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...the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in any form or by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES... after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by sending a request to anyone in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual E15994 First Edition October 2019 Copyright© 2019 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Copies of the product is licensed under the General Public ...
...the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in any form or by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES... after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by sending a request to anyone in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual E15994 First Edition October 2019 Copyright© 2019 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Copies of the product is licensed under the General Public ...
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Ai Tweaker menu 23 6. 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. Main menu...20 5. Boot menu...71 9....-FW Configuration 58 6.13 Network Stack Configuration 59 6.14 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 59 7. Exit menu...82 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 3 Monitor menu 60 8. Contents 1. My Favorites 18 4. BIOS setup program 6 2.1 Advanced Mode 7 2.2 EZ Mode 11 2.3 Q-Fan Control 12 2.4 AI OC Guide ...
Ai Tweaker menu 23 6. 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. Main menu...20 5. Boot menu...71 9....-FW Configuration 58 6.13 Network Stack Configuration 59 6.14 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 59 7. Exit menu...82 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 3 Monitor menu 60 8. Contents 1. My Favorites 18 4. BIOS setup program 6 2.1 Advanced Mode 7 2.2 EZ Mode 11 2.3 Q-Fan Control 12 2.4 AI OC Guide ...
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... UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 5 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 1. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that are needed for this user manual refers to...
... UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 5 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 1. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that are needed for this user manual refers to...
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...RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly ... screens shown in this option only if you failed to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. After doing either of the three options,...
...RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly ... screens shown in this option only if you failed to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. After doing either of the three options,...
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.... The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 7 2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. The ... OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to EZ Mode EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode.
.... The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 7 2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. The ... OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to EZ Mode EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode.
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...and enable it to your desired settings. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading...you want 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 changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature...
...and enable it to your desired settings. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading...you want 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 changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature...
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... item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. Use key to capture the... web page of a field, select it to the removable storage device. To change the value of the ASUS support website. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 9 Search (F9) This button allows you to search for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse ...
... item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. Use key to capture the... web page of a field, select it to the removable storage device. To change the value of the ASUS support website. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 9 Search (F9) This button allows you to search for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse ...
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EZ Tuning Wizard This button allows you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Last Modified button This button shows the items that you to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system.
EZ Tuning Wizard This button allows you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual Last Modified button This button shows the items that you to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system.
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... you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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... device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 11 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
... you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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... device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 11 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
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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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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: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 13 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 13 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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... descriptions of the 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
... descriptions of the 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
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Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to enable RAID. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 15 Select Yes to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then select the port that you 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. 2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3.
Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to enable RAID. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 15 Select Yes to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then select the port that you 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. 2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3.
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Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). Click Next to proceed. 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 16 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual a. 4.
Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). Click Next to proceed. 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 16 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual a. 4.
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After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. 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. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. b.
After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. 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. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. b.
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My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save and access 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.
My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save and access 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.
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Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 19 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD ...You cannot add the following items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Select an item from the BIOS screen to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as ... and click or press on your keyboard. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to close Setup...
Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 19 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD ...You cannot add the following items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Select an item from the BIOS screen to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as ... and click or press on your keyboard. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to close Setup...
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Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 20 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 4.
Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 20 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 4.
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...select OK to continue. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 21 After you set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Re-type to confirm ...the password then select OK. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. See section Onboard jumpers in the BIOS setup program. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your motherboard's user manual for accessing the system. To clear the administrator password,...
...select OK to continue. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 21 After you set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Re-type to confirm ...the password then select OK. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. See section Onboard jumpers in the BIOS setup program. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your motherboard's user manual for accessing the system. To clear the administrator password,...
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... you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. 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 Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a user password, but leave other fields...
... you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. 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 Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a user password, but leave other fields...