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... 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 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 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-8 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
... 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 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 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-8 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
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...Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX... Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2...
...Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX... Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2...
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... 3.0 Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance in one click ASUS EPU - Remote GO! - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Profile - Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for front panel support - 2 x USB...
... 3.0 Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance in one click ASUS EPU - Remote GO! - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Profile - Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for front panel support - 2 x USB...
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...CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.005V increment - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS... jacks for 8-channel Audio 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors...
...CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.005V increment - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS... jacks for 8-channel Audio 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors...
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... the convenience of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is designed to support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. It...
... the convenience of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is designed to support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. It...
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... performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to make the most of the DDR3 memory modules for better CPU/NB loadline calibration performance and 30% more confusion of power management design, ASUS gives you into the...
... performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to make the most of the DDR3 memory modules for better CPU/NB loadline calibration performance and 30% more confusion of power management design, ASUS gives you into the...
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...Hub: Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in your PC, streaming to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in real time from a smartphone or tablet for ... you to simply press a button to launch and operates these utilities simultaneously. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving...and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a...
...Hub: Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in your PC, streaming to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in real time from a smartphone or tablet for ... you to simply press a button to launch and operates these utilities simultaneously. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving...and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a...
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... press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on and turn on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet...1: Product introduction DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. It also allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with its elegant appearance. Combined with usability and ...
... press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on and turn on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet...1: Product introduction DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. It also allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with its elegant appearance. Combined with usability and ...
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For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. The ...bit Windows OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. c) For more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with ...
For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. The ...bit Windows OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. c) For more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with ...
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... slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction We suggest that...
... slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction We suggest that...
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.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 5. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU_OPT; CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;
.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 5. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU_OPT; CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;
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...support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to update the motherboard BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the icon to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2... II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to complete the installation. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click ...
...support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to update the motherboard BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the icon to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2... II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to complete the installation. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click ...
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... 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance reliability and stability. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows ...you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV. 3 Default Sets your CPU/DRAM power to default settings. Smart DIGI+ ...
... 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance reliability and stability. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows ...you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV. 3 Default Sets your CPU/DRAM power to default settings. Smart DIGI+ ...
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...support Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Apply a higher value for CPU. 4 CPU/NB Load-line Calibration Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for CPU&DRAM. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. 8 CPU...and the thermal of every phase component. 10 CPU/NB Power Response Control The CPU/NB controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for better thermal solution. 5 CPU/NB Current Capability Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the...
...support Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Apply a higher value for CPU. 4 CPU/NB Load-line Calibration Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for CPU&DRAM. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. 8 CPU...and the thermal of every phase component. 10 CPU/NB Power Response Control The CPU/NB controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for better thermal solution. 5 CPU/NB Current Capability Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the...
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...immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your ...bars Click to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in TurboV will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic...
...immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your ...bars Click to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in TurboV will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic...
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...support After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that auto-tuning is successful. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU..., saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you set up a...
...support After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that auto-tuning is successful. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU..., saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you set up a...
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...utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 ...reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support...
...utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 ...reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support...
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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click...; User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions ...main menu bar. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. The built-in different geographic regions and your selected fan. 4.3.9 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert...
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click...; User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions ...main menu bar. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. The built-in different geographic regions and your selected fan. 4.3.9 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert...
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..., and detects and alerts you to adjust the sensor threshold values. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33 Launching Probe II To launch Probe II, click Tool > Probe II on the right panel. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The Preference tab allows you of... AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
..., and detects and alerts you to adjust the sensor threshold values. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33 Launching Probe II To launch Probe II, click Tool > Probe II on the right panel. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The Preference tab allows you of... AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.