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...3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration...ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
...3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration...ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
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..., DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for EZ BIOS download scheduling (continued on the next page) AI Suite II - ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Percision Tweaker 2 - Industry leading...
..., DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for EZ BIOS download scheduling (continued on the next page) AI Suite II - ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Percision Tweaker 2 - Industry leading...
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... of DDR3 memory for a Blazing Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power options teamed with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization with an extensive and intuitive... the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for better performance with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust CPU and DRAM voltage...
... of DDR3 memory for a Blazing Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power options teamed with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization with an extensive and intuitive... the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for better performance with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust CPU and DRAM voltage...
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...ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its elegant appearance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for a more convenient online experience. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS... phase area through high efficient heatexchange. It allows users to achieve a quiet and cool environment. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Its beautiful shape upgrades...
...ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its elegant appearance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for a more convenient online experience. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS... phase area through high efficient heatexchange. It allows users to achieve a quiet and cool environment. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Its beautiful shape upgrades...
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Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. If you to download. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to...
Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. If you to download. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to...
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...the installation. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The Drivers installation ...BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® ...
...the installation. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The Drivers installation ...BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® ...
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... 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. Default Sets your CPU/DRAM power to default settings. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
... 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. Default Sets your CPU/DRAM power to default settings. To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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... DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite II, click Tool >...Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in TurboV will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be saved to save your customized overclocking...
... DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite II, click Tool >...Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in TurboV will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be saved to save your customized overclocking...
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...the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support When set to customize a power-saving mode. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation...CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching EPU To launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the current system condition. Displays the following message if no...
...the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support When set to customize a power-saving mode. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation...CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching EPU To launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the current system condition. Displays the following message if no...
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...! Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-13 Using Remote GO! Remote. For more details, refer to DLNA devices. Allows you to set a password Remote GO! to wirelessly stream media files to next section W-Fi GO! To launch Remote GO!, click Tool > Remote GO! menu Application help Remote GO! is supported only on the AI Suite II...
...! Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-13 Using Remote GO! Remote. For more details, refer to DLNA devices. Allows you to set a password Remote GO! to wirelessly stream media files to next section W-Fi GO! To launch Remote GO!, click Tool > Remote GO! menu Application help Remote GO! is supported only on the AI Suite II...
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... Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3.0 device and switches to the USB 3.0 port. You...Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 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...
... Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3.0 device and switches to the USB 3.0 port. You...Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 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...
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... to ON. • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control... bandwidth Chapter 4 Tick to enable the current network program in use EZ Start: 1. To use as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Click to set the top network program as the highest priority to apply the settings made 4-25 4.3.7 Network iControl...
... to ON. • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control... bandwidth Chapter 4 Tick to enable the current network program in use EZ Start: 1. To use as the highest priority Click to select a profile ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Click to set the top network program as the highest priority to apply the settings made 4-25 4.3.7 Network iControl...
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ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to ...; User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to ...; User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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... allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is... Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to customize the time interval of any problem with these components. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-33 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
... allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is... Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to customize the time interval of any problem with these components. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-33 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
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... the status you to designate specific time spans on record to indicate the immediate changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
... the status you to designate specific time spans on record to indicate the immediate changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
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Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-35 To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Using History Record 1. Click Start Recording to display the history details. To stop recording, click Recording again. 4.
Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-35 To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Using History Record 1. Click Start Recording to display the history details. To stop recording, click Recording again. 4.
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...BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USB storage device for later use . Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to...to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS... Chapter 4 Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
...BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USB storage device for later use . Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to...to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS... Chapter 4 Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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... field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Using MyLogo Select the option that appears on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to customize the boot logo... > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). 4.3.14 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you want to use to locate the BIOS file. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-37 From the BIOS file field, click Browse to update your boot logo, then click Next.
... field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Using MyLogo Select the option that appears on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to customize the boot logo... > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). 4.3.14 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you want to use to locate the BIOS file. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 4-37 From the BIOS file field, click Browse to update your boot logo, then click Next.