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...and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of these licenses are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you ....corresponding binary/object code. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
...and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of these licenses are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you ....corresponding binary/object code. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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...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 ...Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33...
...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 ...Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33...
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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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... the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that...
... the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that...
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... when installing total memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single at 16 speed; With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ ..., multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less...
... when installing total memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single at 16 speed; With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ ..., multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii 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.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii 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.
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... SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. With several power options coupled with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for a blazing 100% increase in , Line-out, and...
... SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. With several power options coupled with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for a blazing 100% increase in , Line-out, and...
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...to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a ...sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single...
...to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a ...sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single...
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... 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Turn off the 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. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from... 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 computer. function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously.
... 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Turn off the 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. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from... 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 computer. function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously.
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...RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [AHCI Mode] or [IDE Mode... 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You ...
...RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [AHCI Mode] or [IDE Mode... 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You ...
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...such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as ...friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT ...
...such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as ...friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT ...
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... turbo core speed. Use the and keys to the default setting. If this happens, revert to adjust the ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency.... [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set AMD Turbo CORE technology to [Enabled]. The valid value ranges vary according to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval. The value...
... turbo core speed. Use the and keys to the default setting. If this happens, revert to adjust the ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency.... [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set AMD Turbo CORE technology to [Enabled]. The valid value ranges vary according to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval. The value...
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... Control [T.Probe] This item adjusts the current and thermal of woorking VRM phase. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Increasing phase number under light system loading to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Configuration ...Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. The values range from 200KHz to [Manual]. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affects the VRM transient response and component thermal. It allows you set...
... Control [T.Probe] This item adjusts the current and thermal of woorking VRM phase. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Increasing phase number under light system loading to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Configuration ...Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. The values range from 200KHz to [Manual]. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affects the VRM transient response and component thermal. It allows you set...
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... voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Refer to set the ...DRAM power phase control. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto]...
... voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Refer to set the ...DRAM power phase control. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto]...
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... of cores vary with CPU models. SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports. core manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Core...
... of cores vary with CPU models. SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports. core manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Core...
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... to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) ...Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-29 CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM...
... to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) ...Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-29 CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM...
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... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Max. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS... The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the upper limit of the chassis...
... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Max. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS... The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the upper limit of the chassis...
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...The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is ...available in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, ... disk in Windows® environment. 2. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
...The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is ...available in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, ... disk in Windows® environment. 2. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
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... manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus....only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the ...
... manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus....only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the ...
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...update. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: ...17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts...
...update. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: ...17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts...