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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 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you ...
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 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you ...
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...CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* * Supports up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA2011-v3 socket for the Next Generation Intel®... * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Refer to www.asus.com for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Intel® X99 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM DDR4 max at 128 GB 3200 (O.C.)* / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2400...
...CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* * Supports up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA2011-v3 socket for the Next Generation Intel®... * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Refer to www.asus.com for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Intel® X99 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM DDR4 max at 128 GB 3200 (O.C.)* / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2400...
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...with fast response time M.2 and SATA Express onboard - Industry leading digital 4-phase DRAM power design TPU - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 (4 ports at front panel, 2 ports at rear panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board... SNR recording input (Line-in) support - Most advanced options with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 2 - X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - TPU, 2-level TPU switch EPU - The latest transfer technology with the most fun gaming platform under Windows...
...with fast response time M.2 and SATA Express onboard - Industry leading digital 4-phase DRAM power design TPU - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 (4 ports at front panel, 2 ports at rear panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board... SNR recording input (Line-in) support - Most advanced options with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 2 - X99-WS/IPMI specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - TPU, 2-level TPU switch EPU - The latest transfer technology with the most fun gaming platform under Windows...
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... Mode - 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 Charger+ Disk Unlocker MemOK! ASUS Q-Shield - Tuner - ASUS O.C. featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM 1...Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x Management port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with auto detection support 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan connector (continued on the next ...
... Mode - 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 Charger+ Disk Unlocker MemOK! ASUS Q-Shield - Tuner - ASUS O.C. featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM 1...Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x Management port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with auto detection support 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan connector (continued on the next ...
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... 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 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and... 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. x 10 in . X99-WS/IPMI specifications...
... 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 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and... 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. x 10 in . X99-WS/IPMI specifications...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-WS/IPMI motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector 10 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x USB 2.0 module 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector User Manual Support DVD User Guide 1 x VGA bracket cable • 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-WS/IPMI motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector 10 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x USB 2.0 module 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector User Manual Support DVD User Guide 1 x VGA bracket cable • 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.
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...; i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. It also features native support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-1 This helps enhance the performance of the latest graphics technologies. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition... It utilizes the serial point-to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of...
...; i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. It also features native support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-1 This helps enhance the performance of the latest graphics technologies. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition... It utilizes the serial point-to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install ...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install ...
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... 1-41 1-16 1-33 1-39 1-40 1-13 1-16 1-19 1-21 1-19 1-20 1-18 1-18 1-42 1-38 1-32 1-39 1-35 1-26 1-30 1-33 1-30 1-40 1-32 1-6 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-5 MemOK! Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SSATA_1-4 [gray]) 29. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket (Continued on button 10. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12...
... 1-41 1-16 1-33 1-39 1-40 1-13 1-16 1-19 1-21 1-19 1-20 1-18 1-18 1-42 1-38 1-32 1-39 1-35 1-26 1-30 1-33 1-30 1-40 1-32 1-6 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-5 MemOK! Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SSATA_1-4 [gray]) 29. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket (Continued on button 10. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12...
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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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-7
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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-7
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-9 Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot* PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot *This slot may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to do so may not work if a 28-LANE CPU is installed.
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-9 Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot* PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot *This slot may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to do so may not work if a 28-LANE CPU is installed.
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SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-11 Intel® SATA Controller 1 - Intel® SATA Controller 2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe ...
SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-11 Intel® SATA Controller 1 - Intel® SATA Controller 2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe ...
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Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-13 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. •.... • Due to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ...
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-13 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. •.... • Due to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ...
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... enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights up when you have made. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-15 5.
... enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights up when you have made. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-15 5.
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For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. 8. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-17 The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs.
For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. 8. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-17 The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs.
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-19 SMBUS connection setting jumper (3-pin TESLA_M_SW) This jumper allows you to BMC or PCH for PCIE 1, PCIE 3, and PCIE 5 SMBUS. 4. DDR4 Thermaltrip setting jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to select the connection to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event feature. 3.
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-19 SMBUS connection setting jumper (3-pin TESLA_M_SW) This jumper allows you to BMC or PCH for PCIE 1, PCIE 3, and PCIE 5 SMBUS. 4. DDR4 Thermaltrip setting jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to select the connection to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event feature. 3.
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Power supply SMBus connector (PSUSMB1) This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications. Baseboard Management Controller jumper (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to activate the BMC feature. 8. Set to pins 1-2 to enable o disable the Base Management Controller. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-21 7.
Power supply SMBus connector (PSUSMB1) This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications. Baseboard Management Controller jumper (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to activate the BMC feature. 8. Set to pins 1-2 to enable o disable the Base Management Controller. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-21 7.
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EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-23 3. EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.
EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-23 3. EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.
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Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED lights up when you enable the ASUS Dr. Power switch and if there is set to enabled. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-25 7. Power LED (+12V_PWR LED) The Power LED near the EATX12V1 connector lights up when the Baseboard Management Controller jumper is no power detected on the 8-pin EATX12V connector. 8.
Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED lights up when you enable the ASUS Dr. Power switch and if there is set to enabled. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-WS/IPMI 1-25 7. Power LED (+12V_PWR LED) The Power LED near the EATX12V1 connector lights up when the Baseboard Management Controller jumper is no power detected on the 8-pin EATX12V connector. 8.