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Motherboard PRIME X299-A Series

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...slots (PCIEx4_1 max. PRIME X299-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for details. ...ix It is subject to the physical characteristics of these features depends on the CPU types. It is disabled by default. Intel® X299 Chipset Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors (6-core or above) - 8 x D IMM, max. 128GB DDR4 4000(O.C.)* / 3600(O.C.)* / 3400(O.C.)* / 3333(O.C.)* /...

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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any...

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... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-21 1-26 1-22 1-4 1-9 1-24 1-18 1-12 1-19 1-25 1-17 1-25 1-11 1-20 1-23 1-12 1-20 1-10 1-13 1-27 1-18 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. M.2_2(Socket 3)) 8. SATA 6G_87) 13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 16. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin...

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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (... if the PnP cap is on the LGA2066 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® Core™...

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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.

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Any excess memory from a memory module. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way ... install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors (4-core), you may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the same version or...

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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x4_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x4_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-7

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... to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to section 1.1.8 Onboard ... Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-9 button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot during the tuning ...

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... the RTC RAM, never place a metal object or jumper cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-11 For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function...

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Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-13 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.

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... SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait (continued on the next page) ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-15 Chapter 1 Code FA FB -

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... (RAID)]. 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. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-17 SATA 6G_65; Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;

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USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-19 The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 4. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 ...

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... the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-21 7. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, extension, M.2, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin M.2_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN...

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... replaced. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-23 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on...

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... or the motherboard's component to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-25 Chapter 1 11. VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions...

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Chapter 1 14. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-27 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately.

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Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.

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2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 2-3 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.

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