User guide

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*Specications are subject to change without notice.
M5A97 specications summary
Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
1 x COM connector
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
2 x Chassis fan connectors (2 x 4-pin)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Power Fan connector (1 x 3-pin)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,
SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support DVD contents Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x I/O Shield
1 x User Manual
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9 in. (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)