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... Configuration 3-19 3.6.12 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-19 3.6.13 PCH-FW Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11...
... Configuration 3-19 3.6.12 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-19 3.6.13 PCH-FW Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11...
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.... For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. •...
.... For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. •...
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...are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 button lights continuously, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may... memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...
...are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 button lights continuously, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may... memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...
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... jumper cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system... setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
... jumper cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system... setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
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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. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-11 Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 2. 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. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-11 Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 2. 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.
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...NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of... recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 goes beyond the traditional ...
...NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of... recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 goes beyond the traditional ...
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...information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. Click the button to manually tune the ...Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid...
...information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. Click the button to manually tune the ...Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid...
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... above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ...view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your fans. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-5 Menu bar...
... above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ...view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your fans. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-5 Menu bar...
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from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-9 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-9 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
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...[Not Installed]. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. We recommend you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the... security settings. • If you have forgotten your memory modules 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 this section vary depending on the CPU...
...[Not Installed]. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. We recommend you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the... security settings. • If you have forgotten your memory modules 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 this section vary depending on the CPU...
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...This item allows you to set to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. ... to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to set the CPU core ratios. DRAM Frequency This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without ...
...This item allows you to set to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. ... to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to set the CPU core ratios. DRAM Frequency This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without ...
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...system. This feature is installed in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. •... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Key in a profile name. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration ...
...system. This feature is installed in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. •... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Key in a profile name. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration ...