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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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2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu...3-27 3.7 Boot menu 3-29 3.8 Tools menu 3-32 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-32 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu...3-27 3.7 Boot menu 3-29 3.8 Tools menu 3-32 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-32 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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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. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ... Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter...
...this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ... Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter...
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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 ATA 6Gb...
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 ATA 6Gb...
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... without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis...
... without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis...
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... on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! function. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process... that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning...
... on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! function. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process... that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning...
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... a USB storage device to support USB BIOS Flashback (USB BIOS Flashback port). 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to a USB portable device, and place it in the root directory. 2. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 This USB port can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). You can be switched to the...
... a USB storage device to support USB BIOS Flashback (USB BIOS Flashback port). 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to a USB portable device, and place it in the root directory. 2. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 This USB port can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). You can be switched to the...
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...device and filename/file format error. If this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may have risks. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the...solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS ...
...device and filename/file format error. If this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may have risks. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the...solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS ...
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...system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M5A99FXPRO.CAP for...system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or...
...system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M5A99FXPRO.CAP for...system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or...
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...to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two ...modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you failed...
...to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two ...modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you failed...
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... - When you to get DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or...
... - When you to get DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or...
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..., and create a profile. Key in the profile number that saved your setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-33 Profile > Advanced O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from Profile Monitor Not ...
..., and create a profile. Key in the profile number that saved your setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-33 Profile > Advanced O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from Profile Monitor Not ...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-35 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to download the latest...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-35 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to download the latest...
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... ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. If you want to download. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from...
... ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. If you want to download. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from...
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... or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-37 Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS file and click Next.
... or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-37 Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS file and click Next.
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... boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. DO NOT save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. 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. Turn off.... The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ...
... boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. DO NOT save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. 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. Turn off.... The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ...
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... Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99FX PRO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08...
... Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99FX PRO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08...
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... made. Click Check for New BIOS Update to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check for an update BIOS firmware available for BIOS Update download Click to your download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-29 Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure...
... made. Click Check for New BIOS Update to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check for an update BIOS firmware available for BIOS Update download Click to your download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-29 Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure...
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... to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS poses...
... to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS poses...