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...source code (as stated in the About Box of the LGPL Software (with you want to anyone in writing by any warranty. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ...
...source code (as stated in the About Box of the LGPL Software (with you want to anyone in writing by any warranty. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ...
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...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...Off Function 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-26 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-26 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27...
...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...Off Function 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-26 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-26 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27...
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... the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. •...
... the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. •...
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...: Tips and additional information to select. Example: + + ix Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize...
...: Tips and additional information to select. Example: + + ix Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize...
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...when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots��(s��in��g�l...CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD®...
...when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots��(s��in��g�l...CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD®...
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... motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
... motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
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...the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you ... DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the ...; • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of...
...the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you ... DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the ...; • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of...
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...and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail 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! function...DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug ...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system.
...and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail 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! function...DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug ...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system.
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... ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details...
... ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details...
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If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before ...
If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before ...
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...load the default settings to restart the system. If you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. You.... �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Jumper for system startup in this user manual refers to boot. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that are for details. • If ...
...load the default settings to restart the system. If you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. You.... �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Jumper for system startup in this user manual refers to boot. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that are for details. • If ...
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Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be limit to [Enabled] for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [... you to set overclocking parameters. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for EMI control. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired...
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be limit to [Enabled] for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [... you to set overclocking parameters. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for EMI control. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired...
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... press the key. Increasing phase number under light system loading to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High]...affects the VRM transient response and component thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 This item allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Proceeds the full ...
... press the key. Increasing phase number under light system loading to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High]...affects the VRM transient response and component thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-11 This item allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Proceeds the full ...
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... a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you ...a 0.00625V interval. CPU/NB Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a positive value. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ...
... a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you ...a 0.00625V interval. CPU/NB Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a positive value. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ...
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... Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get FULL computing power of processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due...
... Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get FULL computing power of processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due...
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...] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets...minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The values range from 20% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC... [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-23
...] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets...minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The values range from 20% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC... [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-23
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...The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...updating is no problem using this chapter to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. The...
...The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...updating is no problem using this chapter to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. The...
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... software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com ... only. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS ...
... software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com ... only. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS ...
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...version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to update BIOS? Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-37 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all ... See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for 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:\ A: M5A99X EVO.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17:30:48 Note [Enter...
...version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to update BIOS? Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99X EVO 3-37 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all ... See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for 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:\ A: M5A99X EVO.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17:30:48 Note [Enter...
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...locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack ... items you can install to install. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the...
...locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack ... items you can install to install. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS M5A99X EVO 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the...