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...ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. You may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for a period of three years after our last shipment of alteration is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
...ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. You may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for a period of three years after our last shipment of alteration is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
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... menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 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 iv Contents 2.3.10... 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-26 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-26 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27...
... menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 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 iv Contents 2.3.10... 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-26 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-26 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27...
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... of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
... of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
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... Flash 2, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . M5A99X EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS...
... Flash 2, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . M5A99X EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS...
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... TurboV functions. The 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with no need to use software package. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with DIGI... ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3
... TurboV functions. The 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with no need to use software package. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with DIGI... ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3
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... made. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 3.
... made. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 3.
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Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can decide whether to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot... logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update...
Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can decide whether to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot... logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update...
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...ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun ...
...ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun ...
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...-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Double-click the folder of the...
...-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Double-click the folder of the...
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...II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS)....in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that came...
...II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS)....in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that came...
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... higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 2. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. A higher value setting gets... Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of the DRAM Controller. 6. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU and ...
... higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 2. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. A higher value setting gets... Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of the DRAM Controller. 6. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU and ...
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... your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS...
... your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS...
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After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking ...
After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking ...
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... loading. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting •...
... loading. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting •...
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... Recorder Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you to monitor the changes in /out the X axis Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you want to monitor Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to return to the...
... Recorder Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you to monitor the changes in /out the X axis Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you want to monitor Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to return to the...
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Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel �d�is �p��la�y��s�t�h�e��c�u��...
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... configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ...settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button ...
... configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ...settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button ...
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...is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-17 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be calculated and written....and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives....
...is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-17 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be calculated and written....and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives....
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... Port1-Port4 to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in...
... Port1-Port4 to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in...
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... hard disk drives you do not input any LD name, the default LD name will erase the MBR data of the disks. 9. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Move to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set . 5. Press + to include in �g��m��e�s�...
... hard disk drives you do not input any LD name, the default LD name will erase the MBR data of the disks. 9. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Move to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set . 5. Press + to include in �g��m��e�s�...