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...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is valid to anyone in...
...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is valid to anyone in...
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...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 ...Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33...
...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 ...Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33...
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... and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Contact a qualified service technician or...
... and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Contact a qualified service technician or...
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... means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item...
... means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item...
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...ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC 892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - DTS Connect - M5A99X EVO R2...® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W ...
...ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC 892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - DTS Connect - M5A99X EVO R2...® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W ...
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xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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.
xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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.
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... allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for a blazing 100% increase in CPU frequency and performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With ...in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for better efficiency, stability, and performance...
... allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for a blazing 100% increase in CPU frequency and performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With ...in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for better efficiency, stability, and performance...
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For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the ...b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 Check with the retailer to DDR3 1066MHz. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the same vendor. With...
For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the ...b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 Check with the retailer to DDR3 1066MHz. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the same vendor. With...
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...until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer 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 this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer...
...until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer 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 this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer...
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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to...
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to...
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Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system ... installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 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 needed for this user...
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system ... installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 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 needed for this user...
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... 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 The value will be limit to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you can manually adjust the...[Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Turbo CORE technology. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to CPU base or factory...
... 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 The value will be limit to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you can manually adjust the...[Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Turbo CORE technology. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to CPU base or factory...
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... and better thermal performance. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 It allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to...
... and better thermal performance. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 It allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to...
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...set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM power phase control. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme]... to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.5V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] ...
...set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM power phase control. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme]... to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.5V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] ...
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... Activation Monitor Auto Boot Tool Let User turn off core except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. core manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable...
... Activation Monitor Auto Boot Tool Let User turn off core except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. core manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable...
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... CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-29 The following four items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Upper Temperature [70... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual].
... CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-29 The following four items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Upper Temperature [70... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual].
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... fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
... fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
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...download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the... current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of the...
...download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the... current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of the...
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From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only...
From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only...
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...Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use...the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: ...
...Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use...the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: ...