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... 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
... 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 device drivers 6-5 6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-5 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-7 6.2.1 Requirements 6-7 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-8 6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-10 Appendix X99-E-10G WS block diagram A-1 Notices ...A-2 ASUS contact...
... the device drivers 6-5 6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-5 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-7 6.2.1 Requirements 6-7 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-8 6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-10 Appendix X99-E-10G WS block diagram A-1 Notices ...A-2 ASUS contact...
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... initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
... initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
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... and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 4. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) These connectors allow...
... and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 4. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) These connectors allow...
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...error occurs in the hard disks. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-39 Chapter 3 Status Check [On] SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to create a RAID configuration from ...the SATA hard disk drives. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. The SATA Port items...
...error occurs in the hard disks. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-39 Chapter 3 Status Check [On] SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to create a RAID configuration from ...the SATA hard disk drives. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. The SATA Port items...
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...® chipset specification, the SATA ports from controller 2 does not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology including RAID configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports...
...® chipset specification, the SATA ports from controller 2 does not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology including RAID configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports...
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.... 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB 2.0 devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system. [Enabled] Enable the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disable the xHCI controller. If no USB device is set ...to [Enabled] by default for the xHCI (extensible host controller interface) support by xHCI drivers in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems with xHCI support. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled...
.... 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB 2.0 devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system. [Enabled] Enable the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disable the xHCI controller. If no USB device is set ...to [Enabled] by default for the xHCI (extensible host controller interface) support by xHCI drivers in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems with xHCI support. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled...
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...USB Single Port Control This item allows you to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by EHCI drivers in this menu allow you to enable or disable the ASPM(L1) support for operating systems with EHCI support. PCI Express SA DMI... [Disabled] This item is used to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-45 Support EHCI by EHCI drivers for the downstream devices. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This item is set to configure the platform-related features.
...USB Single Port Control This item allows you to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by EHCI drivers in this menu allow you to enable or disable the ASPM(L1) support for operating systems with EHCI support. PCI Express SA DMI... [Disabled] This item is used to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-45 Support EHCI by EHCI drivers for the downstream devices. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This item is set to configure the platform-related features.
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... time during POST. The following items appears only when you to pause until is pressed. The values range from 0 to load the network stack driver during POST. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this function. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter... the power-on state of the NumLock to 10 seconds or until the F1 key is pressed. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Next Boot...
... time during POST. The following items appears only when you to pause until is pressed. The values range from 0 to load the network stack driver during POST. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this function. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter... the power-on state of the NumLock to 10 seconds or until the F1 key is pressed. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Next Boot...
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...to select the type of storage devices that will run first during the system boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during the system boot. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable ...Mode of the BIOS after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-61 The following items appear only when you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that will run first during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to...
...to select the type of storage devices that will run first during the system boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during the system boot. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable ...Mode of the BIOS after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 3-61 The following items appear only when you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that will run first during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to...
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...supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Click an item to security threats. UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers, and applications. This operation may cause boot failures. Append Default db [Yes] ...Append the default DB. [No] Append the DB from a USB storage device. Load Default dbx [Yes] Load the default DBX. [No] Load the DBX from the selected device. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS...
...supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Click an item to security threats. UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers, and applications. This operation may cause boot failures. Append Default db [Yes] ...Append the default DB. [No] Append the DB from a USB storage device. Load Default dbx [Yes] Load the default DBX. [No] Load the DBX from the selected device. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E-10G WS...
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.... 3. Run the Support DVD. 2. To read . Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to get the necessary software manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat...
.... 3. Run the Support DVD. 2. To read . Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to get the necessary software manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat...
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... allows you to automatically update your computer To launch EZ Update, click or tap on your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 4-17 EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard's software...
... allows you to automatically update your computer To launch EZ Update, click or tap on your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 4-17 EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard's software...
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... motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS X99-E-10G WS 4-25 Double-click or tap on the taskbar. If the Realtek®...
... motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS X99-E-10G WS 4-25 Double-click or tap on the taskbar. If the Realtek®...
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... RAID 5 configuration is required for details. 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs... this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 5-1
... RAID 5 configuration is required for details. 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs... this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 5-1
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...] Are you sure you to exit? (Y/N): 2. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 5-7 To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure...
...] Are you sure you to exit? (Y/N): 2. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 5-7 To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure...
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... website at least the minimum power required by your system. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and...
... website at least the minimum power required by your system. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and...
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....amd.com. 6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 6-5 6.1.6 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device...
....amd.com. 6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 6-5 6.1.6 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device...
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...ASUS X99-E-10G WS 6-7 To install two SLI-ready graphics cards: 1. Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your system. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver... The following pictures are for reference only. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • Ensure that are properly seated on the slots. The graphics...
...ASUS X99-E-10G WS 6-7 To install two SLI-ready graphics cards: 1. Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your system. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver... The following pictures are for reference only. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • Ensure that are properly seated on the slots. The graphics...
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... cards: 1. Insert the three graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. If your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 6 6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support Ensure that came with your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. Connect...
... cards: 1. Insert the three graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. If your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 6 6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support Ensure that came with your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. Connect...
