# ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: M5A97 R2.0
- Part number: M5A97 R2.0
- Price (US): $138.02
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.4/5 from 1531 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 1 year
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/asus-m5a97-r2-0/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | M5A97 R2.0 |
| Socket Type | AM3+ |
| Chipset | AMD 970 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | 4 x DDR3 |
| Max Memory Support | 32 GB |

## Key Features

- ASUS Exclusive Design consists of the EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), guaranteeing superior performance for every task, bringing users an unbeatable experience
- Network iControl Gives user real-time bandwidth allocation control to insure efficient bandwidth usage
- DirectKey Easy access BIOS when PC is on standby with the push of a button
- Windows 8 Ready Meets strict hardware requirements for Windows 8 support
- Remote GO! One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment

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