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... 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x ...
... 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x ...
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... Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Code...
... Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Code...
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... to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 4. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode.... • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized ...
... to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 4. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode.... • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized ...
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... driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-A/USB ... is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order...
... driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-A/USB ... is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order...
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... ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-39 If no USB device is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.5 USB ... for Directed I/O (VT-d). Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is detected, the item shows None. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) The items in this menu allow you ...
... ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-39 If no USB device is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.5 USB ... for Directed I/O (VT-d). Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is detected, the item shows None. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) The items in this menu allow you ...
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to 10 seconds. This feature only .... Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to [Disabled]. The following items appear only when you to load the network stack driver during POST. The values range from loading during Initialization] POST. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you set under normal boot. Disabled For the fastest...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to 10 seconds. This feature only .... Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to [Disabled]. The following items appear only when you to load the network stack driver during POST. The values range from loading during Initialization] POST. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you set under normal boot. Disabled For the fastest...
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...above 4G address space. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-53 DirectKey (DRCT) [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey button. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows...® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on and go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] ...
...above 4G address space. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-53 DirectKey (DRCT) [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey button. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows...® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on and go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] ...
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.... Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you...[Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to a USB storage device. Save Secure Boot...
.... Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you...[Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to a USB storage device. Save Secure Boot...
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...you to load the downloaded KEK from any permissible changes. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from a USB storage device. Delete PK This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the... Key (KEK). Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-55 The system verifies the PK before your system. The KEK file must be loaded securely. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on...
...you to load the downloaded KEK from any permissible changes. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from a USB storage device. Delete PK This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the... Key (KEK). Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-55 The system verifies the PK before your system. The KEK file must be loaded securely. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on...