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... 3.11 Server Mgmt menu (for WS X299 PRO/SE only 3-26 3.12 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.12.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel...
... 3.11 Server Mgmt menu (for WS X299 PRO/SE only 3-26 3.12 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.12.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel...
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... channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin. *** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO LGA2066 Socket for Intel® CoreTM X-series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost...
... channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin. *** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO LGA2066 Socket for Intel® CoreTM X-series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost...
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...ensuring both SATA & PCIe mode) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports 1 x U.2 connector (supports U.2 NVMe device)* Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) suuport for CPU RAID** * Bandwidth is shared between M.2_2 and U.2. ** Intel® VROC is only available...separately. DTS Connect - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* * Actual numbers of Multi-graphic supported differs per Vendors' ...
...ensuring both SATA & PCIe mode) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports 1 x U.2 connector (supports U.2 NVMe device)* Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) suuport for CPU RAID** * Bandwidth is shared between M.2_2 and U.2. ** Intel® VROC is only available...separately. DTS Connect - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* * Actual numbers of Multi-graphic supported differs per Vendors' ...
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... Power Control - CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design - DRAM: Digital 2-phase power design Turbo LAN Intel Virtual RAID on the next page) xii WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name USB ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Intel® X299 Chipset - 6 x... panel (optional Type-A or Type-C™) OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for M.2 and U.2) (continued on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports MultipleIns function Thunderbolt 3 support - Blistering-fast40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX ...
... Power Control - CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design - DRAM: Digital 2-phase power design Turbo LAN Intel Virtual RAID on the next page) xii WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name USB ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Intel® X299 Chipset - 6 x... panel (optional Type-A or Type-C™) OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for M.2 and U.2) (continued on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports MultipleIns function Thunderbolt 3 support - Blistering-fast40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX ...
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... durability! ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Aura Addressable Strip Header Ai Charger+ Supporting ASUS Control Center (ACC) Management IT software File Transfer Cloud GO! CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xiii Multi-language BIOS WS X299 PRO ASUS SafeSlot and...
... durability! ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Aura Addressable Strip Header Ai Charger+ Supporting ASUS Control Center (ACC) Management IT software File Transfer Cloud GO! CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xiii Multi-language BIOS WS X299 PRO ASUS SafeSlot and...
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... 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x VROC_HW_Key connector 2 x CPU Fan connectors 1 x FRNT Fan connector 1 x REAR Fan... 2.0 ports (1 Supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) Ports 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO MemOK! EZ Tuning Wizard - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish M.2 Heat-sink solution ASUS USB BIOS Flashback ...
... 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x VROC_HW_Key connector 2 x CPU Fan connectors 1 x FRNT Fan connector 1 x REAR Fan... 2.0 ports (1 Supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) Ports 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO MemOK! EZ Tuning Wizard - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish M.2 Heat-sink solution ASUS USB BIOS Flashback ...
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The KEY module is purchased separately. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-23 7. Chapter 1 8. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.
The KEY module is purchased separately. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-23 7. Chapter 1 8. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.
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These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. 9. CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN...fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire...
These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. 9. CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN...fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire...
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.... • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Chapter 3 • CPU (VROC mode): Supports Intel® Virtual Raid on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler...3. This feature requires a KEY module (purchased separately) and Intel® SSD modules. • PCH (PCIE mode): Supports U.2, and M.2 PCIE mode RAID. • SATA (SATA mode): Supports SATA RAID. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 4. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to ...
.... • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Chapter 3 • CPU (VROC mode): Supports Intel® Virtual Raid on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler...3. This feature requires a KEY module (purchased separately) and Intel® SSD modules. • PCH (PCIE mode): Supports U.2, and M.2 PCIE mode RAID. • SATA (SATA mode): Supports SATA RAID. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 4. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to ...
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... have forgotten your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the profiles supported by your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The following item appears only... when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Ai ...
... have forgotten your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the profiles supported by your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The following item appears only... when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Ai ...
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...; This menu will appear only when an Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in M.2_2...
...; This menu will appear only when an Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in M.2_2...
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Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a ...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-25 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS ... to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This feature...
Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a ...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-25 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS ... to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This feature...
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... connector. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on CPU in UEFI BIOS This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • The KEY module is purchased separately. ...• The HYPER M.2 X16 Card is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section ...
... connector. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on CPU in UEFI BIOS This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • The KEY module is purchased separately. ...• The HYPER M.2 X16 Card is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section ...