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.../ SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® ... Gb/s port - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots��(s��in��g�l�e...
.../ SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® ... Gb/s port - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots��(s��in��g�l�e...
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...beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. This allows you to boost system performance. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to -reach rear I/O. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Experience ...up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport... (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and ...
...beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. This allows you to boost system performance. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to -reach rear I/O. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Experience ...up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport... (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and ...
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... 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 MemOK! Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2/3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Serial port ...JMicron JMB362 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. EPU switch 15. AM3+ CPU Socket 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 17.
... 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 MemOK! Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2/3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Serial port ...JMicron JMB362 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. EPU switch 15. AM3+ CPU Socket 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 17.
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... 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 AM3+ socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... 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 AM3+ socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.... • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site ...(Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. Any ...
...or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.... • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site ...(Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. Any ...
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... 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team Part No. Timing Voltage...2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-...
... 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team Part No. Timing Voltage...2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-...
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.... DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial...
.... DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial...
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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 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ...; Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of...
Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ...; Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of...
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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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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. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.