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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 ...
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... and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (compatible with U.2_1. PCIe X16_4 shares bandwidth with M.2 and U.2_2. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 Socket ... triple@x8/ x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot** (PCIEX16_2 max. It runs at x8 mode by default. Intel® X99 Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000( O.C.)/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Quad channel memory architecture...
... and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (compatible with U.2_1. PCIe X16_4 shares bandwidth with M.2 and U.2_2. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 Socket ... triple@x8/ x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot** (PCIEX16_2 max. It runs at x8 mode by default. Intel® X99 Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000( O.C.)/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Quad channel memory architecture...
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... (PHY) Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio...
... (PHY) Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio...
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... a single click! Key Express (continued on the next page) xi Whole system optimization with dedicated audio design onboard! Design - Superb memory O.C. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® X99 Chipset- Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU switch EPU Fan...
... a single click! Key Express (continued on the next page) xi Whole system optimization with dedicated audio design onboard! Design - Superb memory O.C. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® X99 Chipset- Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU switch EPU Fan...
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Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Shield (continued on your PC screen.* * Contact your PC status with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Monitor your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 9 & Android 4.0 systems HyStream...
Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Shield (continued on your PC screen.* * Contact your PC status with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Monitor your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 9 & Android 4.0 systems HyStream...
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... the aesthetic streamline IO cover Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - vDRAM Bus: 110-step Memory voltage control - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS 5X Protection II: - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vCache: Adjustable CPU Cache...
... the aesthetic streamline IO cover Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - vDRAM Bus: 110-step Memory voltage control - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS 5X Protection II: - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vCache: Adjustable CPU Cache...
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...1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments) 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button (continued on the next page) xiv X99-DELUXE II specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support... 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x RGB header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX 3 support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1...
...1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments) 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button (continued on the next page) xiv X99-DELUXE II specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support... 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x RGB header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX 3 support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1...
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X99-DELUXE II specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. xv WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10...
X99-DELUXE II specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. xv WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10...
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... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS X99-DELUXE II motherboard 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI bridge 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables... 1 x Onboard M.2 X4 bracket 1 x Q-Connector User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD • If any of the above...
... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS X99-DELUXE II motherboard 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI bridge 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables... 1 x Onboard M.2 X4 bracket 1 x Q-Connector User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD • If any of the above...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS X99-DELUXE II 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 you install motherboard components or change...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS X99-DELUXE II 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 you install motherboard components or change...
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... SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-5 1-26 1-27 1-4 1-12 1-30 1-24 1-21 1-14 1-14 1-29 1-28 1-30 1-25 1-13 1-23 1-32 1-31 1-29 1-13 1-17 1-11 1-11 1-22 1-22 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-3 DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 20. Q-Code LEDs 22. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, high amp...
... SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-5 1-26 1-27 1-4 1-12 1-30 1-24 1-21 1-14 1-14 1-29 1-28 1-30 1-25 1-13 1-23 1-32 1-31 1-29 1-13 1-17 1-11 1-11 1-22 1-22 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-3 DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 20. Q-Code LEDs 22. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, high amp...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-7
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-7
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... to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-11 This is plugged to a power source indicating that you to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to power up...
... to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-11 This is plugged to a power source indicating that you to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to power up...
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... you to install the graphics cards to overclocking. When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the specific slots...
... you to install the graphics cards to overclocking. When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the specific slots...
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If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-15 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-15 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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ID LEDs The ID LEDs light up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-17 Refer to bring you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Chapter 1 5. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you an ultimate lighting effect. 6.
ID LEDs The ID LEDs light up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-17 Refer to bring you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Chapter 1 5. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you an ultimate lighting effect. 6.
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... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-19 Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 -
... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-19 Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 -
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... the manual bundled in the BIOS to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports do not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA...
... the manual bundled in the BIOS to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports do not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA...