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...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in obtaining the full corresponding source code we ...DO NOT send large attachments such as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in obtaining the full corresponding source code we ...DO NOT send large attachments such as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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... the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety...
... the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety...
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... properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to complete a task.
... properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to complete a task.
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Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X299 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you ... 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 , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial...
Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X299 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you ... 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 , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial...
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The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/closing the double latch. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-1 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for references only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this manual. 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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-1 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for references only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this manual. CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
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When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system... with the same smoothness as X299SXE.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user...
When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system... with the same smoothness as X299SXE.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user...
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... change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this section are for information on how to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to... what you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. If you see on . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual.
... change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this section are for information on how to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to... what you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. If you see on . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual.
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... information. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Menu bar The menu bar on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. It also allows you want to RAID mode. To display the submenu...
... information. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Menu bar The menu bar on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. It also allows you want to RAID mode. To display the submenu...
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... EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
... EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Use the or to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to 650.0 MHz... of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose ...
... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Use the or to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to 650.0 MHz... of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose ...
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...PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Secure Erase is only supported on an ... state is either incomplete or was stopped. This may take a while depending on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available...
...PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Secure Erase is only supported on an ... state is either incomplete or was stopped. This may take a while depending on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available...
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...is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-25 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD ... with the motherboard package. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this ...
...is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-25 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD ... with the motherboard package. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this ...