Server motherboards must show provenance from a working machine. Physical inspection on arrival — check for bent or broken pins. The number one problem is physical damage from bad packaging. Consider shipping inside a chassis for protection and always include shipping insurance. Key checks: Physical inspection for bent/broken pins.
#1 problem: physical damage from bad packaging
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
M5A97 LE R2.0
<b>ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors, Extreme USB 3.0 Transfer Speed, and Windows 8 on AMD 970</b><br>- Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU + EPU<br>- USB 3.0 Boost - Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP<br>- Network iControl - Real-time Network Bandwidth Control<br>- UEFI BIOS - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface<br>- Auto Tuning - Auto System Level Up<br>- Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!<br>- True USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support - Fully Unleash Performance<br>- Windows 8 Ready – Assured Compatibility Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.