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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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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... than USB 3.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 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...
... than USB 3.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 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...
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...cable and route setup. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. MemOK!,... MemOK! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to simply press a button to -use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached ...
...cable and route setup. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. MemOK!,... MemOK! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to simply press a button to -use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached ...
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... module eliminates the trouble of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Consumers can connect their PC to the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ErP Ready The ...-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to a home theater system. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to new levels with ease. With these technologies, users experience better...
... module eliminates the trouble of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Consumers can connect their PC to the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ErP Ready The ...-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to a home theater system. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to new levels with ease. With these technologies, users experience better...
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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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... only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II...
... only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II...
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...support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel ... optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. For effective use a more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
...support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel ... optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. For effective use a more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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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.
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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 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage...
.../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 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage...
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... to go to turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the DirectKey default function. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1
... to go to turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the DirectKey default function. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1
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... 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 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you to easily update the BIOS without entering the...
... 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 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you to easily update the BIOS without entering the...
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... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power...
... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power...
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2. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 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.
2. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 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.
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... Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. If you intend to create a Serial...
... Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. If you intend to create a Serial...
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... for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. 3. USB1112; USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; These USB connectors comply... the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-33
... for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. 3. USB1112; USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; These USB connectors comply... the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-33
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...! • 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to... are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; CPU_OPT; Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35
...! • 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to... are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; CPU_OPT; Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35
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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. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The...unit (PSU) that you are for details. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 9. The power supply plugs are designed to ensure the system stability.
... 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. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The...unit (PSU) that you are for details. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 9. The power supply plugs are designed to ensure the system stability.
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... DirectKey function. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-39 11. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 12. TPM module is for details.
... DirectKey function. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-39 11. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 12. TPM module is for details.
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Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 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. 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.
Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 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. 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.