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... as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the...
... as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the...
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...+ Power Control 4-13 4.4.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.4.9 USB 3.1 Boost 4-16 4.4.10 EZ Update 4-17 4.4.11 System Information 4-18 4.4.12 Mobo Connect 4-19 4.4.13 USB BIOS Flashback 4-20 4.4.14 Push Notice 4-22 4.5 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 v
...+ Power Control 4-13 4.4.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.4.9 USB 3.1 Boost 4-16 4.4.10 EZ Update 4-17 4.4.11 System Information 4-18 4.4.12 Mobo Connect 4-19 4.4.13 USB BIOS Flashback 4-20 4.4.14 Push Notice 4-22 4.5 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 v
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... the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. 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. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. It...
... the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. 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. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. It...
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... the latest graphics technologies. It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. M.2* and U.2 Support This motherboard features the M.2 slot and U.2 connector, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of up to -point links, which shares bandwidth with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. 4-WAY SLI and...
... the latest graphics technologies. It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. M.2* and U.2 Support This motherboard features the M.2 slot and U.2 connector, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of up to -point links, which shares bandwidth with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. 4-WAY SLI and...
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... 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-5 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 26. U.2 connector (U.2) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, chassis, and high amp fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin W_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 4-pin H_AMP_FAN) 5. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 13. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 23. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. ATX power...
... 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-5 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 26. U.2 connector (U.2) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, chassis, and high amp fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin W_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 4-pin H_AMP_FAN) 5. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 13. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 23. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. ATX power...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-23 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-23 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA...
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... install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support...
... install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support...
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... the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-3 The default screen for details. Click < or > to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
... the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-3 The default screen for details. Click < or > to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
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... Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to increase boot speed. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enable or disable the memory testing. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to increase boot speed. DRAM Training MemTest [Auto] This item allows you to CPU loading...
... Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to increase boot speed. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enable or disable the memory testing. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to increase boot speed. DRAM Training MemTest [Auto] This item allows you to CPU loading...
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... up or down to display other BIOS items. Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] Disable this option for M.2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA Controller 1 SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disable the SATA function. [IDE] Use SATA hard disk as Parallel ATA storage devices [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-39 Chapter 3 The SATA Port items show [Not...
... up or down to display other BIOS items. Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] Disable this option for M.2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA Controller 1 SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disable the SATA function. [IDE] Use SATA hard disk as Parallel ATA storage devices [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-39 Chapter 3 The SATA Port items show [Not...
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... (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When set to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. When set to [RAID] or [AHCI]. The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Due to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options...
... (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When set to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. When set to [RAID] or [AHCI]. The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Due to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration Serial Port [On] This port allows you set the RGB LED lighting colors. RGB LED Lighting [On] [Off] LEDs will not light up. [On] LEDs will revert to [Static], [Breathing], or [Strobing]. SSD M.2/U.2 [AUTO] [U.2] Smart detect M.2/U.2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the Intel LAN2 Controller. Configuration options: [Default] [Auto] [Static] [Breathing] [Strobing] [Color Cycle] • When the power is completely removed from your motherboard...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration Serial Port [On] This port allows you set the RGB LED lighting colors. RGB LED Lighting [On] [Off] LEDs will not light up. [On] LEDs will revert to [Static], [Breathing], or [Strobing]. SSD M.2/U.2 [AUTO] [U.2] Smart detect M.2/U.2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the Intel LAN2 Controller. Configuration options: [Default] [Auto] [Static] [Breathing] [Strobing] [Color Cycle] • When the power is completely removed from your motherboard...
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... back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initial] For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will not be detected. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-59 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you to [Enabled]. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to change the system boot options.
... back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initial] For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will not be detected. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-59 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you to [Enabled]. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to change the system boot options.
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... set the display mode for Option ROM. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this function. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock to 10 seconds. Boot up NumLock State [Enabled] [Enabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Disabled] Set the power-on state of the chassis reset button cable to the onboard DRCT header to normal boot on the next boot after AC Power...
... set the display mode for Option ROM. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this function. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock to 10 seconds. Boot up NumLock State [Enabled] [Enabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Disabled] Set the power-on state of the chassis reset button cable to the onboard DRCT header to normal boot on the next boot after AC Power...
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...-bit capable devices to fully support the Windows® secure update and secure boot. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-61 The following items appear only when you to select the devices boot-up mode by the devices specification. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during the system boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot...
...-bit capable devices to fully support the Windows® secure update and secure boot. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-61 The following items appear only when you to select the devices boot-up mode by the devices specification. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during the system boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 3. Check the ASUS support site for the best performance. 3.9.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 GPU Post This item shows the installed graphics cards in AHCI mode. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Setup Animator [Disabled] This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu...
... ASUS EZ Flash 3. Check the ASUS support site for the best performance. 3.9.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 GPU Post This item shows the installed graphics cards in AHCI mode. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Setup Animator [Disabled] This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu...
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... enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-72 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-72 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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... instructions below to install the selected items 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. Run the Support DVD. 2. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display free software for you wish to use Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list...
... instructions below to install the selected items 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. Run the Support DVD. 2. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display free software for you wish to use Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list...
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... in UEFI BIOS: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the...
... in UEFI BIOS: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the...
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... succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 5-7 To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu, select 5. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and...
... succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 5-7 To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu, select 5. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and...