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Contents 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-5 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-13 4.3.9 Monitor 4-14 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19...
Contents 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-5 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-13 4.3.9 Monitor 4-14 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19...
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...® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Surround Sensation ...Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - With ASUS design, this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0...
...® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Surround Sensation ...Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - With ASUS design, this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 990X / SB950 Up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0...
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...supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to boost system performance. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...connectivity. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface ...
...supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to boost system performance. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...connectivity. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface ...
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AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 17. MemOK! ... switch 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-28 2-4 2-26 2-6 2-16 2-23 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. JMicron JMB362 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1...
AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 17. MemOK! ... switch 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-28 2-4 2-26 2-6 2-16 2-23 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. JMicron JMB362 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1...
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... information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the...! Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
... information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the...! Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™-Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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...en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). ... a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
...en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). ... a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
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...• • • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB ... 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL...
...• • • • • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB ... 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-7 CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL...
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...; 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • 2GB(2 x 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 CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
...; 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • 2GB(2 x 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 CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing ...; 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. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing ...; 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. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
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...] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a ... in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
...] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a ... in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
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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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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! 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 2.3.2 1 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! 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-31 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
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... device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup ...select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A99X EVO BIOS Version : 0133 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/28/2011 Speed : 3446...
... device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup ...select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A99X EVO BIOS Version : 0133 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/28/2011 Speed : 3446...
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... Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0133 x64 04/28/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 4096MB (DDR3) MBECG-0012 System Language English System Date ...you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter...
... Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0133 x64 04/28/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 4096MB (DDR3) MBECG-0012 System Language English System Date ...you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter...
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...Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 Some of woorking VRM phase. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to select the CPU/NB Load-...loading. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [...
...Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 Some of woorking VRM phase. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to select the CPU/NB Load-...loading. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [...
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...by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 965 Processor Quad Core Running @ 3446 MHz 1400 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ Microcode...8594;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. This secure virtual mode will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. ...
...by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 965 Processor Quad Core Running @ 3446 MHz 1400 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ Microcode...8594;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. This secure virtual mode will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. ...
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...four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-17 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Use of two new identical... 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be set , you have to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The Serial ATA RAID feature is best suited for transaction processing...
...four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-17 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Use of two new identical... 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be set , you have to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The Serial ATA RAID feature is best suited for transaction processing...
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... / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to [RAID] mode. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-19 To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA connectors 5/6 are for reference only, and may not exactly...65533;e�f�in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the A�M��D® O��p��ti�o�n�...
... / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to [RAID] mode. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-19 To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA connectors 5/6 are for reference only, and may not exactly...65533;e�f�in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the A�M��D® O��p��ti�o�n�...
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... create a RAID driver disk. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver...
... create a RAID driver disk. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver...
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... your computer. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card drivers. 4. Select your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. ASUS M5A99X EVO 5-1 For Windows XP, go to Control Panel...
... your computer. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card drivers. 4. Select your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. ASUS M5A99X EVO 5-1 For Windows XP, go to Control Panel...