Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - Manual (Page 16)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support
With AMD ® 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.
IEEE 1394a
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.
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power
Control
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.
New DIGI+ Power Control
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.
TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key
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.
Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range
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.