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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... 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 2-...
...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... 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 2-...
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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 disks...
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 disks...
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... Power Design - Network iControl - Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for EZ BIOS download scheduling (continued on the next page) AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - USB BIOS Flashback with DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - 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 front panel...
... Power Design - Network iControl - Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for EZ BIOS download scheduling (continued on the next page) AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - USB BIOS Flashback with DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - 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 front panel...
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...Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF... connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System...
...Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF... connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System...
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... modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having 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...
... modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having 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...
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... 1-36 1-33 1-39 1-25 1-36 1-34 Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 19. CPU_OPT; Standby Power LED 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
... 1-36 1-33 1-39 1-25 1-36 1-34 Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 19. CPU_OPT; Standby Power LED 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
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... the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to enable or disable the EPU function. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3. 2. However...
... the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to enable or disable the EPU function. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3. 2. However...
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BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 2. TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3.
BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 2. TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 3.
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.... 2. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds...
.... 2. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds...
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...BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Click Cancel to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Check for New BIOS Update to save the BIOS... check for an update BIOS firmware available for the latest BIOS version. Sets the schedule for your computer's USB port. 1. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to cancel the changes made. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-29 In the ...
...BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Click Cancel to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Check for New BIOS Update to save the BIOS... check for an update BIOS firmware available for the latest BIOS version. Sets the schedule for your computer's USB port. 1. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to cancel the changes made. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-29 In the ...