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Contents 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-5 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-13 4.3.9 Monitor 4-14 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19...
Contents 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-5 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-13 4.3.9 Monitor 4-14 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19...
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... Supports NVIDIA® Q��u�a�d�-�G�P�U���S���L��I /O - 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 panel... 1333 / 1066 MHz ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to 5200 MT/s; M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB...
... Supports NVIDIA® Q��u�a�d�-�G�P�U���S���L��I /O - 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 panel... 1333 / 1066 MHz ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to 5200 MT/s; M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB...
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...architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up... speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful AMD® 9900X platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of your system memory to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system ...
...architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up... speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful AMD® 9900X platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of your system memory to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system ...
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... 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 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. MemOK! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,... CHA_FAN2/3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Layout contents Connectors/...
... 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 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. MemOK! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,... CHA_FAN2/3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Layout contents Connectors/...
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... CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
... CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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... Vendor Part No. For more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •... The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB... a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration.
... Vendor Part No. For more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •... The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB... a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration.
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...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB ...2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip ...
...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB ...2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip ...
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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...8226; • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chip NO. - CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) G....
... 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...8226; • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chip NO. - CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) G....
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...8226; • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information We suggest that you install the module into.../DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
...8226; • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information We suggest that you install the module into.../DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
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...Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID Mode]. If you can... create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
...Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID Mode]. If you can... create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
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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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Ensure 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 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 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.
Ensure 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 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 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.
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...boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A99X EVO BIOS Version : 0133 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/28/2011 Speed : 3446 MHz... program Clicks to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • ...
...boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A99X EVO BIOS Version : 0133 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/28/2011 Speed : 3446 MHz... program Clicks to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • ...
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Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0133 x64 04/28/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 4096MB (DDR3) MBECG-0012 System Language English System Date ...basic system information, and allows you to boot or enter Setup. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - See section 2.2.5 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is only asked ...
Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0133 x64 04/28/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 4096MB (DDR3) MBECG-0012 System Language English System Date ...basic system information, and allows you to boot or enter Setup. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - See section 2.2.5 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is only asked ...
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...setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 The CPU working voltage will affects the VRM transient response and component thermal. A higher value brings a wider total power range and...phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to adjust the ...
...setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 The CPU working voltage will affects the VRM transient response and component thermal. A higher value brings a wider total power range and...phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to adjust the ...
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...shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in this screen may be different due to save power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3:... BIOS setup Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 965 Processor Quad Core Running @ 3446 MHz 1400 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ Microcode...
...shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in this screen may be different due to save power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3:... BIOS setup Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 965 Processor Quad Core Running @ 3446 MHz 1400 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ Microcode...
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RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-17 Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver...Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The...
RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-17 Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver...Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The...
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... ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Press , , , or to exit the utility. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-19 press to enter the option you to select an operation to [RAID] mode. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in �e��M�...deletes a selected RAID set to perform. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. Boot up your screen. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the A�M��D® O��p��ti�o�n��R�...
... ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Press , , , or to exit the utility. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-19 press to enter the option you to select an operation to [RAID] mode. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in �e��M�...deletes a selected RAID set to perform. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. Boot up your screen. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the A�M��D® O��p��ti�o�n��R�...
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... when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. You have to use...
... when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. You have to use...
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...unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. ASUS M5A99X EVO 5-1 See Chapter 2 for better thermal environment V�i�s�it��th�e��A��M�...multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. To uninstall all existing graphics card drivers: 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your system. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. Select your computer. Chapter 5 Chapter...
...unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. ASUS M5A99X EVO 5-1 See Chapter 2 for better thermal environment V�i�s�it��th�e��A��M�...multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. To uninstall all existing graphics card drivers: 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your system. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. Select your computer. Chapter 5 Chapter...