Description
Exclusive Self-Build Special Bundle
For Those Looking For A Little Bit More On a Budget - Power & Performance at a Fantastic Price!
Take the fear out of Self-Build with this tested AMD Performance Bundle! We test it so you don't have to! Motherboard, CPU, Heatsink and Memory - Boxed & Ready To Rock!
Asus M5A97 AMD Motherboard
ASUS continues to put innovation at its forefront, launching the world's first Dual Intelligent Processors technology. This exclusive design consists of the EPU (Energy Processing Unit), which automatically monitors power consumption system-wide to ensure efficiency, and the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) - guaranteeing superior performance for every task, bringing users an unbeatable experience.
AMD FX-4100 AM3+ 3.6GHz 12MB 95W Black Edition Quad Core Processor (FD4100WMGUSBX)
We call it the new AMD FX 4-Core Processor Black Edition and it's unlocked for your overclocking pleasure. Experience unmatched multitasking and pure core performance with the industry's first 32nm 8-core desktop processor featuring the all-new "Bulldozer" architecture. Get the speed you crave with AMD Turbo CORE Technology to push your core frequencies to the limit when you need it most. Go beyond the limits of maximum speed with easy-to-use AMD OverDrive™ and AMD Catalyst Control Center™ software suites. But the best part of all? You'll get all this impressive performance at an unbelievable price. You'll be asking yourself "what competition?" in no time.
AMD 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8 Memory Performance Edition
Designed and optimized specifically for AMD platforms, the AMD Performance Edition memory kits are the best solutions for those looking to build systems for gaming and content creation. Running at 1333MHz or 1600MHz and designed for unrivaled performance, the AMD Performance Edition memory kits are a perfect fit for those wanting lag free gaming and real-time multimedia production.
For even and efficient heat dissipation, AMD Performance Edition memory kits come equipped with a low profile extruded all aluminum heat shield. This aggressive cooling solution ensures the Performance Edition provides superior stability and reliability.
Backed by a lifetime warranty and available in 4GB and 8GB kits, the AMD Performance Edition provides the best quality and options for performance users who demand high-end gaming and outstanding content development capabilities from their systems.
- Timings: 1600MHz - (8-9-8)
- 4GB Kit - Single Rank
- Voltage: 1600MHz - 1.65V
- Equipped with an extruded aluminum shield to provide improved cooling
- 100% Tested and Verified
- RoHS Compliant
- Compatible with Intel and AMD platforms
Please Note previous versions containted Patriot 4GB (2x2GB) G2 Series DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Memory (PG234G1600ELKA) - both are fully compatible, the AMD Patriot Memory was replaced in April 2012
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS M5A97 - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 970
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- AMD 970 / AMD SB950
- Processor Socket
- 1 x Socket AM3+
- Compatible Processors
- Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX
- Data Bus Transfer Rate
- 4.8 GT/s
- Max RAM Size
- 32 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR3 , non-ECC , unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 6 x SATA-600 (RAID)
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 + ( 6 x USB 2.0 via headers )
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years warranty
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- AMD 970 / AMD SB950
- Max Bus Speed
- 2400 MHz
- Data Bus Transfer Rate
- 4.8 GT/s
- Processor Socket
- Socket AM3+
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 32 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz
- Speed
- PC3-14400, PC3-12800, PC3-10600, PC3-8500
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Registered or Buffered
- Unbuffered
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC887
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111E
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- AMD SB950 : SATA-600 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
- Interfaces
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard , 1 x PS/2 mouse , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 2 x USB 3.0 , 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack
- Internal Interfaces
- 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x serial , 1 x SPDIF out
- Power Connectors
- 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
- BIOS Features
- DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.5 support, UEFI BIOS
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)
- Hardware Features
- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, MemOK!, Q-Slot, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, ASUS Noise Filter, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Fan Xpert, ASUS TurboV, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), AMD CrossFireX technology support
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- I/O back plate
- Cables Included
- 2 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Live Update, ASUS EZ Flash 2
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 22.9 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details
- Limited warranty - 3 years







