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... 3GB. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) ASUS Noise Filter 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... MHz ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket...
... 3GB. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) ASUS Noise Filter 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... MHz ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket...
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...support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™...AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic ...
...support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™...AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic ...
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... COM1) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-28 2-4 2-26 2-6 2-16 2-23 2-19 2-22 2-21 2-15 2-29 2-27 2-24 2-18 2-17 2-25 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-3 AM3+ CPU Socket 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12.
... COM1) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-28 2-4 2-26 2-6 2-16 2-23 2-19 2-22 2-21 2-15 2-29 2-27 2-24 2-18 2-17 2-25 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-3 AM3+ CPU Socket 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12.
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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ... unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ... unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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...condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. The system ...DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may... install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
...condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. The system ...DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may... install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
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...) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. OCZ3G1866LV4GK...8226; • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 W1866UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - F3-15000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB ( 3x 1GB ) SS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor ...
...) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. OCZ3G1866LV4GK...8226; • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 W1866UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - F3-15000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB ( 3x 1GB ) SS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor ...
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...8-8-8-24 - • 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR... • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON ...
...8-8-8-24 - • 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR... • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON ...
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Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports...
Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.