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...iControl 4-25 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 FAN Xpert 4-31 Ai Charger 4-32 Probe II 4-33 Sensor Recorder 4-34 ASUS Update 4-36 MyLogo2 4-37 Audio configurations 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 ...in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-7 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive ...
...iControl 4-25 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 FAN Xpert 4-31 Ai Charger 4-32 Probe II 4-33 Sensor Recorder 4-34 ASUS Update 4-36 MyLogo2 4-37 Audio configurations 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 ...in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-7 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive ...
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M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) ...2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector I/O Shield User's manual 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 ...
M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) ...2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector I/O Shield User's manual 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 ...
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... the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for...
... the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for...
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SB SATA Configuration Options for SATA Configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of [...devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to [Enabled]. SATA Port5-eSATA [AHCI] Setting this item to the corresponding SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-19 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no...
SB SATA Configuration Options for SATA Configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of [...devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to [Enabled]. SATA Port5-eSATA [AHCI] Setting this item to the corresponding SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-19 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no...
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... SATA connectors 1-5 & eSATA in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to...
... SATA connectors 1-5 & eSATA in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to...
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... and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your computer. Always.... The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-1
... and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your computer. Always.... The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-1
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... for reference only. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to the optical drive.... 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate...
... for reference only. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to the optical drive.... 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate...
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... use EZ Start: 1. Click ON/OFF to enable/disable Network iControl. • By default, Network iControl is set to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your ... network programs. It also allows you to a PPPoE for your desktop's taskbar. 3. To use as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Click to set the top network program as the highest priority to apply the settings made 4-25 To launch Network iControl, click Tool > ...
... use EZ Start: 1. Click ON/OFF to enable/disable Network iControl. • By default, Network iControl is set to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your ... network programs. It also allows you to a PPPoE for your desktop's taskbar. 3. To use as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Click to set the top network program as the highest priority to apply the settings made 4-25 To launch Network iControl, click Tool > ...
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...advanced settings Information button Exit button Minimize button Control settings Analog and digital connector status Set default device buttons Connector settings Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-39 4.3.15 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with DTS UltraPC II for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users ...
...advanced settings Information button Exit button Minimize button Control settings Analog and digital connector status Set default device buttons Connector settings Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-39 4.3.15 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with DTS UltraPC II for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users ...
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... as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you get all applications to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP...RAID set as RAID sets. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 5-1 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software ...
... as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you get all applications to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP...RAID set as RAID sets. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 5-1 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software ...
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...Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. To work around this OS...motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Plug the ...
...Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. To work around this OS...motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Plug the ...
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... to complete the installation. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 5-7 To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID...
... to complete the installation. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 5-7 To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID...
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... ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop...-up window. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 5 5. or 3. Double-click the file. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID...
... ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop...-up window. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 5 5. or 3. Double-click the file. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID...
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...Features. 3. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows 7, go to your system. Select your computer. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your ... the AMD CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 6-1 See Chapter 1 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. •...
...Features. 3. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows 7, go to your system. Select your computer. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your ... the AMD CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 6-1 See Chapter 1 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. •...
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....amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD VISION...drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A99FX PRO...
....amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD VISION...drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A99FX PRO...
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...that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. If your system. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least... 3D application list. 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on the slots. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 6-5 Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment....
...that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. If your system. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least... 3D application list. 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on the slots. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 6-5 Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment....
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... that your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the documentation that the connector is firmly in place. 5. SLI bridge Goldfingers 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Align... and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. 4. Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ ...
... that your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the documentation that the connector is firmly in place. 5. SLI bridge Goldfingers 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Align... and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. 4. Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ ...
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6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating system. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 6-7 Right click on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA...
6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating system. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 6-7 Right click on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA...