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... 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-13 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-17 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 ...5-10 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-10 Appendix WS X299 SAGE block diagram (48-Lane A-1 WS X299 SAGE block diagram (44-Lane A-1 WS X299 SAGE block diagram (28-Lane A-2 WS X299 SAGE block diagram (16-Lane A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 ASUS contact information A-11 v
... 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-13 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-17 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 ...5-10 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-10 Appendix WS X299 SAGE block diagram (48-Lane A-1 WS X299 SAGE block diagram (44-Lane A-1 WS X299 SAGE block diagram (28-Lane A-2 WS X299 SAGE block diagram (16-Lane A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 ASUS contact information A-11 v
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... for Intel® CPU support list. ** Support of these features depends on 44-Lane CPUs. *** Intel® VROC is purchased separately. WS X299 SAGE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA2066 Socket for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for more...
... for Intel® CPU support list. ** Support of these features depends on 44-Lane CPUs. *** Intel® VROC is purchased separately. WS X299 SAGE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA2066 Socket for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for more...
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... right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with exceptional clarity and fidelity - WS X299 SAGE specifications summary Audio Back Panel I /O Ports Supporting ASUS Control Center (ACC) Management IT software OC Design - Audio Shielding: Ensures...
... right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with exceptional clarity and fidelity - WS X299 SAGE specifications summary Audio Back Panel I /O Ports Supporting ASUS Control Center (ACC) Management IT software OC Design - Audio Shielding: Ensures...
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... 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for greater durability! WS X299 SAGE specifications summary Features Intel Virtual RAID on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Code - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for ...ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Aura RGB Strip Headers - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS BIOS FlashBack™ Onboard Button: Power/Reset UEFI BIOS - ASUS ESD Guards - EZ Flash3 - AI Suite 3 (continued on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports...
... 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for greater durability! WS X299 SAGE specifications summary Features Intel Virtual RAID on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Code - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for ...ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Aura RGB Strip Headers - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS BIOS FlashBack™ Onboard Button: Power/Reset UEFI BIOS - ASUS ESD Guards - EZ Flash3 - AI Suite 3 (continued on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports...
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... the ASUS website for the software manual. WS X299 SAGE specifications summary Intel® X299 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (6 ports @ rear, 2 ports @ front) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @ rear) USB ASMedia USB3.1 Gen 2 Controller - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @ rear (1 x Type A; 1 x USB Type-C®) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 @ front (optional Type A or USB Type-C®) Internal I/O connectors Operating system support Form factor...
... the ASUS website for the software manual. WS X299 SAGE specifications summary Intel® X299 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (6 ports @ rear, 2 ports @ front) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @ rear) USB ASMedia USB3.1 Gen 2 Controller - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @ rear (1 x Type A; 1 x USB Type-C®) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 @ front (optional Type A or USB Type-C®) Internal I/O connectors Operating system support Form factor...
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... the AIO_PUMP connector. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, extension, M.2, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin...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. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan connectors! • ...
... the AIO_PUMP connector. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, extension, M.2, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin...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. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan connectors! • ...
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... (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is purchased separately. • Due to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 16. 15. Chapter 1 • The KEY module...
... (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is purchased separately. • Due to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 16. 15. Chapter 1 • The KEY module...
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...Click Yes to start the OC Tuning. This feature requires a KEY module (purchased separately) and Intel® SSD modules. • SATA (SATA mode): Supports SATA RAID. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to enable RAID. Chapter 3 •...; CPU (VROC mode): Supports Intel® Virtual Raid on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, CPU or SATA, then click Next. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. from the BIOS screen to open • ...
...Click Yes to start the OC Tuning. This feature requires a KEY module (purchased separately) and Intel® SSD modules. • SATA (SATA mode): Supports SATA RAID. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to enable RAID. Chapter 3 •...; CPU (VROC mode): Supports Intel® Virtual Raid on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, CPU or SATA, then click Next. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. from the BIOS screen to open • ...
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...settings. • If you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears 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 BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The ...
...settings. • If you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears 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 BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The ...
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... The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. • This menu will always provide power to your USB Type-C® devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type-C... This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above ) is in the working state This item allows you to turn the...
... The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. • This menu will always provide power to your USB Type-C® devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type-C... This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above ) is in the working state This item allows you to turn the...
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...and recommended configuration for the PCIe slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save Profile from one to select the ... to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB...
...and recommended configuration for the PCIe slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save Profile from one to select the ... to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB...
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..., and U.2_2. [Set 2] PCIEX16_1 to PCIEX16_3 with Intel® P3500 or P3600 SSDs installed. [Set 3] PCIEX16_4 to PCIEX16_7 with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section 1.1.9 Internal connectors for the... location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. • Due to hardware design, CPU RAID configuration as OS drives is only supported in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the PCIe slot(s) that you have installed the...
..., and U.2_2. [Set 2] PCIEX16_1 to PCIEX16_3 with Intel® P3500 or P3600 SSDs installed. [Set 3] PCIEX16_4 to PCIEX16_7 with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section 1.1.9 Internal connectors for the... location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. • Due to hardware design, CPU RAID configuration as OS drives is only supported in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the PCIe slot(s) that you have installed the...
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When the RAID Level item is selected, press and select X to enable this function. 5. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press to select the RAID level ...to include in the RAID set : 1. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the RAID set and press . 3. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: RAID Support The following screen appears: 2. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set . When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want to...
When the RAID Level item is selected, press and select X to enable this function. 5. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press to select the RAID level ...to include in the RAID set : 1. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the RAID set and press . 3. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: RAID Support The following screen appears: 2. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set . When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want to...
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You will lose all data on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set . Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set : 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on the hard disk drives when you want to cancel. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2.
You will lose all data on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set . Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set : 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on the hard disk drives when you want to cancel. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2.