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Contents 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 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 ...
Contents 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 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 ...
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... 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 information A-7 vi
... 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 information A-7 vi
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X99-E-10G WS specifications summary CPU Chipset LGA2011-v3 socket for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ...not Support IRST Including RAID Configuration. 2*Intel® X550-AT2 10 Gigabit LAN ports Intel® X99 Chipset - Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 & Xeon® E52600 v4/v3... CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) x Supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Ports at Rear I /O and 4 Ports at Front Panel) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 Ports (4 Ports at...
X99-E-10G WS specifications summary CPU Chipset LGA2011-v3 socket for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ...not Support IRST Including RAID Configuration. 2*Intel® X550-AT2 10 Gigabit LAN ports Intel® X99 Chipset - Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 & Xeon® E52600 v4/v3... CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) x Supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Ports at Rear I /O and 4 Ports at Front Panel) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 Ports (4 Ports at...
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X99-E-10G WS specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition ... next page) xi Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Industry Leading Digital 8-phase power design - ASUS DRAM power utility TPU - Industry Leading Digital 4-phase DRAM power design - DIGI+ Power Control CPU Power - EPU... Fan Xpert 4 - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O High Performance ASUS Exclusive Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - Whole System Optimization with exceptional clarity and fidelity - High ...
X99-E-10G WS specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition ... next page) xi Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Industry Leading Digital 8-phase power design - ASUS DRAM power utility TPU - Industry Leading Digital 4-phase DRAM power design - DIGI+ Power Control CPU Power - EPU... Fan Xpert 4 - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O High Performance ASUS Exclusive Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - Whole System Optimization with exceptional clarity and fidelity - High ...
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... - Steam support - Compatible with Different Usage Scenarios. CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Slot - Q-DIMM - Capability under Windows System ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Feel the Sound Power with the Most Fun Gaming Platform under Full Load by Minimizing the Coupling Noise ... - Perform Each Application with Tailored Performance, Network Priority and Audio Configuration for EZ BIOS Download Scheduling UEFI BIOS - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - X99-E-10G WS specifications summary UEFI BIOS - Q-LED (CPU, VGA, HDD LED) - Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xii O.C. Design - Superb...
... - Steam support - Compatible with Different Usage Scenarios. CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Slot - Q-DIMM - Capability under Windows System ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Feel the Sound Power with the Most Fun Gaming Platform under Full Load by Minimizing the Coupling Noise ... - Perform Each Application with Tailored Performance, Network Priority and Audio Configuration for EZ BIOS Download Scheduling UEFI BIOS - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - X99-E-10G WS specifications summary UEFI BIOS - Q-LED (CPU, VGA, HDD LED) - Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xii O.C. Design - Superb...
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AI Suite 3 - EZ XMP - 7 PCIe x 16 Slots - ASUS PIKE SAS upgrade kit (Optional) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 Connectors Support Additional 4 USB Ports (19pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 Connectors Support Additional 4 USB Ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, Type 2260/2280 Devices) 1 x U.2 ... Switch 1 x Power-on Button 1 x Reset Button 1 x 3-pin CHASSIS (Chassis Intrusion) Connector 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments) (continued on the next page) xiii X99-E-10G WS specifications summary ASUS Special Features Workstation Exclusive Internal I/O Connectors Special Features: -
AI Suite 3 - EZ XMP - 7 PCIe x 16 Slots - ASUS PIKE SAS upgrade kit (Optional) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 Connectors Support Additional 4 USB Ports (19pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 Connectors Support Additional 4 USB Ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, Type 2260/2280 Devices) 1 x U.2 ... Switch 1 x Power-on Button 1 x Reset Button 1 x 3-pin CHASSIS (Chassis Intrusion) Connector 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments) (continued on the next page) xiii X99-E-10G WS specifications summary ASUS Special Features Workstation Exclusive Internal I/O Connectors Special Features: -
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xiv X99-E-10G WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 Ports (blue) 2 x USB 3.1 Ports (Type A and Type C) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel 10G LAN (BASE-T) Ports 8-channel Audio I/O Ports Operating system Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7* * 64-bit supported only Form Factors CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" (30.5cm x 26.7cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiv X99-E-10G WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 Ports (blue) 2 x USB 3.1 Ports (Type A and Type C) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel 10G LAN (BASE-T) Ports 8-channel Audio I/O Ports Operating system Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7* * 64-bit supported only Form Factors CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" (30.5cm x 26.7cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... specifications may vary with different models. 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...
... specifications may vary with different models. 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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It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that features data transfer rates of DDR4 2400 MHz to boost the system's performance, ... Express bus standard 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 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot to speed up data transfer...
It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that features data transfer rates of DDR4 2400 MHz to boost the system's performance, ... Express bus standard 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 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot to speed up data transfer...
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...; Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
...; Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 20. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1) 21. ... 1-6 1-28 1-26 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-24 1-12 1-12 2-11 1-33 1-14 1-31 1-32 1-30 1-32 1-27 1-35 1-31 1-34 1-16 1-20 1-33 1-25 1-25 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-5 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 15. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 24 Q-Code...
Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 20. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1) 21. ... 1-6 1-28 1-26 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-24 1-12 1-12 2-11 1-33 1-14 1-31 1-32 1-30 1-32 1-27 1-35 1-31 1-34 1-16 1-20 1-33 1-25 1-25 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-5 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 15. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 24 Q-Code...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 shared - - - Intel® EHCI 1 shared - - - PCIEX16_5 shared - - - PCIEX16_7 shared - - - shared - - SMBUS Controller - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 Intel® LAN2 (x550) - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEX16_1 shared - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - -
... - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 shared - - - Intel® EHCI 1 shared - - - PCIEX16_5 shared - - - PCIEX16_7 shared - - - shared - - SMBUS Controller - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 Intel® LAN2 (x550) - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEX16_1 shared - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - -
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... the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests...not properly installed. button (MemOK) Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. System will appear during POST reminding you download and update to its default settings. • We...
... the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests...not properly installed. button (MemOK) Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. System will appear during POST reminding you download and update to its default settings. • We...
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... SLI/CFX 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 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 6. Refer to update the lighting effect.
... SLI/CFX 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 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 6. Refer to update the lighting effect.
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-17 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is solved. 2.
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-17 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is solved. 2.
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-19 5. PCIE LEDs The PCIE LEDs light up when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. 6. SLI/CFX LEDs The SLI/CFX LEDs light up to indicate which PCIE slots to use when SLI/CFX switch is enabled.
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-19 5. PCIE LEDs The PCIE LEDs light up when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. 6. SLI/CFX LEDs The SLI/CFX LEDs light up to indicate which PCIE slots to use when SLI/CFX switch is enabled.
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...-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is not found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-21 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 - 14...
...-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is not found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-21 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 - 14...