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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 Guide 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 cable • ...
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 Guide 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 cable • ...
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...Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It utilizes the serial point-to... supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors. 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 ...
...Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It utilizes the serial point-to... supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors. 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 ...
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... damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use...
... damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use...
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EZ XMP switch (EZ_XMP) 8. Reset button (RST_SW) 12. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. Power-on button (PWR_SW) 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. M.2 (... 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 BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 20. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1) 21. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 24 Q-Code LEDs...
EZ XMP switch (EZ_XMP) 8. Reset button (RST_SW) 12. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. Power-on button (PWR_SW) 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. M.2 (... 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 BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 20. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1) 21. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 24 Q-Code LEDs...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 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.
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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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...Intel® LAN2 (x550) - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - SMBUS Controller - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - shared - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 shared - - - PCIEX16_5 shared - - - Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard...
...Intel® LAN2 (x550) - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - SMBUS Controller - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - shared - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 shared - - - PCIEX16_5 shared - - - Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard...
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...DRAM_LED starts blinking. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot after turning on the computer. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for... the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to memory tuning requirement, the ...
...DRAM_LED starts blinking. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot after turning on the computer. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for... the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to memory tuning requirement, the ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 SLI/CFX switch (SLI/CFX) This switch allows you insert your graphics cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_5 when 2-WAY SLI/Crossfire is enabled. • ...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 SLI/CFX switch (SLI/CFX) This switch allows you insert your graphics cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_5 when 2-WAY SLI/Crossfire is enabled. • ...
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EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-17 If an error 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. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-17 If an error 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. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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SLI/CFX LEDs The SLI/CFX LEDs light up to indicate which PCIE slots to use when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-19 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. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-19 PCIE LEDs The PCIE LEDs light up when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. 6.
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... PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is not found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-21 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed DXE IPL is started Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU...
... PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is not found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-21 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed DXE IPL is started Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU...
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... PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-23 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below...
... PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-23 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below...
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ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-25 Chapter 1 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail ...
ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-25 Chapter 1 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail ...
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... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 Mb/s connection speed. You can connect the front... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector ...
... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 Mb/s connection speed. You can connect the front... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector ...
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...-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-29 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation...
...-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-29 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation...
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... cable that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-31 DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which...
... cable that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-31 DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which...
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..., the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is removed or replaced. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-33 A message appears when you intend to this connector. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you connect the sensor...
..., the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is removed or replaced. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-33 A message appears when you intend to this connector. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you connect the sensor...
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The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. 16. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-35 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately.
The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. 16. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-35 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately.
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.