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... Box of the product for which is authorized in any form or by any problems in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we...downloading it , may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
... Box of the product for which is authorized in any form or by any problems in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we...downloading it , may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
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... 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
... 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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.... Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
.... Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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... to select. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
... to select. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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... controller Realtek® ALC 892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of less than 3GB. DTS UltraPC II - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots...
... controller Realtek® ALC 892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of less than 3GB. DTS UltraPC II - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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...feature that allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for a blazing 100% increase in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 ... and notifies users of Line-in CPU frequency and performance. Bundled 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 the TPU interface for better efficiency, stability, and...
...feature that allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for a blazing 100% increase in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.2.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 ... and notifies users of Line-in CPU frequency and performance. Bundled 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 the TPU interface for better efficiency, stability, and...
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...vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to get the ...more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:...is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11
...vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to get the ...more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:...is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11
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.... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the...8226; We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. •...
.... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the...8226; We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. •...
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... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc...
... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc...
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result...
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... Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set AMD Turbo CORE technology to [Enabled]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the target turbo...800MHz to adjust the ratio. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. Use the and keys to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 The value will be limit to select the CPU/NB frequency. ...
... Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set AMD Turbo CORE technology to [Enabled]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the target turbo...800MHz to adjust the ratio. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. Use the and keys to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 The value will be limit to select the CPU/NB frequency. ...
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... [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. CPU Power Response Control [Auto] Allows you to get more transient and better... options: [Auto] [Manual] VRM Fixed Frequency Mode This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 CPU/NB Currrent...
... [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. CPU Power Response Control [Auto] Allows you to get more transient and better... options: [Auto] [Manual] VRM Fixed Frequency Mode This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 CPU/NB Currrent...
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...0.00625V to set the DRAM power phase control. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears ...] [450KHZ] [500KHZ] DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized] Allows you to 0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM current capability. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to set...
...0.00625V to set the DRAM power phase control. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears ...] [450KHZ] [500KHZ] DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized] Allows you to 0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM current capability. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to set...
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... can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable...
... can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable...
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... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you... CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-29 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables...
... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you... CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-29 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables...
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The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and .... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty...
The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and .... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty...
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...: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of this motherboard. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky....motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...
...: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of this motherboard. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky....motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...
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... 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a... vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file and click Next.
... 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a... vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file and click Next.
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... 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS...Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: ...
... 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS...Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A99X EVO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: ...