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Asus M5A97 R2.0 User Manual

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Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
Chapter 6
5. Connect two independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply to
the two graphics cards separately.
6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the two graphics card into the
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard
has more than two PCIEX16 slots,
refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual
for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots
recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldngers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is rmly in place.
Goldngers
CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with
graphics cards)

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Asus M5A97 R2.0 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
System bus rate4.8 GT/s
Processor socketSocket AM3+
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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 quantity2
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB950
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
On-board graphics cardNo
Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX
PCI Express slots version2.0
Cables includedSATA
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111F
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeUEFI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth229 mm
Width305 mm

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