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... menu 3-26 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...
... menu 3-26 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...
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... memory speed by one bin. *** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CoreTM X-series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) x ... slot (x4 link) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot (x4 link) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO LGA2066 Socket for Intel® CPU support list.
... memory speed by one bin. *** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CoreTM X-series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) x ... slot (x4 link) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot (x4 link) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO LGA2066 Socket for Intel® CPU support list.
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... and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support 1 x M.2_2 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe mode)* 1 x M.2_1 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Supports AMD...
... and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support 1 x M.2_2 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe mode)* 1 x M.2_1 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Supports AMD...
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WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name USB ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Intel® X299 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 ...Blistering-fast40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3 cards M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with a single click! ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - Whole system optimization with ...
WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name USB ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Intel® X299 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 ...Blistering-fast40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3 cards M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with a single click! ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - Whole system optimization with ...
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... 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (Type-C & Type-A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue) 4 x USB 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! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Tuning Wizard - EZ Flash3 - Multi-language BIOS AI Suite 3 MemOK! Stylish M.2 Heat-sink...
... 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (Type-C & Type-A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue) 4 x USB 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! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Tuning Wizard - EZ Flash3 - Multi-language BIOS AI Suite 3 MemOK! Stylish M.2 Heat-sink...
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xvii Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2066 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 The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xvii Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2066 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 The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...-1 pin TPM1) 23. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 27. DDR4 DIMM slots 3. EZ XMP switch 7. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 12. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_34; M.2_2(Socket 3)) 14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 18. System Management Bus (SMBUS...12 1-11 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 button 9. LGA2066 CPU socket 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 26....
...-1 pin TPM1) 23. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 27. DDR4 DIMM slots 3. EZ XMP switch 7. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 12. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_34; M.2_2(Socket 3)) 14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 18. System Management Bus (SMBUS...12 1-11 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 button 9. LGA2066 CPU socket 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 26....
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® CoreTM X-series Processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep ...the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA2066 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® CoreTM X-series Processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep ...the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA2066 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of ...
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Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
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... value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then ...mapped for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (4-core) Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB...
... value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then ...mapped for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (4-core) Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB...
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.../s signal cables. SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;
.../s signal cables. SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;
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The KEY module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 8. 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. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-23 7. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
The KEY module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 8. 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. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-23 7. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
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VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 17. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product Introduction System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. Chapter 1 16.
VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 17. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product Introduction System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. Chapter 1 16.
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The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket . ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-31 Chapter 1 19. 18. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices.
The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket . ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-31 Chapter 1 19. 18. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices.
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... SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with the U.2 connector. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2_2(Socket...
... SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with the U.2 connector. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2_2(Socket...
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Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 34 9. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 8. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.1 ... panel connectors 1. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 7. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 2-15 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 4. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 2.
Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 34 9. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 8. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.1 ... panel connectors 1. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 7. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 2-15 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 4. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 2.
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...Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the system. Click the... language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering...
...Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the system. Click the... language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering...
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... no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 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...BIOS Setup from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Click Yes to start the OC Tuning. Chapter 3 • CPU (VROC mode): Supports Intel® Virtual Raid on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCIE or SATA, then...
... no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 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...BIOS Setup from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Click Yes to start the OC Tuning. Chapter 3 • CPU (VROC mode): Supports Intel® Virtual Raid on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCIE or SATA, then...
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... core ratio settings. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4400MHz] TPU This item allows you to use water cooling device before...Allows you to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to set the CPU core ratios...
... core ratio settings. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4400MHz] TPU This item allows you to use water cooling device before...Allows you to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to set the CPU core ratios...
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... PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled...