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xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-M WS motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit COM port bracket 1 x USB 2.0 module User Manual 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector Support DVD User Guide 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-M WS motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit COM port bracket 1 x USB 2.0 module User Manual 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector Support DVD User Guide 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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...Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that enables mulit-GPU setup, giving you the full power of 3D graphics, multimedia and ...174; Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-1 This helps enhance the performance of your SSD (Solid State Drive) that is the PCI Express bus standard that features data ...
...Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that enables mulit-GPU setup, giving you the full power of 3D graphics, multimedia and ...174; Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-1 This helps enhance the performance of your SSD (Solid State Drive) that is the PCI Express bus standard that features data ...
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... 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-M 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...
... 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-M 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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... 1-7 1-30 1-29 1-19 1-18 1-12 1-12 1-16 1-27 1-25 1-34 1-16 1-32 1-33 1-13 1-17 1-17 1-31 1-32 1-28 1-20 1-24 1-26 1-24 1-33 1-6 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-5 EZ XMP switch 9. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK!
... 1-7 1-30 1-29 1-19 1-18 1-12 1-12 1-16 1-27 1-25 1-34 1-16 1-32 1-33 1-13 1-17 1-17 1-31 1-32 1-28 1-20 1-24 1-26 1-24 1-33 1-6 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-5 EZ XMP switch 9. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK!
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four 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. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-7
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four 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. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-7
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS X99-M 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 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS X99-M WS 1-9 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... ASMedia Controller (1042AE) shared - - - - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - WiFi - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-11 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - Intel® LAN1...
... ASMedia Controller (1042AE) shared - - - - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - WiFi - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-11 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - Intel® LAN1...
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...8226; We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause... process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to...
...8226; We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause... process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to...
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... will use the last setting you enable the EPU switch. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-15 EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you enable this switch when...
... will use the last setting you enable the EPU switch. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-15 EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you enable this switch when...
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... the BIOS control the settings of the installed CPU. Set pins 1-2 to set a higher CPU voltage for the front fans and rear fans control. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-17 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to control the settings of the 4-pin PWM fans. Set pins 2-3 to...
... the BIOS control the settings of the installed CPU. Set pins 1-2 to set a higher CPU voltage for the front fans and rear fans control. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-17 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to control the settings of the 4-pin PWM fans. Set pins 2-3 to...
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EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-19 3.
EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-19 3.
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... for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is started DXE IPL is not found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-21 Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B...
... for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is started DXE IPL is not found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-21 Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B...
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... (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-23 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- System has transitioned into...
... (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-23 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- System has transitioned into...
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3. ASUS X99-M WS 1-25 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support Intel...
3. ASUS X99-M WS 1-25 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support Intel...
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... system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-27 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...
... system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-27 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...
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... support the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS X99-M WS 1-29 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... support the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS X99-M WS 1-29 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS X99-M WS 1-31 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS X99-M WS 1-31 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
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T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. 13. 12. ASUS X99-M WS 1-33
T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. 13. 12. ASUS X99-M WS 1-33
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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. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. 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-M WS 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
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. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. 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-M WS 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
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Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. C A B A B Triangle mark B A Triangle mark Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-3 The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. C A B A B Triangle mark B A Triangle mark Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-3 The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.