website at

www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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M5A97 LE R2.0 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip
NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65 • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver7.1)(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-17066CL9Q-16GBTDD(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •
G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 •
A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • •
Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • •

CORSAIR

CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(Ver

5.12)(XMP)

4GB (2x 2GB ) SS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 •

CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 •
Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK (388375)(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.6 •
AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 •
AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix

H5TQ2G8
3BFRH9C

9-9-9-27 - •

Patriot PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 •
Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - •

Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team

T3D1288
RT-20

9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team

T3D1288
LT-20

9-9-9-24 1.5 •

DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability

DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket

support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

A-DATA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R(Ver8.16
)(XMP)

16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23)(XMP) 32GB (4x 8GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver3.23
)(XMP)

32GB (4x 8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-27 1.5 •

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - - 1.5 •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •
Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16FMD(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP) 64GB (8x 8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •
Kingston KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - - 1.65 • •
Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 •

Team TXD34096M1866HC9K-L(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix

H5TC2G8
3BFRH9A

9-11-9-27 1.65 •

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DDR3 1800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip
NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBBRL(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM

2
DIMMs4 DIMMs

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • • •
A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • •

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - -

1.55~

1.75

• • •

A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24

1.55~

1.75

• • •

CORSAIR

CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9(Ver

2.12)(XMP)

8GB (4x 2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB (6x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

CORSAIR

CML16GX3M4X1600C8(Ver

2.12)(XMP)

16GB (4x 4GB) DS - -

Heat-Sink
Package

1.5 • • •

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

CORSAIR

CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10
(Ver2.2)(XMP)

32GB (4x 8GB) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • •
CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB (2x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Crucial

BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16
FM(XMP)

4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL

F3-12800CL9D­8GBSR2(XMP)

8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • •

G.SKILL

F3-12800CL8D­8GBECO(XMP)

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • •

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • •
GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • •
KINGMAX FLGE85F-C8KL9A(XMP) 2GB SS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •
KINGMAX FLGF65F-C8KL9A(XMP) 4GB DS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x 4GB) DS - - - 1.65 • •
Kingston KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 •
Transcend TS512MLK64V6N 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ - - • •
AMD AP38G1608U2K(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD

23EY458
7MB6H

- 1.5 • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint

3128M8­GJ1D

- - •

Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint

302G08­GG1C

9-9-9-27 - • •

Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint

302G08­GJ1C

9-9-9-27 - • •

ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - NO • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - •

Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG(XMP) 2GB SS Elixir

N2CB2G
80GN-DG

9-9-9-28 - • •

Elixir

M2X4G64CB8HG5N­DG(XMP)

4GB DS Elixir

N2CB2G
80GN-DG

9-9-9-28 - • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •
Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • •
Patriot PGD38G1600ELK(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix

H5TQ2G8
3BFRPBC

- 1.5 • •

SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA

J2108BD
BG-GN-F

- - • •

Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP) 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11-11-28 1.5 • •
Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP) 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TXD34096M1600HC9-D(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix

H5TC2G8
3BFRH9A

9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

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DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM

2
DIMMs4 DIMMs

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24

1.25~

1.35

• • •

A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • •
A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9(XMP) 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •
Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - • • •

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9A

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9(XMP)

8GB
(2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

8GB
(2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL

8GB
(2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC

16GB
(4x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 •

GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC

4GB
(2 x
2GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC

8GB
(2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C7QC

8GB
(4x 2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK - 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2/4G

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/8G 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE-DJ-F 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK

8GB
(2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK

8GB
(2 x
4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK

8GB
(2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 •

SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C

K4B2G
0846C

- • • •

SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - • • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G (582670) 2GB SS Micron ICD77 C9LGK - - •
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3N ( 585541 ) 2GB SS Micron ICD77 D9LGK 9 - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3N (566577) 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR 9 - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3N (574206) 2GB SS Micron D9LGK 9 - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3NL 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C - - • • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-4G ( 583782 ) 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 9 - • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-4G 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • •
Transcend TS512MLK64V3N ( 585538 ) 4GB DS Micron IED27 D9LGK 9 - • • •
Transcend TS512MLK64V3N (574831) 4GB DS Micron D9LGK 9 - • • •
Transcend TS512MLK64V3NL 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C - - • • •
Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 8GB DS MICRON D9PBC - - • • •
AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • •
AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • •

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM

2
DIMMs4 DIMMs

ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT(ECC) - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • •
ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •
ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • • •
ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - • • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13

4GB
(2 x
2GB)

DS - - 9 - • • •

Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2CB2G80DN-CG - - • • •
GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - - • • •
INNODISK M3UN-2GHJBC09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • • •
INNODISK M3UN-4GHJAC09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • • •
KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - • • •
KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •
Mach

Xtreme

MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS

Mach
Xtreme

C2S46D30-D313 - - • •

Mach
Xtreme

MXD3U133316GQ

16GB
(4x 4GB)

DS - - - - • • •

Patriot PGD316G1333ELK(XMP)

16GB
(2x 8GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - • • •

Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA

4GB
(2 x
2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •

Patriot PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.5 • • •
RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - • • •
RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - • • •
Silicon

Power

SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

Silicon
Power

SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - • •

Silicon
Power

SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

Silicon
Power

SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - •

Team TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.75 • • •
Team TXD31048M1333C7-D(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.75 • •
Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • •
Team TED34096M1333HC9 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT-13 - - • • •

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

(2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one

pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the modules

into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

(4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

• When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher

frequency DIMMS.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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1.2.5 Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [Blue] (at x16 speed)

2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [Black] (at x4 speed)

5 PCI 1

6 PCI 2

VGA conguration

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x4

Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCIe x16_1 - - - - shared - - ­PCIe x16_2 - - - - shared - - ­PCIe x1_1 - - - - - - shared ­PCIe x1_2 - - - - - shared - ­PCI 1 - - - - shared - - ­PCI 2 - - - - - shared - ­Realtek 8111F (LAN) - - - - shared - - ­ASMedia USB 3.0 - - shared - - - - ­On Chip SATA - - - shared - - - ­On Chip USB_1 - - shared - - - - ­On Chip USB_2 - - shared - - - - ­On Chip USB_3 - - shared - - - - ­HD Audio shared - - - - - - -

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express
x16 graphics card to get better performance.

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.