M5A99FX
PRO R2.0
Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiv
Chapter 1:
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-6
Chapter 2:
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-13
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Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-20
Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-20
Chapter 3:
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
Main menu ..................................................................................................3-6
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................3-8
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-15
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-27
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-29
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-32
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-34
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-35
Chapter 4:
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
Software information.................................................................................4-3
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Chapter 5:
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................5-6
Chapter 6:
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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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.
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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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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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.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
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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.
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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.
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Chapter 5: RAID support
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and
NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
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ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
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
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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 specifications 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
Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0
System Bus
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(Qualified
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
Storage
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
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
Realtek® ALC 892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio
- 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 specifications 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 Dual Intelligent Processors 3:
ASUS Unique Features
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. Profile
- 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 specifications summary
Precision Tweaker 2:
ASUS overclocking
features
- 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)
1 x PS/2 keyboard
Back Panel I/O Ports
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
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
(19-pin)
Internal I/O Ports
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 specifications summary
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS
BIOS features
2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12
PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) memory information
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Manageability
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
Drivers
Support DVD contents
Form factor
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications 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
User guide
Support DVD
motherboard
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
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications 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.
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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® |