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...M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS... 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-...
...M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS... 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-...
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Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ ...
Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ ...
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... 4.3.12 4.3.13 4.3.14 4.3.15 TurboV EVO 4-8 EPU 4-12 Remote GO 4-13 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 Network iControl 4-25 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 FAN Xpert 4-31 Ai Charger 4-32 Probe II 4-33 Sensor Recorder 4-34 ASUS Update 4-36 MyLogo2 4-37 Audio configurations 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
... 4.3.12 4.3.13 4.3.14 4.3.15 TurboV EVO 4-8 EPU 4-12 Remote GO 4-13 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 Network iControl 4-25 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 FAN Xpert 4-31 Ai Charger 4-32 Probe II 4-33 Sensor Recorder 4-34 ASUS Update 4-36 MyLogo2 4-37 Audio configurations 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
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... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the ...
... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the ...
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xii x 9.6 in . M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 4 x Serial...
xii x 9.6 in . M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 4 x Serial...
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... of connecting the system panel cables one at its best! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is automatically updated even without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you time during boot-up...
... of connecting the system panel cables one at its best! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is automatically updated even without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you time during boot-up...
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...computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing ...
...computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing ...
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... and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB Flashback port. 3. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to support USB BIOS Flashback (USB BIOS Flashback port). 2-13 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 This USB...
... and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB Flashback port. 3. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to support USB BIOS Flashback (USB BIOS Flashback port). 2-13 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 This USB...
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...2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not... unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused...
...2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not... unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused...
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... 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file...
... 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file...
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... program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you want to use the mouse...
... program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you want to use the mouse...
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Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between...functions. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to display the submenu. Select an item then press to get DRAM SPD information. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a ...
Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between...functions. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to display the submenu. Select an item then press to get DRAM SPD information. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a ...
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.... Key in the profile number that saved your setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-33 UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup Profile 5 Status : Setup Profile 6 Status...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile...
.... Key in the profile number that saved your setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-33 UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup Profile 5 Status : Setup Profile 6 Status...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile...
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... in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-35 The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the system's failure to...
... in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-35 The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the system's failure to...
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... program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A99FX PRO R2.0 VER: 0304 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑...
... program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A99FX PRO R2.0 VER: 0304 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑...
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... the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update the BIOS in DOS environment 1. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for...
... the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update the BIOS in DOS environment 1. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for...
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...BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-41 At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. C:\>d: D:\> Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater...] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99FX PRO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the...
...BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-41 At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. C:\>d: D:\> Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater...] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99FX PRO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the...
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... BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99FX PRO...
... BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99FX PRO...
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... the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-29 Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to save the BIOS download schedule. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to your download schedule. 2. Click Apply to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback...
... the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-29 Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to save the BIOS download schedule. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to your download schedule. 2. Click Apply to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback...
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... ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USB storage device for later use . Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from...
... ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USB storage device for later use . Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from...