Asus M5A97 R2.0 User Manual

ASUS M5A97 R2.0
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Chapter 4
4.3.8 FAN Xpert
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 system loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible
controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
Launching FAN Xpert
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking
Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Fan setting
• Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function.
•
Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern.
•
Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation.
•
Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect.
•
User: Allows you to congure the CPU fan prole under certain limitations.
Click to select a fan type
Click to select a fan prole
Click to apply the settings
Click to discard the settings
Using FAN Xpert
Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your
selected fan.

Asus M5A97 R2.0 Specifications

General

ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
System bus rate	4.8 GT/s
Processor socket	Socket AM3+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD 970
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard southbridge	AMD SB950
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
On-board graphics card	No
Parallel processing technology support	Quad-GPU CrossFireX
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Cables included	SATA
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111F
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	UEFI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	229 mm
Width	305 mm