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ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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... LED connectors 17. Thunderbolt header Page 1-5 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-20 1-21 1-14 1-16 1-15 1-19 1-22 1-25 1-11 1-25 1-11 1-24 1-23 1-22 1-10 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-15 1-20 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-3 CPU socket 4. System panel connector 11. Clear CMOS button 20. SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 8. U.2 LED SW jumper 14. Power-on button 23. Front panel audio connector...
... LED connectors 17. Thunderbolt header Page 1-5 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-20 1-21 1-14 1-16 1-15 1-19 1-22 1-25 1-11 1-25 1-11 1-24 1-23 1-22 1-10 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-15 1-20 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-3 CPU socket 4. System panel connector 11. Clear CMOS button 20. SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 8. U.2 LED SW jumper 14. Power-on button 23. Front panel audio connector...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 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. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-5
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Chapter 1 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... before removing or installing any motherboard component. This button is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is set to the button. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-9
... before removing or installing any motherboard component. This button is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is set to the button. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-9
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To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2 for normal storage device LED mode. Set to pins 2-3. Set to pins 1-2. 2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3 for NVMe device LED mode. U.2 LED SW jumper The U.2 LED SW jumper allows you to select the LED mode for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-11 CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for storage devices. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard jumpers 1.
To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2 for normal storage device LED mode. Set to pins 2-3. Set to pins 1-2. 2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3 for NVMe device LED mode. U.2 LED SW jumper The U.2 LED SW jumper allows you to select the LED mode for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-11 CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for storage devices. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard jumpers 1.
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Chapter 1 3. The actual cause may vary from case to case. The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-13 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
Chapter 1 3. The actual cause may vary from case to case. The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-13 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
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... I /O module that you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-15 Front panel audio connector This connector is for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
... I /O module that you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-15 Front panel audio connector This connector is for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
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.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-17 Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 3A 1A Max.
.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-17 Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 3A 1A Max.
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... system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off Button connector (PWRSW) The 3-1 pin connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-19 The System Power LED lights up when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDD_LED) The 2-pin connector allows...
... system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off Button connector (PWRSW) The 3-1 pin connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-19 The System Power LED lights up when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDD_LED) The 2-pin connector allows...
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.... • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-21 Chapter 1 10. M.2 slot These sockets allow you to section Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the M.2 LED. When M.2_1 socket runs in SATA...
.... • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-21 Chapter 1 10. M.2 slot These sockets allow you to section Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the M.2 LED. When M.2_1 socket runs in SATA...
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ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-23 The AURA RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip ...
ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-23 The AURA RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip ...
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... CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 16. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-25 15. VROC Key connector This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.
... CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 16. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-25 15. VROC Key connector This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel.
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The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/closing the double latch. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-3
The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/closing the double latch. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-3
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.
ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.
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Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 AAFP ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-9 Push the connector until it clicks into place.
Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 AAFP ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-9 Push the connector until it clicks into place.
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ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 1 2 OR 1 3 4 Chapter 2 6 5 8 7 8 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 1 2 OR 1 3 4 Chapter 2 6 5 8 7 8 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
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Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that supports BIOS FlashBack™. 2. Wait until the ... it to your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for this motherboard. 3. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-13 Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I /O connection for three seconds to automatically...
Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that supports BIOS FlashBack™. 2. Wait until the ... it to your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for this motherboard. 3. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-13 Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I /O connection for three seconds to automatically...