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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product ...2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product ...2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ...
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... header • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xv WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor WS X299 PRO/SE 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x EZ XMP switch 3 x System panels 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan...
... header • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xv WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor WS X299 PRO/SE 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x EZ XMP switch 3 x System panels 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan...
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ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-1 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 touching any component. • Before handling ... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-1 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 touching any component. • Before handling ... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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...11 1-24 1-26 1-22 1-25 1-21 1-20 1-30 1-28 1-29 1-28 1-33 1-16 1-9 1-9 1-18 1-29 1-22 1-14 1-13 1-35 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-3 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 24. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 28. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 34...4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) 2. Aura RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 29. Aura Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 5. LGA2066 CPU socket 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin ...
...11 1-24 1-26 1-22 1-25 1-21 1-20 1-30 1-28 1-29 1-28 1-33 1-16 1-9 1-9 1-18 1-29 1-22 1-14 1-13 1-35 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-3 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 24. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 28. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 34...4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) 2. Aura RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 29. Aura Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 5. LGA2066 CPU socket 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin ...
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... flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for the system power LED. Connect one end of the...
... flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for the system power LED. Connect one end of the...
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... inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end PCIe x16 cards, use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2 power plugs.... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 1 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. • For...
... inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end PCIe x16 cards, use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2 power plugs.... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 1 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. • For...
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
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...LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is purchased separately. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 The ...up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-35 23. Aura Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is detached from the power supply.
...LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is purchased separately. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 The ...up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-35 23. Aura Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is detached from the power supply.
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ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
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...the system LED turns on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with...system enter the soft-off . 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up for less than four seconds to put the system on . ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 2-19 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for the first time 1. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down ...
...the system LED turns on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with...system enter the soft-off . 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up for less than four seconds to put the system on . ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 2-19 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for the first time 1. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down ...