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...M5A99X EVO 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 1.2.2 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 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS... I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections...
...M5A99X EVO 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 1.2.2 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 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS... I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections...
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Profile 3-34 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...
Profile 3-34 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...
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4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 4.3.10 4.3.11 4.3.12 4.3.13 4.3.14 4.3.15 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...
4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 4.3.10 4.3.11 4.3.12 4.3.13 4.3.14 4.3.15 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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... the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
... the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
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... optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for EZ BIOS download scheduling (continued on the next page) Remote GO! - MemOK! - EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - Network iControl - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Profile - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
... optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for EZ BIOS download scheduling (continued on the next page) Remote GO! - MemOK! - EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - Network iControl - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Profile - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
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... - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to USB BIOS Flashback) 6 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... ports [red] 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (One can be switched to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x ...
... - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to USB BIOS Flashback) 6 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... ports [red] 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (One can be switched to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x ...
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x 9.6 in . xii M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 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 Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x 9.6 in . xii M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 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 Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... provides total CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950...AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. Bundled with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. It also provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of...
... provides total CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950...AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. Bundled with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. It also provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of...
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... turn on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. 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 offers you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you can enter the...
... turn on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. 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 offers you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you can enter the...
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...and thus mitigate environmental impacts. In addition to virtual surround, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling...a home theater system. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it upgrades the original sound to update the BIOS without using a bootable ...
...and thus mitigate environmental impacts. In addition to virtual surround, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling...a home theater system. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it upgrades the original sound to update the BIOS without using a bootable ...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. button 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 19. CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 10. Standby Power LED 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) ...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. button 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 19. CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 10. Standby Power LED 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) ...
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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 With DirectKey, you to turn on or turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to fine-tune ...power-on a bare or open-case system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Ensure to press the key during boot-up. This is on button to reboot and enter the...
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 With DirectKey, you to turn on or turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to fine-tune ...power-on a bare or open-case system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Ensure to press the key during boot-up. This is on button to reboot and enter the...
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... set is not properly installed. A message will appear 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. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...computer and unplug the power cord for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2. 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 boot and load the...
... set is not properly installed. A message will appear 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. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...computer and unplug the power cord for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2. 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 boot and load the...
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... easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. EPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 However,... the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3.
... easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. EPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 However,... the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3.
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..., the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch This switch allows you to Enable under the OS environment, the...
..., the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch This switch allows you to Enable under the OS environment, the...
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...and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ...1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
...and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ...1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
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Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 2. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3.
Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 2. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3.
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...feature is available only if you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. ...
...feature is available only if you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. ...
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... connector, then install the module to [HD]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...
... connector, then install the module to [HD]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...
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The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ...
The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ...