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...M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS... I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections...
...M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS... I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections...
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Profile 3-34 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...
Profile 3-34 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...
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4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 4.3.10 4.3.11 4.3.12 4.3.13 4.3.14 4.3.15 EPU 4-12 Remote GO 4-13 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 Network 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 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 4.3.10 4.3.11 4.3.12 4.3.13 4.3.14 4.3.15 EPU 4-12 Remote GO 4-13 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 Network 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 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
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...of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, ...8482; and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. vii Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...
...of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, ...8482; and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. vii Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...
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... the next page) Remote GO! - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - Profile - ASUS Q-DIMM - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - Multi-language BIOS - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB...
... the next page) Remote GO! - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - Profile - ASUS Q-DIMM - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - Multi-language BIOS - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB...
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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to USB BIOS Flashback) 6 x Audio 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 ... next page) xi vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: -
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to USB BIOS Flashback) 6 x Audio 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 ... next page) xi vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: -
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x 9.6 in . M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 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 to change without notice. xii
x 9.6 in . M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 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 to change without notice. xii
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... capacity. Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction New DIGI...power delivery solution on the AMD platform, the evolutionaary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-generation Dual Intelligent Processors with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. It includes two digital...
... capacity. Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction New DIGI...power delivery solution on the AMD platform, the evolutionaary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-generation Dual Intelligent Processors with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. It includes two digital...
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... different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you a noiseless PC environment. With DirectKey, you can...native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Doing so may bend the tubing and...
... different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you a noiseless PC environment. With DirectKey, you can...native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Doing so may bend the tubing and...
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...electricity and shields it upgrades the original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of audio files. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 All of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™... the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.6 Other special features External SATA The external SATA port located at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design...
...electricity and shields it upgrades the original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of audio files. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 All of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™... the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.6 Other special features External SATA The external SATA port located at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design...
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..., 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. EPU switch 6. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; CPU_OPT; USB BIOS Flashback button 19.
..., 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. EPU switch 6. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; CPU_OPT; USB BIOS Flashback button 19.
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... button to allow you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button.
... button to allow you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button.
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... To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 ... blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.
... To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 ... blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.
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... EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 2. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. However, the system will... the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Just connect the USB storage USB device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically...
... EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 2. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. However, the system will... the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Just connect the USB storage USB device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically...
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... you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch This switch allows you have made.
... you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch This switch allows you have made.
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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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ... the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to...
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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ... the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to...
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BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. 2. TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29
BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. 2. TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29
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Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in ..., set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in ..., set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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... this connector, then install the module to [AC97]. 7. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 8. The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD...
... this connector, then install the module to [AC97]. 7. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 8. The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD...
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.... • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity...
.... • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity...