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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... 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 ...
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... 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 ...
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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 Tweaker... 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 Tweaker... 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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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
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... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the...are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. About this guide is...
... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the...are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. About this guide is...
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...digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU switch EPU Fan Xpert 3 Turbo App UEFI BIOS Aura Lighting Effect CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard GPU Post S.M.A.R.T. capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and ... less lags Crystal Sound 3 - Hear the cleanest sound with a single click! CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® X99 Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ...
...digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU switch EPU Fan Xpert 3 Turbo App UEFI BIOS Aura Lighting Effect CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard GPU Post S.M.A.R.T. capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and ... less lags Crystal Sound 3 - Hear the cleanest sound with a single click! CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® X99 Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ...
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... with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback SLI/CFX switch PC Cleaner - ASUS Q-Connector - PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt 3 Support - Mobo Connect Push Notice - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for supporting information. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Monitor your device...
... with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback SLI/CFX switch PC Cleaner - ASUS Q-Connector - PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt 3 Support - Mobo Connect Push Notice - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for supporting information. X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Monitor your device...
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...x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type-C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS 3T3R Wi-Fi GO! 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 ...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...
...x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type-C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS 3T3R Wi-Fi GO! 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 ...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...
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xv 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...
xv 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...
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...unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Any excess memory from a memory module. Check with the ...frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is not the JEDEC memory standard. To operate at the vendor-marked or...
...unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Any excess memory from a memory module. Check with the ...frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is not the JEDEC memory standard. To operate at the vendor-marked or...
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...timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. MemOK! If the system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! System will appear during POST ...reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible...
...timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. MemOK! If the system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! System will appear during POST ...reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible...
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... 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. When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 SLI/CFX switch This switch allows you to install...
... 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. When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 SLI/CFX switch This switch allows you to install...
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...section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 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. If ... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1...6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21
...section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 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. If ... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1...6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21
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... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...
... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...
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...1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches ... 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • All fan connectors detect...configure the fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • To install more fans, refer to section 2.1.8 Expansion card installation for details. •...
...1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches ... 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • All fan connectors detect...configure the fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • To install more fans, refer to section 2.1.8 Expansion card installation for details. •...
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...8226; Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is for all persons. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at the back of the chassis. IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the... antenna is the same for reference only. MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN O/SUB SPDIF OUT REAR USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band...
...8226; Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is for all persons. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at the back of the chassis. IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the... antenna is the same for reference only. MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN O/SUB SPDIF OUT REAR USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band...
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... latest BIOS version. 4. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version ...for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to automatically update the BIOS. ASUS X99-DELUXE II...
... latest BIOS version. 4. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version ...for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to automatically update the BIOS. ASUS X99-DELUXE II...
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....0 11. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA1 6. USB 3.0 ports E12 8. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 (Third port from the top port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 5. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA34 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 2. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB 3.0 ports E34 7.
....0 11. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA1 6. USB 3.0 ports E12 8. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 (Third port from the top port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 5. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA34 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 2. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB 3.0 ports E34 7.
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... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In or side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-17 Front Speaker Out Mic In - * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS.
... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In or side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-17 Front Speaker Out Mic In - * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS.
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... 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in the following order...: a. If your retailer for the first time 1. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Monitor b. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED ...
... 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in the following order...: a. If your retailer for the first time 1. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Monitor b. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED ...
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BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous ... more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-21 Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to enter the...
BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous ... more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-21 Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to enter the...