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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. How... and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter...
... and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. How... and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter...
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..., system cooling and app usages. DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - PRIME X299-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock II Technology - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with FAN Extension Card support Turbo Core App UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard Intel® VROC Ready Front USB 3.1 Gen...
..., system cooling and app usages. DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - PRIME X299-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock II Technology - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with FAN Extension Card support Turbo Core App UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard Intel® VROC Ready Front USB 3.1 Gen...
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...ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (teal blue, Type-A) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (USB Type-C™) 4 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I /O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - Ai Charger - ASUS Fanless M.2 heatsink Design (continued on the next page) xii PRIME X299...-A specifications summary LAN Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal ...
...ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (teal blue, Type-A) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (USB Type-C™) 4 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I /O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - Ai Charger - ASUS Fanless M.2 heatsink Design (continued on the next page) xii PRIME X299...-A specifications summary LAN Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal ...
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PRIME X299-A specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. WfM...
PRIME X299-A specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. WfM...
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...1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. MemOK! System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones... settings to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-9 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to fine-tune performance when working on the...
...1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. MemOK! System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones... settings to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-9 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to fine-tune performance when working on the...
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...information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For...above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-11 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never place a metal object or jumper cap on the power...
...information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For...above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-11 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never place a metal object or jumper cap on the power...
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-17 SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_87) These connectors connect to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. If you can create...RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. SATA 6G_65; These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1.1.9 ...
... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-17 SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_87) These connectors connect to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. If you can create...RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. SATA 6G_65; These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1.1.9 ...
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.... • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for the location of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Shut down your USB storage device... Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the USB storage ...
.... • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for the location of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Shut down your USB storage device... Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the USB storage ...
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 78 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 2.0 ports 1112 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports EA2 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. ...devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 2.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 78 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 2.0 ports 1112 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports EA2 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. ...devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 2.
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...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
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...the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. At power on the system front panel case lights up when you press the ATX power button. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 2-17 Connect the power cord to green after the ...system LED turns on the screen. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short ...
...the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. At power on the system front panel case lights up when you press the ATX power button. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 2-17 Connect the power cord to green after the ...system LED turns on the screen. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short ...
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... of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that you to run the...
... of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that you to run the...
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... screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset...
... screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset...
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... EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads... boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed...
... EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads... boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed...
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... press the hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter...
... press the hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter...
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... to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-5 My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading...
... to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-5 My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading...
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...not fit on the screen. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. You can change the value of options. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the... item. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. Last Modified button This button shows the items that ...
...not fit on the screen. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. You can change the value of options. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the... item. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. Last Modified button This button shows the items that ...