ASUS M5A87

M5A87
USB 3.0 & EPU Power Optimization on the all new AM3+ Platform

- AMD 140W CPU Support
- Core Unlocker - Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance
- MemOK! - Any Memory is A-OK!
- TurboV - Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O. C. !
- AI Suite II - One-Stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
- USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support - Let you experience the latest transfer technology!

CPU

AMD AM3+ FX/Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron 100 Series Processors
AMD 140W CPU Support
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
* 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later
* Refer to www. asus. com for CPU support list

Chipset

AMD 870/SB850

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O. C. )/1600(O. C. )/1333/1066 Hz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
* Refer to www. asus. com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
* AMD FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency.
* When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs
* Due to CPU spec. , AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.

System Bus

Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport 3.0

Expansion Slots

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe x1
3 x PCI

Storage

AMD SB850 controller :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD

LAN

Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller

Audio

Realtek® ALC 887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1
- Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Anti-pop Function
USB PortsAMD SB850 controller :
12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 8 at mid-board)
ASMedia® ASM1042 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Overclocking FeaturesOverclocking Protection :
- ASUS C. P. R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features

ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Hybrid Switch :
- Core Unlocker
- Turbo Key
TurboV
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- AI Suite II
- Anti-Surge
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2

Back I/O Ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
1 x COM port(s)
1 x Parallel port(s)
3 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s)
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x Power Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Core Unlocker switch(es)

Accessories

User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

BIOS

16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS 2.5

Support Disc

Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 8.4 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm )

Note
*1: Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-Channel audio output