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...vi Safety information...vii About 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...
...vi Safety information...vii About 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...
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..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This...the interference by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not ...
..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This...the interference by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not ...
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... and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure... the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix...
... and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure... the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix...
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... of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
... of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
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...asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A99X EVO...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��...
...asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A99X EVO...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��...
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...; If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
...; If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
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...higher bandwidth requirements of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in multiple-GPU configurations of USB 3.0 ...rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to -reach rear I/O. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to 10 times faster...
...higher bandwidth requirements of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in multiple-GPU configurations of USB 3.0 ...rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to -reach rear I/O. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to 10 times faster...
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...It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. MemOK! ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while ...exclusive user interface to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. The ...
...It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. MemOK! ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while ...exclusive user interface to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. The ...
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... space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with its elegant appearance. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you a noiseless PC environment. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's ... through high efficient heatexchange. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequentlyaccessed setup info...
... space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with its elegant appearance. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you a noiseless PC environment. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's ... through high efficient heatexchange. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequentlyaccessed setup info...
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...energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to the motherboard. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-5 DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to provide... even with loud background sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to use external SATA devices without the need of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is purchased separately.
...energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to the motherboard. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-5 DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to provide... even with loud background sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to use external SATA devices without the need of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came with the...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came with the...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor.
... AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...; • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB...obtain memory modules from a memory module. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up of the lower-sized ...
...; • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB...obtain memory modules from a memory module. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up of the lower-sized ...
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... 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team...
... 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team...
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... 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 Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP...2GB(2 x 1GB) 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 CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR ...
... 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 Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP...2GB(2 x 1GB) 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 CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR ...
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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 Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM ...; • • 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. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two...
Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM ...; • • 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. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two...
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...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.