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ASUS

ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 AM3+ 970 AMD motherboard

SKU CH-SQ6Z-CH6Y5

AM3+ motherboard with 970 chipset, USB 3.0 Boost, DIGI+ power control, Remote GO! and UEFI BIOS for Athlon II, FX and Phenom II CPUs

  • ProcessorAthlon II / FX Series / Phenom II
  • CPU socketAM3+
  • AM3+ socket supports Athlon II, FX and Phenom II CPUs
  • Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with DIGI+ Power Control tunes performance
  • USB 3.0 Boost with UASP accelerates data transfers
  • Network iControl manages bandwidth in real time
  • DirectKey and USB BIOS Flashback simplify BIOS access and updates

Socket AM3+ platform board

The ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 is a 970 chipset motherboard built for AMD AM3+ processors. It supports Athlon II, Phenom II and FX series CPUs. The board targets builders assembling or refreshing a system around these socket AM3+ chips.

Upgrade path for legacy AMD systems

This board replaces an older AM3 or early AM3+ motherboard when the 970 chipset and updated power delivery are required. The jump is worth it when the existing board lacks USB 3.0 Boost with UASP or the newer DIGI+ power control. It does not suit builders who want more storage lanes or a second graphics card slot.

Straightforward ATX installation

Installation follows standard ATX mounting and power connections. The DirectKey button gives immediate BIOS access without a keyboard shortcut. USB BIOS Flashback allows firmware updates without a CPU installed. The main issue arises when front-panel headers or legacy ports do not match the board layout.

How it compares

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Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameM5A97 EVO R2.0
Processor
ProcessorAthlon II / FX Series / Phenom II
CPU socketAM3+

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