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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 time 2-18 2.5 Turning...
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 time 2-18 2.5 Turning...
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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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... documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include...information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package 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. How this guide ...
... documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include...information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package 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. How this guide ...
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x 9.6 in . xii 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.
x 9.6 in . xii 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.
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... program with the press of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heatexchange. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for your system to...
... program with the press of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heatexchange. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for your system to...
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...upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to update 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... the original sound to reduce carbon footprint of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams...
...upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to update 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... the original sound to reduce carbon footprint of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams...
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...after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs ... this user manual or on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing ...
...after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs ... this user manual or on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing ...
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...system bootup. • You may change the 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 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you have made. EPU switch This switch allows you change the switch...will use the last setting you to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of...
...system bootup. • You may change the 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 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you have made. EPU switch This switch allows you change the switch...will use the last setting you to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of...
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... error. 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 3. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official...
... error. 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 3. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official...
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... may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as 99XEVOR2.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update.
... may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as 99XEVOR2.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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...BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you DO NOT press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS... include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Select ...
...BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you DO NOT press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS... include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Select ...
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...Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. UEFI BIOS Utility - UEFI BIOS Utility - When you to get ...Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-33 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to CAS# (tRCD) RAS# ...
...Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. UEFI BIOS Utility - UEFI BIOS Utility - When you to get ...Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-33 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to CAS# (tRCD) RAS# ...
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....asus.com) to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating...
....asus.com) to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating...
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Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A99X EVO R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 ... press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-39 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains...
Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A99X EVO R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 ... press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-39 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains...
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... DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-41 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into...
... DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-41 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into...
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...oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than ..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS...
...oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than ..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS...
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...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after...
...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after...
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Sets the schedule for download Current BIOS information Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-29 Click Apply to check for an update BIOS firmware available for BIOS Update download Click to save the BIOS download schedule. Click Cancel to your download schedule. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that...
Sets the schedule for download Current BIOS information Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-29 Click Apply to check for an update BIOS firmware available for BIOS Update download Click to save the BIOS download schedule. Click Cancel to your download schedule. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that...
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... for later use. • Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
... for later use. • Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite...