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...X99-E-10G WS specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard...16 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-17 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX ...
...X99-E-10G WS specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard...16 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-17 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX ...
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... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your area. If you add a device. • Before ...connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Do not place the product...
... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your area. If you add a device. • Before ...connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Do not place the product...
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... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. It includes description of the standard package. Chapter 4: Software Support...
... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. It includes description of the standard package. Chapter 4: Software Support...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 10 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables ASUS X99-E-10G WS motherboard 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS SLI® bridge connector COM port bracket 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x RGB LED extension cable User Manual Support DVD User...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 10 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables ASUS X99-E-10G WS motherboard 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS SLI® bridge connector COM port bracket 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x RGB LED extension cable User Manual Support DVD User...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
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... of your SSD (Solid State Drive) that enables mulit-GPU setup, giving you the full power of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for incredible visual clarity, detail..., resulting to 32 Gb/s. It also features native support for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. Quad-Channel DDR4 2400 MHz Support The...
... of your SSD (Solid State Drive) that enables mulit-GPU setup, giving you the full power of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for incredible visual clarity, detail..., resulting to 32 Gb/s. It also features native support for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. Quad-Channel DDR4 2400 MHz Support The...
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Consumers can connect their PC to an external decoder. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further! 1.1.2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out ... surround sound. DTS Interactive is completely backward compatible with Type-A and Type-C ports for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect ...
Consumers can connect their PC to an external decoder. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further! 1.1.2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out ... surround sound. DTS Interactive is completely backward compatible with Type-A and Type-C ports for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect ...
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... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...v3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series ...Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product ...
...v3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series ...Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product ...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...for the dualchannel configuration. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), ...less. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Load the X.M.P. c) For more memory on the...
...for the dualchannel configuration. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), ...less. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Load the X.M.P. c) For more memory on the...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-9 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-9 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... x8 x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... x8 x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 shared - - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_7 shared - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - - shared - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEX16_1...
... 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 shared - - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_7 shared - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - - shared - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEX16_1...
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... button (RST_SW) Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power-on button (PWR_SW) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. This is plugged to a power source ...fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal...
... button (RST_SW) Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power-on button (PWR_SW) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. This is plugged to a power source ...fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal...
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... settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 If the system fails to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button (MemOK) Installing DIMMs that ...to boot up when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function.
... settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 If the system fails to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button (MemOK) Installing DIMMs that ...to boot up when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function.
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3. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) The DRAM LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. If an error is found, the LED flashes until the problem is solved. 4.
3. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) The DRAM LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. If an error is found, the LED flashes until the problem is solved. 4.
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...bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard... Intel® X99 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and...
...bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard... Intel® X99 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and...