Asus M5A99X EVO User Manual

ASUS M5A99X EVO
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5.1.4 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 ATI
®
CrossFireX™
technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI
®
CrossFireX™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature
through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment.
Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center
To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center
1. Right-click on the Windows
®
desktop and select
Catalyst(TM) Control Center. You can also right-
click the ATI icon in the Windows notification area
and select Cayalist Control Center.
2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup
Assistant appears when the system
detects the existance of multi-graphics
cards. Click Go to continue to the
Catalyst Control Center Advanced
View window.
Enabling CrossFireX settings
1. In the Catalyst Control Center window,
click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX >
Congure.
2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select
the graphics card to act as the display
GPU.
3. Select Enable CrossFireX.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit
the window.
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Asus M5A99X EVO Specifications

General

Chipset	AMD 990X
CPU Socket	AM3+
Memory Type	DDR3
Max Memory	32GB
Memory Standard	DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066
Form Factor	ATX
Audio	Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Slots	4
Storage Interfaces	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	12 x USB 2.0
LAN	Realtek 8111E
Multi-GPU Support	AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Brief welcome message to the user.

1.2 Package contents

Details the items included in the motherboard package.

1.3 Special features

Highlights key technologies and features of the M5A99X EVO motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

Important precautions before installing components or changing settings.

2.2 Motherboard overview

Describes the layout and components of the motherboard.

2.3 Building your computer system

Guides on assembling PC components, including CPU and DIMM installation.

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

Explains the different ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

2.4 Starting up for the first time

Step-by-step guide on how to initially power on and start the computer.

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

Introduction to the ASUS UEFI BIOS and its interface.

3.2 BIOS setup program

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

3.3 Main menu

Describes the main screen of the BIOS, including system info and basic settings.

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

Options for configuring overclocking-related settings for CPU and memory.

3.5 Advanced menu

Settings for CPU, North Bridge, SATA, USB, and other system devices.

3.6 Monitor menu

Displays system temperature, power status, and fan settings.

3.7 Boot menu

Configuration options for system boot behavior and device priority.

3.8 Tools menu

Access to special functions like EZ Flash, SPD Information, and O.C. Profile.

3.10 Updating BIOS

Instructions and utilities for updating the motherboard BIOS.

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system

Information on supported OS versions and driver installation.

4.2 Support DVD information

Details on the contents of the support DVD and how to run it.

4.3 Software information

Overview of ASUS utilities like AI Suite II, DIGI+ VRM, TurboV EVO, etc.

4.4 RAID configurations

Explains different RAID levels and how to configure them using the AMD SB950 chipset.

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

Procedures for creating a RAID driver disk for OS installation.

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology

Instructions for installing and enabling ATI CrossFireX for multi-GPU setups.

5.1.1 Requirements

Lists necessary hardware and software requirements for ATI CrossFireX.

5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology

Guide to installing and enabling NVIDIA SLI for multi-GPU configurations.

5.2.1 Requirements

Lists necessary hardware and software requirements for NVIDIA SLI.