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...Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). This offer is distributed without any warranty to anyone in writing by the applicable law. Such software in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Copies of these licenses are used only for which is defaced or ... All Rights Reserved. E15994 First Edition October 2019 Copyright© 2019 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
...Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). This offer is distributed without any warranty to anyone in writing by the applicable law. Such software in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Copies of these licenses are used only for which is defaced or ... All Rights Reserved. E15994 First Edition October 2019 Copyright© 2019 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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... Stack Configuration 59 6.14 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 59 7. Boot menu...71 9. Exit menu...82 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 3 Knowing BIOS 5 2. Tool menu...77 9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 77 9.2 Secure Erase 78 9.3 ASUS User Profile 79 9.4 ASUS SPD Information 80 9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate 80 9.6 Graphics Card Information 81 10. Ai Tweaker menu 23 6. Monitor menu 60 8. BIOS...
... Stack Configuration 59 6.14 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 59 7. Boot menu...71 9. Exit menu...82 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 3 Knowing BIOS 5 2. Tool menu...77 9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 77 9.2 Secure Erase 78 9.3 ASUS User Profile 79 9.4 ASUS SPD Information 80 9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate 80 9.6 Graphics Card Information 81 10. Ai Tweaker menu 23 6. Monitor menu 60 8. BIOS...
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... BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 5 BIOS Setup 1. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest... BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS...
... BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 5 BIOS Setup 1. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest... BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS...
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...not support the Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • ...BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you failed.... See section Onboard jumpers in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
...not support the Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • ...BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you failed.... See section Onboard jumpers in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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... experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The default screen for details. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF...
... experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The default screen for details. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF...
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... Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to select the language that the item has a submenu. For changing the... fans. Use this button to section My Favorites for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. 8 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit...
... Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to select the language that the item has a submenu. For changing the... fans. Use this button to section My Favorites for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. 8 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit...
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Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this button to show the values ...]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. A configurable field is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is not userconfigurable. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of options. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. AURA...
Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this button to show the values ...]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. A configurable field is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is not userconfigurable. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of options. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. AURA...
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Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. EZ Tuning Wizard This button allows you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. EZ Tuning Wizard This button allows you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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... Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 11 Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON.../OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 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...
... Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 11 Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON.../OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 select between Auto, PWM, and DC Mode 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 12 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to select between Auto, PWM, and DC Mode 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 12 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 13 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 13 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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... will enable AI Overclocking. 2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to main menu 14 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Clicking on your screen. • This function is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to enable AI the next topic...
... will enable AI Overclocking. 2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to main menu 14 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Clicking on your screen. • This function is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to enable AI the next topic...
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Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 15 Click RAID then select the port that you to enable RAID. Select Yes to easily set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or SATA, then click Next. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your system using this feature. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. 2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your HDDs to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2.
Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 15 Click RAID then select the port that you to enable RAID. Select Yes to easily set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or SATA, then click Next. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your system using this feature. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. 2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your HDDs to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2.
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For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). a. 4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 16 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Click Next to proceed. 5.
For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). a. 4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 16 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Click Next to proceed. 5.
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After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 17 For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 6. b.
After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 17 For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 6. b.
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3. You can easily save and access your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. My Favorites My Favorites is your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. 18 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
3. You can easily save and access your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. My Favorites My Favorites is your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. 18 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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... date. 4. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 19 You cannot add the following items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options...
... date. 4. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 19 You cannot add the following items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options...
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The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 20 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 4.
The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 20 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 4.
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... and press . 2. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 21 Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in changing an administrator password, but leave other fields ...the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your motherboard's user manual for accessing the system. After you set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for information on how to...
... and press . 2. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 21 Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in changing an administrator password, but leave other fields ...the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your motherboard's user manual for accessing the system. After you set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for information on how to...
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... to confirm the password then select OK. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 22 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a user password, but leave other fields blank then select OK to...
... to confirm the password then select OK. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 22 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a user password, but leave other fields blank then select OK to...