Asus M5A99X EVO User Manual

iii
Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii
Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
M5A99X EVO specications summary ...................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Package contents.......................................................................................1-1
1.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-2
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ........................... 1-3
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ........................................................... 1-3
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ..................................................... 1-4
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY .............................................................................. 1-4
1.3.6 Other special features ................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 System memory .......................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 2-13
2.2.5 Jumper ...................................................................................... 2-15
2.2.6 Onboard switches ..................................................................... 2-16
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 2-19
2.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................2-21
2.3 Building your computer system ............................................................. 2-30
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............ 2-30
2.3.2 CPU installation.........................................................................2-31
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................. 2-32
2.3.4 DIMM installation....................................................................... 2-35
2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-36
2.3.6 ATX Power connection .............................................................. 2-38
2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-39
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-40
2.3.9 Expension Card installation....................................................... 2-41

Asus M5A99X EVO Specifications

General

Brand	Asus
Model	M5A99X EVO
Category	Motherboard
Language	English