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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-M WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 ...installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connection 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-M WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 ...installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connection 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-8 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5...Monitor menu 3-47 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-8 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5...Monitor menu 3-47 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2...
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...4.4 ASUS Utilities 4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.1 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 4-19 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 the RAID item in BIOS ... 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 X99-M WS block diagram A-2 ASUS contact information A-7 v
...4.4 ASUS Utilities 4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.1 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 4-19 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 the RAID item in BIOS ... 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 X99-M WS block diagram A-2 ASUS contact information A-7 v
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...that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ ...description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii...
...that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ ...description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii...
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...system optimization with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds for M.2 (continued on the next page) x Industry leading digital 8-phase power design - ASUS DRAM power utility TPU - DIGI+ Power Control - DTS UltraPC II - DRAM Power - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack- The...own App usages. Featuring fan auto tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for selected applications UEFI BIOS - retasking (MIC) - X99-M WS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - Most advanced options with fast response time M.2 Onboard -
...system optimization with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds for M.2 (continued on the next page) x Industry leading digital 8-phase power design - ASUS DRAM power utility TPU - DIGI+ Power Control - DTS UltraPC II - DRAM Power - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack- The...own App usages. Featuring fan auto tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for selected applications UEFI BIOS - retasking (MIC) - X99-M WS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - Most advanced options with fast response time M.2 Onboard -
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... Tailored Performance, Network Priority and Audio Configuration for GbE LAN 1 x 8-channel audio jack 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Go! With USB BIOS flashback wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS - X99-M WS specifications summary Special Memory O.C. Design - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Q-Shield - Feel the sound power with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound...
... Tailored Performance, Network Priority and Audio Configuration for GbE LAN 1 x 8-channel audio jack 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Go! With USB BIOS flashback wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS - X99-M WS specifications summary Special Memory O.C. Design - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Q-Shield - Feel the sound power with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound...
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...or D.O.C.P. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory... the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® ...
...or D.O.C.P. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory... the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® ...
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...settings. button lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 3. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests... automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. A message will appear during the tuning process, the ...
...settings. button lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 3. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests... automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. A message will appear during the tuning process, the ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-15 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of ...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-15 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of ...
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6. For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to overclocking. 7. The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1
6. For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to overclocking. 7. The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1
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... to switch fan pin selection. Chassis Fan control setting jumper (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to let the BIOS control the settings of the 4-pin PWM fans. Set pins 2-3 to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-17 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to control the settings of the chassis...
... to switch fan pin selection. Chassis Fan control setting jumper (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to let the BIOS control the settings of the 4-pin PWM fans. Set pins 2-3 to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-17 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to control the settings of the chassis...
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...to [AHCI Mode] by default. Due to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 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) ...are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled 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. ASUS X99-M WS 1-25 3. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH ...
...to [AHCI Mode] by default. Due to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 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) ...are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled 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. ASUS X99-M WS 1-25 3. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH ...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel...
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..." are shorted with a jumper cap. Reset the system to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 14. Chassis intrusion...
..." are shorted with a jumper cap. Reset the system to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 14. Chassis intrusion...
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Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-11 IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of ... LINE IN O/SUB SPDIF OUT REAR USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO!
Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-11 IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of ... LINE IN O/SUB SPDIF OUT REAR USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO!
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... site at http://support.asus.com and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Insert the USB storage device to as USB storage device. Press the BIOS Flashback button for the location of the USB port that the BIOS updating process is not ... portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is working. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up...
... site at http://support.asus.com and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Insert the USB storage device to as USB storage device. Press the BIOS Flashback button for the location of the USB port that the BIOS updating process is not ... portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is working. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up...
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PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 6. USB 3.0 ports 12 10. ASUS X99-M WS 2-13 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. USB BIOS Flashback * and **: R efer to the tables on the next page for the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 3. USB 3.1 ports E12 (Supports USB 3.1 Boost) 8. USB 3.0 ports 34 9. USB 2.0 ports 78 11.
PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 6. USB 3.0 ports 12 10. ASUS X99-M WS 2-13 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. USB BIOS Flashback * and **: R efer to the tables on the next page for the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 3. USB 3.1 ports E12 (Supports USB 3.1 Boost) 8. USB 3.0 ports 34 9. USB 2.0 ports 78 11.
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... E12 support Ai Charger+ function. • Only USB 2.0 port 8 supports USB Charger+ function. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. is under license. Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker...firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of such mark by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and any use of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • The plugged USB 3.0...
... E12 support Ai Charger+ function. • Only USB 2.0 port 8 supports USB Charger+ function. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. is under license. Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker...firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of such mark by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and any use of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • The plugged USB 3.0...
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Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power ... When the DTS UltraPC II function is equipped with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS X99-M WS 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. External...
Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power ... When the DTS UltraPC II function is equipped with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS X99-M WS 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. External...
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...is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on ,...
...is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on ,...