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... Phase Power Design - USB 3.0 Boost - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS - 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 support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 chipset - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking...
... Phase Power Design - USB 3.0 Boost - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS - 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 support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 chipset - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking...
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... 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 Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment...
... 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 Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment...
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... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for double speed and bandwidth that features data...; 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard features the AMD® 990X/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process....
... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for double speed and bandwidth that features data...; 990X Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard features the AMD® 990X/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process....
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... profile tuning and digital power solutions. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range Adjusts the CPU and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. With several ... digital voltage controllers that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the forefront of power management design, ASUS gives you into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more DRAM ...
... profile tuning and digital power solutions. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range Adjusts the CPU and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. With several ... digital voltage controllers that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the forefront of power management design, ASUS gives you into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more DRAM ...
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...to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and ... one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. It allows you to a PPPoE...
...to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and ... one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. It allows you to a PPPoE...
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... lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel...channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
... lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel...channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
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...-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots...
...-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots...
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...turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the DirectKey default function. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn... allow you to fine-tune performance when working on and you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow your system...
...turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the DirectKey default function. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn... allow you to fine-tune performance when working on and you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow your system...
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...set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST ...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. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS...
...set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST ...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. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS...
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... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. function. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the... required to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4.
... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. function. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the... required to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4.
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• Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows...
• Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows...
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...device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 ... BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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 goes beyond the traditional...
...device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 ... BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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 goes beyond the traditional...
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...: 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows ... For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power...
...: 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows ... For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power...
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... Memory Frequency : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. .... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power ...
... Memory Frequency : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Disabled: It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency overclocking ability. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. .... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power ...
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... you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo CORE Ratio [Auto] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. This allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto...you to individually set AMD Turbo CORE technology to select the CPU/NB frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enable or disable the AMD Turbo CORE technology. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto]...
... you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo CORE Ratio [Auto] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. This allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto...you to individually set AMD Turbo CORE technology to select the CPU/NB frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enable or disable the AMD Turbo CORE technology. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto]...
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.... [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for EMI control. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set ...
.... [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for EMI control. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set ...
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...% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the ...DIGI+ Power Control related parrameters . Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x...
...% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the ...DIGI+ Power Control related parrameters . Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x...
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...item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to [Manual]. It allows you set a fixed frequency range for overclocking. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase ...Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Auto]. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. It allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to enhance system stability. ...
...item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to [Manual]. It allows you set a fixed frequency range for overclocking. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase ...Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Auto]. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. It allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to enhance system stability. ...
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4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to default settings. 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! Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV. 3 Default Sets...
4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to default settings. 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! Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV. 3 Default Sets...
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... Power CPU Power offers precise digital power control for CPU and CPU/NB to enhance efficiency, stability, and performance for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for... temperature. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. 3 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-5
... Power CPU Power offers precise digital power control for CPU and CPU/NB to enhance efficiency, stability, and performance for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for... temperature. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. 3 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-5