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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
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... memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool...DTS UltraPC II - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O - M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU...
... memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool...DTS UltraPC II - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O - M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU...
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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) Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - USB...
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) Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - USB...
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... voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x ...Overclocking Protection: - Button 1 x DirectKey Button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port (continued on the next page) xi M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 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 ...
... voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x ...Overclocking Protection: - Button 1 x DirectKey Button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port (continued on the next page) xi M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 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 ...
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x 9.6 in . M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories 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) ... DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector I/O Shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject...
x 9.6 in . M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories 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) ... DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector I/O Shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99FX PRO 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™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A99FX PRO 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™ bridge connector • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii
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...platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The M5A99FX PRO R2.0 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is optimized with...at speeds up to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™...
...platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The M5A99FX PRO R2.0 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is optimized with...at speeds up to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™...
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.... Network iControl Network iControl is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to automatically connect to patch memory issues. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-3 MemOK! AI Suite II With its elegant appearance. Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat...
.... Network iControl Network iControl is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to automatically connect to patch memory issues. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-3 MemOK! AI Suite II With its elegant appearance. Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat...
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... The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through high and low frequency equalization. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups... energy efficiency requirement in line with ease. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-5
... The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through high and low frequency equalization. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups... energy efficiency requirement in line with ease. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-5
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout 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. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout 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. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-7
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Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-9 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ...
Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-9 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ...
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... CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to get the correct memory modules. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can support up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-...
... CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to get the correct memory modules. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can support up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-...
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... DS - - (2x 4GB) 8GB DS - - (2x 4GB) 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A- DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-19 BN F-15A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-G XX-12A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-D XX-15A 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPL D9U...
... DS - - (2x 4GB) 8GB DS - - (2x 4GB) 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A- DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-19 BN F-15A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-G XX-12A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-D XX-15A 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPL D9U...
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... pair 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 better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the... NT5CB128M8AN- Timing 7-7-720 Voltage 1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 • •• DS AMD DS DS RiDATA DS RiDATA SS NANYA SS S-POWER 23EY4587MB3H - - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-21 Single-sided DS -
... pair 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 better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the... NT5CB128M8AN- Timing 7-7-720 Voltage 1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 • •• DS AMD DS DS RiDATA DS RiDATA SS NANYA SS S-POWER 23EY4587MB3H - - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-21 Single-sided DS -
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PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x16_4 PCIe x1 PCI ASM SATA shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - On Chip USB_2 - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-23 USB 3.0_1 - - - - - shared - - - - - On Chip USB_3 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared On Chip SATA - - - Refer to page 2-28 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better ...
PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x16_4 PCIe x1 PCI ASM SATA shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - On Chip USB_2 - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-23 USB 3.0_1 - - - - - shared - - - - - On Chip USB_3 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared On Chip SATA - - - Refer to page 2-28 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better ...
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...the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails,... next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. To stop...
...the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails,... next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. To stop...
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... up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-27
... up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-27
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... connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-29
... connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-29
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... opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-31 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB...
... opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-31 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB...