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......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 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory...
......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 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory...
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Supports 192khz/ 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - DTS Connect - 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 up to 8-core Compatible with RAID ...™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Hence, a total installed memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Dual@x16/x16 speed) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Black@x4 speed) 1 x PCIe...
Supports 192khz/ 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - DTS Connect - 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 up to 8-core Compatible with RAID ...™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Hence, a total installed memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Dual@x16/x16 speed) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Black@x4 speed) 1 x PCIe...
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xii 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by...
xii 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by...
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... 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-1 It is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of .../s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. Enjoy faster throughput of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. It features dualchannel DDR3 1866 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product...
... 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-1 It is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of .../s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. Enjoy faster throughput of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. It features dualchannel DDR3 1866 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product...
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... solution, which works with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups is no more DRAM current capacity. This evolution of innovative and industryleading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability and performance. Increased ...Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for a Blazing Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you a complete CPU, memory and new SMART DIGI+ Technology with profile tuning digital power solution, which includes two digital voltage controllers allowing ...
... solution, which works with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups is no more DRAM current capacity. This evolution of innovative and industryleading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability and performance. Increased ...Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for a Blazing Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you a complete CPU, memory and new SMART DIGI+ Technology with profile tuning digital power solution, which includes two digital voltage controllers allowing ...
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...memory issues. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat-pipe design lowers the temperature of fan speed to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO... R2.0 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one -step network control center that offers you to ...
...memory issues. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat-pipe design lowers the temperature of fan speed to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO... R2.0 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one -step network control center that offers you to ...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... and compatibility of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-11 Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use...
... and compatibility of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-11 Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use...
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... 4GB (XMP) DS Asint 302G08GG1C Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C 4GB (XMP) DS Asint 302G08GJ1C ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0 8460 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) (2x 2GB) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) (2x 2GB) Elixir M2X2F64CB88G 7N-DG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G (XMP) 80GN-DG Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG 5N...
... 4GB (XMP) DS Asint 302G08GG1C Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C 4GB (XMP) DS Asint 302G08GJ1C ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0 8460 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) (2x 2GB) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) (2x 2GB) Elixir M2X2F64CB88G 7N-DG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G (XMP) 80GN-DG Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG 5N...
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... SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ATP ATP BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO EK Memory Elixir Elixir Elixir GoodRam INNODISK INNODISK KINGTIGER KINGTIGER Mach Xtreme Mach Xtreme Patriot Patriot Patriot Part No.
... SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ATP ATP BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO EK Memory Elixir Elixir Elixir GoodRam INNODISK INNODISK KINGTIGER KINGTIGER Mach Xtreme Mach Xtreme Patriot Patriot Patriot Part No.
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...modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. CG 10YT3E5 9 1.5 • •• 1.5 • •• - • •• - •...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. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO...
...modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. CG 10YT3E5 9 1.5 • •• 1.5 • •• - • •• - •...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. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO...
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... up when the DIMM is tested. A message will appear 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. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot after...
... up when the DIMM is tested. A message will appear 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. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot after...
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... Parameter Recall) feature. function. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall...
... Parameter Recall) feature. function. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall...
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The illustration below shows the location 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 to indicate that you should shut ... LED. The green LED lights up until the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-27
The illustration below shows the location 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 to indicate that you should shut ... LED. The green LED lights up until the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-27
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... monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on . At...
... monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on . At...
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...key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] M5A99FX PRO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0304 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 910e Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Speed : 2600 MHz Temperature Voltage Fan Speed... Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to...
...key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] M5A99FX PRO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0304 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 910e Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Speed : 2600 MHz Temperature Voltage Fan Speed... Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to...
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... select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Ratio Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode Auto Auto Auto Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto...
... select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Ratio Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode Auto Auto Auto Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto...
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... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0304 x64 05/11/2012 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 910e Processor Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) EC Version MBECI-0004 System Language English System Date System Time [Mon 05/02/2011] [16:46:15] Access Level...
... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0304 x64 05/11/2012 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 910e Processor Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) EC Version MBECI-0004 System Language English System Date System Time [Mon 05/02/2011] [16:46:15] Access Level...
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...Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : 2600MHz Target CPU Speed : 2600MHz Current Memory Frequency: 1066MHz Current NB Frequency : 2000MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner OC Tuner CPU Ratio Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum...Saving Mode Auto CANCEL Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Disabled Exit Boot Tool [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To change a...
...Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : 2600MHz Target CPU Speed : 2600MHz Current Memory Frequency: 1066MHz Current NB Frequency : 2000MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner OC Tuner CPU Ratio Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum...Saving Mode Auto CANCEL Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Disabled Exit Boot Tool [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To change a...
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...overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-9 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner ...[Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency. Configuration options: ...
...overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 3-9 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner ...[Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency. Configuration options: ...