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...Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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® 140W CPU ... /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board...
...Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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® 140W CPU ... /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board...
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...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 compatible with less power consumption. AMD® 990X Chipset AMD® 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3...II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with any chassis. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in multiple-GPU ...
...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 compatible with less power consumption. AMD® 990X Chipset AMD® 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3...II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with any chassis. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in multiple-GPU ...
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The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ... damaging the CPU! Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing 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 ... damaging the CPU! Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor.
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...AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. M5A99X EVO Motherboard...; • 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 effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32...
...AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. M5A99X EVO Motherboard...; • 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 effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 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 DS ...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 OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 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 DS ...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 OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...
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...8226; • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 ... SS - - 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 Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Timing 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 ...
...8226; • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 ... SS - - 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 Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Timing 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 ...
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Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the black slots ... 8 1.5 • • • 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
Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the black slots ... 8 1.5 • • • 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
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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