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... - 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 at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 chipset - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking...
... - 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 at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 chipset - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking...
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...) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (continued on the next page) xi M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red...
...) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (continued on the next page) xi M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red...
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...® 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. AMD® ...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It provides better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This motherboard features the AMD® 990X/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 ...
...® 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. AMD® ...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It provides better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This motherboard features the AMD® 990X/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 ...
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...DIGI+ Power Control offers an enhanced overall power delivery solution on the AMD platform, the evolutionaary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-generation Dual Intelligent Processors with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key Propelling you into the audio I/O jacks and notifies ... evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range Adjusts the CPU and DRAM ...
...DIGI+ Power Control offers an enhanced overall power delivery solution on the AMD platform, the evolutionaary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-generation Dual Intelligent Processors with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key Propelling you into the audio I/O jacks and notifies ... evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range Adjusts the CPU and DRAM ...
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...and convenience. • File Transfer: Send and share files between your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's ... Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 It allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for a more convenient online experience.
...and convenience. • File Transfer: Send and share files between your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's ... Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 It allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for a more convenient online experience.
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...us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can...4GB or more on the motherboard. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit ... same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11
...us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can...4GB or more on the motherboard. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit ... same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11
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...-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel...
...-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel...
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...-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to... system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 This is on a bare or open-case system.
...-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to... system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 This is on a bare or open-case system.
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...compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up ...the BIOS default settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST ...
...compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up ...the BIOS default settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST ...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the ... RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the ... RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on...
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• Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows&#...
• Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows&#...
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Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of...CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are... DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "...
Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of...CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are... DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "...
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...: 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values...main items: Navigation keys Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Back...
...: 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values...main items: Navigation keys Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Back...
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... : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10...password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power...
... : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10...password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power...
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... to set AMD Turbo CORE technology to CPU base or factory setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the default setting. The speeds range from 800MHz to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized...
... to set AMD Turbo CORE technology to CPU base or factory setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the default setting. The speeds range from 800MHz to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized...
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... [9 CLK] DRAM WRITE to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIe overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] - [9 CLK] DRAM CAS# write Latency [Auto] Configuration ...[16 CLK] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for EMI control. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Setting [Auto] This item...
... [9 CLK] DRAM WRITE to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIe overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] - [9 CLK] DRAM CAS# write Latency [Auto] Configuration ...[16 CLK] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for EMI control. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Setting [Auto] This item...
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...the key. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to select... key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related...
...the key. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to select... key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related...
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A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affects the ...spectrum to 400KHz with a 10KHz interval. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to set a fixed frequency range for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] This item ... [Auto] Allows you to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affects the ...spectrum to 400KHz with a 10KHz interval. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to set a fixed frequency range for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] This item ... [Auto] Allows you to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13
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... stability. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. Adjusts the ratio settings... CPU/DRAM power to default settings. Smart DIGI+ Key 1 2 3 1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now!
... stability. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. Adjusts the ratio settings... CPU/DRAM power to default settings. Smart DIGI+ Key 1 2 3 1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now!
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... enhance efficiency, stability, and performance for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM ...overclocking scenarios. 4 5 1 Application help 2 3 6 Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes 7 Application help 8 9 10 Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2...
... enhance efficiency, stability, and performance for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM ...overclocking scenarios. 4 5 1 Application help 2 3 6 Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes 7 Application help 8 9 10 Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2...
