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M5A99X
EVO R2.0
Motherboard
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E7428 First Edition June 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1)
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ............................................................ ix Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii Installation
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2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-18 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode.......................
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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........................................................................4-25 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard....................................................4-29 4.3.9 FA
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary ® ® 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™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU ® Chipset AMD 990X / SB950 System Bus Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture ® *Due to CPU specif
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M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary 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 Processors 3 with DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Desig
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M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications summary Precision Tweaker 2: ASUS overclocking features - 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 at 0.005V increment - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.005V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MH
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M5A99X EVO R2.0 specifications 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 Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications ar
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 User guide Support DVD motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 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. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii User Manual
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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 SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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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 process. It provides better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTran
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Chapter 1 Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support ® With AMD SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) 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 systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-de
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TPU TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detect
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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 through high efficient heat- exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance. DO NO
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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 motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis fro
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Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 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, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the
