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M5A99X EVO Motherboard
M5A99X EVO Motherboard
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...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A99X EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A99X EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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... out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to enable proper reuse of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
... out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to enable proper reuse of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
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...package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. Contact..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
...package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. Contact..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
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... cards. How 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 perform when installing system components. Optional... This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup...
... cards. How 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 perform when installing system components. Optional... This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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... High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...of less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Due to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support...
... High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...of less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Due to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support...
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... reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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... / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to boost...
... / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The M5A99X EVO affords greater convenience to boost...
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... and dramatically improves your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically...push of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. The 6+2 digital architecture ...
... and dramatically improves your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically...push of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. The 6+2 digital architecture ...
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... install. Combined with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to achieve a quiet and...
... install. Combined with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to achieve a quiet and...
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... environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-5 In addition to the motherboard. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation...
... environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-5 In addition to the motherboard. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation...
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... power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM3+ socket has a different...
.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM3+ socket has a different...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency ... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized ...
...at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency ... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized ...
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...65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team... 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT...
...65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team... 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT...
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...8226; • 1.6 • • • 1.6 • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chip NO. - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR ... DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional)...
...8226; • 1.6 • • • 1.6 • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chip NO. - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR ... DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional)...
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Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs:... 1.5 • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information We suggest that you install the module into A2...
Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs:... 1.5 • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information We suggest that you install the module into A2...
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2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 ...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-13 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 ...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-13 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.