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M5A99X EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® 6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, one at 0.00625V increment - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - Precision...
M5A99X EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® 6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, one at 0.00625V increment - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - Precision...
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...and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful AMD® 9900X platform optimizes PCIe allocation in total. 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 ...core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to high speed connectivity. It is optimized with less power consumption. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to provide excellent system performance ...
...and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful AMD® 9900X platform optimizes PCIe allocation in total. 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 ...core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to high speed connectivity. It is optimized with less power consumption. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to provide excellent system performance ...
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...spectrum. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 AI Suite II With its full potential. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch ..., extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This also...
...spectrum. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 AI Suite II With its full potential. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch ..., extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This also...
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M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the ...AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 ...(SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a...
M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the ...AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 ...(SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a...
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...cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ...
...cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ...
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...8226; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. ...recommend 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 after turning on a bare or opencase system. MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues...
...8226; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. ...recommend 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 after turning on a bare or opencase system. MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues...
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... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you want to use as possible. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Do this program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-1 Chapter 3... Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS ...
... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you want to use as possible. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Do this program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-1 Chapter 3... Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS ...
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... Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options... settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing ...
... Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options... settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing ...
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...2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ...installed on the motherboard. ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-7 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 Current HT Link Speed : 1200MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner...
...2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ...installed on the motherboard. ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-7 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 Current HT Link Speed : 1200MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner...
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... [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set overclocking parameters. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to the default setting. The value will be limit to CPU base...] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for EMI control. The valid value ranges ...
... [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set overclocking parameters. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to the default setting. The value will be limit to CPU base...] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for EMI control. The valid value ranges ...
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... and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Some of woorking VRM phase. Allows manual adjustment. A higher value...
... and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Some of woorking VRM phase. Allows manual adjustment. A higher value...
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...4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. 3. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration Set to a higher value for overclocking. CPU Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to... of every VRM phase and the thermal of the DRAM Controller. 6. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency. 7. After installing AI Suite II from...
...4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. 3. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration Set to a higher value for overclocking. CPU Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to... of every VRM phase and the thermal of the DRAM Controller. 6. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency. 7. After installing AI Suite II from...
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...ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-5 Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking... settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage...
...ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-5 Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking... settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage...
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Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-7 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better...
Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-7 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better...
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.... 5. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. 3. An animation appears indicating the...
.... 5. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. 3. An animation appears indicating the...