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...this guide...viii M5A99X EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
...this guide...viii M5A99X EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
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...II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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� ... Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...
...II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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� ... Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...
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...next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. 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 optimized with less power consumption....support up to boost system performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of ...
...next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. 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 optimized with less power consumption....support up to boost system performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of ...
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...onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in diverse situations. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It allows users to a digital standard. It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, ...Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of a button to patch memory issues. The 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation...
...onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in diverse situations. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It allows users to a digital standard. It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, ...Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of a button to patch memory issues. The 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... 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 support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration...
... 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 support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration...
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Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 ... two (2) modules inserted into either the black slots as one (1) module inserted into the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 ... two (2) modules inserted into either the black slots as one (1) module inserted into the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-15
... unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-15
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... the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance ...set is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the ...
... the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance ...set is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the ...
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... all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on test. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from...
... all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on test. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from...
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... right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
... right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
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... the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced ...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 System Time [Mon 05/02/2011] [16:46:15] ...
... the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced ...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 System Time [Mon 05/02/2011] [16:46:15] ...
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...;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. Exit Chapter 3 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed : 3446MHz Target CPU Speed : 3400MHz Current Memory Frequency: 1066MHz Current NB Frequency : 1200MHz...
...;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. Exit Chapter 3 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed : 3446MHz Target CPU Speed : 3400MHz Current Memory Frequency: 1066MHz Current NB Frequency : 1200MHz...
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...NB frequency. Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to select the HyperTransport link speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto...you to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking ...
...NB frequency. Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to select the HyperTransport link speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto...you to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking ...
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... on LINUX based systems to convert 32bit I /O to adjust ECC mode automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Aute] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Aute] [Disabled... Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ North Bridge Configuration > Monitor North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Mode > Memory Configuration Disabled Initate Graphic Adapter Starting Address: 0 KB Ending Address: 5242880 KB PEG/PCI Dimm0:... options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-15
... on LINUX based systems to convert 32bit I /O to adjust ECC mode automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Aute] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Aute] [Disabled... Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ North Bridge Configuration > Monitor North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Mode > Memory Configuration Disabled Initate Graphic Adapter Starting Address: 0 KB Ending Address: 5242880 KB PEG/PCI Dimm0:... options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-15
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...previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in ���th��e��p�r�o�f�i�le...profile. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to...
...previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in ���th��e��p�r�o�f�i�le...profile. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to...
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... tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and click Start to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-7 Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the ... is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click Start to exit. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. ...
... tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and click Start to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-7 Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the ... is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click Start to exit. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. ...
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... adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to exit. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3.
... adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to exit. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3.
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4.3.10 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot. Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-15
4.3.10 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot. Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-15