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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM 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 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Q-Code Logger utility 2-12 2.3.1 Using the Q-Code Logger 2-12 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-13 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.4.2 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM 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 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Q-Code Logger utility 2-12 2.3.1 Using the Q-Code Logger 2-12 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-13 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.4.2 ...
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...43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.7 Monitor menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-53 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-54 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-55 3.10 Exit menu 3-56 3.11 Server Management menu 3-57 3.11.1 System Event Log 3-...58 3.11.2 BMC Network configuration 3-59 3.11.3 View System Event Log 3-60 3.12 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.12.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.12.3 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...
...43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.7 Monitor menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-53 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-54 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-55 3.10 Exit menu 3-56 3.11 Server Management menu 3-57 3.11.1 System Event Log 3-...58 3.11.2 BMC Network configuration 3-59 3.11.3 View System Event Log 3-60 3.12 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.12.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.12.3 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...
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... 4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-6 4.4.2 USB Charger 4-7 4.4.3 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-8 4.5 Audio configurations 4-10 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 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a ...-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.4 Installing the device drivers 6-8 6.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
... 4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-6 4.4.2 USB Charger 4-7 4.4.3 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-8 4.5 Audio configurations 4-10 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 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a ...-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.4 Installing the device drivers 6-8 6.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI... Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
... comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI... Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
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...SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear panel (blue) High Performance DIGI+ Power Control CPU Power - EPU, EPU switch UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 2 - Experience smooth online gaming with fast response time M.2 and SATA... ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - Audio amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for M.2 - Feel the sound power with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer...
...SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear panel (blue) High Performance DIGI+ Power Control CPU Power - EPU, EPU switch UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 2 - Experience smooth online gaming with fast response time M.2 and SATA... ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - Audio amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for M.2 - Feel the sound power with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer...
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... 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x Management port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Rear Panel I/O Ports ASUS Special Features Worksation Exclusive Internal I /O jacks Special features: USB Charger+ Ai...
... 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x Management port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Rear Panel I/O Ports ASUS Special Features Worksation Exclusive Internal I /O jacks Special features: USB Charger+ Ai...
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...Panel 1 x AUX panel header 1 x SMBus headers 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 ...ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 25.4 cm) EEB Mounting hole locations Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 10 in . X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS...
...Panel 1 x AUX panel header 1 x SMBus headers 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 ...ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 25.4 cm) EEB Mounting hole locations Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 10 in . X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS...
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...Product introduction or D.O.C.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non...memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard,...
...Product introduction or D.O.C.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non...memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard,...
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...DIMM is tested. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DIAG_DRAM LED ... turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-13 Chapter 1 3. button lights continuously. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process,...
...DIMM is tested. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DIAG_DRAM LED ... turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-13 Chapter 1 3. button lights continuously. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process,...
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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. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-15 Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Enable this switch to section...
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. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-15 Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Enable this switch to section...
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.... Power Utility then enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enable or disable the ASUS Dr. Power feature. 6. Refer to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is detected with your Power Supply Unit (PSU). Dr. Power switch (...
.... Power Utility then enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enable or disable the ASUS Dr. Power feature. 6. Refer to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is detected with your Power Supply Unit (PSU). Dr. Power switch (...
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... overclocking system, depending on the type of the chassis fans. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to let the BIOS control the settings of the installed CPU. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set pins 1-2 to pins 1-2. 2.
... overclocking system, depending on the type of the chassis fans. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to let the BIOS control the settings of the installed CPU. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set pins 1-2 to pins 1-2. 2.
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Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1) These connectors connect to chipset behavior, the ...8226; These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-31 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend...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_56/SATAEXPRESS_1) These connectors connect to chipset behavior, the ...8226; These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-31 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend...create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset.
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-33 6. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ... (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 and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-33 6. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ... (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 and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and...
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... appears when you connect the sensor or switch at the first time or when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-41 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and ... event. Reset the system to this connector. The signal is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to exit the message. 17. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a ...
... appears when you connect the sensor or switch at the first time or when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-41 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and ... event. Reset the system to this connector. The signal is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to exit the message. 17. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a ...
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... of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 2-11
... of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 2-11
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USB 2.0 ports 78 (lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback; Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 56 9. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 2-13 Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 4. Management LAN Port (DMLAN3)* 2. The Management LAN Port (DMLAN3) is for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions....I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for iKVM and only functions when you enable the ASMB8 controller. Q-Code Logger button 3. USB BIOS Flashback 8. USB 3.0 ports E12 6. upper port supports Q-Code Logger 7.
USB 2.0 ports 78 (lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback; Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 56 9. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 2-13 Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 4. Management LAN Port (DMLAN3)* 2. The Management LAN Port (DMLAN3) is for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions....I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for iKVM and only functions when you enable the ASMB8 controller. Q-Code Logger button 3. USB BIOS Flashback 8. USB 3.0 ports E12 6. upper port supports Q-Code Logger 7.
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... by the xHCI controller. 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 wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the...
... by the xHCI controller. 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 wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the...
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... your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 2-17 Chapter 2 If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the light blue port...with the last device on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. Turn on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED ...
... your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 2-17 Chapter 2 If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the light blue port...with the last device on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. Turn on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED ...
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... ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Press the power switch for less 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 ...
... ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Press the power switch for less 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 ...