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xiv Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector HYPER M.2 x 4 Support DVD User Manual 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Technical documentations • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
xiv Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector HYPER M.2 x 4 Support DVD User Manual 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Technical documentations • 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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... speed up data transfer up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and... processors. It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates of PCIe 2.0.
... speed up data transfer up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and... processors. It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates of PCIe 2.0.
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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-PRO/USB 3.1 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-PRO/USB 3.1 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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...CPU socket 4. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_5, SATA 6G_6/SATAEXPRESS, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 8. Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) 18. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 26. ATX power... 1-34 1-22 1-33 1-21 1-40 1-41 1-38 1-39 1-35 1-20 1-24 1-39 1-28 1-19 1-19 1-41 1-42 1-33 1-25 1-40 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-5 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) ...
...CPU socket 4. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_5, SATA 6G_6/SATAEXPRESS, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 8. Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) 18. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 26. ATX power... 1-34 1-22 1-33 1-21 1-40 1-41 1-38 1-39 1-35 1-20 1-24 1-39 1-28 1-19 1-19 1-41 1-42 1-33 1-25 1-40 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-5 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) ...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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.... Supports six (6) modules inserted into D1 slot. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility. We ... fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of the dark gray slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-15 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into ...
.... Supports six (6) modules inserted into D1 slot. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility. We ... fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of the dark gray slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-15 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-17 40-LANE CPU VGA configuration Single VGA/ PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A Dual ...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-17 40-LANE CPU VGA configuration Single VGA/ PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A Dual ...
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... to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-19
... to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-19
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... the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance. • When the TPU switch is set the TPU switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for a more enhanced performance. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-21 4. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the system automatically...
... the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance. • When the TPU switch is set the TPU switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for a more enhanced performance. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-21 4. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the system automatically...
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6. For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-23 EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs.
6. For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-23 EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs.
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To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-25 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-25 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
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EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-27 EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. 3.
EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-27 EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. 3.
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... (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-29
... (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-29
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Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-31 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Code D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input ...
Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-31 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Code D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input ...
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M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 2. Chapter 1 This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-33 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 2. Chapter 1 This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-33 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
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..., then install the module to 48 Mb/s connection speed. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-35 Chapter 1 US1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. You can connect the...
..., then install the module to 48 Mb/s connection speed. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-35 Chapter 1 US1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. You can connect the...
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... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to use two or more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for... power supply requirement for details. 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1
... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to use two or more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for... power supply requirement for details. 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1
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.... Refer to this connector on the motherboard. The TPM module is for the chassis-mounted button that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-39 Chapter 1 DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform...
.... Refer to this connector on the motherboard. The TPM module is for the chassis-mounted button that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-39 Chapter 1 DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform...
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... intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-41 Connect one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the first time or when you intend to this connector when...
... intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-41 Connect one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the first time or when you intend to this connector when...
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ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
