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1. GEATX12V EATXPWR 8888 3 Volts GND amp amp amp amp 12 Volts a 5 Volts T b c 12 Volts 5 Volts J 5V Standby CL 5 Volts a DU Power OK Gi 5 Volts TT au GND GND Qa00 5 Volts GND 666 enna GND 5 Volts NO PSON GND CILI GND 3 Volts 12 Volts mus 3 Volts IG 3 Volts I PIN T SASS EVO RED sog o a 8 RA m a fh i mmm e om m umm M5A99X EVO R2 0 ATX power connectors A Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 450 W DO NOT forget to connect the 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate f you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details If you want to use two high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 3
2. Rear panel connectors PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 7 Optical S PDIF Out port USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 8 External SATA 6 0 Gb s port 1 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 9 External SATA 6 0 Gb s port 2 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 10 USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 LAN RJ 45 port 11 Audio I O ports USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 Referto the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 13 DONOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED No link Speed LED OFF 10 Mbps connection Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING GREEN Gbps connection Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel Line In 4 channel Line In 6 channel Line In ACT LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 8 channel Line In Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic
3. sese 2 18 2 5 Turning off the computer nennt nnnnn 2 18 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 3 1 Knowing BIOS taret tesis eine nate tarea tics 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program eren entente tette tnnt treten tren 3 2 3 2 1 Ao 3 3 3 2 2 Advanced MOde iii 3 4 3 3 Mainimenu acrilica aaa 3 6 3 4 Ai Tweaker menu rici 3 8 3 5 Advanced Menu rac 3 16 3 5 1 CPU Configuration ennt 3 17 3 5 2 North Bridge Configuration enn 3 18 3 5 8 South Bridge Configuration ee 3 20 3 5 4 SATA Configuration essent 3 20 3 5 5 USB Configuration 2 crece recette cette ri 3 22 3 5 6 CPU Core On Off Function sen 3 23 3 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration se 3 24 3 5 8 ue rere 3 26 3 5 9 INGtWOrk Stack dX 3 27 3 6 Monitor Menu 3 28 3 7 PS 3 31 3 8 IUNII 3 33 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility iiinis iiini 3 33 3 8 2 ASUS SPD Information sess 3 33 3 8 3 ASUS O G Profile a scis cete desee ette ini eee iih 3 9 Ia4igu mm 3 10 UpdatingiBlOS a 3 10 1 ASUS Update sis nine idet it aay 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3 10 3 ASUS BIOS Upd
4. O O SO REA o RK o r1 M5A99X EVO R2 0 EPU LED 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 AMD Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 1 6 gray These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD SB950 controller Ur NE m RSATA_RXPS RSATA_TXPS RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA RXN5 GND RSATA_TXNS GND O SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 o E ge EP ae BE zz xz zz zz EEE J 2229229 2552552 6228298 8226228 m O L Kl A SATA6G 3 SATA6G 4 Q EVE ax sq k 28 sk RE Vs LI 8E E 8 RA SELES TAT pU 8528328 80208028 B H KJ fh om DO r mmp oo SATA6G 1 EH ee SATA6G_2 M5A99X EVO R2 0 SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle A side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA DI port to avoid mechanical conflict with j huge graphics cards gt These connectors are set t
5. 3 34 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the UEFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 35 3 36 3 10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance Howe
6. KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3T1K2 16GX XMP 16GB 2x8GB Patriot PVV34G2133C9K XMP 4GB 2x2GB PXD38G2133C11K XMP TXD34096M2133HC9N L XMP SAMSUNG K4B2G 0846D DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors A DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B 9 11 9 27 XMP Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 55 1 75 A DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B 9 11 9 27 XMP 1 55 1 75 AEXEA AXAGES2G2000LG 28V XMP 1 65 AEXEA AXAGES4GK2000L G28V XMP 1 65 Apacer 78 AAGD5 9KD XMP 9 9 9 27 Asint SLA302G08 ML2HB H5TQ2G 9 9 9 27 XMP 83BFRH9C CORSAIR CMTEGX3M3A2000 8 9 8 24 CB XMP CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C 10 10 10 27 10 Ver 5 12 XMP G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBR 9 9 9 24 H XMP G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBT 4Gi 9 9 9 24 D XMP continued on the next page ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 13 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors GEIL Part No GUP34GB2000C9D C XMP Chip NO Voltage DIMM socket support Optional Patriot PVT36G2000LLK XMP Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200 SO2 XMP Team TXD32048M2000C 9 XMP T3D128 8RT 20 Team TXD32048M2000 C9 L XMP T3D128 8LT 20 Transcend TX2000KLN 8GK 388375 XMP DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors A DATA AX3U1866GC2G9B XMP Chip NO Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 9 11 9 27 1 55 1 75 A DATA AX3U1866GC4G9B XMP 9 11 9 27 1 55 1 75 CORSAIR CMT32GX3MAX186 6C
7. MA L GEE nm quis ieee GUE Ess Slot No Slot Description PCle 2 0 x16_1 slot single at x16 mode PCle 2 0 x1_1 slot PCle 2 0 x1_2 slot PCle 2 0 x16_2 slot dual at x8 x8 mode PCI slot 1 PCle 2 0 x16 3 slot black at x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 and x4 devices VGA PCI Express operating mode configuration x16 Recommend for single VGA Single VGA PCle card Dual VGA PCle card x8 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 21 l Insingle VGA card mode use the PCle 2 0 x16 1 slot navy blue for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance In CrossFireX or SLI mode use the PCle 2 0 x16 1 and PCle 2 0 x16 2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboard Gigabit LAN shared eSATA6G Controller 0 shared eSATAGG Contoller 1 shared USB 3 0 Front shared USB 3 0 Rear shared Onchip SATA Controller shared Onchip USB1 shared Onchip USB2 shared HD Audio PCle_x16_1 PCle x16 2 shared PCle x1 1 PCle x1 2 PCle x16 3 PCI Slot 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 6 Onboar
8. id PCINVEN 1002 amp DEV 4392 amp CC 0104 ahcix64 id PCINVEN 1002 amp DEV 4391 amp CC 0106 ahcix64 id PCINVEN 1002 amp DEV 4393 amp CC 0104 ahcix64 id USB VID 03EE amp PID 6901 usbstor A Add the same line to both sections YA The VID and PID vary with different vendors 10 Save and exit the file ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 5 9 5 10 Chapter 5 RAID support Multiple GPU support 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 two identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX ready dual GPU graphics card that are AMD certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 1 for details A Werecommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the AMD Game website http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 6 1 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work p
9. CHAFAN PWR I B CHAFAN PWR O ec o W CHA FAN IN W CHA FAN IN CK A Wi 5v Ej 5v fe om j Cd Jum e umm M5A99X EVO R2 0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside AMA the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors A The CPU FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power Only the CPU FAN CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 and CHA FANG 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 motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 or CHA FANS for better thermal environment ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 35 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 E Ez DI a ug cor mu w W E Lu W wW P o2 2 2 E Zali li coo o Gan o 22 Z t o RK AAFP PINI PINI ES ail An NI 4 FERea 22292 di crete 3x3 3 m 900 9 9o g na oa 25 5 O z d iu HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition M5A99X EVO R2 0
10. Configuration options Ignore 100 RPM 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 29 3 30 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 Silent Turbo Manual Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters LA The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 096 to 10096 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the cha
11. New DIGI Power Control With its two digital voltage controllers the New DIGI Power Control offers an enhanced overall power delivery solution on AMD AM3 motherboards and allows ultra precise DRAM tuning anad ultra precise CPU control This evolutionary innovative and industry leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency stability and performance TPU with the All New SMART DIGI Key Propelling you into the forefront of power management design ASUS gives you the complete CPU memory and new SMART DIGI technology with its profile tuning and digital power solutions Enable the new SMART DIGI Key profile with just one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for a blazing 10096 increase in CPU frequency and performance Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range Adjusts the CPU and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with the onboard programmable digital controllers Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to make the most of the DDR3 memory modules for better CPU NB loadline calibration performance and 30 more DRAM current capacity With several power options coupled with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy Chapter 1 Product introduction TPU TPU TurboV Processing Unit offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tunin
12. Power Off Power On Last State Power On By PS 2 Device Disabled Disabled Disables the PS 2 devices from generating a wake event Enabled Enables the PS 2 devices to generate a wake event Power On By PME Device Disabled Disabled Disables the PME devices from generating a wake event Enabled Enables the PME devices to generate a wake event Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 3 5 9 Network Stack E Ai Tweakei Advanced ivanced Network Stack gt Network Stack Disabled Network stack Disabled This item allows you to enable disable UEFI network stack function Configuration options Disabled Enabled LA The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 pv6 PXE Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 27 3 28 3 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings Scroll down to display the other BIOS items FEES UE
13. vii viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual j 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 gt complete a task EN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task LA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign M5A99X EVO R2 0 specifications summary Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi GPU support Storage AMD Socket AM3 for AMD FX Series CPU up to 8 core Compatible with AMD Socket AM3 for AMD Phenom II Athlon l Sempron 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool n Quiet Technology Supports AM3 32nm CPU AMD 990X SB950 Up to 5200 MT s HyperTransport 3 0 4 x DIMM Max 32GB DDR3 2133 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz ECC Non ECC un buffered Memory Dual channel
14. 2x CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x ADDR CND drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x Data drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x DOS drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Processor ODT Auto Configuration options Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 80 ohms 20 60 ohms 20 DCT1 Information CKE drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 11 3 12 ADDR CND drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x Data drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x DGS drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Processor ODT Auto Configuration options Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 80 ohms 20 60 ohms 20 DIGI Power Control CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decr
15. 4 30 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 9 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s system loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool gt Fan Xpert on the AI Suite Il main menu bar Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your Selected fan Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting Disable disables the Fan Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect User Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 31 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 N Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Ac
16. After you set a password these items show Installed 3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter
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19. Analog front panel connector A We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to HD if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD 8 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis COMI a m H ae E a nsus o m 9 Bb omm DO rejas a m M5A99X EVO R2 0 Serial port COM1 connector f The COM module is purchased separately 1 36 Chapter 1 Product introduction 9 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
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21. In Mic In Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports light blue lime pink Connect to Stereo Speakers IS IO Li ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 15 Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers mc Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS 2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC Il and DTS Connect functions are enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 17 2 4 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections replace the system case cover Ensure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector a Rom Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain C System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor
22. Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters D O C P CPU Bus CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized CPU Ratio Auto Allows you can manually adjust the maximum non CPB mode CPU ratio The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model AMD Turbo CORE technology Auto Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Turbo CORE technology Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Turbo CORE Ratio Auto This item appears only when you set AMD Turbo CORE technology to Enabled This allows you to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The speeds range from 800MHz to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz YA Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting CPU NB Frequency Auto Allows you to select
23. Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Press F3 key for BIOS Option shortcut General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter to display a list of options ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 5 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 ESUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode System Date System Time gt Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings AIS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode fain Security gt User Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed
24. Using the DLNA Media Hub 1 From the main screen click DLNA Media Hub 2 Click to select a device as your receiver When using your DLNA display such as DLNA TV as the receiver ensure that DLNA function is enabled s When using another computer as the receiver launch Windows Media Player click Stream Allow remote control of my Player to remotely control media playback Stream peste pula Allow Internet access to home media v Allow remote control ef my Player Automatically allow devices to play my media More streaming options When using the computer as sender and receiver launch Windows Media Player click Stream gt Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media Giresen Create piaytest hd X Allow Internet accese to home medis J Allow remote control of my Player v Automatically allow devices to play my media Mere streaming cptsens YA Only computers under Windows 7 support the DLNA Media Hub function c Keep the Windows Media Player open Ensure that your media file formats supported on Windows Media Player and DLNA playback devices 3 Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media file type 4 16 Chapter 4 Software support To play music 1 Click Music tab 2 Tick Library to view or play files Tick Playlist and select an existing playlist from the dropdown list 3 Click a music file and click E To edit the l
25. a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5 2 8 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 5 2 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive ses Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 1 6 1 AMD CrossFireX technology erret 6 1 6 1 1 Requirements nnn tte ntt inttr rit teat nnn 6 1 6 1 2 Before youibegilt sco pitt tei n e EA to 6 1 6 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 6 2 6 1 4 Installing the device drivers E 6 1 5 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology 6 3 6 2 NVIDIA SLI technology 52 2 ctetur aa 6 5 6 2 1 Requirements aiar 6 5 6 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards 46 5 6 2 3 Installing the device drivers sene 6 6 6 2 4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology es 6 7 Appendices A 1 Aj c m A 1 ASUS contact information eere seen serere rne tente nnn tn ara tnn an aa tn rasan A 4 vi 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 befo
26. fan speed on atimeline The History Record function allows you to designate specific time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes Launching Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite Il main menu bar Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the System status e I gv fc A 4 34 Chapter 4 Software support 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 To stop recording click Recording again 4 To track the recorded contents set Type Date Select display items to display the history details Click Monitor gt Sensor on the AI Suite Il main menu bar and the system status will appear on the right panel 5 2 S ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 35 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 To launch ASUS Update click Update gt ASUS Update on the AI Suite Il main menu bar Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS Update BIOS from Internet A
27. latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 3 0 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 14 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 detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection which means there will be no more confusion of Line in Line out and Mic jacks 1 2 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI Power Control A first on the AMD platform the evolutionaary innovative and industry leading ASUS third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with its New DIGI Power Control provides total CPU memory and SMART DIGI Key profile tuning and digital power solutions Bundled with the ASUS AI Suite II utility the New DIGI Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click extreme performance It includes two digital voltage controllers that allows ultra precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency stability and performance
28. memory architecture Due to CPU specifications AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz Due to OS limitation when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB Hence a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended Refer to www asus com or user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists of AM3 AM3 CPU 2 x PCle 2 0 x16 slots Single at 16 speed Dual at x8 x8 speed 1 x PCle 2 0 x16 slot Black at x4 speed 2 x PCle 2 0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Supports NVIDIA Quad GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad GPU CrossFirex Technology AMD SB950 Chipset 6 x SATA 6Gb s ports gray with RAID 0 1 5 and 10 support 1 x ASMedia PCle SATA controller 2 x eSATA 6Gb s ports red Realtek 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC 892 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports jack detection multi streaming and front panel jack retasking Supports 192khz 24bit True BD Lossless Sound Blu ray audio layer content protection DTS UltraPC Il DTS Connect Optical S PDIF Out port at back I O ASUS Noise Filter continued on the next page M5A99X EVO R2 0 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3 0 controllers 2x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at mid board for front panel support 2x USB 3 0 2 0 p
29. messages Press Ctrl Y to delete the RAID volume Displaying a RAID set information To display a RAID set information 1 In the Main Menu press 2 to enter the LD View LD Define Menu function 2 Selecta RAID item and press Enter to display its information Option ROM Utility c 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv Capacity GB LD 1 XXXXX RAID 0 2 157 99 Strip Block Cache Mode WriteThru Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB x xx 0 KX XX ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 5 5 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy 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 amp The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows XP limitation To work around this OS limitation refer to section 5 2 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a RAID driv
30. resolution Mi Gadgets E Personalize B The NVIDIA Control Panel window SII appears 2 919 Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Configure SLI Surround PhysX In the Quad SLI enabled click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content When done click Apply Ce la 7 4 a lt ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 6 7 e J 9 S et t e2 6 8 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 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 operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installati
31. set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Lf Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Lower Temperature 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 30 Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed
32. system Extreme Tuning extreme overclocking for the system Using Fast Tuning 1 Click Auto Tuning tab Fast 2 Read the warning messages and click Start to start the auto overclocking process TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system 3 After the system restarts a message Musa Turing tecorestuit appears indicating that auto tuning is successful Click OK to exit 4 10 Chapter 4 Software support Using Extreme Tuning 1 Click Auto Tuning 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 overclocking result To keep the result click Stop 4 If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test Click Stop if you want to cancel the overclocking process TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system 5 After the system has restarted a message appears indicating that the auto tuning process is successful Click OK to exit ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 Aare Turing Leconnata i 2083x15 0 256394 O2 4 11 4 3 4 EPU EPU is an energy processing utility that provides several power saving modes When set to the Auto Mode the system
33. the Remote GO functions must be in the same network Using Remote GO To launch Remote GO click Tool gt Remote GO on the AI Suite Il menu bar Allows you to set a password Application elp Remote GO menu Remote GO functions DLNA Media Hub Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA supported device Remote Desktop Allows you to view your computer s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your mobile device File Transfer Allows you to transfer files between your computer and mobile device A Launch Wi Fi GO Remote on your mobile device to use Wi Fi GO Remote control functions For more details refer to next section Wi Fi GO Remote 4 a oi de 5 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 13 Wi Fi GO Remote Install the Wi Fi GO Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO s remote control functions N 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 iTunes store For Android devices download the Wi Fi GO Remote from Google Play Store or from ASUS support DVD Launching Wi Fi GO Remote 1 Turnon your mobile device s wireless connection Ensure that your mobile device is within the same network as your computer 2 On your mobile device tap N and tap Enter on the Wi Fi GO Remote page 3 Tap the computer you want t
34. to enable or disable the EPU function ER cn m EPU E LJ Disable Enable o Default 4 g m o o Q L1 mus TOI WSASSXEVORZG gn B m M fh fm omm CC em m unn M5A99X EVO R2 0 EPU switch The EPU LED O2LED3 near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is enabled Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 25 4 TPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the TPU function e ls Dy B co Q Disable Enable Default E e Cl a m s LLLI fh s umm DD mint e annm M5A99X EVO R2 0 TPU switch 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 environment the TPU function
35. to navigate to Hecide the bdot priority Shortcut F3 Advanced Mode F7 Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Displays the Advanced ER mode menus Power Saving mode pei od default Selects the boot device priority Normal mode Quick switch to frequently Displays the system properties ofthe Selects the boot device priority used menus selected mode on the right hand side Ff The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the System ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 8 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations YA To access the Advanced Mode click Exit then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help SUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advahced hum um Ai Tweaker Advanced TI iii Disabled CPU Ratio ES Memory Frequency CPU NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCle Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode gt OC Tuner Submenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration ETT M For changing the overclocking se
36. update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from Internet and then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic If you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download Click Next ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 37 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file and click Next 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 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 www asus com for detailed software configuration 3 38 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility Ff Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert t
37. 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 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 2 x eSATA 6Gb s ports red 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 8 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports One can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback 6 x Audio jacks for 8 channel Audio 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports 19 pin 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1x CPU Fan connector 4 pin 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector 4 pin 3 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin 1x USB BIOS Flashback button Front panel audio connector 1x S PDIF Out header 1x Clear CMOS jumper 24 pin EATX Power connector 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel Q Connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1x TPM header 1x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1x TPU switch continued on the next page xi xii M5A99X EVO R2 0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageab
38. when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive AN NTFS is not supported under DOS environment DO NOT save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format DO NOT save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB 20000000000000000 UEFI X000000000000000 Enter Setup ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 41 3 42 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D U
39. will be activated after the next system bootup You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time However the system wi will use ne last setting you have made 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You 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 information such as system passwords O om a O z g aa al H a L3 Q m CLRTC mus Cra 12 23 ea CE GI B eri Normal Clear RTC fij umm 75 3 m mmj Default M5A99X EVO R2 0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default e position Removin
40. 1 4 1 1 5 ASUS EZIDIV ai 1 4 1 1 6 Other special features 1 5 12 Motherboard OVErvieW cricca rei 1 6 1 2 1 Before you proGe6d s eus c imi trn er ari 1 6 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ereeeer eerte nnne nnnns 1 7 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU see 1 9 1 2 4 System MEMO iiri ries aaa 1 10 1 2 5 Expansion slots 4 orto rtr rires 1 21 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 1 23 1 2 7 Nc m 1 27 1 2 8 Onboard LEDS rione trm 1 28 1 2 9 Internal connectors niii i imer icit retirer 1 31 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 2 1 Building your PC system eese nennen tenerte nnne 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation sene 2 1 2 1 2 GPU installation eerte crier ete rp eret rent 2 4 2 1 8 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 5 2 1 4 DIMM installation aeia 2 1 5 ATX Power connection iecit tte ce dens 2 1 6 SATA device connection sa 2 1 7 Front l O Connector i lancer 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation s 2 11 2 2 BIOS update utility lia ia 2 12 2 2 1 USB BIOS Flashback sss 2 12 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ees 2 13 2 3 1 Rear l O connection crise ite tete crei teste taie 2 13 2 3 2 Audio I O connections 2 15 24 Starting up for the first time
41. 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 7 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items A Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field Ce values can cause the system to malfunction YA The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items Ai Tweaker Advanced Current CPU Speed 8300MHz Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequenc Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed 2600MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Memory Frequency CPU NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCle Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode gt OC Tuner 3 8 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Ai
42. 7 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions a Jog i PLED SPEAKER O T i vvg9 aa SS M Bees n O a o OON de PANEL Q ET M ai d EP SE uy za 23 WSASSX EVO AZO ad 9 re DI E wi Ope a H SET Si Bfh m mmm go Com Pa 359 IDE LED PwRsw RESET M5A99X EVO R2 0 System panel connector 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 This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD E System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more
43. 7N N2CB2G DG XMP 80GN DG Elixir M2X4G64CB8HGSN N2CB2G DG XMP 80GN DG continued on the next page ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 15 y E cr e Bi DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors G SKILL F3 12800CL7Q 16G BXH XMP DIMM socket support Optional Voltage G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GB NQ XMP G SKILL GEIL F3 12800CL9Q 16G BXL XMP GET316GB1600C9 QC XMP GEIL GUP34GB1600C7 DC XMP GEIL GVP38GB1600C8Q C XMP GoodRam GR1600D364L9 2G GoodRam GF1008 KC JN Hynix Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C PB HMT41GU6MFR8C PB Hynix Hynix H5TQ2G 83CFR KINGMAX FLGE85F C8KL9A XMP KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON FLGF65F C8KL9A XMP KHX1600C9D3K3 1 2GX XMP KINGMAX KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3K4 16GX XMP KINGTIGER MICRON KTG2G1600PG3 XMP MT16KTF51264AZ 1G6M1 MICRON D9PFJ Mushkin 996805 XMP Mushkin 998805 XMP OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK OCZ Patriot OCZ30B1600LV4GK AE32G1609U1 U 23EY458 7MB6H Patriot PGD38G1600ELK XMP Patriot PX538G1600LLK XMP SanMax 1 16 SMD 4G68HP 16KZ H5TQ2G8 3BFRPBC continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors SanMax SMD 4G68NG 16KK ELPIDA Voltage J2108BDB G GN F DIMM socket support Optional
44. 9 Ver3 23 XMP 9 10 9 27 15 CORSAIR Crucial CMZ32GX3MAX1866 C10 Ver3 23 XMP BLE4G3D1869DE1X T0 16FMD XMP 4GB 10 11 1 5 10 27 G SKILL F3 14900CL10Q2 64 GB ZLD XMP 64GB 8x8GB G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GB Z L XMP 16GB 4x4GB Kingston KHX1866C9D3K2 8G X XMP 8GB 2x4GB Patriot Patriot PXD34G1866ELK XMP PXD38G1866ELK XMP 4GB 2x2GB 9 11 9 27 Team 1 14 TXD34096M1866HC 9K L XMP H5TC2G8 SBFRH9A 9 11 9 27 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No SS Chip Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Brand support Optional G SKILL F3 14400CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 1 6 2x2GB DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Voltage DIMM socket support Optional A DATA AM2U16BC2P1 3CCD 1509A A DATA AX3U1600PC4G8 XMP A DATA AX3U1600XC4G7 9 XMP AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S 18V XMP AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600 S18V XMP AMD AP38G1608U2K XMP Asint SLA302G08 EGG1C Asint 302G08 XMP GG1C Asint SLZ302G08 EGN1C ASint 302G08 GN1C ATP AQ12M64B8BKKOS SAMSUNG K4B2G0 8460 CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3A1600 C9 XMP CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M4X1600 C9 Ver 2 12 XMP Crucial BL12864BN1608 8FF XMP Crucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0 A6FM XMP EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 116 XMP EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 116 XMP Elixir M2X2G64CB88G
45. 99X EVO R2 0 DRCT connector ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 Ensure that your chassis comes with the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 1 39 1 40 Chapter 1 Product introduction Basic Installation 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 0 g AJOnV Ond Zo NU 0030009909 FOOT 0000000720020059 OnO 00000 O20000 le VOGLIA Op AQ OCR CH HOG DK 020200 OONO Q ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 1 2 Placethe motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel IK A D 9 2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis 3 N 1 0 n a e de Q N DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 8 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 fits in only one corr
46. B2 LANI_USB78 AUDIO EACPU LED AMD 990X ASM 1042 Em cHA_FAN2 P cua Fant PCIEX16 1 Realtek n atte VGA_LED PCIEX1_1 RIEN ELI ISATAeG 5 AMD SB950 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 M5A99X EVO R2 0 SATAeG 3 sATAeG 2 sarAeG 4 SATAGG_6 ISATAGG_1 a BOOT DEVICE LED PCH mmm BIOS ALE nona 892 PCIEX16 3 p FEE m x 20 ebir our m a PM usboto USBItI2 USB1314 J ej up EIE amp 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 SB PWR Super Ply vo iss m O DR COM DirectkKey PA TB HEADER L J ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 17 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V AM3 AM3 CPU Socket CPU CPU optional and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 2 3 DDR3 DIMM slots EPU switch MemOK button TPU switch USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 AMD Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6
47. Desktop 2 Click Setting e EY o er e c A 4 20 Chapter 4 Software support 3 Selecta suitable codec Auto Speed optimization or Image optimization for your mobile device 4 Click Apply Click to select a video codec Application help Click to go back to previous Screen Using the Remote Desktop via Wi Fi GO Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop LA The Wi Fi GO Remote s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device s operating system ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 21 File Transfer Allows you to transfer files wirelessly between your computer and mobile device Before using File Transfer ensure that your computer is connected to your mobile device For more details refer to the section Wi Fi GO Remote Application help Destination path for Destination the files transferred path for the files from mobile device transferred from to desktop desktop to mobile Click to go device lick to select a destination path for your file transfer YA Android mobile devices can send and receive files Eus iOS mobile devices can only send files Using File Transfer 1 Right click the file and click Send to Device name 2 After the transfer is complete click OK Using File Transfer via Wi Fi GO Remote 1 On your mobile device tap File Transfer 2 Tap Enable to receive files f
48. FI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Monitor MB Temperature VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VDDA2 5V Voltage CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan 1 Speed Chassis Fan 2 Speed Chassis Fan 3 Speed CPU Opt FAN Speed CPU Q Fan Control CPU Fan Speed Low Limit CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VDDA2 5V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM N A Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Speed xxxx RPM N A CPU Opt Fan Speed xxxx RPM N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and CPU optional fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Configuration options Ignore 100 RPM 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to
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50. ID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 5 1 5 2 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Goto Advanced Mode and go to the Advanced menu gt SATA Configuration gt SB SATA Configuration and press lt Enter gt Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode oo Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation when SATA ports are 1 4 are set to RAID mode SATA ports 1 4 run at RAID mode at the same time When creating a RAID volume using more than four HDDs ensure that SATA ports 5 6 are set to RAID mode When creating a RAID set set the SATA_5 6 connectors to AHCI mode or IDE mode to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device Chapter 5 RAID
51. M support 1 Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration 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 Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility 4 Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration When overclocking some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 5 Expansion slots A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Peo Eme pum ie E jJ Ea j sim OO E E d RI q E E KI E O ASUS L_ M5A99X EVO R2 0 a e t o 9 E
52. M324L28BP8 113 Soap Elixir M2F2G64CB88D 2GB Elixir M2CB2G80D 7N CG N CG Elixir M2F2G64CB88G 2GB Elxir N2CB2G80G 7N CG N CG Elixir M2F4G64CB8HD 4GB Elixir M2CB2G80D 5N CG N CG ELPIDA EBJ41UF8BCFO DJ F 4GB ELPIDA J2108BCSE DIF G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 4 4GB G SKILL D3 128M8 9 9 9 24 GBNT 2x2GB CE9 2GB G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 8 8GB 7 7 7 21 GBRH XMP 2x4GB G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4 4GB 8 8 8 21 GBHK XMP 2x2GB G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8 GBXL 9 9 9 24 8GB 2x4GB GEIL GB34GB1333C7 DC 4GB GL1L128M 7 7 7 24 2x2GB 88BA15FW GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB 9 9 9 24 4x4GB GoodRam GR1333D364L9 2G 2GB Qimonda IDSH1G 0 3A1F1C 13H Hynix HMT125U6TFR8 A H9 2GB Hynix H5TC1G8 3TFR Hynix HMT325U6BFR8 C H9 2GB Hynix d INNODISK M3UN 2GHJBC09 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G8 3CFRH9C INNODISK M3UN 4GHJACO9 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83 CFRH9C KINGMAX FLFD45F B8KL9 1GB KINGMAX KFB8FNLX F BNF 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB KINGMAX KFC8FNLB F GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 KINGMAX KFC8FNLB F GXX 12A KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G Kingston D1288JPN DPLD9U KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G Elpida Jnosene DJ F KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8 N9 2G Micron SEDIE DIL K KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 KINGTIGER KTG1333P Hi 208NST 9 KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 y E cr e pa continued on the next page 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333 MHz capability Ve
53. MD Turbo CORE Technology 2 0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 5200MT s rate via HyperTransport 3 0 based system bus AMD 990X Chipset AMD 990X Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT s HyperTransport 3 0 HT 3 0 interface speed and dual PCI Express 2 0 x16 graphics It is optimized with AMD s latest AM3 and multi core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities PCI Express 2 0 This motherboard supports the latest PCle 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that enhances system performance Dual Channel DDR3 2133 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2133 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz to boost the system s performance and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Quad GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX Support This motherboard supports multi GPU configurations of both SLI and CrossFireX This motherboard features the AMD 990X SB950 platform optimizing PCle allocation in multiple GPU setups AMD SB950 Chipset The AMD SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2 0 interface Complete USB 3 0 Solution This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels allowing you to experience the convenience of the
54. NDE MA FIESSO MSASSX EVO R2 0 O IntA_P2_SSTX T8 IntA_P1_SSTX B IntA_P2_SSTX 8 GND O a GND T T inta _P1_D KJ mi ui Int P2 D T IntA_P1_D Hh w mummm jumn B Umm InA P2 D LE T iD M5A99X EVO R2 0 USB3 0 connector YA You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3 0 box to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3 0 solution The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 USB2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed er EI PI og o oS Eo Po i USB910 USB1112 USB1314 t O s ad 4 i FEER FER iude i O 33552 33352 33352 ir llli LLLI ridden TETT TETT avona d BET IL wt CN 3932 Bite Bede O i258 dari FEE ff m mmga 3599 388 38g M5A99X EVO R2 0 USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors 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 conne
55. Photo tab 2 Tick Library to view the image files from your local computer Tick Playlist to view the image files saved in your profile An image slideshow plays when pressing B To edit the image library 1 Tick Library 2 Click Il to add or delete image files 3 Click Add and locate the file from the directory To delete tick the selected file and click Delete 4 Click OK To edit the image playlist 1 Tick Playlist 2 Click ERR 3 Tickto select or deselect the image file and click Save Profile 4 Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save and click 5 To delete u select the profile t la 7 a LL S ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 19 Using the DLNA Media Hub via Wi Fi GO Remote You can access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile device via Wi Fi GO Remote 1 Tap DLNA Media Hub 2 Select and tap the receiver name PC WINDOWS WEOL PLAYA 3 The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function Tap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO function 4 Tap Music Video or Photo to play LA Your mobile device s WI FI GO Remote interface may vary with the mobile device s operating system Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to view your computer s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your mobile device Using the Remote Desktop 1 From the main screen click Remote
56. Properties from the pop up window LA The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors 4 Click Details tab The Vendor ID VID and Product ID PID are displayed Mitsum LISU floppy P lt Misum USB Fig Ls LERO NEED AM We FE DRE PR 5 Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup oem Winches cannot open the Pe Pi necp 6 Double click the file A window appears allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file Tu ego tas Ho Hired remi o Arme ed pese credi rue Lari o oda te hod M ap mdi alb omo c Pray imt em alt uf gemma mtm hal de pmi mrt n den O 5 8 Chapter 5 RAID support 7 Use Notepad to open the file m Chose the program you mart to use to open the fie Pie tutsetup cem Wetton ere and Fax Mower A wo Type description that you wart ta une for thus hand of fle CU Abeays use the selected program to open thes hand of the 8 Find the Hardwarelds SCSl Napa i386 ahci8086 and Hardwarelds SCSI Napa amd64 ahci sections in the txtsetup oem file 9 Typethe following line to the bottom of the two sections id USBWID xxxx amp PID xxxx usbstor HardwareIds SCSI Napa i386 ahci8086 id PCINVEN 1002 amp DEV 4392 amp CC 0104 ahcix86 id PCINVEN 1002 amp DEV 4391 amp CC 0106 ahcix86 id PCI VEN 1002 amp DEV 4393 amp CC 0104 ahcix86 HardwareIds SCSI Napa amd64 ahci
57. SB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater AN Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 12 22 BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue Chapter 3 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D gt bupdater pc g 2 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 12 22 3 Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Des 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS
58. Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot Ce failure AN For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 43 gt y E rF t UJ 3 44 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP 64 bit XP Vista 64 bit Vista 7 64 bit 7 operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware LA Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 4 2 Support DVD information YA The contents of the support DVD are sub
59. X16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots C o la o da a i9 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 6 5 Py y UU er e mE fo 6 6 4 Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card SLI bridge Goldfingers 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 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 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 You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears S Sont by Refresh r thertout NVIDIA Control Panet New BH Sereen
60. ar Click each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of AI Suite II Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to select a utility N The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV EVO function The applications in the Tool menu vary with motherboard models and CPUs installed The screeshots of AI Suite Il in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration t la 7 a LL ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 3 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 efficiency generating less heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss To launch DIGI Power Control click Tool gt Power Control on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Smart DIGI Key 1 Smart DIGI Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency voltage and current for superior CPU DRAM overclocking performance wit
61. ate 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 coe or DDR2 memory module to the DDRG slot CHIP g zA ME O TI ma zz zz o gt ss aa aa O t E del I C s O au a E 9 feno mo ami M5A99X EVO R2 0 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 Product introduction Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets WA You 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 configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devi
62. ater Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 4 1 Installing an operating system eene 4 1 4 2 Support DVD informatlon ccc cotto i 4 1 4 2 1 Running the support DVD eee 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software ManualS iii 4 2 4 3 Software information cccccscsscsssescsesessseseseseseeceeseeseeeeesesseaeeseeaeeeneaeeeneas 4 3 4 3 1 Al Suite Il tice tice esteri te a 4 3 4 3 2 DIGI Power Control sese 4 4 4 3 3 TUDOVEVO ai I na 4 8 4 3 4 EPU 4 12 4 3 5 Remote GOL etui stein teta iade 4 13 4 3 6 USB 8 0 Boost srl 4 24 4 3 7 Network iControl cessent 4 25 4 3 8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard ses 4 29 4 3 9 FAN X DCMU ss coa tue 4 31 4 3 10 Ai Charger iii 4 32 4 3 11 Probe Il calcia 4 33 4 3 12 Sensor Recorder 4 34 4 3 13 ASUS Update 4 36 4 3 14 MyLogo2 4 3 15 Audio configurations sese 4 39 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations eese rennen tente cine tenente innen 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks sse 5 1 8 Setting the RAID item in BIOS sees 5 1 4 AMD Option ROM utility en 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk eene 5 2 1 Creating
63. automatically changes its power saving mode based on the current system condition You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency GPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control to customize a power saving mode Launching EPU To launch EPU click Tool EPU on the AI Suite Il main menu bar Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button EEEE Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 5 Remote GO Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO to wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device and easily transfer files between your computer and mobile device YA Remote GO is supported only on Windows 7 smi All devices using
64. bled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors Disabled Disables the DRAM ECC mode Enabled Set to Enable to adjust ECC mode automatically Power Down Enable Disabled Enables or disables the DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options PCI PEG PEG PCI ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 19 3 20 3 5 3 South Bridge Configuration SLES UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode amp _ Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced South Bridge gt HPET Enabled Allows you to set the HPET timer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 5 4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port ESUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode S uM Advanced nced SATA Configuration gt SB SATA Configuration Options for SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard channel SATA port Disabled Disables the onboard channel SATA port YA The following items appear only when you s
65. cal 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 designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions n Q 2 9 a a lt ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 A 3 gt 3 o 5 e M i2 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America A
66. ces Due to the CPU spec AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz When overclocking some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use amaximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking c
67. complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you DO NOT see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting 2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing BIOS YA The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that compl
68. consumption Configuration options Enabled Disabled SVM Enabled Enable AMD virtualization in CPU This secure virtual mode will let you run multiple OS guest on the same physical hardware by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer Configuration options Enabled Disabled Core C6 State Enabled Allows you to reduce the CPU s power consumption Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 17 3 18 HPC Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable High Performance Computing HPC function Configuration options Enabled Disabled APM Master Mode Auto Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management APM function Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled 3 5 2 North Bridge Configuration PSUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Advanced dvanced North Bridge gt gt Memory Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI IOMMU Disabled Set IOMMU to Enabled to show IOMMU Mode Configuration 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 Configuration options Disabled 64MB Chapter 3 BIOS setup Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Channel Interleaving Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled ECC Mode Ena
69. ctor onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports YA The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 33 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 BEP co ao us H oo t SPDIF OUT 4 i m El H RK 5 B od g Te Bs rs E o Sg ee o mi o GS O M5A99X EVO R2 0 Digital audio connector YA The S PDIF module is purchased separately 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 CPU CPU optional and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN CPU OPT CHA FAN1 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 ef D o CPU OPT CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 ina m GND O m CHA FAN PWR 7 tn E Ee zzco zzco W 5V 2225 7286 zz zuz amas TRE Ber POR o O o O CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 GND _ GND Fre B
70. cutes the trap right away Postponed Executes the trap during legacy boot Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system LA To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following E Press F8 after POST To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items display the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 3 32 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu PESI UEFI BIC Utility Advanci gt ASUS O C Profile gt ASUS SPD Information 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice YA For more details refer to secti
71. d buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine 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 to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button With DirectKey you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the Del key during POST It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot up Cisco o CO Th s CD H i g m o o KI Q O us LI casi i WSASSXEVORZIS a Hl DirectKey o r EN o wu Bene po pm is Lele M5A99X EVO R2 0 DirectKey button a A Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button A When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button your system will shut down Press the DirectKey button again or the Power on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly Turn off your system using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you reboot your system Refer to section 3 7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 23 2 MemOK button Installing DIMMs that a
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73. e Disabled Disables the S M A R T feature SATA ESP on PORT1 Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA ESP on PORT Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA ESP on PORTS Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA ESP on PORTA Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA ESP on PORTS Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA ESP on PORTE Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 21 3 5 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features E Advanced nced USB Configuration gt Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3 0 Support EHCI Hand off gt SB USB Configuration f 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 Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the s
74. e the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Safety informationi asia vi About this guide vii M5A99X EVO R2 0 specifications summary eese ntes ix Package contents ur xiii Installation tools and components eese ener tentent xiv Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 1 Special f atufes ur 1 1 1 1 1 Product highlights 1 1 1 2 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI Power Control 1 2 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features sss 1 3 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution sss
75. ease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme YA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation CPU NB Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to select the CPU NB Load Line mode Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme CPU Currrent Capability Auto This item provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 10096 11096 12096 13096 14096 V DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI Power Control related parrameters The thermal conditions should be monitored YA Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the lt Enter gt key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU NB Currrent Capability Auto This item provides wider total DRAM co
76. ect orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 2 4 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 0 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the e 5 CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 5 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 4 DIMM installation ATX Power connection 2 1 5 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 6 SATA device connection ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 9 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector 2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCle x16 cards ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 2 11 2 12 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 To use USB BIOS Flashback 1 Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website www asus com Rename the f
77. ei LA You only need to configure the PPPoE connection settings once Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connection from your network provider Chapter 4 Software support Configuring the Quick Connection To configure 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 YA You can also enable the No Delay TCP function to help improve the network performance Click to select Connection Name Tick to set the auto PPPoE connection Click to apply settings Click ON to improve network performance t la 7 a LL o ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 27 o La EY E c 1 ES 4 28 Using EZ Profile To use the EZ Profile EZ Profile allows you to load edit and save your own network program priority profile 1 Click the EZ Profile tab The programs are shown in the network program column Select the network program and click B to create your profile Click El to save the changes and or rename your profile Click Lil i PI or to set the program priority as High Normal or Low e o m Click to select a Click to save or rename your network profile profile settings Click to set program as High Normal Information Low priority y m pane of currently running Pre schedule prog
78. er disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt oan FP an RON Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk 3 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Go to the Make Disk menu and then click AMD AHCI RAID 32 64bit xxxx Driver to create a RAID driver disk e Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk 6 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process f Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection 5 6 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 2 8 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation A If you use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk we strongly recommend that you connect the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5 6 and set them to IDE mode To install the RAID driver in Windows XP 1 During the OS installation the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third party SCSI or RAID driver Press F6 and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the in
79. er heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency o CPU Power Response Control The VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for CPU Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component o o CPU NB Power Response Control The CPU NB controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for CPU amp DRAM Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking Py y UU er e A 4 6 Chapter 4 Software support DRAM Power DRAM Power offers precise digital power control for DRAM to enhance efficiency stability and performance for overclocking scenarios Application help Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously e DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range o DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or se
80. es two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be ofthe same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RA
81. ess Space to select a RAID mode to create Move to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set Y to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set Press Ctrl Y to save the setting The utility prompts the following message Press Ctrl Y to input the LD name Please press Ctrl Y key to i input the LD Name or press any key to exit If you do not input any LD name the default LD name will be used Eenter an LD name and then press any key to continue Press Ctrl Y to erase the MBR or you may press any key to abort the settings Fast Initialization Option has been selected It will erase the MBR data of the disks lt Press Ctrl Y Key if you are sure to erase it XPress any other key to ignore this option Press Ctrl Y to enter the screen to modify the array capacity or press any key to use the maximum capacity Chapter 5 RAID support Deleting a RAID configuration AN N Take caution when deleting a RAID volume You will lose all data on the hard disk drives Le when you delete a RAID volume To delete a RAID volume 1 In the Main Menu press lt 3 gt to enter the Delete LD function 2 Selectthe RAID item you want to delete and press Del or lt Alt gt D Option ROM Utility c 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc RAID Mode Capacity GB Status RAID 0 XXXXXX Functional 3 The utility prompts the following
82. et the OnChip SATA Channel item to Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup SATA Port1 Port4 AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands SATA Port5 Port6 AHCI Setting this item to IDE instead of RAID or AHCI allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connector 5 or 6 when installing Windows OS a_N When the SATA Port1 Port 4 and the SATA Port5 Port6 items are set to AHCI the information of the SATA connectors 1 6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST For Windows XP OS you have to install the AHCI driver so that you could use the SATA connectors 1 6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment LA If you use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the SATA connector 5 6 and set them to IDE mode S M A R T Status Check Enabled Enabled Enables the S M A R T featur
83. ettings Analog and digital connector status ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 39 B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration Exit button options Minimize button Control settings window Information button ff DTS UltraPC Il 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 asus com for detailed software configuration mey g E er e A 4 40 Chapter 4 Software support RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD SB950 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 A You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions Due to Windows XP limitation a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 1 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimiz
84. g 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 detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the component s lifespan 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO Remote GO links PCs tablets smartphones and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup It provides a seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with three useful functions DLNA Media Hub Enjoy HD video music and photos stored in your PC streaming to your DLNA devices via Wi Fi You can even use your tablet to control your PC to play multimedia contents Remote Desktop Operate and control your PC in real time from a smartphone or tablet for complete comfort and convenience File Transfer Send and share files between your PC and smart devices with only a right click on the mouse iPad iPhone can send files but cannot receive file transfers from PC MemOK MemOK the remarkably memory rescue tool allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues ensure memory boot compatibility deter
85. g the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above Do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For System failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 27 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 motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED E HH o CD Lim O O n o a jJ E um L3 SB PWR us a i sa ON FF ff numm L7 L7 Coe uw unnm Standy Power Powered Off M5A99X EVO R2 0 Onboard LED 2 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs
86. gray Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC Standby Power LED Direct header 2 pin DRCT System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL DirectKey button DirectKey Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 TPM header 20 1 pin TPM USB BIOS Flashback button Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 I Sempron 100 Series Processors ar C Pal O og H I g a mi g oo E Ca g mus MSASSXEVO RES B a m 2 K nam fi mmm CC Cem m nmm M5A99X EVO R2 0 CPU AM3 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the 940 pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket The CPU fits 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 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 9 1 10 1 24 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data R
87. h one click o OC Now Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV 3 Default Sets your CPU DRAM power to default settings 5 E gt P ES 44 Chapter 4 Software support CPU Power CPU Power offers precise digital power control for CPU and CPU NB to enhance efficiency stability and performance for overclocking scenarios Application help Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes Application help Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes 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 power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery eo CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 5 4 CPU NB Load line Calibration Set to a higher value for system performance or to a lower value for better thermal solution CPU NB Current Capability Setting CPU NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of the DRAM Controller CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number und
88. he Manual tab Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left 2 The Manual folder of the support DVD appears Double click the folder of your selected software 3 Some software manuals are provided in different languages Double click the language to show the software manual Py t GT or 0 A The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 42 Chapter 4 Software support 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 file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 AI Suite Il AI Suite Il is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite Il on your computer 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click Utilities tab gt AI Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Using Al Suite Il AI Suite Il automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The AI Suite Il icon appears in the Windows notification area Click the icon to open the Al Suite Il main menu b
89. he USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it Folder Info 03 15 12 10 23p 4194304 M5A99XEVO CAP File Infor MODEL Help Info Enter Selector Load Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit F2 Backup 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 39 AN This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 file that you can use as a backup
90. herboard 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 perform when installing system components Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Chapter 6 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package
91. ibrary 1 TickLibrary 2 Click El to add or delete music files 3 Click Add and locate the file from the directory To delete tick the selected file and click Delete 4 Click OK To edit the music playlist 1 Tick Playlist 2 Click E 3 Tick to select or deselect the music file and click Save Profile 4 Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save 5 To delete playlist select the profile and click vr La 2 o m U ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 17 To play a video file 1 Click Video tab 2 TickLibrary to view the video files from your local computer Tick Playlist to view the video files saved in your profile 3 Click the video file you want to watch and click Dl Change the resolution from the Quality dropdown list To edit the video library 1 TickLibrary 2 Click Il to add or delete video files 3 Click Add and locate the file from the directory To delete tick the selected file and click Delete 4 Click OK To edit the video playlist 1 Tick Playlist 2 Click E 3 Tick to select or deselect the video file and click Save Profile 4 Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save 5 To delete playlist select the profile and click bj P ty Ss er o il A 4 18 Chapter 4 Software support To view images 1 Click
92. ice 2 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to Normal mode at any time f Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Use the USB 3 0 devices for high performance The data transfer speed varies with USB devices Chapter 4 Software support 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 bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs It also allows you to automatically connect to a PPPOE for a more convenient online experience To launch Network iControl click Tool gt Network iControl from AI Suite Il main menu bar YA 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 Using EZ Start EZ Start allows you to quickly activate Network iControl and set the highest bandwidth priority for your top currently running program To use EZ Start 1 Click the EZ Start tab 2 Click ON OFF to enable disable Network iControl YA By default Network iControl is set to ON zm When switched off the Quick Connection EZ Profile and Info are disabled You may monitor the bandwidth priority from your desktop s taskbar 3 Selecta profile and click Apply YA Tick Set cu
93. ies with UEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances Anerror message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as 99XEVOR2 CAP for this motherboard ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in us
94. ified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 USBBIOS 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 file to the USB port press the BIOS Flashback button and the BIOS is updated automatically a jus O o i a n uli a oo L1 Q C rd w BIOS_FLBK Te 5 I o gt Le M5A99X EVO R2 0 USB BIOS Flashback button A For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button refer to section 2 2 1 USB BIOS Flashback 3 EPU switch This switch allows you
95. ile as 99XEVOR2 CAP save it to a USB portable device and place it in the root directory 2 Insert the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback port 3 Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS version 4 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 5 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed USB BIOS Flashback port YA For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section 3 10 Updating BIOS A Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while i BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption fe please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename file format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to boot up please contact your local ASUS Service Center Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 3 1 Rear I O connection
96. ility Support DVD contents Form factor 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 WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Ff 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 xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws PC chassis Q SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional YA The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights AMD FX Series Phenom Il 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 A
97. ing the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you DO NOT press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis 2 Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options EN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Adva
98. ins the VRM thermal balance Extreme Maintains the VRM current balance CPU Power Response Control Auto Allows you to control the CPU Power Response Configuration options Auto Regular Medium Fast Ultra Fast CPU NB Power Response Control Auto Allows you to control the CPU NB Power Response Configuration options Auto Regular Medium Fast Ultra Fast CPU Power Thermal Control 130 Allows you to control the CPU Power thermal value Configuration options 130 151 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 13 8 14 DRAM Current Capability Auto Allows you to set the DRAM current capability Configuration options 100 110 12096 130 DRAM Voltage Frequency 300K HZ Allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency Configuration options 300KHZ 350KHZ 400KHZ 450KHZ 500KHZ DRAM Power Phase Control Optimized Allows you to set the DRAM power phase control Configuration options Optimized Extreme CPU amp NB Voltage Offset Mode Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed CPU amp NB voltage Offset Mode Allows you to set the Offset voltage Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a negative value To offset the voltage by a positive value CPU Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage item to Offset Mode and allows you to set the Offset voltage The va
99. ject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the available The Make Disk menu The Manual menu contains device drivers if the system detects contains items to the list of supplementary user installed devices Install the necessary create the RAID AHCI manuals Click an item to open drivers to use the devices driver disk the folder of the user manual The Utilities Click the Contact menu shows the tab to display the applications and ASUS contact other software that information the motherboard supports Click an icon to display DVD 0 Carity han motherboard information Click an item to install f If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to n locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 1 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 YA The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click t
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101. lect Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU DRAM specification gt Va Do not remove the thermal module The thermal conditions must be monitored t i a 8 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 7 4 8 4 3 3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as Auto Tuning that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up To launch Al Suite II click Tool gt TurboV EVO on the Al Suite Il main menu bar YA Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration TurboV TurboV 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 damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system f For system stability all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts Click to select mode Load profile Save the current Ta
102. lia Device Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Azalia Front Panel HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports AC 97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to HDMI for HDMI audio output ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 25 3 26 3 5 8 APM PEUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode EE um Advanced Restore AC Power Loss Power On By PS 2 Device Power On By PME Device Power On By Ring Power On By RTC ErP Ready Disabled Disabled Disables the Energy Related Products ErP Ready function Enabled Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the ErP requirement When set to Enabled power for WOL WO USB audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state Restore AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system will reboot after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options
103. ll a USB storage device containing the BIOS file press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 front panel cables to the motherboard This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility 1 1 6 Other special features External SATA The external SATA port located at the back I O provides smart setup and hot plug functions Easily backup photos videos and other entertainment contents on external devices DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment ac
104. llows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and save it for later use Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USB storage device for later use Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot Before e updating the BIOS ensure that you back up the original BIOS file e 5 gv 3 fc A 4 36 Chapter 4 Software support 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 Tests POST Launching MyLogo2 To launch MyLogo2 click Update gt MyLogo on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update your boot logo click Next and follow the instructions below Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 From the BIOS file field click Browse to locate the BIOS file 2 From the Picture File field click Browse the image for your boot logo then click Next ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 37 t la 7 a LL S 3 Do any of the following Click Auto Tune
105. lues range from 0 00625V to 0 70000V with a 0 00625V interval CPU NB Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value H To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU NB Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage item to Offset Mode and allows you to set the CPU NB Offset voltage The values range from 0 00625V to 0 70000V with a 0 00625V interval CPU Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 675V to 2 075V with a 0 00625V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable CPU NB Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU NB voltage The values range from 0 5V to 1 9V with a 0 00625V interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU VDDA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage The values range from 2 20000V to 2 80000V with a 0 00625V interval DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 0 86V to 2 135V with a 0 005V interval NB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage The values range from 1 10000V to 1 25V with a 0 00625V interval NB HT Voltage Aut
106. mine fail safe settings and dramatically improve the system s bootup Al Suite Il With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite Il integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operates these utilities simultaneously It allows you to configure the overclocking settings adjust the frequencies and related voltages remotely control the system via a mobile device and other easy to use helpful utilities USB 3 0 Boost ASUS USB 3 0 Boost technology which supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a USB 3 0 device up to 170 faster than the standard USB 3 0 transfer speed Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 3 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 expe
107. mpacts ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 5 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 ni 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 ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 2 Motherboard layout o O o Cojeru ionpe Momok pis CPUFAN E Ps ba e 0 N eo a cos DOON 5I DRAM LED ISPDIFO USB3_12 AI 1 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module __lESATAsG1_USB34 SOCKET AM3 _lEsATAsa2_usBs6 m DDR3 DIMM A1 DDR3 DIMM A2 DDR3 DIMM B1 DDR3 DIMM
108. nced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3 7 Boot menu for details Selects the display language of the Click to display all fan BIOS setup program speeds if available Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program without saving A 2V voltage output CPU CPU_ the changes saves the changes and resets the OPT Chassis fan speed system or enters the Advanced Mode Exit Advanced Mode I d Mm MSA99X EVO R2 0 English BIOS Version 0206 4j LI CPU Type AMD Phenom tm Il X4 910e Processor Speed 2600 MHz Monday 03 25 2012 Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 1066MHz i Temperature Voltage I Fan Speed 113 0 F 45 0 C CPU EM 5 V e FAN M CHA FAN1 r 4 75 2 F 4 3 344V 3 CHA_FAN2 N A CHA FANS L System Performance Performance Energy Saving Normal Boot Priority Use tile mouse to drag or keyboard
109. ndors Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316 GQ 16GB 4x4GB Chip Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB Mach Xtreme MICRON MT16JTF1G64A Z 1G4D1 8GB MICRON MICRON MT16KTF51264 AZ 1G6M1 4GB MICRON MICRON MT8JTF25664A Z 1G4MI 2GB MICRON OCZ 0CZ3G1333LV8 GK 8GB 2x4GB OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C 9LV8GK 8GB 2x4GB Patriot AE32G1339U1 U 2GB 23EY458 7MB3H Patriot PGD316G1333E LK XMP 16GB 2x8GB RiDATA C304627CB1AG 22Fe 2GB RiDATA C304627C B1AG22Fe RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB RiDATA E304459C B1AG32Cf SAMSUNG M378B1G73AHO0 CH9 8GB SAMSUNG K4B4G08 46A HCH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G08 46C SAMSUNG M378B5273DH0 CH9 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0 8460 SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0 CH9 2GB SAMSUNG K4B2G08 460 Silicon Power SP001GBLTE13 3S01 1GB NANYA NT5CB12 8M8AN CG Silicon Power SP002GBLTE133 S01 2GB NANYA NT5CB128 M8AN CG Team TED34096M1333 HC9 4GB Team T3D2568 LT 13 Team Transcend TXD31048M1333 C7 D XMP TS1GLK64V3H 1GB Team MICRON T3D128 1 75 8LT 13 Transcend ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 TS256MLK64V3N 585541 Micron 1 19 T i Qo ed a e de 9 Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIM
110. ntroller power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 10096 11096 12096 13096 CPU Power Phase Control Standard Phase number is the number of woorking VRM phase Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reducing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency Standard Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading Optimized Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Proceeds the full phase mode Manual Adjustment Allows manual adjustment CPU Voltage Frequency Auto Switching frequency will affects the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual VRM Fixed Frequency Mode This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Manual It allows you to set a fixed frequency range for the VRM The values range from 200KHz to 400KHz with a 10KHz interval VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Auto It allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Duty Control T Probe This item adjusts the current and thermal of every VRM phase component T Probe Mainta
111. o Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage The values range from 1 2V to 1 4V with a 0 00625V interval NB 1 8V Voltage Auto The values range from 1 80V to 2 80V with a 0 005V interval SB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Southbridge voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 80V with a 0 005V interval ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 15 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction UEFI BIOS Utility Advar Advanced gt North Bridge gt South Bridge SATA Configuration gt USB Configuration gt CPU Core On Off Function gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM gt Network Stack 3 16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects amp The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed SUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Advanced anced CPU Configuration gt Enabled Core C6 State HPC Mode Apm Master Mode Cool n Quiet Enable Allows you to enable or disable AMD Cool n Quiet function Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Enabled Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power
112. o AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When creating a RAID set set the SATA 5 6 connectors to AHCI Mode or IDE Mode to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 81 1 32 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 specificaton 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 front panel USB 3 0 solution tH Cri a jr i B o i USB3_34 m E rs B ml Vbus L3 Vbus IntA P1 SSRX IntA P2 SSRX 9 m Int P1 SSRX E IntA P2 SSRX 9 HF GND eg O
113. o connect to your mobile device 4 Tap the computer you want to connect to your mobile device 4 14 Chapter 4 Software support Wi Fi GO Remote menu A The Wi Fi GO Remote s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device s operating system Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices Screen type Low Density Medium Density High Density Extra high 120 Idpi 160 mdpi 240 hdpi density 320 xhdpi QVGA 240 x 320 480 x 640 Small creen WQVGA400 ae 480 x 800 Normal 240x400 HVGA screen WQVGA432 320 x 480 WVGA854 640 x 960 240 x 432 480 x 854 600 x 1024 WVGA800 WVGA800 480 x 800 480 x 800 Large screen WVGA854 WVGA854 480 x 854 480 x 854 600 x 1024 ied 800 1536 x 1152 2048 x 1536 1024 x 600 1920 x 1152 2560 x 1536 1920 x 1200 2560 x 1600 Extra large T la o Ld n screen 1024 x 768 lt S o 1280 x 768 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 15 DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia files to your DLNA supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer Click to select media file type Tick to select Source location Click to refresi media files Media files pane Displays the target receiver s name and the media file currently playing Click to go back to main menu Click to edit the playlist Click to select receiver
114. oller Disabled Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Front Enabled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled S3 Video Repost Disabled Allows you to set the S3 Video Repost Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration f This item functions only if there is a serial port COM1 connector on the motherboard Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings I0 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IOZ3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 SB HD Azalia Configuration Options for SB HD Azalia HD Audio Aza
115. on If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help f 1 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 A 1 P a e 3 e i2 A 2 IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications 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 standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
116. on 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3 8 2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to get DRAM SPD information JS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Ai Tweakei Advanced Tool ASUS SPD Information gt Manufacturer Kingston Module Size 2048 MBytes Maximum Bandwidth 1833 MHz Part Number 9905403 083 A00LF Serial Number 990611b4 Product Week Year 22 2012 JEDEC ID Frequency Mhz Voltage V CAS Latency tCL RAS to CAS RCD RAS Precharge tRP tRAS tre tWR tRRD tRFC tWTR tRTP tFAW ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 33 3 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Tc ASUS O C Profile gt Label Save to Profile Load from Profile YA The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Label Allows you to input the label of your setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version
117. ondition ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 11 M5A99X EVO R2 0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional A DATA AX3U2400GC4G 10 XMP 4GB 10 11 11 30 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 1 6GBZHD XMP 16GB 11 11 11 31 4x4GB G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 1 6GBZHD XMP 16GB 11 11 11 31 4x4GB G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16 GBZMD XMP 16GB 9 11 11 31 4x4GB G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 3 2GBZHD XMP 32GB 10 12 12 31 4x8GB G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4G BPIS XMP 9 11 9 28 4G 2x2GB GEIL GOC316GB2400C1 0QC XMP 16GB 10 11 11 30 4x4GB GEIL GOC316GB2400C1 1QC XMP 16GB 11 11 11 30 4x4GB Kingston KHX2400C11D3K4 8GX XMP 8GB 11 13 11 30 4x2GB Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK 381850 XMP 2GB Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK 374243 XMP 2GB DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No SS Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Brand NO support Optional G SKILL F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP 7 10 10 28 GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP GI S 9 10 9 28 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Apacer 78 BAGE4 AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB CORSAIR CMTAGX3M2B2133C9 Ver7 1 XMP 4GB 2x2GB G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP 16GB 4x4GB KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB
118. ons Auto 2 CLK 19 CLK DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 19 CLK DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 8 CLK 40 CLK DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 10 CLK DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 9 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 9 CLK DRAM CAS write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 CLK 14 CLK 16 CLK Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 90ns 11 0ns 160ns 300ns 350ns DRAM Row Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 10 CLK 56 CLK DRAM READ to WRITE Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 22 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 11 CLK DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 11 CLK DRAM READ to READ Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 11 CLK DRAM Refresh Rate Auto Configuration options Auto Every 7 8ms Every 3 9ms DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2T DRAM Driving Control DCTO Information CKE drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x
119. orts 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 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 Design ASUS DRAM Power Utility SMART DIGI Key Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency voltage and current for superior CPU DRAM overclocking performance in one click ASUS EPU EPU EPU switch ASUS TPU Auto Tuning TurboV TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface Remote GO Front Panel USB 3 0 Support Network iControl USB 3 0 Boost MemOK AI Suite Il Ai Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Heat pipe solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Shield ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Connector ASUS EZ DIY ASUS O C Profile DirectKey ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2 Multi anguage BIOS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling continued on the next page M5A99X EVO R2 0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I O Ports Internal I O Ports Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 00625V increment VDDNB Adjustable CPU NB
120. pIEOC19UION 5 ci LO 52 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 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WIT
121. ply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 6 1 4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers A 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 AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center AMD VON Cogo Cantal Corsi 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center EE fever base cp Ciel oem matto Gadgets LLL Ce la a i9 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 6 3 Py y ao er e mE fo 6 4 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1 In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window click Performance gt AMD CrossFireX Select Enable CrossFireX Select a GPU combination from the drop down list Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made Vera s a Choose to enable AMD Crossfire for added orachics performance agit SA 9 8 rake AMO Cons va e xe i Owuatie AMO Coss wok jam Pr 0d T Yo
122. provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory modules VGA card and hard disk drive s If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved CPU LED o O VGA_LED C a O II fl me Tl BOOT 5 EE BOOT_DEVICE_LED a a id Hm omms DD Cm m mmm M5A99X EVO R2 0 CPU DRAM BOOT DEVICE VGA LED 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 BIOS Flashback LED FLBK LED The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is pressed for three seconds B THER o E m ESRI MSASSX EVO RZ G e n O pul o FLBK LED M5A99X EVO R2 0 BIOS Flashback LED 3 TPU LED O2LED1 The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is switched to Enable o g O2LED1 tn o E e ER Ca i O ZI MSASSXEVO RZG n egre a i 9 Eh m o DD mm a y M5A99X EVO R2 0 TPU LED ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 1 29 4 EPU LED O2LED1 The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is switched to Enable E oo f O2LED2 s
123. rams your network priorities to avoid network congestions Select a program and click to edit your network profile Chapter 4 Software support 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 file to the USB port press the BIOS Flashback button and the BIOS is updated automatically Current BIOS Sets the schedule information for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for download Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days and select the number of days for your download schedule 2 Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click Cancel to cancel the changes made Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer s USB port 1 Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware a oi is 5 ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 29 2 From the Save to dropdown list select the USB storage device that you want to save the BIOS file to then click Download 3 When the download process is completed click OK to exit e gt g S er e c A
124. re not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK button until the DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot E nn T gt MemOKk DD 7 0 H JE CR E pee O MSASSXEVO RET z O q fb Tm uuum CC Cm a y M5A99X EVO R2 0 MemOK button A 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 Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMS still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qual
125. re 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 cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors Slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the mot
126. rget values settings as a new profile Current values Voltage i Adjustment Click to show bars settings Undoes all the changes Click to restore all startup I Applies all the settings changes immediately Chapter 4 Software support Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Current values Undoes all the changes Click to restore all i Applies all the startup settings changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio Als Click on the CPU Ratio tab 2 Dragthe adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 3 Click Apply to save the changes made ndoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately Click to restore all startup settings l Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 9 Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto tuning modes for the most flexible auto tuning options A The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard Fast Tuning fast overclocking for the
127. rience with its elegant appearance DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by yourself Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the ej heat dissipation performance ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on different ambient temperatures resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment 1 1 5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS UEFI BIOS a UEFI compliant architecture offers the first mouse controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls providing you with more flexibility convenience and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Direct Key This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button With DirectKey you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press lt Del gt key during POST It also allows you to turn on and turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during bootup USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle free updating solution for your ultimate convenience Insta
128. rom PC 3 Tap Enter to send files to PC 4 22 Chapter 4 Software support Tap to select the file s source location Tap to select files for transfe Tap to send Tap to select Tap to clear all selected files all files files The Wi Fi GO Remote s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device s operating system Securing your computer for Wi Fi GO Remote functions Remote GO Settings allows you to create a password for your computer To create a password 1 Click A in the main menu 2 Tick Use Password and key in your password 3 Click Apply Tick to enable password Key in your Click to go Click to apply back to mai settings made LA When you launch the Wi Fi GO Remote the application prompts you to key in the computer s password Your password must contain 6 12 letters or numbers ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 23 e 5 g F 0 pu 4 24 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 To launch USB 3 0 Boost click Tool gt USB 3 0 Boost on the AI Suite Il main menu bar Configuring USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3 0 device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the USB 3 0 dev
129. roperly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs For Windows 7 Vista go to Control Panel Programs and Features 3 Select your current graphics card driver s 4 For Windows XP select Add Remove For Windows 7 Vista select Uninstall 5 Turn off your computer ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 6 1 6 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards amp 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 Insertthe two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 X Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the 2 connector is firmly in place gt CrossFireX bridge bundled with graphics cards Py y UU er e mE fo 6 2 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power sup
130. ross all formats and quality levels DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies DTS Neo PC upmixes stereo sources CDs MP3s WMAs internet radio into as many as 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection such as S PDIF or HDMI designed to deliver audio to an external decoder DTS UltraPC Il DTS UltraPC II delivers an exceptional 7 1 surround experience through the most popular PC audio setups your existing stereo speakers or headphones In addition to virtual surround it upgrades the original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration recreating dynamic range of audio files Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources and enhances boost audio quality through high hand low frequency equalization With these technologies users experience better home theater audio with ease ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental i
131. rrent network program as the highest priority to set the top network program as the highest priority Select ON to activate Network iControl Displays the current network programs bandwidth Click to apply the ettings made 4 4 a m is 8 Tick to enable the current network Click to select a profile program in use as the highest priority ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 25 Py y UU er e A 4 26 Using Quick Connection Configuring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iControl s Quick Connection functions you must configure the PPPOE connection settings To configure the PPPOE settings Lu 1 Right click in the taskbar and select Open Network and Sharing Center Tesobiexhect problema 2 Right click the PPPoE Connection and select Properties p E B gt A ox Jw de nete sui berae Fieri Commenti 2 Il o0 S delete the ammi ian se fi d echec mme paetasemt bestian Correctes f bacs vee Comurten AJ V eomm a I LETT Comme Sot m Dotnet Commerce Connie Copy Comte Deda 4j Dem I LA 3 Clickthe Options tab and deselect Prompt for name and password certificate etc Click OK to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings ae trenton Lomecsoe uper Ww imes DW etm ety Bora x eue P ever prugna whe wens So eden e 8 i dem cem c remo ime tg Ax t fi feet po o out to C
132. ssis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options PSUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Advanced Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait for F1 If Error Direct Key Enabled Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response Setup Mode 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 Disables the full screen logo display feature YA Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled The system waits for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 31 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 The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so INT19 Trap Response Immediate Immediate Exe
133. stallation To install the RAID driver for Windows Vista or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation LA Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 5 7 5 2 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation To solve this issue add the USB floppy disk drive s Vendor ID VID and Product ID PID to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver Refer to the steps below 1 Using another computer plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver 2 Right click My Computer on the Windows desktop or start menu and then select Manage from the pop up window 3 Select Device Manager From the Universal Serial Bus controllers right click xxxxxx USB Floppy and then select
134. support 5 1 4 AMD Option ROM utility To enter the AMD Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press Ctrl lt F gt 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 the hard disk drives LD View LD Define Menu displays the existing RAID set information creates a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration Delete LD Menu deletes a selected RAID set and partition Controller Configuration shows the system resources configuration Press 1 2 3 or 4 to enter the option you need press lt ESC gt to exit the utility A The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives ensure that the SATA connectors 5 6 are set to RAID mode n ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 5 3 54 Creating a RAID volume To create a RAID volume 1 2 In the Main Menu press 2 to enter the LD View LD Define Menu function Press Ctrl C and the following screen appears Option ROM Utility c 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc LD No LD Name RAID Mode RAID Strip Block Fast Init Gigabyte Boundary Cache Mode Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment Move to the RAID Mode item and pr
135. than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely Store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protect digital identities and ensures platform integrity O jog L1 I J B i lt g 3 o 2 m ab 4 892 2220 n KI OSAA gt QEFL mZzoza ocOomro E O oOo tiua PIN Ds TPM El MSATSXEVO REG p no wz a ugg 2588 2 tdorgo33o0 uz 2 oa M5A99X EVO R2 0 TPM connector LA TPM module is purchased separately 12 Direct connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard WA fa tpm e I E E m feu LJ B l i 3 oH O i B KI pes Lj O DRCT sus MSASSXKEVO RED S xg 29 O ea o ao I 0 M5A
136. the CPU NB frequency Configuration options Auto 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz 2200MHz 2400MHz 2600MHz 2800MHz 3000MHz 3200MHz HT Link Speed Auto Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto B00MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz 2200MHz 2400MHz 2600MHz CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 9 3 10 PCle Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the PCle 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled OC Tuner CANCEL OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance Configuration options OK Cancel EPU Setting Auto This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to Enabled and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options AUTO Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode DRAM Timing Control Primart Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 19 CLK DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration opti
137. to adjust the image size or the image resolution Click Booting Preview to preview the boot image 4 Click Next 5 Click Flash to update the boot logo 6 When prompted click Yes to reboot the system You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system YA Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature ex fy E er A 4 38 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 15 Audio configurations 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 capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC Il for Windows 7 Vista Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Device advanced settings ls Exit button Information button Minimize button Control settings Set default device buttons Connector s
138. ttings AER EE For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press Esc or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Pop up window Select a menu item and press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that DO NOT fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings
139. tual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger 4 32 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 11 Probe II Probe Il is a utility that monitors the computer s vital components and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components Probe Il senses fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others With this utility you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition Launching Probe Il To launch Probe Il click Tool gt Probe Il on the AI Suite Il main menu bar Configuring Probe Il Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit Saves your configuration Loads your saved Loads the default Applies your configuration threshold values changes for each sensor YA Click Monitor gt Sensor on the AI Suite Il main menu bar and the system status will appear on the right panel Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 4 33 4 3 12 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage temperature and
140. upport for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1 14 Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 5 6 CPU Core On Off Function tb Ai Tweakei Advanced ed CPU Core On Off Function gt CPU Core Activation CPU Core Activation Auto This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually Configuration options Auto Manual LA The number of cores vary with CPU models ASUS M5A99X EVO R2 0 3 23 3 24 3 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration ESUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode i Tweaker Advanced nced Onboard Devices Configuration gt ASM1061 Storage OPROM Enabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Rear Enabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Front Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM S3 Video Repost gt Serial Port Configuration gt SB HD Azalia Configuration 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Rear Enabled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 contr
141. ur system has more than two graphics processors that are capable of AMD AMO Oria CrossHireX Select the GPU combination that you want tc use u e LU Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 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 n SLI mode you should have two identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www nvidia com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the NVIDIA zone website http Avww nzone com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list 6 2 2 Installing two SLl ready graphics cards AN 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 SLI ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIE
142. ver BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary aN Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive aN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities 3 10 1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Chapter 3 BIOS setup Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update click Update gt ASUS Update on the AI Suite Il main menu bar YA Quit all Windows applications before you

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