M5A99X EVO R2.0 CPU and DRAM Digital Power Design for a 100% Performance Boost on AMD 990X with Windows 8 Support

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Total Performance Tuning. Remote GO! - One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment USB 3.0 Boost - Faster USB 3.

with Hardware-based Design UEFI BIOS - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface Windows 8 Ready Assured Compatibility Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control Dual Intelligent Processors 3

1 Share 0 J aime 0 M5A99X EVO R2.0 CPU and DRAM Digital Power Design for a 100% Performance Boost on AMD 990X with Windows 8 Support Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control - Full Hardware Control. Total Performance Tuning. Remote GO! - One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment USB 3.0 Boost - Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP Network icontrol - Real-time Network Bandwidth Control DirectKey - A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly USB BIOS Flashback - Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback with Hardware-based Design UEFI BIOS - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface Windows 8 Ready Assured Compatibility Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world s first 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 profile tuning digital power solution, which includes two digital voltage controllers allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control - a first 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 efficiency, 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, industryleading ASUS technology provides the best in class control 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. Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile 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 difficult than mainstream motherboards.

TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with ASUS AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions.

optimized performance in diverse situations. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility.

2 TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with ASUS AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and router setup. It allows users to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices, access their computer anywhere using their mobile device at home, while also allowing easy file transfers between your computer and mobile device. It provides seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with three useful functions: DLNA Media Hub, Remote Desktop and File Transfer. DLNA Media Hub: Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in the PC streaming to your DLNA devices via Wi-Fi connectivity. You can even control the PC to play multimedia on a TV with a tablet. It s the perfect match for creating your own home theater! Remote Desktop: Operate and control your PC in real-time from a smartphone or tablet for complete comfort. This function brings notebook-like convenience, by creating a virtual remote desktop, offering portable access to your data in desktop with a smartphone or tablet. File Transfer: Send and share files between your PC and smart devices* with only a right click on the mouse. *ipad/iphone can send, but not receive files from the PC Set up Your Home PC with Remote GO! 1.Wi-Fi environment setup - use an existing LAN cable and router setup to connect PC and smart devices on the same home network 2.Install Remote GO! software on your PC 3.Download Wi-Fi GO! Remote to your smart devices (Supported Systems: ios 4.0 or later & Android 2.3 or later) 4.Setup complete - get three useful free apps with ASUS Remote GO! USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly 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. World s 1st USB 3.0 UASP Support 170% faster instantly Complete USB 3.0 Solution Performance boost for most USB devices Simple Plug & Boost Auto detection design ensures best performance always > Click Here to Learn More USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try new UEFI BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. It even works without key components such as the CPU and memory installed. Just plug in any USB storage and push the dedicated button for DirectKey A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly 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!

Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface.

3 3 seconds. The UEFI BIOS is automatically flashed using ATX standby power. Worry-free updating for the ultimate convenience! Network icontrol Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online convenience. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS Exclusive Interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight. New Upgrade! Quick and Easy Info for Enhanced System Control F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations Latest Transfer Technology Complete USB 3.0 Integration Double USB Access, Double Convenience 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. This motherboard affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. SATA 6Gb/s Support AMD SB950 Southbridge natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Crystal Sound DTS Connect Expand Your PC Audio Experience 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 files. 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. CPU, Chipset and Graphics features AMD Socket AM3+ for AMD FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD FX -Series/Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) M5A99X EVO R2.0 supports AMD AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR memory support and accelerates data AMD 990X Chipset AMD 990X Chipset is designed to support up to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

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. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

4 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. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice! M5A99X EVO R2.0 brings you the multi-gpu choice of either SLI or CrossFireX. The motherboard features the most powerful AMD 990X/SB950 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you ve never experienced before! Windows 8 Ready Windows 8 Ready With hardware driver compatibility tested and assured, ASUS provides a complete solution for Windows 8 support. Starting now, users can experience the next generation operating system on ASUS hardware, and can rest assured that they can easily upgrade once the final driver versions are released without any compatibility issues! Rich Software Bundled ASUS CPU-Z Whole New Design of CPU-Z ASUS CPU-Z is a customized ASUS version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ASUS CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness. M5A99X EVO R2.0 Product Overview Other ASUS Features TurboV Auto Tuning External SATA MemOK! Adjust system performance parameters with just a few clicks away. Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically. 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. Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. AI Suite II Fan Xpert Q-Design 100% Japan- One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. made Solid Capacitor Uses 100% Japanmade Solid Capacitor.

5 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory AMD AM3+ FX /Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron 100 Series Processors Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU Supports CPU up to 8 cores Supports CPU up to 140 W AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology AMD 990X/SB950 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture * Refer to or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. * Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. System Bus Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport 3.0 Multi-GPU Support Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB Ports Overclocking Features Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI AMD SB950 controller : 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 ASMedia PCIe SATA controller : 2 x esata 6Gb/s port(s), red Realtek 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - DTS Ultra PC II - DTS Connect - ASUS Noise Filter - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel ASMedia USB 3.0 controller : 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) AMD SB950 controller : 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (8 at back panel, black+red, 6 at mid-board) Overclocking Protection : - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control : SMART DIGI+ : - Smart DIGI+ Key- Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency, voltage and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. ASUS TPU : - Auto Tuning -TurboV - TPU switch ASUS EPU : - EPU - EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design : - Industry leading Digital 6 +2 Phase Power Design - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design - CPU Power Utility - DRAM Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features : - Remote GO! - USB BIOS Flashback -MemOK! -AI Suite II - Ai Charger+ - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Network icontrol - USB 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY :

6 - DirectKey - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Accessories BIOS Manageability Support Disc Form Factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 2 x esata 6Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x TPM connector(s) 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x DirectKey Button(s) 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x TPU switch(es) 1 x EPU switch(es) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s) User's manual I/O Shield 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

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