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...**Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single at back I/O - Supports 192khz/ 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix 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-...
...**Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single at back I/O - Supports 192khz/ 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix 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-...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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AMD® 990X Chipset AMD® 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 /... 2.0 devices for both SLI and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights 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 ten times faster...
AMD® 990X Chipset AMD® 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 /... 2.0 devices for both SLI and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights 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 ten times faster...
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... of Line-in CPU frequency and performance. Bundled with just one -click extreme performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s...% increase in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control A first on AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. With several power options coupled with its two digital voltage controllers...
... of Line-in CPU frequency and performance. Bundled with just one -click extreme performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s...% increase in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control A first on AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. With several power options coupled with its two digital voltage controllers...
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... (10-1 pin COM1) 16 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 15. TPU switch 8. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; Standby Power LED 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM header...
... (10-1 pin COM1) 16 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 15. TPU switch 8. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; Standby Power LED 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM header...
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... damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 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 Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for...
... damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 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 Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for...
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...the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. b) Install...a) Use a maximum of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to...
...the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. b) Install...a) Use a maximum of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.