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...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 ... 3.5.7 Onboard Devices 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...
...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 ... 3.5.7 Onboard Devices 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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...Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Remote GO! - AI Suite II - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Shield - Precision Tweaker 2 - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia...ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS DRAM Power Utility SMART DIGI+ Key - USB BIOS Flashback with DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Profile - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS...
...Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Remote GO! - AI Suite II - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Shield - Precision Tweaker 2 - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia...ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS DRAM Power Utility SMART DIGI+ Key - USB BIOS Flashback with DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Profile - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS...
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... in real time from PC. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to automatically connect to...total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! You can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from a...frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates ...
... in real time from PC. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to automatically connect to...total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! You can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from a...frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates ...
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It also allows you to turn on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow you ...reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. This is on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly....
It also allows you to turn on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow you ...reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. This is on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly....
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...with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 2. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning ...location of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. function. • The MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
...with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 2. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning ...location of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. function. • The MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
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... erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to reenter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above Do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...(RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1
... erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to reenter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above Do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...(RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1
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...version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 8-pin ... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 The power supply plugs are for details. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
...version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 8-pin ... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 The power supply plugs are for details. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
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...process is updated automatically. If this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Rename the file as 99XEVOR2.CAP, save it in... BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Insert the USB storage device to complete the installation. This may have risks. Follow...
...process is updated automatically. If this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Rename the file as 99XEVOR2.CAP, save it in... BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Insert the USB storage device to complete the installation. This may have risks. Follow...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. System power 6. If you DO NOT see anything within 30 seconds from orange...
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. System power 6. If you DO NOT see anything within 30 seconds from orange...
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...and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO... 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1
...and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO... 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on how to update...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on how to update...
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... settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for...
... settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for...
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...Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following 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 ...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
...Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following 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 ...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for...
... menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS setup After you have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when ... MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Mon 0/04/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button...
... Chapter 3: BIOS setup After you have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when ... MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Mon 0/04/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button...
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... Ai Tweaker Current CPU Speed : 3300MHz Target CPU Speed : 330MHz Current Memory Frequency : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Confirm the password when prompted. F1...
... Ai Tweaker Current CPU Speed : 3300MHz Target CPU Speed : 330MHz Current Memory Frequency : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Confirm the password when prompted. F1...
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... Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > South Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to...
... Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > South Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to...
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... F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Socket 942: AMD Eng Sample, ZD338251W8K54_39/33/...64-way Cool 'n' Quiet C1E SVM Core C6 State HPC Mode Apm Master Mode Monitor Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Auto Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: ...
... F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Socket 942: AMD Eng Sample, ZD338251W8K54_39/33/...64-way Cool 'n' Quiet C1E SVM Core C6 State HPC Mode Apm Master Mode Monitor Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Auto Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: ...
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...: 0 KB Ending Address: 2080768 KB Dimm0: Not Present Dimm1: size=2048 MB, speed=1066 MHz Dimm2: Not Present Dimm3: Not Present Monitor Disabled PEG/PCI Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled IOMMU →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. IOMMU is supported on LINUX based systems to convert...
...: 0 KB Ending Address: 2080768 KB Dimm0: Not Present Dimm1: size=2048 MB, speed=1066 MHz Dimm2: Not Present Dimm3: Not Present Monitor Disabled PEG/PCI Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled IOMMU →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. IOMMU is supported on LINUX based systems to convert...
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... to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Enabled] Set to [Enable] to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Enabled] Set to [Enable] to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...