ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

With AMD

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 SB950 Southbridge supporting the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this 

motherboard can deliver up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides enhanced 

scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed digital interface for audio/video devices such 

as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other portable PC 

devices.

A first on the AMD platform, the evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-

generation Dual Intelligent Processors with its New DIGI+ Power Control provides total 

CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. Bundled 

with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and 

optimized for a one-click extreme performance. It includes two digital voltage controllers that 

allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and 

performance.

With its two digital voltage controllers, the New DIGI+ Power Control offers an enhanced 

overall power delivery solution on AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM 

tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading 

ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and 

performance.

Propelling you into the forefront of power management design, ASUS gives you the complete 

CPU, memory, and new SMART DIGI+ technology with its profile tuning and digital power 

solutions. Enable the new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with just one click and manually adjusts 

the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for a blazing 100% increase in CPU frequency and 

performance.

Adjusts the CPU and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for various 

overclocking scenarios with the onboard programmable digital controllers. Explore for new 

DRAM tuning possibilities to make the most of the DDR3 memory modules for better CPU/NB 

loadline calibration performance and 30% more DRAM current capacity. With several power 

options coupled with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory 

setups has become extremely easy.