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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii
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... of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 This motherboard features the AMD® 990X/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you...
... of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 This motherboard features the AMD® 990X/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you...
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...the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from PC. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to automatically connect to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for a more convenient online experience. USB 3.0 Boost... voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through an existing LAN cable and route setup. You can even use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan...
...the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from PC. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to automatically connect to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for a more convenient online experience. USB 3.0 Boost... voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through an existing LAN cable and route setup. You can even use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan...
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... DIY experience. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of creating environment-...through high hand low frequency equalization. In addition to virtual surround, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to install on external devices. DTS Interactive is European Union's Energy-related Products...
... DIY experience. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of creating environment-...through high hand low frequency equalization. In addition to virtual surround, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to install on external devices. DTS Interactive is European Union's Energy-related Products...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-7
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... from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the...
... from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the...
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... that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip ... full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from ...
... that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip ... full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from ...
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... • - 1.65 • • 9-9-9-27 - • 9-9-9-27 - • • 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • 10-10-10-27 1.5 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM DS Brand NO. DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON Patriot Patriot Team...
... • - 1.65 • • 9-9-9-27 - • 9-9-9-27 - • • 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • 10-10-10-27 1.5 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM DS Brand NO. DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON Patriot Patriot Team...
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...; • 1.5 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - Timing - 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM...
...; • 1.5 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - Timing - 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM...
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.../PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 x16 (Recommend x8 x4 for single VGA) x8 x8 N/A ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
.../PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 x16 (Recommend x8 x4 for single VGA) x8 x8 N/A ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 It also allows you to turn off your system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. Ensure...
... the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 It also allows you to turn off your system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. Ensure...
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Just connect the USB storage USB device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the software application ...
Just connect the USB storage USB device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the software application ...
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... again to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug...
... again to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug...
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TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 2.
TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 2.
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... 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31
... 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31
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... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-33 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of...
... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-33 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of...
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... supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU_OPT; Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.
... supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU_OPT; Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.
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... V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 9. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power...
... V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 9. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power...
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Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-39 Refer to this connector on the motherboard. 11. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 12. Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes ...
Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-39 Refer to this connector on the motherboard. 11. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 12. Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes ...
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Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.
Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.