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6-3

Chapter 6

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

.

Summary of Contents for M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Page 1: ...Motherboard M5A99FX PRO R2 0 ...

Page 2: ...ective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product i...

Page 3: ...ut 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 DIM...

Page 4: ...n Off Function 3 23 3 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 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 Profile 3 33 3 9 Exit menu 3 34 3 10 Updating BIOS 3 35 3 10 1 ASUS Update 3 35 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3 38 3 10 3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3 40 Chapter 4 Software...

Page 5: ...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 floppy 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...

Page 6: ...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 fix it by yourself Contact a qualified 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 en...

Page 7: ...e 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 configurations Chapter 6 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards Where t...

Page 8: ...lete 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 Ret...

Page 9: ...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 Supports NVIDIA Quad GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology Storag...

Page 10: ...sign 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 VG...

Page 11: ...eter 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 ...

Page 12: ...D 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 Specifications are subject to change ...

Page 13: ...rd 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 specifications may vary with different models ...

Page 14: ...ips 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 configurations of either SLI or CrossFir...

Page 16: ...for better efficiency 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 profile tuning digital power solution which works with the TPU to ramp up performance to its maximum Enab...

Page 17: ...action 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 s...

Page 18: ...es 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 file press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing ...

Page 19: ...ned 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 files Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across dif...

Page 20: ...r 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 o...

Page 21: ...ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2 0 1 7 Chapter 1 Refer to 1 2 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 22: ...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 ...

Page 23: ...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 fits 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 ...

Page 24: ... memory configurations 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 ...

Page 25: ... 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 ...

Page 26: ...x 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...

Page 27: ...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 ...

Page 28: ...MP 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 PXD38G...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...INGSTON 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 ...

Page 31: ... 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 ...

Page 32: ... 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...

Page 33: ... 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...

Page 34: ...G 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...

Page 35: ...z 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 N...

Page 36: ...1 slot dual at x16 x16 mode 2 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x16_2 slot black at x4 mode compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices 4 PCIe 2 0 x16_3 slot dual at x16 x16 mode 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCIe 2 0 x16_4 slot black at x4 mode compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices VGA configuration 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...

Page 37: ...B_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 sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode Refer to page 2 28 for details ...

Page 38: ...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 ...

Page 39: ...y Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified 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 bo...

Page 40: ...omputer 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 NO...

Page 41: ... 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...

Page 42: ...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 Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations 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 SAT...

Page 43: ...a 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 Configuration for details ...

Page 44: ...B 3 0 specificaton 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 ...

Page 45: ...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 specification th...

Page 46: ...or 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 ...

Page 47: ...he fan connectors Insufficient air flow 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 chas...

Page 48: ...r to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition 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 ...

Page 49: ...s 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 configuring 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 ...

Page 50: ...stem 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 switc...

Page 51: ...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 t...

Page 52: ...1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 53: ...ilding 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 ...

Page 54: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Getting started Chapter 2 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 ...

Page 55: ...ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2 0 2 3 Chapter 2 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 3 ...

Page 56: ...e AMD AM3 socket is compatible with AMD AM3 and AM3 processors Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket The CPU fits 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 1 2 ...

Page 57: ...SUS M5A99FX PRO R2 0 2 5 Chapter 2 3 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 ...

Page 58: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Getting started Chapter 2 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 ...

Page 59: ...ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2 0 2 7 Chapter 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 60: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Getting started Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 61: ...ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2 0 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

Page 62: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Getting started Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR 2 OR 1 ...

Page 63: ... 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 1 2 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 ...

Page 64: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Getting started Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ...

Page 65: ...en 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 official website www asus com Rename the file 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 ...

Page 66: ...se follow the steps again If the light flashes for five 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 filename file 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 p...

Page 67: ...les on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions 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 ...

Page 68: ... 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 configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 c...

Page 69: ...ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2 0 2 17 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports ...

Page 70: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Getting started Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 71: ...ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2 0 2 19 Chapter 2 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 ...

Page 72: ...elf 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 bo...

Page 73: ...tion overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration 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 request...

Page 74: ...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 p...

Page 75: ...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 r...

Page 76: ...ring 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 Configuration fields Menu items Scroll bar Po...

Page 77: ... pop up window with the configuration 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 fit 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 navig...

Page 78: ...red 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 o...

Page 79: ...urrent password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm 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 confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Inst...

Page 80: ...es can cause the system to malfunction The configuration 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 ...

Page 81: ...U model Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration 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 Configuration options Auto 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 200...

Page 82: ...to Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM CAS write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 CLK DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns DRAM Row Cycle Time A...

Page 83: ...o Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Processor ODT Auto Configuration options Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 60 ohms 20 DCT1 Information CKE drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x ADDR CMD drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration ...

Page 84: ...ile 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 provid...

Page 85: ...al value Configuration options 130 151 DRAM Current Capability Auto Allows you to set the DRAM current capability Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM Voltage Frequency 300KHZ Allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency Configuration options 300KHZ 350KHZ 400KHZ 450KHZ 500KHZ DRAM Power Phase Control Optimized Allows you to set the DRAM power phase control Configuration options Optimized Ex...

Page 86: ...e 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 fixed 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 DR...

Page 87: ...Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit CPU Configuration Parameters UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Version 2 00 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc CPU Configuration North Bridge South Bridge SATA Configuration USB Configuration CPU Core On Off Function Onboard Devices Configuration APM Network Stack Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous ...

Page 88: ... or disable AMD Cool n Quiet function Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Enabled Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption Configuration 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 har...

Page 89: ...tems to convert 32bit I O to 64bit MMIO Configuration options Disabled 64MB Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Channel Interleaving Auto Configuration 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 ...

Page 90: ...d Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options PCI PEG PEG PCI 3 5 3 South Bridge Configuration HPET Enabled Allows you to set the HPET timer Configuration options Disabled Enabled ...

Page 91: ...sables 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 configuration 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 configuration from the SATA hard disk drives AHCI Set to A...

Page 92: ...ion 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA ESP on PORT2 Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA ESP on PORT3 Disabled Configurati...

Page 93: ...etected 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 ...

Page 94: ...ed Disabled OHCI HC Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 0 Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled OHCI HC Bus 0 Dev 22Fn 0 Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled OHCI HC Bus 0 Dev 20 Fn 5 Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB PORT 1 14 Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports Configuration options Enabled Disabled ...

Page 95: ...bled 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 Configuration 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 Ch...

Page 96: ... 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled S3 Video Repost Disabled Allows you to set the S3 Video Repost Confi...

Page 97: ...HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition 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 definition audio SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to ...

Page 98: ...s 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 fr...

Page 99: ...roll 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 ...

Page 100: ...gn detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile 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 t...

Page 101: ...k 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 ...

Page 102: ...n 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 I...

Page 103: ...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 Configuration option Auto Always Never Boot option filter UEFI and L Configuration option UEFI and Legacy Legacy only UEFI only Launch PXE OpROM policy DO NOT launch Configuration option DO NOT launch UEFI on...

Page 104: ...submenu 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm 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 Fla...

Page 105: ... file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 3 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Save BIOS settings to Profile Back Tool ASUS O C Profile UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode O C Profile Configuration Setu...

Page 106: ...on from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation 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 confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS ...

Page 107: ...ate 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 flash drive 3 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the futu...

Page 108: ... 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 traffic 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 Clic...

Page 109: ...us com for detailed software configuration Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file 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 complet...

Page 110: ...lity and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done Flash Info...

Page 111: ...6 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 ...

Page 112: ...and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment DO NOT save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format DO NOT save the BIOS file to a floppy 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 flash drive with the lat...

Page 113: ...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 file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and h...

Page 114: ...fter updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 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 fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts y...

Page 115: ... 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 file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run...

Page 116: ... Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 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 a...

Page 117: ...tarts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows notification 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 ...

Page 118: ... 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 1 Smart DIGI Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency voltage and current for superior CPU DRAM overclocking performance with one click 2 OC Now Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV 3 Default Sets your CPU DRA...

Page 119: ...ider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery 3 CPU 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 4 5 Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately CPU Power offers precise digital power control for C...

Page 120: ...e phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency 7 CPU Power Response Control The VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for CPU Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking 8 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential 9 CPU Power Dut...

Page 121: ...ltaneously 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range 3 DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency DRAM Power Application help 1 2 3 Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes i...

Page 122: ...e function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile 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 t...

Page 123: ...e 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 setti...

Page 124: ... 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 r...

Page 125: ...ted 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...

Page 126: ...m 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 configuration Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the system propertie...

Page 127: ...emote 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 files 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 files betwe...

Page 128: ...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 Re...

Page 129: ...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...

Page 130: ...ick 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 Pla...

Page 131: ...e music playlist 1 Tick Playlist 2 Click 3 Tick to select or deselect the music file and click Save Profile 4 Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save 5 To delete playlist select the profile and click To play music 1 Click Music tab 2 Tick Library to view or play files Tick Playlist and select an existing playlist from the dropdown lis...

Page 132: ...Tick to select or deselect the video file and click Save Profile 4 Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save 5 To delete playlist select the profile and click To play a video file 1 Click Video tab 2 Tick Library to view the video files from your local computer Tick Playlist to view the video files saved in your profile 3 Click the vide...

Page 133: ...nd click Save 5 To delete playlist select the profile and click To view images 1 Click Photo tab 2 Tick Library to view the image files from your local computer Tick Playlist to view the image files saved in your profile An image slideshow plays when pressing To edit the image library 1 Tick Library 2 Click to add or delete image files 3 Click Add and locate the file from the directory To delete t...

Page 134: ...ary 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...

Page 135: ...e 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 ...

Page 136: ... path for the files transferred from mobile device to desktop Destination path for the files 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 files from PC 3 Tap Enter to send files to PC Using File Transfer 1 Right click the file and click Send to Device name 2 After the transfer is complete click OK...

Page 137: ...es 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 p...

Page 138: ...iguring 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...

Page 139: ... 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 Profile and Info are disabled You may monitor the bandwidth p...

Page 140: ... the PPPoE settings 1 Right click in the taskbar and select Open Network and Sharing Center You only need to configure 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 certificate etc Click OK to complet...

Page 141: ...onnection 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 ...

Page 142: ...network program and click to create your profile 3 Click to save the changes and or rename your profile 4 Click or to set the program priority as High Normal or Low Click to select a network profile Click to save or rename your profile 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 ...

Page 143: ...e 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...

Page 144: ...er 4 Software support Chapter 4 2 From the Save to dropdown list select the USB storage device that you want to save the BIOS file to then click Download 3 When the download process is completed click OK to exit ...

Page 145: ... 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 configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitat...

Page 146: ...aster than the standard USB devices Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger ...

Page 147: ...AI Suite II main menu bar Configuring 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 configuration Saves your configuration Click ...

Page 148: ... specific 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 ...

Page 149: ...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 ...

Page 150: ...d 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 file Use the BIOS file that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or...

Page 151: ...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 file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 From the BIOS file field click Browse to locate the BIOS file 2 From the Picture File field click Browse the image for your b...

Page 152: ...e 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 ...

Page 153: ...udio 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 find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Co...

Page 154: ...nformation 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 configuration ...

Page 155: ...hus 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 configuration pr...

Page 156: ...s 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 Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Ref...

Page 157: ...5 or RAID 10 configuration Delete LD Menu deletes a selected RAID set and partition Controller Configuration shows the system resources configuration 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...

Page 158: ...signments 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 I...

Page 159: ... 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 Define 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 Defination Menu Drives Assignments Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB 01 00 xxxxxx...

Page 160: ...ter 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 floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enter 8 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 5 2 2 Creating a RAID dri...

Page 161: ... 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 flash 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...

Page 162: ...isk drive and insert the floppy 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 floppy disk drive varies with different vendors 4 Click Detai...

Page 163: ...ine to the bottom of the two sections id USB VID_xxxx PID_xxxx usbstor 7 Use Notepad to open the file 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...

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Page 165: ...ply 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 certified 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 existi...

Page 166: ...s 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 firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure th...

Page 167: ...ers 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 Cent...

Page 168: ...g 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 2 3 4 ...

Page 169: ... 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 certified 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 wit...

Page 170: ...ources 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 ...

Page 171: ...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 Configure SLI Surround PhysX In the Quad SLI enabled click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the d...

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Page 173: ...ons 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 Reorien...

Page 174: ...a 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 prov...

Page 175: ...ent 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 s...

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