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Profile 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 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 iv ...
Profile 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 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 iv ...
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... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as...
... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as...
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... 2, 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 . M5A99X EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
... 2, 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 . M5A99X EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation ... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. With these technologies, you to update the BIOS without the need of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to use external SATA devices without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based...
ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation ... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. With these technologies, you to update the BIOS without the need of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to use external SATA devices without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based...
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... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the ... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn ...
... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the ... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn ...
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...same smoothness as possible. If you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do this last option only if the first two ...to erase the RTC RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Select the Load ...
...same smoothness as possible. If you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do this last option only if the first two ...to erase the RTC RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Select the Load ...
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.... Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, refer to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to...
.... Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, refer to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to...
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... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from one to eight and label name, press , and then select...Profile Label Save to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. UEFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ...
... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from one to eight and label name, press , and then select...Profile Label Save to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. UEFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ...
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... the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Quit all Windows® applications before you to boot. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
... the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Quit all Windows® applications before you to boot. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
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... Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Click Yes if you to complete the update process. ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-31 Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic. Select...
... Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Click Yes if you to complete the update process. ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-31 Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic. Select...
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... if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. You can decide...
... if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. You can decide...
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...;�p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-33 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ���E��n�...
...;�p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-33 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ���E��n�...
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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. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 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. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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... Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format ... by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-35 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. ...
... Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format ... by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-35 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. ...
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... DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99X EVO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The...
... DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A99X EVO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The...
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.... Select Yes and press . Yes No 4. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-37 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.
.... Select Yes and press . Yes No 4. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-37 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.
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... to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled...II is an all-in-one interface that came with models. • The screenshots of the applications in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to launch...
... to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled...II is an all-in-one interface that came with models. • The screenshots of the applications in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to launch...