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... 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...
... 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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... - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - EPU - Remote GO! - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - Profile - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS O.C. Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - 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...
... - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - EPU - Remote GO! - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - Profile - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS O.C. Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - 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...
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... DIGI+ Power Control offers an enhanced overall 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. ... for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Enable the new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in ...
... DIGI+ Power Control offers an enhanced overall 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. ... for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Enable the new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in ...
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... even use helpful utilities. MemOK! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to simply press a button to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control... automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to 170% faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3
... even use helpful utilities. MemOK! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to simply press a button to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control... automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to 170% faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3
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... click Next. 3. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-37 Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid network...
... click Next. 3. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-37 Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid network...
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..., and to complete the installation. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary...
..., and to complete the installation. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary...
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...your CPU/DRAM power to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Smart DIGI+ Key 1 2 3 1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for... superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now! 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
...your CPU/DRAM power to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Smart DIGI+ Key 1 2 3 1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for... superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now! 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
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... and related voltages such as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to an unstable system. 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...ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite...
... and related voltages such as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to an unstable system. 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...ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite...
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... to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar. When set to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is...of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced...
... to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar. When set to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is...of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced...
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... to transfer files between your computer and mobile device. Remote on the AI Suite II menu bar. For more details, refer to DLNA devices. Using Remote GO! menu Application help Remote GO! on your computer using the Remote GO! Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-13 Connect your mobile device. • File Transfer: Allows you to a wireless...
... to transfer files between your computer and mobile device. Remote on the AI Suite II menu bar. For more details, refer to DLNA devices. Using Remote GO! menu Application help Remote GO! on your computer using the Remote GO! Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-13 Connect your mobile device. • File Transfer: Allows you to a wireless...
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... 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device). 2. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports...
... 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device). 2. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports...
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.... • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop... for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to set the top network program as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 Click to a PPPoE for your desktop's taskbar. 3. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from your top currently running ...
.... • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop... for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to set the top network program as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 Click to a PPPoE for your desktop's taskbar. 3. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from your top currently running ...
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Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to ...; User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 4.3.9 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations.
Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to ...; User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 4.3.9 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations.
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...allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to adjust the... detailed software configuration. With this utility, you are assured that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is always at www. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33
...allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to adjust the... detailed software configuration. With this utility, you are assured that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is always at www. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33
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... status. The History Record function allows you want to monitor. Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to designate specific time spans on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on record to keep track of the three system statuses...
... status. The History Record function allows you want to monitor. Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to designate specific time spans on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on record to keep track of the three system statuses...
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Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Click Start Recording to need. 2. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to display the history details. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-35 To stop recording, click Recording again. 4. Using History Record 1.
Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Click Start Recording to need. 2. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to display the history details. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-35 To stop recording, click Recording again. 4. Using History Record 1.
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Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS...
Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS...
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..., then click Next. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-37 Launching MyLogo2 To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). From the BIOS file field, click... field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Using MyLogo Select the option that appears on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
..., then click Next. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-37 Launching MyLogo2 To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). From the BIOS file field, click... field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Using MyLogo Select the option that appears on the AI Suite II main menu bar.