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... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-9 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 4.6 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-20 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-9 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 4.6 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-20 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
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... Intelligent Processors 5 - High quality 109 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at back) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - X99-E WS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features 1 x Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Intel® I218-LM Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and...
... Intelligent Processors 5 - High quality 109 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at back) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - X99-E WS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features 1 x Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Intel® I218-LM Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and...
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The latest transfer technology with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ ...Streamer app for selected applications. Feel the sound power with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® system ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for portable smartphone...- featuring friendly graphics user interface (continued on the next page) xii X99-E WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features EPU - UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with smart devices in real time...
The latest transfer technology with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ ...Streamer app for selected applications. Feel the sound power with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® system ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for portable smartphone...- featuring friendly graphics user interface (continued on the next page) xii X99-E WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features EPU - UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with smart devices in real time...
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... adjustments) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - ASUS Q-LED (DIAG_CPU, DIAG_DRAM, DIAG_VGA, DIAG_ HDD) - ASUS Q-Connector Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - X99-E WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O jacks 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 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...
... adjustments) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - ASUS Q-LED (DIAG_CPU, DIAG_DRAM, DIAG_VGA, DIAG_ HDD) - ASUS Q-Connector Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - X99-E WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O jacks 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 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...
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...This motherboad features NVIDIA 4-WAY and Quad GPU AMD CrossfireX support that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-1 It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It provides an optimal graphics performance..., unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution ...
...This motherboad features NVIDIA 4-WAY and Quad GPU AMD CrossfireX support that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-1 It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It provides an optimal graphics performance..., unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution ...
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... encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to ten times faster than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the ...loudness level difference between digital audio formats. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest ...
... encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to ten times faster than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the ...loudness level difference between digital audio formats. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest ...
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... 1-36 1-33 1-34 1-12 1-12 1-35 1-30 1-34 1-15 1-37 1-16 1-14 1-22 1-26 1-28 1-28 1-35 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-5 MemOK! Reset button 17. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1) 23. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 27. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis...SATA6G_E12/ SATAEXPRESS_E1) 11. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 19. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 24. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) 9. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. Chassis Fan...
... 1-36 1-33 1-34 1-12 1-12 1-35 1-30 1-34 1-15 1-37 1-16 1-14 1-22 1-26 1-28 1-28 1-35 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-5 MemOK! Reset button 17. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1) 23. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 27. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis...SATA6G_E12/ SATAEXPRESS_E1) 11. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 19. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 24. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) 9. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. Chassis Fan...
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... Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset...
... Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset...
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Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-25 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ... Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode...
Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-25 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ... Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode...
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... UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-29 6. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster...
... UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E WS 1-29 6. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster...
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... that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 Mb/s connection speed. USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at...
... that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 Mb/s connection speed. USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at...
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HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X99-E WS AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED-
HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X99-E WS AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED-
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... up, please contact your computer. 5. Chapter 2 BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. ASUS X99-E WS 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. In case of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback is completed. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to the optical...
... up, please contact your computer. 5. Chapter 2 BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. ASUS X99-E WS 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. In case of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback is completed. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to the optical...
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Insert the USB storage device to easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the system's case. Q-Code Logger button Q-Code Logger port Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.3 Q-Code Logger utility 2.3.1 Using the Q-Code Logger Q-Code Logger allows you to the dedicated Q-Code Logger USB port. 2. Press the Q-Code Logger button for three seconds until the Q-Code Logger LED blinks three times, indicating that the Q-Code Logger function is enabled. To use the Q-Code Logger: 1.
Insert the USB storage device to easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the system's case. Q-Code Logger button Q-Code Logger port Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.3 Q-Code Logger utility 2.3.1 Using the Q-Code Logger Q-Code Logger allows you to the dedicated Q-Code Logger USB port. 2. Press the Q-Code Logger button for three seconds until the Q-Code Logger LED blinks three times, indicating that the Q-Code Logger function is enabled. To use the Q-Code Logger: 1.
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... 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 10. USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0 Boost) 2. 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.4.1 Rear I /O ports*** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 ports 34 (Support USB 3.0 Boost) 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. ASUS X99-E WS 2-13 Q-Code Logger button 7.
... 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 10. USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0 Boost) 2. 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.4.1 Rear I /O ports*** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 ports 34 (Support USB 3.0 Boost) 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. ASUS X99-E WS 2-13 Q-Code Logger button 7.
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... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Some legacy USB devices must 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. Due to hardware design, the LAN1...
... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Some legacy USB devices must 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. Due to hardware design, the LAN1...
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... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable...
... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable...
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...BIOS setup Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. xHCI Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB 3.0 devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB 3.0 devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in this menu... allow you to change the USB-related features. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at startup. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The...
...BIOS setup Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. xHCI Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB 3.0 devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB 3.0 devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in this menu... allow you to change the USB-related features. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at startup. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The...
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USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E WS 3-41 Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support.
USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E WS 3-41 Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support.
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... Disables the PCIEX16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The USB_E12 and SATAEXPRESS_E1 are enabled. ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to save energy when using the ASM1060SE Storage Controller. PCI-EX16_2 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Audio] [...at x2 mode with USB3_E12 and the SATAEXPRESS_E1 is disabled. [X4 Mode] Runs at x2 mode with ASUS ThunderboltEX card installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASMedia Storage Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ...
... Disables the PCIEX16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The USB_E12 and SATAEXPRESS_E1 are enabled. ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to save energy when using the ASM1060SE Storage Controller. PCI-EX16_2 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Audio] [...at x2 mode with USB3_E12 and the SATAEXPRESS_E1 is disabled. [X4 Mode] Runs at x2 mode with ASUS ThunderboltEX card installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASMedia Storage Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ...