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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 ... 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 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 ... 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 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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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-8 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-8 v
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...4. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following ...parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide...
...4. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following ...parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide...
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Adjust the BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with PCIEX16_4 when using 28-... back I/O * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - Ready for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports up popping noise to ensure consistent performance - PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® X299 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support...
Adjust the BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with PCIEX16_4 when using 28-... back I/O * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - Ready for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports up popping noise to ensure consistent performance - PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® X299 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support...
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PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with ASUS LiveDash Utility Q-Design - File Transfer OLED with FAN Extension Card support Turbo Core App UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard Intel® VROC Ready ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-INs function Thunderbolt...
PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with ASUS LiveDash Utility Q-Design - File Transfer OLED with FAN Extension Card support Turbo Core App UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard Intel® VROC Ready ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-INs function Thunderbolt...
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xiv PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 3 x USB 3.1 ...(USB Type-C™) 4 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 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...
xiv PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 3 x USB 3.1 ...(USB Type-C™) 4 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 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...
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... boot. function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. 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 recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ...
... boot. function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. 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 recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ...
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Chapter 1 4. EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 5.
Chapter 1 4. EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 5.
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.... If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel®...
.... If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel®...
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U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket . The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-25 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices. Chapter 1 9. Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 10.
U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket . The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-25 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices. Chapter 1 9. Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 10.
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Adjust the BIOS settings to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage ...
Adjust the BIOS settings to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage ...
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.... Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 2. This may have risks. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to your USB storage device. 4. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-15 In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. ...8226; If the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused...
.... Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 2. This may have risks. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to your USB storage device. 4. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-15 In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. ...8226; If the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused...
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... recommend that you connect your devices. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 5. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports E34 7. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices...and your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E2_5 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB BIOS Flashback button 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E34 9. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 8. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 4. USB 3.1 Gen...
... recommend that you connect your devices. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 5. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports E34 7. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices...and your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E2_5 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB BIOS Flashback button 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E34 9. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 8. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 4. USB 3.1 Gen...
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... the LAN controllers in BIOS. Black - 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - 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/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-17 * LAN ports...
... the LAN controllers in BIOS. Black - 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - 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/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-17 * LAN ports...
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... continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. For systems with the last device on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless ...all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Turn on self tests (POST). If you do not see anything within 30...
... continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. For systems with the last device on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless ...all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Turn on self tests (POST). If you do not see anything within 30...
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... performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores...
... performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores...
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... to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST...). 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and...
... to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST...). 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and...
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... system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system...power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the system. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By ...
... system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system...power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the system. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By ...
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...sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite... Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations....
...sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite... Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations....