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...authorized in the About Box of such software and/or other additional data, you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
...authorized in the About Box of such software and/or other additional data, you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
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...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 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 iv Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 ...APM Configuration 3-45 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-46 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-46 3.7 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...
...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 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 iv Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 ...APM Configuration 3-45 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-46 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-46 3.7 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...
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... your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
... your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
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... a task. viii Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must...
... a task. viii Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii 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.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii 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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...For more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we...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 subject to install 4 GB or more...You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded ...
...For more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we...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 subject to install 4 GB or more...You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded ...
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... location of the DIAG_DRAM LED. • The DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 button to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. It ...settings. • 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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off ...
... location of the DIAG_DRAM LED. • The DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 button to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. It ...settings. • 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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off ...
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... you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA...X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 3. ASUS X99-M WS ...
... you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA...X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 3. ASUS X99-M WS ...
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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. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. C A B A B Triangle mark B A Triangle mark Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-3
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. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. C A B A B Triangle mark B A Triangle mark Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-3
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...are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified... smoothness as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...
...are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified... smoothness as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...
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..., then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS X99-M WS 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus...
..., then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS X99-M WS 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus...
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...Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display in a Tree...exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your fans. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-5 It also allows you can select for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. ...
...Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display in a Tree...exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your fans. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-5 It also allows you can select for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. ...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS X99-M WS 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS X99-M WS 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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... can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. CPU Strap [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to...
... can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. CPU Strap [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to...
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...set the CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that need precise clock jitters. The value ranges depend on the value you set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ...(base clock) frequency is set to LC PLL by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set on BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-15
...set the CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that need precise clock jitters. The value ranges depend on the value you set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ...(base clock) frequency is set to LC PLL by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set on BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-15
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... 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 5-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 6-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values depend...set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, 3-Core Ratio, 4-Core Ratio, and 5-Core Ratio to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 6-Core Limit value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you assign a value ...
... 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 5-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 6-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values depend...set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, 3-Core Ratio, 4-Core Ratio, and 5-Core Ratio to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 6-Core Limit value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you assign a value ...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set a faster phase response for a quicker transient response speed. Power Phase Response [Fast] This... item allows you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Power Phase Response]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set the power phase control of...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set a faster phase response for a quicker transient response speed. Power Phase Response [Fast] This... item allows you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Power Phase Response]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set the power phase control of...
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... AB/CD Current Capability [100%] This item adjusts the total power range for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to 550 KHz with an interval of every phase component. [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU Power Thermal Control [115... [Standard] This item allows you set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for DRAM overclocking. The values depend on the CPU command. Set to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-25 DO NOT remove the thermal module. DO NOT remove the thermal module.
... AB/CD Current Capability [100%] This item adjusts the total power range for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to 550 KHz with an interval of every phase component. [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU Power Thermal Control [115... [Standard] This item allows you set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for DRAM overclocking. The values depend on the CPU command. Set to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-25 DO NOT remove the thermal module. DO NOT remove the thermal module.
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... [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to adjust the value. Use or key to configure the CPU core voltage offset value. ... OC Panel. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you set Fully Manual Mode item to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-27 The values range from 0.001 V to configure the CPU core voltage. The...
... [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to adjust the value. Use or key to configure the CPU core voltage offset value. ... OC Panel. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you set Fully Manual Mode item to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-27 The values range from 0.001 V to configure the CPU core voltage. The...
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...is cache. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001 V to 1.920 V at 0.001 V increment. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value. The following ...
...is cache. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001 V to 1.920 V at 0.001 V increment. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value. The following ...