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... with the package. • Before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If...
... with the package. • Before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If...
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... Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Dual at x8/x8 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 ...; 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports 192khz/ 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and...
... Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Dual at x8/x8 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 ...; 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports 192khz/ 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and...
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...+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption. It provides better overclocking capabilities with up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. PCI Express® 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both SLI and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The...
...+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption. It provides better overclocking capabilities with up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. PCI Express® 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both SLI and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The...
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... bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 1.2 Motherboard overview...
... bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 1.2 Motherboard overview...
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.... button 7. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Standby Power LED 12. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 15. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 18. MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. EPU...
.... button 7. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Standby Power LED 12. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 15. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 18. MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. EPU...
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...ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket... and damaging the CPU! 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/...
...ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket... and damaging the CPU! 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and ... the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and ... the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...
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Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM DS Brand NO. socket support (Optional) 2 4 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB DS - (2x4GB) - 9-9-9- - • 24 CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB DS - (2x2GB) - 9-10- 1.65 • 9-...27 Voltage 1.55~1.75 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • - 1.65 • - 1.65 • • 9-9-9-27 - • 9-9-9-27 - • • 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • 10-10-10-27 1.5 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-13 DDR3 2133 MHz...
Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM DS Brand NO. socket support (Optional) 2 4 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB DS - (2x4GB) - 9-9-9- - • 24 CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB DS - (2x2GB) - 9-10- 1.65 • 9-...27 Voltage 1.55~1.75 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • - 1.65 • - 1.65 • • 9-9-9-27 - • 9-9-9-27 - • • 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • 10-10-10-27 1.5 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-13 DDR3 2133 MHz...
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...9-9-9-24 SS - - 9-9-9-24 SS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 9 DS - - 9 SS Elixir DS Elixir N2CB2G 80GN-DG N2CB2G 80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 - • • 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • - • •...8226; • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-15
...9-9-9-24 SS - - 9-9-9-24 SS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 9 DS - - 9 SS Elixir DS Elixir N2CB2G 80GN-DG N2CB2G 80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 - • • 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • - • •...8226; • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-15
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... N/A N/A - 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 - - - 9 - - 9-9-9-24 MICRON D9PFJ - - 11-1111-28 6-8-6-24 - - 6-8-6-24 - - 8-8-8 - - 9-9-9 AMD - 23EY458 7MB6H - 9-9-9-24 - - 8-9-8-24 Hynix H5TQ2G8 3BFRPBC (continued on the next page) Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.6 • • 1.6 • • 1.6 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • 1.65...
... N/A N/A - 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 - - - 9 - - 9-9-9-24 MICRON D9PFJ - - 11-1111-28 6-8-6-24 - - 6-8-6-24 - - 8-8-8 - - 9-9-9 AMD - 23EY458 7MB6H - 9-9-9-24 - - 8-9-8-24 Hynix H5TQ2G8 3BFRPBC (continued on the next page) Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.6 • • 1.6 • • 1.6 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • 1.65...
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-17 Cool'n'Quiet [Enable] Allows you to reduce the CPU's power consumption. The items shown in this menu show the CPU... by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Socket 942: AMD Eng Sample, ZD338251W8K54_39/33/22_2/8 8 Cores Running @3596 MHz 1375 mV Max Speed: 3300 MHz Intended Speed: 3300 MHz ...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-17 Cool'n'Quiet [Enable] Allows you to reduce the CPU's power consumption. The items shown in this menu show the CPU... by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Socket 942: AMD Eng Sample, ZD338251W8K54_39/33/22_2/8 8 Cores Running @3596 MHz 1375 mV Max Speed: 3300 MHz Intended Speed: 3300 MHz ...