can you unlock processor cores with this motherboard?

This board was really made for the AMD FX line of processors - all of which come unlocked from AMD. Ive owned this board for about a year and was surprised to get my FX-8350 up to 4.5ghz stable. Anyone buying this board really should be pairing an FX cpu with it anyways.

Is this compatible with SATA I hard drives

it is compatible, just remember to plug it in correctly though. I'm currently plugging two SATA I hard drives and a SSD

can i run windows xp on this board

Yes Robert you can run XP 32bit or 64bit OS. The 64bit is a better choice if you are running newer programs, but if you plan to run some older programs you may have a problem with the 64bit OS. If you already have the 32bit OS I would go ahead and run that. If your using a larger hard drive you can always resize or create another partitions and add the XP 64bit OS after the 32bit. You could also just add another hard drive with XP 64bit,windows 7 or windows 8 and have a dual boot setup. Hope this helps .

where to plug in monitor

There is no on-board video, therefore in order to plug in a monitor you will need to purchase a separate pci-express video card.

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DDR3 2133 AMD AM3+ Motherboards M5A97 LE R2.0

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Brand
ASUS
CPU Socket
Socket AM3+
Chipset Type
AMD 970
Compatible Devices
Personal
Compatible Processors
Socket AM3+
Memory Clock Speed
1333 MHz

⚡2133 MHz DDR3 Speed

🔌AM3+ Socket for 8-Core CPUs

🚀USB 3.0 Boost with 170% Faster Transfer

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⚡ Unlock powerhouse performance with ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 — where speed meets smart energy!

BANDWIDTH MASTERY - Network iControl lets you prioritize real-time bandwidth for smooth multitasking and streaming.
READY FOR TOMORROW - Windows 8 certified with SATA 3 and 11 USB ports, including blazing-fast USB 3.0 Boost technology.
INSTANT BIOS ACCESS - DirectKey lets you enter BIOS with a single button press—even when your PC is on standby.
POWER MEETS PRECISION - Dual Intelligent Processors (EPU + TPU) optimize energy use and turbocharge performance seamlessly.
FUTURE PROOF COMPATIBILITY - Supports AMD AM3+ and AM3 CPUs, giving you flexible upgrade paths without compromise.

The ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard is engineered for professionals and enthusiasts seeking robust AMD AM3+ support with 8-core CPU compatibility. Featuring DDR3 2133 MHz memory speed, dual intelligent processors for energy efficiency and performance scaling, and advanced USB 3.0 Boost technology, it ensures a future-ready, high-speed computing experience with real-time bandwidth control and instant BIOS access.

Specifications

ASIN	B008RPZ5SC
Best Sellers Rank	#1,639 in Computer Motherboards
Brand	ASUS
Chipset Family	AMD
Chipset Type	AMD 970
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Compatible Processors	Socket AM3+
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (494)
Global Trade Identification Number	00610839188499, 04719543188491
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Item Part Number	90-MIBJP0-G0EAY0MZ, 90MIBJP0G0EAY0MZ, M5A97 LE R2.0
Item Weight	2.95 Pounds
Main Power Connector Type	ATX
Manufacturer	ASUS Computer International Direct
Memory Clock Speed	1333 MHz
Memory Slots Available	4
Memory Storage Capacity	32 GB
Mfr Part Number	FBA_M5A97 LE R2.0
Model Name	FBA_M5A97 LE R2.0
Model Number	M5A97 LE R2.0
Number of Ethernet Ports	1
Number of Ports	13
Platform	Windows
Processor Socket	Socket AM3+
RAM Memory Technology	DDR3
Ram Memory Maximum Size	32 GB
S/PDIF Connector Type	Optical
System Bus Standard Supported	SATA 3
Total PCIe Ports	4
Total SATA Ports	6
Total Usb Ports	11
UPC	610839188499
USB 2.0	6

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