Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 manual

Motherboard M5A99X EVO R2.0[...]

ii E8044 Revised Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purc[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary ..............................................[...]

iv 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-18 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS .........................................................................................[...]

v 4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-12 4.3.5 Remote GO! .............................................................................. 4-13 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-24 4.3.7 Network iControl..................[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power c[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the sw[...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORT ANT : Instr[...]

ix M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU AMD ® Socket AM3+ for AMD ® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with AMD ® Socket AM3 for AMD ® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ T echnology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU Chipset AMD ® 990X / SB950 Syst[...]

x M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary (continued on the next page) USB 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 chipset - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) ASUS Unique Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Pro[...]

xi M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary ASUS overclocking features Precision T weaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage a[...]

xii M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP , DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD contents[...]

xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x S erial A T A 6. 0 Gb/s ca bles 1 x 2 -in -1 ASU S Q- Con nec tor k it 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .[...]

xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD ® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD ® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD ® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing [...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Native SA T A 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD ® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial A T A (SA T A) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides enhanced scalability , faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus [...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 Chapter 1 TPU TPU (T urboV Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto T uning and T urboV functions. Auto T uning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while T urboV enables unlimited freedom to adjus[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment. Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat-pipe design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area t[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity , it ideally protects your motherboa[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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, use a grounded wrist strap[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-7 Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-37 2. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 1-9 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; CPU_OPT ; CHA_F AN1/2/3) 1-35 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-10 5. EPU switch 1-25 6. MemOK! button 1-24 7. TPU[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AMD ® FX™- Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor . Ensure that you use a [...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from t[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 M5A99X EVO R2.0 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability DDR3 2200 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Bran d Chip NO. Timing Volt age DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 A-DA TA AX3U2400GC4G 10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-1 1-11-30 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-19200CL1 1Q-[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2133 MHz capability DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9- 24 - • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10- 9-24 1.65 • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(V er7.1[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 GEIL GUP34GB2000C9D C(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • Silicon Power SP002GBL YU200 S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • T eam TXD3204[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-15 Chapter 1 DDR3 1800 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltag e DIMM socket suppor[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-16G BXH(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GB NQ(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • [...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDB G-GN-F - - • • Silicon Power SP00 2GBL TU160V 02(XMP) 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-1 1-11-28 1.5 • • Silicon Power SP00 4GBL TU160V 02(XMP[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 -I13 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88D 7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2CB2G80D N-CG - - • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88G 7N[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-19 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316 GQ 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - - - • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach Xtreme C2S46D 30-D313 - - • • MICRON MT16JTF1G64A Z-1G4D1 8GB DS MICRON D9PCP - - • •[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of [...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (dual at x8/[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Gigabit LAN – – – – shared – – – eSA T A6G Controller 0 – – – shared – – – – eSA T A6G Contoller 1 – – – shared – – – – USB 3.0 (Front) – ––– – – shared – USB 3.0 (Rear) – – shared –––[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system t[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • Refer to section Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. T urn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows?[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 3. EPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function. 2. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage USB device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS F[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. TPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the TPU function. • The TPU LED (O2LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is enabled. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS envi[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup i[...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any mo[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-29 Chapter 1 2. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is pressed for three seconds. 3. TPU LED (O2LED1) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is switched to Enable .[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. EPU LED (O2LED1) The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is switched to Enable .[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. AMD ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or R[...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector , you can have a fro[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-33 Chapter 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is p[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 Chapter 1 5. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; CPU_OPT ; CHA_F AN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufci[...]

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-den[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 9. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully congured sys[...]

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) Th[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-39 Chapter 1 1 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . TPM module is purchased separatel[...]

1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-3 Chapter 2 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.2 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 ts 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! 1 2 3[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-5 Chapter 2 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 3 4 5[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install ASUS Q-Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 8. External SA T A 6.0 Gb/s port 1 3. USB 2.0 por[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to th[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II and DTS Connect functions are enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port.[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge prote[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the new UEFI[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode [...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the syst[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-7 Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password i[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed . 3.4 Ai T weaker menu The[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P .][...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIe overclocking ability . [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC T uner [CAN[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 1 Chapter 3 DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [90ns] [1 10ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [10 CLK] – [56 CLK] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [22 CLK] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] Conguration [...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] MEMCLK drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] Data drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DQS drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 Chapter 3 CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM current capability . Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] DRAM V oltage Frequency [300KHZ] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency . Conguration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ] DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimi[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-15 Chapter 3 CPU VDDA V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to 2.80000V with a 0.00625V interval. DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 0.86V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. NB V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage.[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit CPU Conguration Par[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Cool‘n’Quiet [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable AMD Cool’n’Quiet function. Conguration options: [Enab[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.2 North Bridge Conguration IOMMU [Disabled] Set IOMMU to Enabled to show IOMMU Mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IOMMU Mode [Disabled] This item appears only when you set IOMMU item to [Enabled] . IOMMU is supported on LINUX based systems to convert 32bit I/O to 64bit MMIO. Conguration[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-19 Chapter 3 Memory Conguration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ECC Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mod[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 South Bridge Conguration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to set the HPET timer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot Pre sent if no SA T A device [...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-21 Chapter 3 SA T A Port1–Port4 [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SA T A hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] w[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disa[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Chapter 3 SB USB Conguration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Let User turn off core except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, et[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the ASM1061 Storage OptionRom. Co[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller . Conguration o[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.8 APM Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Allow BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Back Advanced APM > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 Ameri[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Ring devices from generating a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the Ring devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC from generating a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Mi[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage, VDDA2.5V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the on[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-29 Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options:[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Si[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disable[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DirectKey Enabled [Go to BIOS...] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey function. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button. [Go to BIOS Setup] Allows the system to power on and go to BIOS Setup directly when you press the DirectKey button. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS][...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-33 Chapter 3 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to get DRAM SPD information. 3.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press [...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Label Allows you to input the label of your setup prole. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS setti[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup m[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updatin[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-37 Chapter 3 Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Upd[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at Refer to the software manual in the suppor[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-39 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk tha[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system DO NOT shut down or reset [...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-41 Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The a[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> 2. The B[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS Fo[...]

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit V ista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware opti[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the ?[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates se[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. T o launch DIGI+ Power Control,[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-5 Chapter 4 CPU Power 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total [...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4 CPU/NB Load-line Calibration Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for better thermal solution. 5 CPU/NB Current Capability Current Capability Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of the DRAM Controller . 6 CPU Power Pha[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-7 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU/DRAM specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored. 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . 2 DRAM V oltag[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T urboV T urboV allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency , CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows ® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may dama[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-9 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value. 3. Click Apply to save the changes made. • Set the CPU Ratio Sett[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most exible auto- tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging th[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-1 1 Chapter 4 Using Extreme T uning 1. Click Auto T uning tab > Extreme . 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to start the auto-overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory , and restarts the system. 3. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclockin[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that provides several power-saving modes. When set to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the current system condition. Y ou can also congure the system settings such as CPU frequency , GPU frequency , vCore V oltag[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.5 Remote GO! Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO! to wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device. • Remote GO! is supported on[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Wi-Fi GO! Remote Install the Wi-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!’s remote control functions. • Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.0/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions. • For iOS devices, download the Wi-Fi GO! Remote from iT unes store. For Android devices, dow[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-15 Chapter 4 The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Wi-Fi GO! Remote menu Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices: Screen type Low Density (120, ldpi) Medium Density (160, mdpi) High Density (240, hdpi) Extra [...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub 1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . 2. Click to select a device as your receiver. DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer . Click to s[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-17 Chapter 4 T o edit the library: 1. Tick Library . 2. Click to add or delete music les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the music playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the music le and c[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the video library: 1. Tick Library . 2. Click to add or delete video les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the video playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the vide[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 T o edit the image playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the image le and click Save Prole . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click . T o view ima[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. T ap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function. 4. T ap Music , Video or Photo, to play . Y our mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allow[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-21 Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Click to go back to previous screen Applicatio[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Click to go back to main menu Click to select a destination path for your le transfer Application help • Android mobile devices can send and receive les. • iOS mobile devices can only send les. Des[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-23 Chapter 4 T ap to select the le’s source location T ap to send selected les T ap to select all les T ap to clear all les The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. T ap to select les for transfer Securing your computer[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Conguring USB 3.0 B[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-25 Chapter 4 • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is only supported under Windows ® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. 4.3.7 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwid[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Conguring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the PPPoE connection settings T o congure the PPPoE settings : 1. Right-click in the taskbar , and select Open Network and Sharing Center . • Y ou [...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-27 Chapter 4 Conguring the Quick Connection T o congure the auto-PPPoE connection: 1. Click the Quick Connection tab. 2. Tick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. 3. Click Apply to enable the PPPoE automatic network connection. Y ou can also en[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using EZ Prole T o use the EZ Prole: EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. 1. Click the EZ Prole tab. The programs are shown in the network program column. 2. Select the network program, and click to create your prole. 3. Click to save the ch[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-29 Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically . Scheduling the latest BIOS [...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. From the Save to dropdown list, select the USB storage device that you want to save the BIOS le to, then click Download . 3. When the download process is completed, click OK to exit.[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 4.3.9 F AN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful proles of fer exible controls o[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device.[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-33 Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy [...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder T o laun[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-35 Chapter 4 Using History Record 1. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor . 3. T o stop recording, click Recording again. 4. T o track the recorded contents, set T ype / [...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.13 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the [...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-37 Chapter 4 4.3.14 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self T ests (POST). Launching MyLogo2 T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update your bo[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Y es to reboot the system. Y ou will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. 3. Do any of the following: • Click Auto T une to adjust the image size or t[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 4-39 Chapter 4 A. Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows ® 7™ / Vista™ 4.3.15 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capa[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Control settings window Conguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP • DTS UltraPC II and DTS Connect only support Windows 7/Vista operating systems. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .a[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the AMD ® SB950 chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 o[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the dr[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD ® Option ROM utility T o enter the AMD ® Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <F> to display the utility main menu. The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include: View Drive Assignments: shows the status of th[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Creating a RAID volume T o create a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Dene Menu function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears. 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to select a RAID mode to create. 4. Move to the Assign[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 5-5 Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID conguration T ake caution when deleting a RAID volume. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. T o delete a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function. 2. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press <Del> o[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB The motherboard does not provide a oppy dr[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation If you use a SA T A optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you connect the optical drive to the SA T A connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the oppy dis[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 5-9 Chapter 5 Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the le. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI. Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_[...]

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 6-1 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have tw[...]

6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 6-3 Chapter 6 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the A[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 3 4[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 6-5 Chapter 6 6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.2.1 Requirements In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-r[...]

6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology . Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 4. Ali[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 6-7 Chapter 6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel Y ou can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. A. Right cli[...]

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been [...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Add[...]

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 A-5 Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A99X EVO R2.0 Conforms to the follo[...]

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