ASUS M5A99X Evo

ASUS M5A99X Evo AM3+ 990X SATA 6Gbps ATX

ASUS M5A99X Evo AM3+ 990X SATA 6Gbps ATX

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  • AMD socket AM3+ for AMD FX Series CPU up to 8-core compatible with AMD Socket AM3 Processors
  • AMD 990X/SB950 Chipset
  • DIGI+ VRM - New Era of Digital Power Design that fully enables Superior System Stability, High Power Efficiency and Improved Performance Scaling
  • EPU - System Level Energy Saving & Real-time Power Management for Superb Platform Power Efficiency
  • TPU - Increase Platform Performance Instantly with Self Optimized Settings while retaining Full System Stability
  • Dual Graphics Support - NVIDIA SLI Ready on AMD 990 Platform for high-performance graphics
  • UEFI BIOS - BIOS control via a Graphical Interface with mouse controlled support featuring unparalleled control options
  • 2.2TB or higher native HD support, and Quick Boot features

Specifications Overview

Model M5A99X Evo
Series
Socket AM3+
Form factor ATX
Chipset AMD 990X
Supported Memory DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz 2133Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support No
SLI Support Yes
CrossFire Support Yes
RAID Support Yes
Back Connect No
Wireless LAN No
PCI-Express x16 Slots 3
PCI-Express x4 Slots 0
PCI-Express x1 Slots 2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports 6
SATA Express Ports 0
M.2 Ports 0
RAM Slots 4
Maximum Supported RAM 32 GB
Onboard USB 2.0 3
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1 1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2 0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 0

Description

  • CPU

    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

  • Chipset

    AMD 990X/SB950

  • Memory

    4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    * Refer to www.asus.com 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

  • Multi-GPU Support

    Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
    Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

  • Expansion Slots

    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

  • Storage

    AMD SB950 controller :
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    JMicron® JMB362 controller :
    2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black
    1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), green
    1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red

  • LAN

    Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

  • Audio

    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
    - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC 
    - ASUS Noise Filter
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

  • IEEE 1394

    VIA® 6308P controller
    2 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
    (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel)

  • USB Ports

    ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
    4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
    AMD SB950 controller :
    14 x USB 2.0 port(s) (8 at back panel, black+red, 6 at mid-board)

  • ROG Exclusive Features

    Overclocking Protection :
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

  • Special Features

    ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM :
    ASUS TPU :
    - Auto Tuning
    - TurboV
    - TPU switch
    ASUS EPU :
    - EPU
    - EPU switch
    ASUS Digital Power Design :
    - Industry leading Digital 6 +2 Phase Power Design
    - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - MemOK!
    - AI Suite II
    - Ai Charger+
    - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
    - USB 3.0 Boost
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
    - ASUS Fan Xpert
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS Q-Shield
    - ASUS O.C. Profile
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    - Multi-language BIOS
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    - ASUS Q-Slot
    - ASUS Q-DIMM
    - ASUS Q-Connector

  • Back I/O Ports

    1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
    1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s
    1 x IEEE 1394a
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.0
    8 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    6 x Audio jack(s)

  • Internal I/O Ports

    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin, blue)
    3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
    3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 2 x 3 -pin)
    1 x Power Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -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 MemOK! button(s)
    1 x TPU switch(es)
    1 x EPU switch(es)
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

  • Accessories

    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)

  • BIOS

    32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2

  • Manageability

    WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

  • Support Disc

    Drivers
    ASUS Utilities
    ASUS Update
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)

  • Form Factor

    ATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )



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