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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 ...2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20...
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 ...2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-27 3.9 Tool menu 3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-29 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-30 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-31 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-34 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-35 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-37 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-27 3.9 Tool menu 3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-29 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-30 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-31 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-34 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-35 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-37 iv
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... how to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter ... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter ...
... how to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter ... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter ...
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... by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xv X99-DELUXE II specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents...
... by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xv X99-DELUXE II specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents...
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..., press the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the...
..., press the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the...
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... the PCIE LEDs to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the SLI/CFX and PCIE LEDs. • After adjusting PCIE bandwidth in the BIOS, shut down the system for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card installation. Chapter 1 5. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the... PCIE slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. SLI/CFX switch This switch allows you to install the graphics cards to overclocking. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 Refer to update the lighting effect. 4.
... the PCIE LEDs to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the SLI/CFX and PCIE LEDs. • After adjusting PCIE bandwidth in the BIOS, shut down the system for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card installation. Chapter 1 5. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the... PCIE slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. SLI/CFX switch This switch allows you to install the graphics cards to overclocking. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 Refer to update the lighting effect. 4.
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... device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-15 Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three... times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is not operating properly. This may have risks. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Press the BIOS...
... device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-15 Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three... times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is not operating properly. This may have risks. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Press the BIOS...
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the...
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...modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the... BIOS content manual. After doing either of the three options, press key to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS ...
...modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the... BIOS content manual. After doing either of the three options, press key to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS ...
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-31 Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Profile Name This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, .... Key in a profile number from your USB drive, load and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save profile from...
ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-31 Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Profile Name This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, .... Key in a profile number from your USB drive, load and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save profile from...
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... Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Configuration options: [Default] [Static] [Breathing] [Strobing] [Color Cycle] 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www...
... Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Configuration options: [Default] [Static] [Breathing] [Strobing] [Color Cycle] 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www...
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...that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-35 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB. 4....Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Updating through the Internet. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press ....
...that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-35 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB. 4....Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Updating through the Internet. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press ....
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select by Internet: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu ...
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select by Internet: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu ...
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.../support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-37 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
.../support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 3-37 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...