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... 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 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+ Power Control 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-8 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
... 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 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+ Power Control 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-8 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
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...™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Hence, a total installed memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots ...Qualified Vendors Lists) of less than 3GB. M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller...
...™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Hence, a total installed memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots ...Qualified Vendors Lists) of less than 3GB. M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller...
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... on the next page) Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - EPU - Network iControl - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS DRAM Power Utility SMART DIGI+ Key - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB...
... on the next page) Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - EPU - Network iControl - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS DRAM Power Utility SMART DIGI+ Key - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB...
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... x Audio jacks for 8-channel Audio 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)...header 1 x TPM header 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (continued on the next page) xi M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.005V increment SFS (Stepless ...
... x Audio jacks for 8-channel Audio 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)...header 1 x TPM header 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (continued on the next page) xi M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.005V increment SFS (Stepless ...
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...speed and bandwidth that enhances system performance. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you to experience the convenience of the...AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1
...speed and bandwidth that enhances system performance. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you to experience the convenience of the...AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1
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...been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for better CPU/NB loadline calibration performance and 30% more confusion of power management design, ASUS gives you into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of ... Control provides total CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for better efficiency...
...been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for better CPU/NB loadline calibration performance and 30% more confusion of power management design, ASUS gives you into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of ... Control provides total CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for better efficiency...
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... Operate and control your PC in real time from PC. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a... it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for complete comfort and convenience. • File Transfer: Send...standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to configure the overclocking settings...
... Operate and control your PC in real time from PC. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a... it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for complete comfort and convenience. • File Transfer: Send...standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to configure the overclocking settings...
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..., convenience, and easy to regularly check for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Combined with usability and... the BIOS anytime without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you with difficult POST situations. It offers you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on and turn on different ambient temperatures...
..., convenience, and easy to regularly check for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Combined with usability and... the BIOS anytime without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you with difficult POST situations. It offers you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on and turn on different ambient temperatures...
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...the retailer to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. The stability and... compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to get the correct...
...the retailer to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. The stability and... compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to get the correct...
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... slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual...
... slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual...
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...to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector 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 install two VGA cards, we ...recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 5. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 ...
...to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector 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 install two VGA cards, we ...recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 5. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 ...
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...; operating system (OS). Click the icon to complete the installation. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to ...CPUs installed. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-3 Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Place the support DVD to the software manual in this user manual are for more information...
...; operating system (OS). Click the icon to complete the installation. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to ...CPUs installed. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-3 Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Place the support DVD to the software manual in this user manual are for more information...
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...minimize power loss. Smart DIGI+ Key 1 2 3 1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now! It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to default settings. To launch ...DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability.
...minimize power loss. Smart DIGI+ Key 1 2 3 1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now! It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to default settings. To launch ...DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability.
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... phase number under light system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. 7 CPU Power Response Control The VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for CPU. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.
... phase number under light system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. 7 CPU Power Response Control The VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for CPU. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.
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... you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.... Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on...
... you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.... Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on...
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... for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that auto-tuning is successful. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the system Using Fast Tuning 1.... Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Click...
... for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that auto-tuning is successful. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the system Using Fast Tuning 1.... Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Click...
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...display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Launching EPU To launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the current system condition. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each... . • Refer to customize a power-saving mode. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is detected.
...display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Launching EPU To launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the current system condition. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each... . • Refer to customize a power-saving mode. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is detected.
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... FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in different...fan speed in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select ...a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI...
... FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in different...fan speed in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select ...a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI...
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... II, click Tool > Probe II on the right panel. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on... components. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is always at www.
... II, click Tool > Probe II on the right panel. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on... components. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is always at www.