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... 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...
... 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...
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... - Multi-language BIOS - USB BIOS Flashback with DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - EPU - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - Network iControl - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. Profile - Precision Tweaker 2 - 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...
... - Multi-language BIOS - USB BIOS Flashback with DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - EPU - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - Network iControl - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. Profile - Precision Tweaker 2 - 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...
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Bundled with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded... an enhanced overall power delivery solution on the AMD platform, the evolutionaary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-generation Dual Intelligent Processors with just one -click extreme performance. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range...DIGI+ Key profile with its profile tuning and digital power solutions. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for a blazing 100% increase in the TPU interface for better efficiency,...
Bundled with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded... an enhanced overall power delivery solution on the AMD platform, the evolutionaary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-generation Dual Intelligent Processors with just one -click extreme performance. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range...DIGI+ Key profile with its profile tuning and digital power solutions. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for a blazing 100% increase in the TPU interface for better efficiency,...
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... memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to automatically connect to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities...a futuristic connected lifestyle with only a right click on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can even use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 It provides a seamless environment for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to 170% faster than the...
... memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to automatically connect to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities...a futuristic connected lifestyle with only a right click on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can even use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 It provides a seamless environment for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to 170% faster than the...
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...the BIOS version that you to download. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-37 If you update the BIOS using this ...utility. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
...the BIOS version that you to download. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-37 If you update the BIOS using this ...utility. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
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... file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously...
... file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously...
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... loss. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to default settings. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability.
... loss. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to default settings. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability.
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TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and ... Auto Tuning that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or...
TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and ... Auto Tuning that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or...
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...EPU To launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the current system condition. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 EPU EPU is detected. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
...EPU To launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the current system condition. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 EPU EPU is detected. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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... devices. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-13 Using Remote GO! Remote. It allows you to set a password Remote GO! Remote control functions. to wirelessly stream media files to next section Wi-Fi GO! Allows you to transfer files between your computer in the same network. Launch Wi-Fi GO! Remote on the AI Suite II menu...
... devices. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-13 Using Remote GO! Remote. It allows you to set a password Remote GO! Remote control functions. to wirelessly stream media files to next section Wi-Fi GO! Allows you to transfer files between your computer in the same network. Launch Wi-Fi GO! Remote on the AI Suite II menu...
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... USB 3.0 device). 2. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at www. 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device's transfer speed...
... USB 3.0 device). 2. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at www. 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device's transfer speed...
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... and click Apply. Tick Set current network program as the highest priority. To use as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 Click to set the top network program as the highest priority to apply the settings made 4-25 Select ON to activate Network iControl ... Network iControl is only supported under Windows® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to ON. • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. •...
... and click Apply. Tick Set current network program as the highest priority. To use as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 Click to set the top network program as the highest priority to apply the settings made 4-25 Select ON to activate Network iControl ... Network iControl is only supported under Windows® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to ON. • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. •...
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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 4.3.9 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click to apply the settings ... speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for your PC's system loading. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed ...
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 4.3.9 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click to apply the settings ... speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for your PC's system loading. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed ...
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The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default... the time interval of any problem with these components. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II...
The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default... the time interval of any problem with these components. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II...
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... Recorder on a timeline. The History Record function allows you want to indicate the immediate changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.12 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system status.
... Recorder on a timeline. The History Record function allows you want to indicate the immediate changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.12 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system status.
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To stop recording, click Recording again. 4. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Using History Record 1. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-35 Click Start Recording to display the history details. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel.
To stop recording, click Recording again. 4. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Using History Record 1. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-35 Click Start Recording to display the history details. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel.
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...; Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from...® environment. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.13 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save it for later use.
...; Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from...® environment. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.13 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save it for later use.
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... you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching MyLogo2 To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-37 From the BIOS file field, click Browse to the motherboard 1. Change the...
... you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching MyLogo2 To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-37 From the BIOS file field, click Browse to the motherboard 1. Change the...