AMD Core M5A97 R2.0 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX
- Depth
- 229 mm
- Width
- 305 mm
- BIOS type
- UEFI
- PCI slots
- 2
- Audio chip
- Realtek ALC887
- RAID levels
- 0,1,5,10
- ACPI version
- 2.0a
- Ethernet LAN
- Y
- Intended use
- PC
Overview
The ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX (Depth: 229 mm). Full verified specifications are listed below.
Compatibility
- Pairs with CPUs using the Socket AM3+ socket.
- Physical size is ATX — check your case supports this form factor.
Compatibility data is automatically generated. Always verify critical specs before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Showing 28 key specifications of 71
All values come from this product’s catalog record.- Depth
- 229 mm
- Width
- 305 mm
- BIOS type
- UEFI
- PCI slots
- 2
- Audio chip
- Realtek ALC887
- RAID levels
- 0,1,5,10
- ACPI version
- 2.0a
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- Intended use
- PC
- Microphone input
- Yes
- TPM connector
- Yes
- LAN controller
- Realtek RTL8111F
- Included cables
- SATA
- Memory channels
- Dual-channel
- S/PDIF out port
- Yes
- Bus speed
- 4.8 GT/s
- BIOS memory size
- 64 MB
- Drivers included
- Yes
- Socket
- Socket AM3+
- CPU fan connector
- Yes
- Clear CMOS jumper
- Yes
- Headphone outputs
- 1
- Memory slots type
- DIMM
- Power source
- ATX
- Unbuffered memory
- Yes
- ECC сompatibility
- ECC & non-ECC
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 3
- HDMI ports
- 0
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- Modem (RJ-11) ports
- 0
- Chipset
- AMD 970
- PS/2 ports
- 2
- DVI-D ports quantity
- 0
- PCI Express x1 slots
- 2
- S/PDIF out connector
- Yes
- eSATA ports quantity
- 0
- Audio channels
- 7.1
- PCI Express x16 slots
- 2
- Memory slots
- 4
- Integrated graphics
- No
- CPU brand
- AMD
- Supported memory types
- DDR3-SDRAM
- USB 2.0 ports
- 6
- Ethernet interface type
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Max memory
- 32 GB
- Form factor
- ATX
- Motherboard southbridge
- AMD SB950
- Number of COM connectors
- 1
- Quick installation guide
- Yes
- PCI Express slots version
- 2.0
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- FireWire ports
- 0
- Motherboard chipset family
- AMD
- VGA ports
- 0
- Compatible processor series
- AMD Phenom II X2,AMD Phenom II X3,AMD Phenom II X4,AMD Phenom II X6
- Front panel audio connector
- Yes
- ATX Power connector (24-pin)
- Yes
- Number of SATA II connectors
- 0
- Number of SATA III connectors
- 6
- Supported memory clock speeds
- 1066,1333,1600,1866,2133
- Number of EATX power connectors
- 1
- Number of chassis fan connectors
- 3
- Number of Parallel ATA connectors
- 0
- Supported storage drive interfaces
- SATA III
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
- 1
- Parallel processing technology support
- Quad-GPU CrossFireX
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- 2
- buildcores_verified
- 1
- buildcores_opendb_id
- fd1f5a99-98a9-4074-97df-dabdd07f275a
- buildcores_category
- Motherboard
- socket
- AM3+
- form_factor
- ATX
Market Value History
Price history table
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2017-07-03 | $82.13 |
| 2017-07-10 | $82.32 |
| 2017-07-17 | $89.47 |
| 2017-07-24 | $87.46 |
| 2017-08-01 | $86.50 |
| 2017-08-07 | $88.63 |
| 2017-08-21 | $88.63 |
| 2017-09-01 | $88.63 |
| 2017-09-10 | $91.27 |
| 2017-09-11 | $88.63 |
| 2017-09-22 | $98.00 |
| 2017-09-25 | $104.99 |
| 2017-10-02 | $98.00 |
| 2017-10-10 | $106.62 |
| 2017-10-17 | $142.90 |
| 2017-10-25 | $546.78 |
| 2017-11-29 | $220.00 |
| 2017-12-12 | $109.16 |
| 2017-12-20 | $109.16 |
| 2018-01-14 | $116.65 |
| 2018-02-21 | $77.99 |
| 2018-02-26 | $222.59 |
| 2018-03-07 | $222.59 |
| 2018-03-19 | $222.59 |
| 2018-05-29 | $110.99 |
| 2018-07-16 | $132.27 |
| 2018-09-29 | $99.98 |
| 2018-10-01 | $99.98 |
| 2019-02-22 | $125.85 |
| 2019-07-26 | $170.00 |
| 2020-01-24 | $269.00 |
| 2020-01-27 | $267.00 |
| 2020-05-05 | $192.04 |
| 2020-10-02 | $104.49 |
| 2020-10-15 | $232.04 |
| 2021-11-17 | $229.99 |
| 2021-12-05 | $229.99 |
| 2022-02-11 | $229.99 |
| 2022-03-29 | $229.99 |
| 2022-04-10 | $229.99 |
| 2024-09-04 | $199.99 |
| 2024-10-01 | $199.99 |
| 2025-01-08 | $199.99 |
| 2025-01-26 | $269.99 |
| 2025-03-19 | $259.99 |
| 2025-06-22 | $259.99 |
| 2025-07-03 | $259.99 |
| 2025-07-11 | $249.99 |
| 2025-08-15 | $249.99 |
| 2025-12-11 | $249.99 |
| 2026-01-15 | $249.99 |
| 2026-02-24 | $261.98 |
| 2026-03-24 | $281.98 |
| 2026-04-23 | $281.98 |
| 2026-05-08 | $281.98 |
| 2026-06-23 | $281.98 |
| 2026-07-07 | $281.98 |
| 2026-07-15 | $282.98 |
| 2026-08-17 | $282.98 |
| 2026-08-26 | $282.97 |
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