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... Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography...ix X99-E-10G WS specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction... 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 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 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first...
... Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography...ix X99-E-10G WS specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction... 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 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 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first...
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... 4-10 4.4.5 Fan Xpert 4 4-11 4.4.6 PC Cleaner 4-12 4.4.7 DIGI+ 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...
... 4-10 4.4.5 Fan Xpert 4 4-11 4.4.6 PC Cleaner 4-12 4.4.7 DIGI+ 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...
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...174; CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the ... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. Chapter...
...174; CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the ... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. Chapter...
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... automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 System will appear during the tuning process,...DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Replace ...the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to boot and load the BIOS...the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We...
... automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 System will appear during the tuning process,...DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Replace ...the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to boot and load the BIOS...the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. 6. Refer to section 1.2.8 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 the PCIE LEDs to... determine the slots for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card installation. SLI/CFX switch (SLI/CFX) This switch allows you to install the graphics cards to update the lighting effect.
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. 6. Refer to section 1.2.8 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 the PCIE LEDs to... determine the slots for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card installation. SLI/CFX switch (SLI/CFX) This switch allows you to install the graphics cards to update the lighting effect.
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USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) The DRAM LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED flashes until the problem is solved. 4.
USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) The DRAM LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED flashes until the problem is solved. 4.
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... the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. On your computer. 5. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 Refer to automatically update the BIOS. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to section...
... the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. On your computer. 5. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 Refer to automatically update the BIOS. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to section...
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... portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. This may have risks. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the...system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 6. In case of the USB...
... portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. This may have risks. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the...system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 6. In case of the USB...
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...update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN2)* 6. Audio I /O connection USB BIOS...; We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-13 Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2 (Supports USB 3.1 Boost) USB 3.1 Boost) 2. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ...
...update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN2)* 6. Audio I /O connection USB BIOS...; We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-13 Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2 (Supports USB 3.1 Boost) USB 3.1 Boost) 2. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ...
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...BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as X99E10G.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS... settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible...
...BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as X99E10G.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS... settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible...
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..., load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via...
..., load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via...
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...] This item allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]... extended CPUID functions. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Scroll up or down to display other BIOS items. Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads. 3.6.1 CPU ...
...] This item allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]... extended CPUID functions. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Scroll up or down to display other BIOS items. Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads. 3.6.1 CPU ...
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...Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during the system boot. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-61 Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to... Expansion Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to fully support the Windows® secure update and secure boot. The following items appear only when you to EZ Mode of PCI...
...Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during the system boot. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-61 Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to... Expansion Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to fully support the Windows® secure update and secure boot. The following items appear only when you to EZ Mode of PCI...
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... allows you to delete all the secure boot keys to loaded mode. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK state will be updateable in the operating system. Append Default KEK [Yes] Append the default KEK. [No] Append the additional KEK from Unloaded mode to a USB ... database) will change to unloaded. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] [Windows UEFI Mode] Execute the Microsoft secure boot check. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Load Default PK [Yes] Load the default PK. [No] Load the PK from a USB storage device. Save changes and reset the system for the...
... allows you to delete all the secure boot keys to loaded mode. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK state will be updateable in the operating system. Append Default KEK [Yes] Append the default KEK. [No] Append the additional KEK from Unloaded mode to a USB ... database) will change to unloaded. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] [Windows UEFI Mode] Execute the Microsoft secure boot check. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Load Default PK [Yes] Load the default PK. [No] Load the PK from a USB storage device. Save changes and reset the system for the...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you...
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....1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-69 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com...
....1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-69 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com...
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... switch to perform the BIOS update process. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows...
... switch to perform the BIOS update process. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows...
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... then press . Chapter 3 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Select via Internet. 3. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-71 Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function can support devices such...
... then press . Chapter 3 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Select via Internet. 3. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-71 Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function can support devices such...
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... schedule. Click Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days...
... schedule. Click Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days...
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..., select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 4-21 After the download is complete, Click OK. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. Refer to your computer's USB port that you start...
..., select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 4-21 After the download is complete, Click OK. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. Refer to your computer's USB port that you start...