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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... 2.1.7 Front 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 ...
...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... 2.1.7 Front 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 ...
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... 2 Utility 3-33 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
... 2 Utility 3-33 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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...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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting... Requirements 6-5 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-7 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
...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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting... Requirements 6-5 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-7 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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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 optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. About this guide is ...
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 optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. About this guide is ...
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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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... for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing...
... for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing...
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... users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to an external decoder. DTS Interactive is a user-friendly utility that allows... ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Consumers can connect their PC to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ...
... users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to an external decoder. DTS Interactive is a user-friendly utility that allows... ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Consumers can connect their PC to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ...
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... location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the.... • The MemOK! 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. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during...
... location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the.... • The MemOK! 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. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during...
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...the last setting you have made. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software ...section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3.
...the last setting you have made. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software ...section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3.
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... the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Place the bundled support DVD to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). If this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. Launch... a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for...
... the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Place the bundled support DVD to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). If this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. Launch... a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for...
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BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a ...update. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2... the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system.
BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a ...update. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2... the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system.
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... modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
... modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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...F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-33 Select an item then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to CAS# (tRCD) RAS# Precharge (tRP...JEDEC ID JEDEC Frequency (Mhz) Voltage (V) CAS# Latency (tCL) RAS# to get DRAM SPD information. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you...
...F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-33 Select an item then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to CAS# (tRCD) RAS# Precharge (tRP...JEDEC ID JEDEC Frequency (Mhz) Voltage (V) CAS# Latency (tCL) RAS# to get DRAM SPD information. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you...
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... settings. Label Allows you to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key in...memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. UEFI BIOS Utility - Key in the profile number that saved your setup profile. Profile > Advanced O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to ...
... settings. Label Allows you to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key in...memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. UEFI BIOS Utility - Key in the profile number that saved your setup profile. Profile > Advanced O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to ...
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... you need to restore the BIOS in the system's failure to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...updating may result 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 potentially risky. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update...
... you need to restore the BIOS in the system's failure to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...updating may result 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 potentially risky. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update...
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... enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-37 Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that you to download. If you...
... enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-37 Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that you to download. If you...
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... configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Yes if... you want to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click ...
... configuration. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Yes if... you want to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click ...
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... or an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-39 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Go...
... or an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-39 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Go...
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• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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... when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-41 Insert the USB flash drive with the... latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS...
... when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-41 Insert the USB flash drive with the... latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS...