Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 User Manual

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ii 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 ...

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iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ..................................................................................................

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iv 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-18 2.5 Turning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-...

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v 4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-12 4.3.5 Remote GO! .............................................................................. 4-13 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ....................

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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 ...

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vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...

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viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION...

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ix M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU AMD ® Socket AM3+ for AMD ® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with AMD ® Socket AM3 for AMD ® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W ...

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x M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary (continued on the next page) USB 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 chipset - 14 x USB 2.0/1...

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xi M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary ASUS overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V in...

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xii M5A99X EVO R2.0 specications summary BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detec...

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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bri...

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xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The too...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD ® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD ® Socket AM3+...

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1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD ® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-3 Chapter 1 TPU TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimi...

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1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment. Its beautiful shape upgrades the ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy t...

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1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from th...

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

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1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-37 2. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 1-9 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AMD ® FX™- Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The AM3+ socket has a di...

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1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-11 Chapter 1 Memory congurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the...

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1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 M5A99X EVO R2.0 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Opti...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2133 MHz capability DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9- 24 -...

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1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 GEIL GUP34GB2000C9D C(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB ...

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

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1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-16G BXH(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDB G-GN-F - - • • Silicon Power SP002G...

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1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 -I13 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-19 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316 GQ 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - - - • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2...

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1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 s...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 ...

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1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Gigabit LAN – – – – shared – – – eSATA6G Controller 0 – – – shared – – – – eSATA6G Contoller 1 – – – shared – – ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change set...

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1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • 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 befo...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 3. EPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function. 2. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating syst...

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1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. TPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the TPU function. • The TPU LED (O2LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is enabled. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS R...

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1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminde...

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

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

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-31 Chapter 1 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 drive...

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1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 fro...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-33 Chapter 1 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) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB)...

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1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-35 Chapter 1 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 th...

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1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orien...

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1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system po...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 1-39 Chapter 1 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network secu...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the...

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

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

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2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force t...

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

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

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A ...

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2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR 2 OR 1 ...

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

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-11 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ...

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2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo p...

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2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 con...

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

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

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

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2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the bac...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS...

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3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering B...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, sys...

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3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exi...

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3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system dat...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-7 Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected eld...

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3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Conrm 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/conrm the password. After you clear the...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal s...

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3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIe overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-11 Chapter 3 DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [10 CLK] – [56 CLK] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay [Auto] Con�...

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

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-13 Chapter 3 CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultan...

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3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM current capability. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency. Con�...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-15 Chapter 3 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....

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3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can ca...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Cool‘n’Quiet...

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3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.2 North Bridge Conguration IOMMU [Disabled] Set IOMMU to Enabled to show IOMMU Mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IOMMU Mode [Disabled] This item appears only when you set IOMMU item to [En...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-19 Chapter 3 Memory Conguration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ECC Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC mod...

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3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 South Bridge Conguration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to set the HPET timer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the ...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-21 Chapter 3 SATA Port1–Port4 [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA conguration. [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 yo...

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3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Su...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-23 Chapter 3 SB USB Conguration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function Main Ai Tweaker Advanced M...

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3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you se...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] a...

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3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.8 APM Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Allow BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off...

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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Ring devices from generating a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the Ring devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC from...

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3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, VDDA2.5...