#Asus m5a99fx pro r2.0 software update#
DirectKey enables the system startup with the access to UEFI menu USB BIOS Flashback is destined to realize an update of the USB drive firmware. The lower part of the board accommodates two buttons, DirectKey and USB BIOS Flashback, which were not used previously in any Asus product. Sound subsystem is represented by Realtek ALC892 controller network facilities are realized by means of Realtek RTL8111 controller. A couple of ASMedia ASM1042 controllers secure the support of USB 3.0 interface.
The layout of the motherboard also contains seven SATA 6 Gb/sec ports five ports are controlled by AMD SB960, while the other two – by ASMedia ASM1061 controller. This kit ensures the support of such graphics configurations as CrossFireX and SLI. The integrated MemOK! Button (located right to the memory slots) should be activated when there are issues in compatibility of the motherboard with memory modules.Įxpansion slot configuration consists of six slots: PCI, PCI-e x1, two PCI-e x4, and two PCI-e x16.
The maximal memory capacity approximates 32 GB. It is equipped with four slots for DDR3 memory that is able to work at frequency range from 1066 MHz to 2133 MHz on overclocking environment. This motherboard employs AMD 990FX+SB950 system logics which supports AM3+ FX, Phenom II, Sempron 100 and Athlon II CPUs. The reverse side of the board houses a part of soldered CPU power converter components. There is one peculiar feature pertained to the implemented heatsinks: each of them is notable by an individual fixture type. The motherboard accommodates five sockets for the connection of fans and large heatsinks which manage heat quite efficiently heatsinks located on the northbridge and CPU power converter are joined by a heat pipe. This model is an apt sample of performance, resources and design.Īsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 is developed in ATX form-factor and features 305x244 mm dimensions. Asus developed a lot of boards with Intel Z77 chip, but it also boasts the products, like Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0, based on AMD 990FX chip for AM3+ socket. In fact, motherboards with AMD chips are in abundance in the market, providing a competitive conditions for the manufacturers and plentiful offers for potential consumers.
Motherboards based on Intel Z77 chip have been lately given much attention, to the detriment of products featuring AMD solutions.
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