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... About this guide...vii TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...holes 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7...
... About this guide...vii TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...holes 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself.... retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, ...
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself.... retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, ...
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... technology it supports. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. These ...setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
... technology it supports. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. These ...setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 vertical bracket 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x TUF INSIDE sticker (white) Motherboard support DVD 1 x User manual 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (by region) 1 x TUF Certification card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 vertical bracket 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x TUF INSIDE sticker (white) Motherboard support DVD 1 x User manual 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (by region) 1 x TUF Certification card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 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 ... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 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 ... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ X-series Processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing...
... that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ X-series Processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing...
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Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x4_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 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 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x4_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 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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...change settings to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored ...OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button Installing DIMMs that you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing ...
...change settings to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored ...OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button Installing DIMMs that you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing ...
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CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to these 3D Mount holes for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 3. 3D Mount Secure 3D printed parts to set a higher CPU voltage for a personalized motherboard. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-11 Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.
CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to these 3D Mount holes for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 3. 3D Mount Secure 3D printed parts to set a higher CPU voltage for a personalized motherboard. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-11 Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.
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... in soft-off mode. The LED lights up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power...
... in soft-off mode. The LED lights up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power...
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... connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 15. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately...
... connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 15. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately...
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... up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. 6. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that monitors the temperature of the system chassis.
... up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. 6. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that monitors the temperature of the system chassis.
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ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-17 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP connector. ... supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 3 feature. • For better Q-Fan functions, we recommend using 4-pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans ... 3-pin DC fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the fan ...
ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-17 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP connector. ... supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 3 feature. • For better Q-Fan functions, we recommend using 4-pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans ... 3-pin DC fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the fan ...
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Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a ...
Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. 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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
Chapter 2 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. 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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
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Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.