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... 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...components to build a PC system 2-30 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-31 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-32 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-35 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-36 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-38 2.3.7 SATA device connection ...
... 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...components to build a PC system 2-30 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-31 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-32 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-35 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-36 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-38 2.3.7 SATA device connection ...
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... 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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
... 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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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... 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 ...a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® ...
... 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 ...a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® ...
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... interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for radio noise...cell battery in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. Canadian Department of Communications ...
... interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for radio noise...cell battery in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. Canadian Department of Communications ...
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... for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vii Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and...
... for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vii Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and...
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... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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..., this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-... - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - M5A99X EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD®...
..., this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-... - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - 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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...ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® M5A99X EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary...
...ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® M5A99X EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS M5A99X EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary...
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... and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual...cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe ...(EMI). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that demand far more intricate system settings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS...Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard...
... and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual...cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe ...(EMI). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that demand far more intricate system settings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS...Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard...
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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. • Before handling components, ...pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
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. • Before handling components, ...pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
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... the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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 the AM3+ socket. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3...
... the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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 the AM3+ socket. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability ... - - • • • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may not support DDR3...
...DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability ... - - • • • Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may not support DDR3...
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Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for...8226; 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM...; • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - 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...
Chapter 2 M5A99X EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for...8226; 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM...; • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - 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...
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... memory tuning after turning on the computer. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
... memory tuning after turning on the computer. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
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...When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS ...versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,...
...When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-21 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS ...versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,...
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... 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].
... 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].
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... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your ...chassis supports front panel USB ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the...
... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your ...chassis supports front panel USB ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the...
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Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. 5. Digital ...-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. The IEEE 1394 bracket is purchased separately. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-25 Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector.
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. 5. Digital ...-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. The IEEE 1394 bracket is purchased separately. ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-25 Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector.
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... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.