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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 time 2-18 2.5 Turning...
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 time 2-18 2.5 Turning...
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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 disks...
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 disks...
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...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. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS...describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains 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. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS...describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the ...
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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. xii x 9.6 in .
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. xii x 9.6 in .
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... you to regularly check for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to press key during bootup. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Direct Key This feature allows your system to go to the...
... you to regularly check for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to press key during bootup. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Direct Key This feature allows your system to go to the...
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... low frequency equalization. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.6 Other special features External SATA The external SATA port located at...'s special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to new levels with ease. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling...
... low frequency equalization. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.6 Other special features External SATA The external SATA port located at...'s special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to new levels with ease. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling...
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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 its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in ...
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 its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in ...
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... next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 EPU switch This switch allows you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact...
... next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 EPU switch This switch allows you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact...
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... light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. This may have risks. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in the root directory...
... light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. This may have risks. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in the root directory...
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... instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as 99XEVOR2.CAP...
... instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as 99XEVOR2.CAP...
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... program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for ... keys and brief onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
... program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for ... keys and brief onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
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... you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. UEFI BIOS Utility - Use ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2...
... you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. UEFI BIOS Utility - Use ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2...
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... case you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility...
... case you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility...
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Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A99X EVO R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit ... port. 2. Press to switch to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-39
Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A99X EVO R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit ... port. 2. Press to switch to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-39
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.... Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-41 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the support DVD into...
.... Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-41 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the support DVD into...
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... characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the...
... characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the...
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... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1.
... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1.
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Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-29 Click Cancel to save the BIOS download schedule. Wait for the latest BIOS version. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for your computer's USB...
Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-29 Click Cancel to save the BIOS download schedule. Wait for the latest BIOS version. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for your computer's USB...
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... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update...
... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update...