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...100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W...65533;�u�a�d�-�G�P�U���S���L��I /O - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at...
...100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W...65533;�u�a�d�-�G�P�U���S���L��I /O - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at...
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...3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports ...; 990X Chipset AMD® 990X Chipset is compatible with any chassis. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Enjoy ... Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core...
...3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports ...; 990X Chipset AMD® 990X Chipset is compatible with any chassis. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Enjoy ... Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core...
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... 2-19 2-22 2-21 2-15 2-29 2-27 2-24 2-18 2-17 2-25 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. switch 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. AM3+ CPU Socket 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. JMicron JMB362 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
... 2-19 2-22 2-21 2-15 2-29 2-27 2-24 2-18 2-17 2-25 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. switch 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. AM3+ CPU Socket 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. JMicron JMB362 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
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.... Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...100 Series Processors. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the...
.... Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...100 Series Processors. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the...
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...for AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more on the motherboard. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M5A99X EVO ...Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ...
...for AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more on the motherboard. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M5A99X EVO ...Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ...
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...) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB ... • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team Part No. OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB...
...) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB ... • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team Part No. OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB...
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... 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 - • 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DS - - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • ...; • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
... 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 - • 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DS - - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • ...; • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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... the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the black slots as one (1) module inserted into the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO...
... the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the black slots as one (1) module inserted into the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.