Table of Contents
- Safety information
- Product introduction
- Basic Installation
- BIOS setup
- Software support
- RAID support
- Multiple GPU support
- Appendices
ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 User Manual
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specications 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 ........................................................................ 1-10
1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-22
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 1-24
1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-26
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-27
1.2.9 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-28
Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-1
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-4
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-8
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-9
2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-10
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-12
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-13
2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 2-13
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-15
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-15
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-17
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2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-20
2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-20
Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 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 Conguration .................................................................... 3-16
3.5.2 North Bridge Conguration........................................................ 3-17
3.5.3 South Bridge Conguration ....................................................... 3-18
3.5.4 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 3-19
3.5.5 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-21
3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function ....................................................... 3-23
3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-23
3.5.8 APM .......................................................................................... 3-25
3.5.9 Network Stack ........................................................................... 3-26
3.6 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 3-27
3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 3-29
3.8 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-32
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................ 3-32
3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-32
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 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 II..................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ...................................................................4-4
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4.3.3 TurboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-8
4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-12
4.3.5 Remote GO! .............................................................................. 4-13
4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-24
4.3.7 Network iControl........................................................................ 4-25
4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard.................................................... 4-29
4.3.9 FAN Xpert.................................................................................. 4-31
4.3.10 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................4-32
4.3.11 Probe II...................................................................................... 4-33
4.3.12 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-34
4.3.13 ASUS Update ............................................................................ 4-36
4.3.14 MyLogo2 ................................................................................... 4-37
4.3.15 Audio congurations.................................................................. 4-39
Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1
5.1 RAID congurations .................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ................................................... 5-2
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 5-2
5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility ............................................................ 5-3
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................................... 5-6
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .................. 5-6
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................... 5-6
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ........ 5-7
5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ..................................................... 5-8
Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support 6-1
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ............................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 6-1
6.1.2 Before you begin ......................................................................... 6-1
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................ 6-2
6.1.4 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 6-3
6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ............................. 6-3
6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 6-5
6.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 6-5
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...................................... 6-5
6.2.3 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 6-6
6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ..................................... 6-7
Appendices A-1
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4
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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 before 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
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 congurations.
• Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and
NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to nd 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.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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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: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. .
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.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specications summary
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 CPU Support
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU
Chipset AMD® 990FX / SB950
System Bus Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0
Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C)/1866/1600/1333/1066
MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* Due to CPU spec., 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(Qualied
Vendors Lists) of AM3+/AM3 CPU.
Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Dual@x16/x16 speed)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Black@x4 speed)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
1 x PCI slot
Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage AMD® SB950 Chipset:
- 5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (gray)
- 1 x eSATA port
1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller:
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (navy blue)
LAN Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller
Audio Realtek® ALC 892 8-channel High Denition 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 II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O
- ASUS Noise Filter
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M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specications summary
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 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back
panel)
ASUS Unique Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3:
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
ASUS EPU
- EPU
ASUS TPU
- Auto Tuning, TurboV
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 II
- Ai Charger+
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- DirectKey
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Percision Tweaker 2
- Multi-language BIOS
- USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ
BIOS download scheduling
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M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specications 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 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)
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
1 x eSATA port (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)
8-channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Ports 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
7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x 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
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port
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M5A99FX PRO R2.0 specications 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 Detect) memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables
2 in 1 Q-connector
1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector
I/O Shield
User’s manual
Support DVD contents Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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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. Actual product specications may
vary with different models.
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Installation tools and components
1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis Power supply unit
AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan
DIMM SATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-1
Chapter 1
Product introduction
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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® AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache
and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-
channel DDR3 1866 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via
HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the
new 32nm manufacturing process.
AMD® 990FX Chipset
AMD® 990FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5.2GT/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.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR3 2133(O.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
The motherboard’s powerful AMD® 990FX platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-
GPU congurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-
experienced brand new gaming style.
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 Integration
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 4 USB
3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times
faster than USB 2.0. The M5A99FX PRO R2.0 affords greater convenience to high speed
connectivity.
Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is compatible with any
chassis. Enjoy faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or hard-to-reach rear
I/O.
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Chapter 1
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power
Control
The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips
- TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual
Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control provides a total CPU, memory and
SMART DIGI+ Key prole tuning digital power solution, which includes two digital voltage
controllers allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage
control - a rst on the AMD platform. It’s upgraded with one-click extreme performance
optimization with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. This evolution of innovative and industry-
leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efciency, stability
and performance.
New DIGI+ Power Control
All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM
The New DIGI+ Power Control design with two digital voltage controllers upgrades
motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD AM3+ motherboards, including
all-new DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise
CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides
the best in class control for better efciency, stability and performance.
TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for a Blazing Performance Boost
Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of
power management again by giving you a complete CPU, memory and new SMART DIGI+
Technology with prole tuning digital power solution, which works with the TPU to ramp up
performance to its maximum. Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key prole with a single click
and adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU to increase CPU frequency up to an incredible
100%!
Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range
With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust CPU and DRAM voltage
and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios. New DRAM tuning
possibilities make the most of DDR3 memory for better performance with CPU/NB load line
calibration and 30% more DRAM current capacity. Thanks to a slew of power options teamed
with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups is no more
difcult than mainstream motherboards.
TPU
TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring
mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions.
EPU
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s rst 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.
ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 1-3
Chapter 1
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features
MemOK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool
requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe
settings and dramatically improves your system boot success.
AI Suite II
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different
utilities.
USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest
USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is
signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer
speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0
peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
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.
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 efcient heat-
exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you an
extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance.
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the
heat dissipation performance.
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS 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 loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible
controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
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Chapter 1
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,
providing you with more exibility, 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 difcult POST situations.
Direct Key
Designed for users requiring frequent BIOS access, you can easily enter the BIOS
automatically when the PC is on standby power with a press of a button. It saves you time
during boot-up from having to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at its
best!
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS le, 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.
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-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 oppy disk or an OS-based utility.
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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 across 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 then connect their PC to a home theater system.DTS Interactive is capable
of performing multi-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 II
DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 7.1 surround through the most popular PC audio setups
- your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades
original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio
les. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input
sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through high and 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 efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.
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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 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.
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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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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-35
2. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 1-9
3.
CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;
CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-33
4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-10
5. MemOK! button 1-25
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-30
7. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5 [gray]) 1-28
8. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [navy
blue]) 1-29
9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26
10. Standby Power LED 1-27
11. Direct header (2-pin DRCT) 1-37
12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-36
13 Direct Key button (DirectKey) 1-24
14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-34
15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-31
16 TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 1-37
17. USB BIOS Flashback button 2-13
18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-34
19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-32
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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD®
FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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
ts 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!
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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Recommended memory congurations
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 or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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Memory congurations
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 total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. 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 prole is not the JEDEC memory standard.
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s
capabilities and other installed devices.
• 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 a maximum 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 efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9Q-
16GBZMD(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-
32GBZHD(XMP)
32GB (4x 8GB) DS - - 10-12-
12-31
1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-
4GBPIS(XMP)
4G (2x 2G) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •
GEIL GOC316GB2400
C10QC(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •
GEIL GOC316GB2400
C11QC(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 •
Kingston KHX2400C11D3
K4/8GX(XMP)
8GB (4x 2GB) SS - - 11-13-11-30 1.65 •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK
(381850)(XMP)
2GB DS - - - 1.65 • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-
4GK(374243)(XMP)
2GB DS - - - 1.65 • •
DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 2 4
G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-
4GBFLS(XMP)
4G (2x 2G) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • •
GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • •
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 2 4
Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C
(XMP)
8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133
C9(XMP)
4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65 •
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4/
16GX(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 •
Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 •
DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability
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DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - -9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • •
Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB)
DS - -9-9-9-27 - • • •
CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C
10(Ver 5.12)(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB )
SS - -10-10-
10-27
1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000
C8(XMP)
6GB
(3x2GB)
DS - -8-9-8-24 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-
4GBRH(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-
4GBTD(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.65 •
GEIL GUP34GB2000C9
DC(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - -9-9-9-28 1.65 • •
Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK
(388375)(XMP)
4GB DS - -- 1.6 •
AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG
28V(XMP)
2GB DS - -- 1.65 • • •
AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG
28V(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - -- 1.65 • • •
Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB
(XMP)
4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BF
RH9C
9-9-9-27 - • •
Patriot PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB)
DS - -7-7-7-20 1.65 • •
Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB)
DS - -8-8-8-24 1.65 • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLYU200S02
(XMP)
2GB DS - -- - •
Team TXD32048M2000C9
(XMP)
2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-
20
9-9-9-24 1.5 •
Team TXD32048M2000C9-L
(XMP)
2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 •
Team TXD32048M2000C9-L
(XMP)
2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-
20
9-9-9-24 1.6 •
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AX3U1866GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - -9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • •
A-DATA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - -9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866
C10(Ver3.23)(XMP)
32GB
(4x 8GB)
DS - -10-11-
10-27
1.5 •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866
C9(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT
0.16FMD(XMP)
4GB DS - -9-9-9-27 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-
16GBXL(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-
16GBZL(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP)
64GB
(8x 8GB)
DS - -10-11-
10-30
1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-
8GBSR(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-10-9-28 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-
8GBFLD(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •
Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB
(2x 2GB)
SS - -9-9-9-24 1.65 •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-11-9-27 1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
Team TXD34096M1866HC9K-
L(XMP)
4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G8
3BFRH9A
9-11-9-27 1.65 •
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 • • •
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(continued on the next page)
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-
1509A
- - • • •
A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-
1509A
- - • • •
A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - -- 1.55~1.75 • • •
A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - -8-8-8-24 1.55~1.75 • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M4X1600
C9(Ver 2.12)(XMP)
8GB
(4x 2GB)
SS - -9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB
(6x 2GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •
CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X1600
C8(Ver 2.12)(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -Heat-Sink
Package
1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600
C9(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10
(Ver2.2)(XMP)
32GB
(4x 8GB)
DS - -10-10-
10-27
1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - -6-6-6-18 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600
C8(XMP)
6GB
(3x 2GB)
DS - -8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600
C8(XMP)
6GB
(3x 2GB)
DS - -8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600
C7(XMP)
6GB
(3x 2GB)
DS - -7-8-7-20 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600
C8(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600
C9(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB
(2x 1GB)
SS - -8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16
FM(XMP)
4GB DS - -8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-16GB
XH(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -7-8-7-24 1.6 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-16GB
XL(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-16GB
ZL(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GB
RH(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -7-8-7-24 1.6 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GB
RL(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GB
SR2(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-24 1.25 • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GB
ECO(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - -8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •
GEIL GET316GB1600C9
QC(XMP)
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - -9-9-9-28 1.6 • • •
GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - -7-7-7-24 1.6 • • •
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability
(continued on the next page)
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
KINGMAX FLGE85F-
C8KL9A(XMP)
2GB SS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB
(3x 4GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB
(3x 4GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB
(3x 4GB)
DS - - - 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/
24GX(XMP)
24GB
(6x 4GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
Kingston KHX1600C9D3K8/
32GX(XMP)
32GB
(8x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/
4GX(XMP)
4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - - 1.35 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/
4GX(XMP)
4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
6GX(XMP)
6GB
(3x 2GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
6GX(XMP)
6GB
(3x 2GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/
6GX(XMP)
6GB
(3x 2GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V6N 2GB SS Transcend K4B2G
0846C
- - • • •
Transcend TS512MLK64V6N 4GB DS Transcend K4B2G
0846C
- - • • •
Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS Transcend TK483P
CW3
- - • •
AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V
(XMP)
2GB DS - - - 1.65 •
AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V
(XMP)
4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - - 1.65 •
Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D
(XMP)
2GB DS Asint 3128M8-
GJ1D
- - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C
(XMP)
4GB DS Asint 302G08-
GG1C
9-9-9-27 - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C
(XMP)
4GB DS Asint 302G08-
GJ1C
9-9-9-27 - • • •
ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0
8460
- NO • • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16
(XMP)
4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 9 - • • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16
(XMP)
4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 9 - • • •
Elixir M2X2F64CB88G 7N-DG
(XMP)
2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G
80GN-DG
9-9-9-28 - • • •
Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG 5N-
DG (XMP)
4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G
80GN-DG
9-9-9-28 - • • •
KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3 (XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •
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Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
124
GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008 K
C-JN
- - • • •
Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • •
Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB
(3x 2GB)
DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • •
Patriot AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587
MB6H
- 1.5 • • •
Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB
(3x 4GB)
DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •
Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 • • •
Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •
Patriot PGD38G1600ELK(XMP) 8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
Patriot PVV38G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •
SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G8
3BFRPBC
- 1.5 • • •
SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-
GN-F
- - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP) 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11-
11-28
1.5 • • •
Silicon
Power
SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP) 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
Team TXD31024M1600C8-
D(XMP)
1GB SS Team T3D1288R
T-16
8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
Team TXD32048M1600C7-
L(XMP)
2GB DS Team T3D1288L
T-16
7-7-7-24 1.65 •
Team TXD32048M1600HC8-
D(XMP)
2GB DS Team T3D1288R
T-16
8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
Team TED34096M1600HC11 4GB DS Team T3D2568E
T-16
- - • • •
Team TXD34096M1600HC9-
D(XMP)
4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83
BFRH9A
9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
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(continued on the next page)
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • •
A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9
(XMP)
2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25~1.35 • • •
A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • •
A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9
(XMP)
8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-D J-F - - • • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQ
SBG
9 - • • •
Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEH
SBG
9 - • • •
CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333
C9(XMP)
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-4
GBNT
4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9
2GB
9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8
GBRL
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8
GBRL
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8
GBXL
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
GEIL GET316GB1333C
9QC
16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS GEIL GL1L128M88B
A115FW
9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •
GEIL GG34GB1333C9 DC 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS GEIL GL1L128M88B
A15B
9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •
GEIL GVP34GB1333C
9DC
4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
GEIL GB34GB1333C7 DC 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS GEIL GL1L128M88B
A15FW
7-7-7-24 1.5 • • •
GEIL GVP38GB1333C
9DC
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
GEIL GVP38GB1333C
7QC
8GB
(4x 2GB)
DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 • • •
Hynix HMT125U6TFR8
A-H9
2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-G
XX-12A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-D
XX-15A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-B
XX-15A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-B
XX-15A
- - • • •
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Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-
BN F-15A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-G
XX-12A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-D
XX-15A
- - • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK - 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPL
D9U
9 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2/4G 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS KINGSTON D1288JEMFP
GD9U
- 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-
D J-F
9 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/8G 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE-
DJ-F
9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-
1G4M1
2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • •
OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •
OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •
OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •
OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9
LV8GK
8GB
(2x 4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •
SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-
CH9
2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-
CH9
4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C K4B2G0846C - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-
CH9
8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-
HCH9
- - • • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G
(582670)
2GB SS Micron ICD77 C9LGK - - • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3N
( 585541 )
2GB SS Micron ICD77 D9LGK 9 - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3N
(566577)
2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR 9 - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3N
(574206)
2GB SS Micron D9LGK 9 - • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-4G
( 583782 )
4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 9 - • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-4G 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • •
Transcend TS512MLK64V3N
( 585538 )
4GB DS Micron IED27 D9LGK 9 - • • •
Transcend TS512MLK64V3N
(574831)
4GB DS Micron D9LGK 9 - • • •
Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 8GB DS MICRON D9PBC - - • • •
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Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F
1333S
1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G
1333S
1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F
(ECC)
- - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G
1333M
2GB DS Micron D9KPT - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G
1333S
2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G
1333M
2GB DS Micron D9KPT(ECC) - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G
1333S
2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(
ECC)
- - • • •
ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8H1
333H
4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •
ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1
333H
4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR
(ECC)
- - • • •
ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F
(ECC)
- - • • •
ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C
(ECC)
- - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-D J-F - - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-
D J-F
- • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8 B
N-CG
- • • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB
(2x 2GB)
DS - - 9 - • • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7
N-CG
2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - • • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7
N-CG
2GB SS Elixir M2CB2G8BDN-
CG
- - • • •
Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5
N-CG
4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - • • •
GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-
03A1F1C-13H
- - • • •
INNODISK M3UN-2GHJBC09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH
9C
9-9-9-
24
- • • •
INNODISK M3UN-4GHJAC09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH
9C
9-9-9-
24
- • • •
KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208
NST-C9
- - • • •
KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •
Mach
Xtreme
MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach
Xtreme
C2S46D30-D313 - - • • •
Mach
Xtreme
MXD3U133316GQ 16GB
(4x 4GB)
DS - - - - • • •
Patriot AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • •
Patriot PGD316G1333ELK
(XMP)
16GB
(2x 8GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • • •
Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-
15
9 - •
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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:
(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration. 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 conguration. 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 conguration.
• When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher
frequency DIMMS.
• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
DDR3 1333 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB
(2 x
2GB)
DS - - 7-7-7-
20
1.7 • • •
Patriot AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • •
Patriot PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.5 • • •
RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22
Fe
9 - • • •
RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG3
2Cf
9 - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-
CG
- - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-
24
- • • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-
CG
- - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-
24
- •
Team TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-
21
1.75 • • •
Team TXD31048M1333C7-
D(XMP)
1GB SS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-
21
1.75 •
Team TXD32048M1333C7-
D(XMP)
2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-
21
1.5-1.6 • • •
Team TED34096M1333HC9 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT-13 - - • •
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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
1PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (dual at x16/x16 mode)
2PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
3PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and
x4 devices)
4PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (dual at x16/x16 mode)
5PCI slot 1
6PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4
devices)
VGA
conguration
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 2.0
x16_1
PCIe 2.0
x16_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 PCIe 2.0 x16_4
Single VGA/PCIe
card
x16
(Recommend
for single
x4 x16 x4
Dual VGA/PCIe
card x16 x4 x16 x4
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
PCIe x16_1 shared – ––––––
PCIe x16_2 shared – – – – – – –
PCIe x16_3 shared ––––––
PCIe x16_4 – – – – shared –––
PCIe x1 – – – – – – – shared
PCI – – – – shared – – –
ASM SATA – – – – shared – – –
USB 3.0_1 –––––shared – –
USB 3.0_2 – – – – – – shared –
Realtek 8111F (LAN) – – – – – – – shared
On Chip SATA – – – shared – – – –
On Chip USB_1 – – shared –––––
On Chip USB_2 – – – – shared –––
On Chip USB_3 – – –– – – shared –
HD Audio shared – – – – – – –
• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 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 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slots for
PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode. Refer to page 2-28 for details.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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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 settings
to enhance system performance.
1. Direct Key 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.
• 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.
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.
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• 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 (Qualied 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.
2. MemOK! button
Installing DIMMs that are 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.
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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.
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
position. Removing 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.
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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.
2. POST State LEDs
The POST State LEDs 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.
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1.2.9 Internal connectors
1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5 [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 conguration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller.
• These connectors are set to [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 Conguration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID congurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.5.4 SATA Conguration 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.
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2. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [navy blue])
These connectors 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 data drives only. ATAPI device is
not supported.
•
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
• When using NCQ, set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled].
Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.
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3. 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
specicaton 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.
• 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.
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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) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports
front panel USB ports.
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
4. USB 2.0 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 specication that supports up to
480 Mbps connection speed.
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5. 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.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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6. 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.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT
place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• 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_FAN3 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_FAN3 for
better thermal environment.
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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.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition 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.
The COM module is purchased separately.
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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 orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 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 conguring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If 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?SLanguage=en-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.
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• 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 ashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.
• 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 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.
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely
store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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.
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.
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Basic Installation
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2.1 Building your PC system
2.1.1 Motherboard installation
1
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.
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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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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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2.1.2 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 the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
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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.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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To remove a DIMM
2.1.4 DIMM installation
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2.1.6 SATA device connection
OR
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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
12
USB 2.0
AAFP
To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio
connector
USB 3.0
To install USB 3.0 connector
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards
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2.2 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.
This USB port can be switched
to support USB BIOS Flashback
(USB BIOS Flashback port).
You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS ofcial website (www.asus.com). Rename
the le as M5A99FX.CAP, save it to a USB portable device, and place it in the root
directory.
2. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.
3. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS
version.
4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until a ashing 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.
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For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
• Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.
• If the light ashes for ve 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 lename/le 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.
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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 denitions.
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 8. External SATA port
3. USB 2.0 3 and 4 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6
4. LAN (RJ-45) port 10. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8
5. PS/2 keyboard port 11. Audio I/O ports*
6. Optical S/PDIF Out port
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• 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 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 Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
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Connect to Stereo Speakers
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
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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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2.4 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 back of the system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. 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 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
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardware component failure
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.
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3.1 Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more exible 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 specied.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device conguration 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:
An error 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 le, rename it as M5A99FXPRO.CAP for this
motherboard.
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3.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using 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 <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• 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 rst two options.
• 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 Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen.
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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.
• 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.
Quick switch to frequently
used menus
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets the
system, or enters the Advanced Mode
Selects the display language of the
BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/CPU_
OPT/Chassis fan speed
Power Saving mode
Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode
Loads optimized default
settings
Selects the boot device priority
Selects the boot device priority
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side
Click to display all fan
speeds if available
M5A99FX PRO R2.0
BIOS Version : 0304
CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 910e Processor Speed : 2600 MHz
Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1066MHz)
Exit/Advanced Mode
English
UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode
Monday [03/25/2012]
Normal
Quiet
Performance Energy Saving
System Performance
Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5)
Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.
Boot Priority
Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode (F7)
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Temperature Voltage Fan Speed
CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 2481RPM CHA_FAN1 N/A
MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN2 N/A CHA_FAN3 N/A
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3.2.2 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure
the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey.
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings.
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Disabled:
It might enhance CPU Bus Frequency
overclocking ability.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Navigation keys
General help
Menu bar
Submenu item
Conguration elds
Menu items
Scroll bar
Pop-up window
Back button
CPU Ratio Auto
Memory Frequency Auto
CPU/NB Frequency Auto
HT Link Speed Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum Auto
PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto
EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled
> DRAM Timing Control Enabled
> DRAM Driving Control Disabled
> DIGI+ Power Control
CPU & NB Voltage Offset Mode
Offset Mode Sign +
CPU Offset Voltage 1.128V Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum
Auto
Disabled
Enabled
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Back
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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 (>) 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 conguration
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 t
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.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-
congurable.
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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.
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
To clear the administrator password,
key in the current password in the
Enter Current Password box,
and then press <Enter> when
prompted to create/conrm the
password.
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup
If ONLY the User's password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights
Administrator Password Not Installed
User Password Not Installed
Administrator Password
User Password
Back Main\ Security >
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
• 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]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Choose the system default language
BIOS Information
BIOS Version 0304 x64
Build Date 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 [Mon 05/02/2011]
System Time [16:46:15]
Access Level Administrator
> Security
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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 elds 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. Conrm 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
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm 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/conrm 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>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
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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
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm 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/conrm 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 congure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
Exit
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
[D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU
Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters
will be auto optimized.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Current CPU Speed : 2600MHz
Target CPU Speed : 2600MHz
Current Memory Frequency: 1066MHz
Current NB Frequency : 2000MHz
Current HT Link Speed : 2000MHz
Ai Overclock Tuner Auto
OC Tuner CANCEL
CPU Ratio Auto
Memory Frequency Auto
CPU/NB Frequency Auto
HT Link Speed Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum Auto
PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto
EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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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 conguration 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.
OC Tuner [CANCEL]
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for
enhancing the system performance. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel]
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be
limit to CPU base or factory setting. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid
value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-
1600MHz]
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 the CPU/NB frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz]
HT Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz]
[1800MHz] [2000MHz]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic conguration.
[Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability.
[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic conguration.
[Disabled] Enhances the PCIe 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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.
Conguration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode]
[Max Power Saving Mode]
DRAM Timing Control
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] – [12 CLK]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] – [12 CLK]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] – [12 CLK]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [15 CLK] – [30 CLK]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]
DRAM CAS# write Latency [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] – [12 CLK]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [10 CLK] [12 CLK]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns]
DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [11 CLK] – [42 CLK]
DRAM READ to WRITE Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] – [17 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(DD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [10 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [10 CLK]
DRAM READ to READ Timing [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [10 CLK]
DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms]
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]
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DRAM Driving Control
DCT0 Information:
CKE drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Data drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
DQS drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Processor ODT [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/-
20%]
DCT1 Information:
CKE drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Data drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
DQS drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Processor ODT [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/-
20%]
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DIGI+ Power Control
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is dened by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage
will decrease 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).
Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU speciation.
CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode.
Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related
parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric
keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key.
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
simultaneously.
Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
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 efciency
[Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading.
[Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.
[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. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
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VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
This item adjusts the current and thermal of every VRM phase component.
[T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance.
CPU Power Response Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the CPU Power Response.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
CPU/NB Power Response Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the CPU/NB Power Response.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
CPU Power Thermal Control [130]
Allows you to control the CPU Power thermal value.
Conguration options: [130] ~ [151]
DRAM Current Capability [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM current capability.
Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency.
Conguration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ]
DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized]
Allows you to set the DRAM power phase control.
Conguration options: [Optimized] [Extreme]
CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU & NB voltage.
[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage.
Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the CPU & 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 & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and
allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.70000V with
a 0.00625V interval.
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CPU/NB Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU & 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 & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode]
and allows you to set a xed 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 & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode]
and allows you to set a xed CPU/NB voltage. The values range from 0.5V to 1.9V with
a 0.00625V interval.
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 [Auto]
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.
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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 cause the system to malfunction.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
CPU Conguration Parameters
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
> CPU Conguration
> North Bridge
> South Bridge
> SATA Conguration
> USB Conguration
> CPU Core On/Off Function
> Onboard Devices Conguration
> APM
> Network Stack →←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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3.5.1 CPU Conguration
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 [Enable]
Allows you to enable or disable AMD Cool’n’Quiet function.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
C1E [Enabled]
Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD specic ACPI states to save power
consumption. Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.5.2 North Bridge Conguration
IOMMU [Disabled]
Set IOMMU to Enabled to show IOMMU Mode.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IOMMU Mode [Disabled]
IOMMU is supported on LINUX based systems to convert 32bit I/O to 64bit MMIO.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [64MB]
Memory Conguration
Bank Interleaving [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Channel Interleaving [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
ECC Mode [Enable]
Enables or disables the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and
correct memory errors.
[Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode.
[Enable] Set to [Enable] to adjust ECC mode automatically.
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Power Down Enable [Disabled]
Enables or disables the DDR power down mode.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]
3.5.3 South Bridge Conguration
HPET [Enabled]
Allows you to set the HPET timer.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.5.4 SATA Conguration
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.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
Options for SATA Conguration.
Back Advanced\ SATA Conguration >
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
SATA Conguration
SATA6G_1 Not Present
SATA6G_2 Not Present
SATA6G_3 Not Present
SATA6G_4 Not Present
SATA6G_5 Not Present
eSATA Not Present
> SB SATA Conguration
SB SATA Conguration
Options for SATA Conguration.
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port.
[Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port.
The following items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to
[Enabled].
SATA Port1–Port4 [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[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 conguration 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–eSATA [AHCI]
Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the
optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or eSATA when installing Windows
OS.
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• When the SATA Port1–Port 4 and the SATA Port5–eSATA items are set to [AHCI],
the information of the SATA connectors 1–5 & eSATA 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 1–5 & eSATA in AHCI mode under the OS environment.
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 & eSATA and set them
to [IDE] mode.
S.M.A.R.T Status Check [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature.
[Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature.
SATA ESP on PORT1 [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA ESP on PORT2 [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA ESP on PORT3 [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA ESP on PORT4 [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA ESP on PORT5 [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA ESP on eSATA [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.5.5 USB Conguration
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 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 support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
[Disabled] Disables the function.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO
option disables legacy support if no
USB devices are connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB devices
available only for EFI applications.
Back Advanced\ USB Conguration >
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
USB Conguration
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse
Legacy USB Support Enabled
Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled
EHCI Hand-off Disabled
> SB USB Conguration
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SB USB Conguration
Options for SB USB Conguration.
OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0) [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 0) [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 22Fn 0) [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 20 Fn 5) [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
Enabled ASUS Core Unlocker to get FULL
computing power of processor. [Warning]
System might become unstable due to
different CPU margins.
Back Advanced\ CPU Core On/Off Function >
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
CPU Core Activation Auto
CPU Core Activation [Auto]
This item lets user turn off cores manually except core 1.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The number of cores vary with CPU models.
3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration
ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the SATA6G_E12 controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3)
RAID Mode.
Back Advanced\ SATA Conguration >
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
ASM1061 Storage Controller Enabled
ASM1061 Storage OPROM Enabled
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Rear) Enabled
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front) Enabled
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled
Realtek LAN Controller Enabled
Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled
S3 Video Repost Disabled
> Serial Port Conguration
> SB HD Azalia Conguration
Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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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.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Rear) [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller.
[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.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
S3 Video Repost [Disabled]
Allows you to set the S3 Video Repost.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port Conguration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.
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).
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.
Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
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SB HD Azalia Conguration
Options for SB HD Azalia.
HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Azalia Front Panel [HD]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or
high-denition 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 denition
audio.
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.
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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.
Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By PS/2 Device [Enabled]
[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 [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PME devices from generating a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the PME devices to generate a wake event.
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-congurable with set values.
3.5.9 Network Stack
Network stack [Disabled]
This item allows user to enable/disable UEFI network stack function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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.
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, VDDA2.5V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators.
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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 eld shows N/A.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows
you to 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.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values
range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values
range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Use the <+> and <-> 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(%) [20]
Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower
Temperature setting.
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.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600
RPM]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
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3.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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.
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 <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
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Fast Boot [Disabled]
Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices to launch active boot
option.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following four items appear only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].
Skip VGA [Disabled]
Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Skip USB [Disabled]
Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Skip PS2 [Disabled]
Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DirectKey [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] Executes the trap right away.
[Postponed] Executes the trap during legacy boot.
CSM Support [Enabled]
Allows you to set CSM Support.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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.
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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.
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
• Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
• 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.
CSM Parameters
This option controls whether or not CSM will be launched.
Launch CSM [Always]
Conguration option: [Auto] [Always] [Never]
Boot option filter [UEFI and L...]
Conguration option: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]
Launch PXE OpROM policy [DO NOT launch]
Conguration option: [DO NOT launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy rst] [UEFI
rst]
Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only]
Conguration option: [DO NOT launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy rst] [UEFI
rst]
Launch Video OpROM policy [Legacy only]
Conguration option: [DO NOT launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy rst] [UEFI
rst]
Other PCI device ROM priority [UEFI OpROM]
Conguration option: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM]
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3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information
This item allows you to get DRAM SPD information.
3.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message
appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to
conrm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
Be used to update BIOS
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
> ASUS O.C. Prole
> ASUS SPD Information
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Label
Allows you to input the label of your setup prole.
Save to Prole
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a
prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load from Prole
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole
number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, 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 le only coming from the same memory/
CPU conguration and BIOS version.
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
Save BIOS settings to Prole
Back Tool\ ASUS O.C. Prole >
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
O.C. Prole Conguration
Setup Prole 1 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 2 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 3 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 4 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 5 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 6 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 7 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 8 Status : Not Installed
Add Your CMOS Prole
Label
Save to Prole 1
Add Your CMOS Prole
Load from Prole 1
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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
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 <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished 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 <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation 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 lesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available lesystem devices.
Exit
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
ASUS EZ Mode
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
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3.10 Updating BIOS
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility, or performance. However, 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.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le 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 ash drive.
3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the
motherboard support DVD and a USB ash disk drive.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash 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.
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Launching ASUS Update
To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Quit all Windows® applications before you 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 trafc.
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.
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• 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 conguration.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:
1. From the ASUS Update screen, select
Update BIOS from le, and then click
Next.
2. Locate the BIOS le 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.
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3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk
or an OS-based utility.
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 the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le 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.
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
Flash Info
MODEL: M5A99FX PRO R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 04/17/2012
Exit
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup
fs0:\
Drive Folder Info
fs0:\ 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 M5A99FXPRO.CAP
fs1:\
ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04
File Infor
MODEL: VER: DATE:
Help Info
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• This function can support devices such as a USB ash 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.
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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 le that you can use as a backup 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 ash drive in FAT32/16 format and
single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.
• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. DO NOT save the BIOS le and
BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.
• DO NOT save the BIOS le to a oppy 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 ash drive with the latest BIOS le 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 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup
↑ and ↓ to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
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3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by
pressing the item number.
4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:\>d:
D:\>
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]
Current ROM Update ROM
Note
Saving BIOS:
PATH: A:\
BOARD: M5A99FX PRO R2.0
VER: 0204
DATE: 08/05/2010
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.
D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Filename Extension
Backing up the current BIOS
To backup the current BIOS le using the BIOS Updater
Ensure that the USB ash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to save
the le.
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[lename] and press <Enter>.
The [lename] is any user-assigned lename with no more than eight alphanumeric
characters for the lename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension.
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4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
• 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 le if you have
disconnected them.
Updating the BIOS le
To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys
to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le
and prompts you to conrm BIOS update.
D:\>bupdater /pc /g
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22]
Current ROM Update ROM
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
M5A99FXPRO.CAP 2097152 2012-01-06 17:30:48
PATH:
BOARD:M5A99FX PRO R2.0
VER: 0204
DATE: 08/05/2010
FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A
BOARD:
VER:
DATE:
A:\
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
Are you sure to update BIOS?
Yes No
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Software support
4
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.
• 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
The contents of the support DVD are subject 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.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
The Drivers menu shows the available
device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary
drivers to use the devices.
The Utilities
menu shows the
applications and
other software that
the motherboard
supports.
The Make Disk menu
contains items to
create the RAID/AHCI
driver disk.
The Manual menu contains
the list of supplementary user
manuals. Click an item to open
the folder of the user manual.
Click the Contact
tab to display the
ASUS contact
information.
Click an icon
to display DVD/
motherboard
information
Click an item
to install
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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.
The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the les.
1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS
Motherboard Utility Guide from
the manual list on the left.
The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals
containing in the support DVD vary by models.
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.
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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 le that came 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.
Installing AI Suite II
To install AI Suite II 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 > AI Suite II.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using AI Suite II
AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The AI
Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notication area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II
main menu bar.
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.
• 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 II 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 conguration.
Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode
under TurboV EVO
Click to select a utility
Click to monitor sensors or
CPU frequency
Click to update the motherboard BIOS
Click to show the
system information
Click to customize the
interface settings
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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 efciency, generating less
heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss.
To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu
bar.
Function no. Function description
1Smart DIGI+ Key
Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for
superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click.
2OC Now!
Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV.
3Default
Sets your CPU/DRAM power to default settings.
Smart DIGI+ Key
1
2
3
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Function no. Function description
1CPU 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.
2CPU Current Capability
CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking.
A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery.
3CPU Voltage Frequency
Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and
component thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response.
Application aids
1
2
3
6
45
Undoes all the changes
Applies all the
changes immediately
CPU Power offers precise digital power control for CPU and CPU/NB to enhance efciency,
stability, and performance for overclocking scenarios.
Application aids
Undoes all the changes
Applies all the
changes immediately
10
7
8
9
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Function no. Function description
4CPU/NB Load-line Calibration
Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for
better thermal solution.
5CPU/NB Current Capability
Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the
overclocking frequency range of the DRAM Controller.
6CPU Power Phase Control
Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient
and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under light
system loading to increase VRM efciency.
7CPU Power Response Control
The VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for
CPU. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.
8CPU Power Thermal Control
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and
extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential.
9CPU Power Duty Control
CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the
thermal of every phase component.
10 CPU/NB Power Response Control
The CPU/NB controller provides a faster and precise power response rate
for CPU&DRAM. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.
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• The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.
• Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored.
Function no. Function description
1DRAM Current Capability
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the
overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
2DRAM Voltage Frequency
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or
to increase OC Range.
3DRAM Power Phase Control
Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or
select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning prole to increase
DRAM power efciency.
DRAM Power
Application help
1
2
3
Undoes all the changes
Applies all the
changes immediately
DRAM Power offers precise digital power control for DRAM to enhance efciency, stability,
and performance for overclocking scenarios.
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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.
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 Prole function to save your
customized overclocking settings and manually load the prole after Windows starts.
4.3.3 TurboV EVO
ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency
and related voltages such as CPU Level Up that offers automatic and easy overclocking and
system level up.
To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.
Save the current
settings as a
new prole
Voltage
Adjustment
bars
Current values
Target values
Load prole
Click to select
mode
Click to show
settings
Click to restore
all startup
settings
Undoes all the changes
Applies all the
changes immediately
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Using Advanced Mode
Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.
CPU Ratio
Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio.
1. Click on the CPU Ratio tab.
2. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value.
3. Click Apply to save the changes made.
• 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.
Advanced mode
Current values
Target values Voltage
Adjustment
bars
Undoes all the changes
Applies all the
changes immediately
Click to restore all
startup settings
CPU Ratio
Adjustment bar
Undoes all the changes
Applies all the
changes immediately
Click to restore all
startup settings
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Auto Tuning
ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most exible auto-
tuning options.
• The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration.
• We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating
from damaging the motherboard.
Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the 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
appears indicating that auto-tuning is
successful. Click OK to exit.
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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.
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4.3.4 EPU
EPU is an energy-processing utility that provides several power-saving modes. When set
to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the
current system condition.
You can also congure 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 II main menu bar.
• *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 .
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.
asus.com for detailed software conguration.
*Shifts between the display
of Total and Current CO2
reduced
Displays the system properties of each mode
Displays the following message
if no VGA power saving engine is
detected.
Advanced settings for each mode
Multiple system
operating modes
The items lighting up
means power saving
engine is activated
Displays the amount of CO2
reduced
Displays the current
CPU power
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4.3.5 Remote GO!
Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO! to wirelessly stream
media les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer
using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device.
• Remote GO! is supported only on Windows® 7.
• All devices using the Remote GO! functions must be in the same network.
Using Remote GO!
To launch Remote GO!, click Tool > Remote GO! on the AI Suite II menu bar.
Remote GO! functions
• DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to
stream media les 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 les between your computer and mobile device.
Application
help
Allows you to set a
password
Remote GO!
menu
Launch W-Fi GO! Remote on your mobile device to use W-Fi GO! Remote control
functions. For more details, refer to next section W-Fi GO! Remote.
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W-Fi GO! Remote
Install the W-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!’s remote
control functions.
• Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.0/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions.
• For iOS devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from iTunes store. For Android
devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from Google Play Store or from ASUS
support DVD.
Launching W-Fi GO! Remote
1. Turn on your mobile device’s wireless connection. Ensure that your mobile device is
within the same network as your computer.
4. Tap the computer you want to
connect to your mobile device.
2. On your mobile device, tap and
tap Enter on the W-Fi GO! Remote
page.
3. Tap the computer you want to
connect to your mobile device.
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The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary
with the mobile device’s operating system.
W-Fi GO! Remote menu
Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices:
Screen type Low Density
(120, ldpi)
Medium Density
(160, mdpi)
High Density
(240, hdpi)
Extra high
density
(320, xhdpi)
Small creen QVGA
(240 x 320) 480 x 640
Normal
screen
WQVGA400
(240 x 400)
WQVGA432
(240 x 432)
HVGA
(320 x 480)
WVGA800
(480 x 800)
WVGA854
(480 x 854)
600 x 1024
640 x 960
Large screen
WVGA800
(480 x 800)
WVGA854
(480 x 854)
WVGA800
(480 x 800)
WVGA854
(480 x 854)
600 x 1024
Extra large
screen 1024 x 600
WXGA
(1280 x 800)
1024 x 768
1280 x 768
1536 x 1152
1920 x 1152
1920 x 1200
2048 x 1536
2560 x 1536
2560 x 1600
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Using the DLNA Media Hub
1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub.
2. Click to select a device as your receiver.
DLNA Media Hub
DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported device
and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer.
Click to select
media le type
Click to refresh
media les
Media les pane
Click to go back
to main menu
Displays the target
receiver’s name
and the media le
currently playing
Click to edit the playlist
Tick to select
source location
Click to select receiver
• When using your DLNA display (such as DLNA TV) as the receiver, ensure that
DLNA function is enabled.
• When using another computer as the receiver, launch Windows Media Player,
click Stream > Allow remote control of my Player to remotely control media
playback.
• Only computers under Windows® 7 support the DLNA Media Hub function.
• Keep the Windows Media Player open. Ensure that your media le formats supported
on Windows Media Player and DLNA playback devices.
• When using the computer as sender and receiver, launch Windows Media
Player, click Stream > Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically
allow devices to play my media.
3. Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media le type.
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To edit the library:
1. Tick Library.
2. Click to add or delete music
les.
3. Click Add and locate the le from
the directory. To delete, tick the
selected le and click Delete.
4. Click OK.
To edit the music playlist:
1. Tick Playlist.
2. Click .
3. Tick to select or deselect the
music le and click Save Prole.
4. Select the prole name and click
Save. To add as a new playlist,
key in your prole name and click
Save.
5. To delete playlist, select the prole
and click .
To play music:
1. Click Music tab.
2. Tick Library to view or play
les.
Tick Playlist and select an
existing playlist from the
dropdown list.
3. Click a music le, and click .
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To edit the video library:
1. Tick Library.
2. Click to add or delete video
les.
3. Click Add and locate the le from
the directory. To delete, tick the
selected le and click Delete.
4. Click OK.
To edit the video playlist:
1. Tick Playlist.
2. Click .
3. Tick to select or deselect the video
le and click Save Prole.
4. Select the prole name and click
Save. To add as a new playlist,
key in your prole name and click
Save.
5. To delete playlist, select the prole
and click .
To play a video le:
1. Click Video tab.
2. Tick Library to view the video les
from your local computer. Tick
Playlist to view the video les
saved in your prole.
3. Click the video le you want to
watch, and click .
Change the resolution from the
Quality dropdown list.
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To edit the image playlist:
1. Tick Playlist.
2. Click .
3. Tick to select or deselect the
image le and click Save Prole.
4. Select the prole name and click
Save. To add as a new playlist,
key in your prole name and click
Save.
5. To delete playlist, select the prole
and click .
To view images:
1. Click Photo tab.
2. Tick Library to view the image
les from your local computer. Tick
Playlist to view the image les
saved in your prole.
An image slideshow plays when
pressing .
To edit the image library:
1. Tick Library.
2. Click to add or delete image
les.
3. Click Add and locate the le from
the directory. To delete, tick the
selected le and click Delete.
4. Click OK.
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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.
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 Desktop.
2. Click Setting.
Using the DLNA Media Hub via W-Fi GO! Remote
You can access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile device via W-Fi GO! Remote.
1. Tap DLNA Media Hub.
2. Select and tap the receiver name.
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Using the Remote Desktop via W-Fi GO! Remote
When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your
desktop.
The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary
with the mobile device’s operating system.
Click to go back
to previous
screen
Application help
Click to select
a video codec
3. Select a suitable codec Auto, Speed optimization, or Image optimization for your
mobile device.
4. Click Apply.
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File Transfer
Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device.
Click to go
back to main
menu Click to select a destination path for
your le transfer
Application help
• Android mobile devices can send and receive les.
• iOS mobile devices can only send les.
Destination path for
the les transferred
from mobile device
to desktop
Destination
path for the les
transferred from
desktop to mobile
device
Using File Transfer via W-Fi GO! Remote
1. On your mobile device, tap File Transfer.
2. Tap Enable to receive les from PC.
3. Tap Enter to send les to PC.
Using File Transfer
1. Right-click the le and click Send to > [Device name].
2. After the transfer is complete, click OK.
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.
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Tap to select
the le’s source
location
Tap to send
selected les
Tap to select
all les
Tap to clear all
les
The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary
with the mobile device’s operating system.
Tap to select les
for transfer
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 in the main menu.
2. Tick Use Password and key in your password.
3. Click Apply.
Click to go
back to main
menu
Click to apply
settings made
Tick to enable
password
Key in your
password
• 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.
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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 > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Conguring 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 device).
2. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.
asus.com for detailed software conguration.
• Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with
USB devices.
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• 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.
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 > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar.
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.
• By default, Network iControl is set to ON.
• When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Prole, and Info are disabled.
• You may monitor the bandwidth priority from your desktop’s taskbar.
Select ON to activate
Network iControl
Displays the
current network
programs
bandwidth
Click to apply the
settings made
Click to select a prole
3. Select a prole and click Apply.
Tick Set current network program as the highest priority to set the top network program
as the highest priority.
Tick to enable the current network
program in use as the highest
priority
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Using Quick Connection
Conguring the PPPoE connection settings
Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the
PPPoE connection settings
To congure the PPPoE settings:
1. Right-click in the taskbar, and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
• You only need to congure the PPPoE connection settings once.
• Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connection from your network
provider.
2. Right-click the PPPoE Connection, and select Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and deselect Prompt for name and password, certicate,
etc. Click OK to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings.
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Conguring the Quick Connection
To congure 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.
Click to select
Connection Name
Tick to set the
auto PPPoE
connection
Click to apply
settings
Click ON to
improve network
performance
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Using EZ Prole
To use the EZ Prole:
EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole.
1. Click the EZ Prole tab. The programs are shown in the network program column.
2. Select the network program, and click to create your prole.
3. Click to save the changes and/or rename your prole.
4. Click , , or to set the program priority as High, Normal, or Low.
Click to select a
network prole
Click to save, or rename your
prole settings
Click to set
program as
High/Normal/
Low priority
Pre-schedule
your network
priorities to
avoid network
congestions
Select a
program, and
click
to edit your
network prole
Information
pane of
currently
running
programs
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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 le to the USB
port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
Scheduling the latest BIOS download
1. In the Download Setting eld, 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.
Current BIOS
information
Cancels all the changes
Applies all the changes
Sets the schedule
for BIOS Update
download
Click to check for
an update BIOS
rmware available for
download
Wait for the system to check the latest
BIOS rmware.
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2. From the Save to dropdown list, select
the USB storage device that you want
to save the BIOS le to, then click
Download.
3. When the download process is
completed, click OK to exit.
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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 proles offer exible
controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
Launching FAN Xpert
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking
Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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 congure the CPU fan prole under certain limitations.
Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan prole
Click to apply the settings
Click to discard the settings
Using FAN Xpert
Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your
selected fan.
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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**.
• * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.1
(BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device.
• ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specications
of your USB device.
• To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your USB device every
time you enable or disable Ai Charger+.
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4.3.11 Probe II
Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you
of any problem with these components. Probe II 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 II
To launch Probe II, click Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Conguring Probe II
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.
Loads the default
threshold values
for each sensor
Applies your
changes
Loads your saved
conguration
Saves your
conguration
• Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II 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 conguration.
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4.3.12 Sensor Recorder
Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on
a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic 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 II 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.
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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 > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear
on the right panel.
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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 > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Using ASUS Update
Select any of these options to update the BIOS:
• Update BIOS from Internet
Allows 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 le
Use the BIOS le that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS.
• Save BIOS to le
Save the BIOS le to another le or a USB storage device for later use.
Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Before
updating the BIOS, ensure that you back up the original BIOS le.
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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 > MyLogo on the AI Suite II 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 le and update (or do not update) this
BIOS to the motherboard
1. From the BIOS le eld, click Browse to locate the BIOS le.
2. From the Picture File eld, click Browse the image for your boot logo, then click
Next.
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Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature.
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.
3. Do any of the following:
• Click Auto Tune to adjust the image size or the image resolution.
• Click Booting Preview to preview the boot image.
4. Click Next.
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A. Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 7™ / Vista™
4.3.15 Audio congurations
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 nd the Realtek HD Audio
Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio
Manager.
Control settings
Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected)
Device advanced
settings
Information button
Exit button
Minimize button
Connector settings
Analog and digital connector status
Set default device buttons
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Control settings
window
Conguration
options
Information
button
Exit button
Minimize button
B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
• DTS UltraPC II 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 conguration.
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RAID support
5
5.1 RAID congurations
The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB950 chipset that allows you to congure
Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID
congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
• 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 denitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes 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
conguration 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
of the 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 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration 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 conguration you get all the benets of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
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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 conguration:
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. Go to the Advanced menu > SATA Conguration, and then press <Enter>.
3. Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode].
4. 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 set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
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5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility
To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <F> 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 Dene Menu: displays the existing RAID set information / creates a RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 conguration.
Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set and partition.
Controller Conguration: shows the system resources conguration.
Press <1>, <2>, <3>, or <4> to enter the option you need; press <ESC> to exit the utility.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID conguration.
•
•
•
•
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ]
LD View / LD Dene Menu ......[ 2 ]
Delete LD Menu ...............[ 3 ]
Controller Conguration ......[ 4 ]
[ Main Menu ]
Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit
[ Keys Available ]
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Creating a RAID volume
To create a RAID volume:
1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Dene Menu function.
2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears.
3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to select a RAID mode to create.
4. 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.
5. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to save the setting.
6. The utility prompts the following message. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to input the LD name.
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
[↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch page [Space] Change Option
[Ctrl-Y] Save [ESC] Exit
[ Keys Available ]
[ LD Dene Menu ]
[ Drives Assignments ]
Port:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity(GB) Assignment
01:00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Y
02:00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Y
03:00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx N
04:00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx N
LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv
LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 0 2
Strip Block 64 KB Fast Init ON
Gigabyte Boundary ON Cache Mode WriteThru
Please press Ctrl-Y key to 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.
7. Eenter an LD name, and then press any key to continue.
Enter the LD name here:
Fast Initialization Option has been selected
It will erase the MBR data of the disks.
<Press Ctrl-Y Key if you are sure to erase it>
<Press any other key to ignore this option>
8. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to erase the MBR, or you may press any key to abort the settings.
9. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to enter the screen to modify the array capacity, or press any key to
use the maximum capacity.
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Deleting a RAID conguration
Take caution when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives
when you delete a RAID volume.
To delete a RAID volume:
1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function.
2. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press <Del> or <Alt> + <D>.
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
[↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch page [Del/Alt+D] Delete LD
[ Keys Available ]
[ Delete LD Menu ]
LD No RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB) Status
LD 1 RAID 0 2 xxxxxx Functional
Dispalying a RAID set information
To display a RAID set information:
1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “LD View / LD Dene Menu” function.
2. Select a RAID item and press <Enter> to display its information.
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Any Key To Continue.......
[ View LD Denation Menu ]
[ Drives Assignments ]
Port:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity(GB)
01:00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx
02:00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx
LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB)
LD 1 xxxxx RAID 0 2 157.99
Strip Block 64 KB Cache Mode WriteThru
3. The utility prompts the following messages:
Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to delete the RAID volume.
Press Ctrl-Y to delte the data in the disk!
or press any other key to abort...
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5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk
A oppy 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.
• The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector. You have to use a USB
oppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
• Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive due to Windows® XP
limitation. To work around this OS limitation, refer to section 5.2.4 Using a USB
oppy 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.
2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.
4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.
5. Save changes and exit BIOS.
6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.
7. Insert a formatted oppy disk into the USB oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.
8. 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 oppy disk drive and insert a oppy 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.
5. Select USB oppy disk drive as the destination disk.
6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the oppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.
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5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS
installation
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.
2. Press <F6>, and then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the USB oppy disk
drive.
3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the
corresponding OS version.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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.
2. Insert the USB ash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into
the optical drive, and then click Browse.
3. 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.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB ash drive, you have to use another computer
to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB ash drive.
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5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive
Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you
install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation.
To solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to
the oppy disk containing the RAID driver. Refer to the steps below:
1. Using another computer, plug the USB oppy disk drive, and insert the oppy 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 Properties from the pop-up
window.
The name of the USB oppy disk
drive varies with different vendors.
4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID)
and Product ID (PID) are displayed.
5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver
disk to locate the le txtsetup.oem.
6. Double-click the le. A window appears,
allowing you to select the program for
opening the oem le.
or
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Add the same line to both sections.
The VID and PID vary with different vendors.
10. Save and exit the le.
8. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.
Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem le.
9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections:
id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor”
7. Use Notepad to open the le.
[HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086]
id= “PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4392&CC_0104”,”ahcix86”
id= “PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106”,”ahcix86”
id= “PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104”,”ahcix86”
id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”
[HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci]
id= “PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4392&CC_0104”,”ahcix64”
id= “PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106”,”ahcix64”
id= “PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104”,”ahcix64”
id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”
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Chapter 6
Multiple GPU support
6
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® certied.
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.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
• Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certied graphics
card and the supported 3D application list.
6.1.2 Before you begin
For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, 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 > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows 7, 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, select Uninstall.
5. Turn off your computer.
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6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
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. 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 PCIEX16 slots
recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldngers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is rmly in place.
Goldngers
CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with
graphics cards)
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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.
6.1.4 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 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:
1. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD
VISION Engine Control Center.
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Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology
1. In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD
CrossFireXTM.
2. Select Enable CrossFireXTM.
3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list.
4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made.
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3
4
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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
In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®
certied.
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://www.nzone.com) for the latest certied graphics
card and supported 3D application list.
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards
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 2 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.
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4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics
card. Ensure that the connector is rmly 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.
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).
Goldngers
SLI bridge
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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.
B. The NVIDIA Control Panel window
appears.
Enabling SLI settings
From the NVIDIA Control Panel window,
select Congure 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.
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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 installation. 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. 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.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical 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.
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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)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-812-282-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-1805-010923*
Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11
Online support support.asus.com
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C.
Country: TAIWAN
Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country: GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name : Motherboard
Model name : M5A99FX PRO R2.0
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2: 2009
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55020:2007
1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive
EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10)
EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05)
EN 300 440-2 V1.2.1(2008-03)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1(2007-05)
EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1(2007-05)
EN 301 893 V1.4.1(2005-03)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 50360:2001
EN 50371:2002
EN 50385:2002
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04)
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.3.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1(2007-09)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.3.1(2006-05)
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1 / A11:2009
EN 60950-1 / A12:2011
EN 60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008
EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
EN 62301:2005
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
EN 62301:2005
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
EN 62301:2005
Ver. 111121
CE marking
Declaration Date: May 11, 2012
Year to begin affixing CE marking:2012
Position : CEO
Name : Jerry Shen
Signature : __________
(
EC conformit
y
markin
g)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : M5A99FX PRO R2.0
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators
FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President
Signature :
Date : May 11, 2012
Ver. 110101
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