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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard...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 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard...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 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 ...
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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 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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...when installing system components. 3. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii These documents are also provided... the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide ...
...when installing system components. 3. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii These documents are also provided... the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide ...
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xiv PRIME X299-A specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information...
xiv PRIME X299-A specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information...
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.... • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. button to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-9 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. function. •...; The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
.... • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. button to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 1-9 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. function. •...; The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
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..., then copy it to your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. Shut down your USB storage device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation This may have...
..., then copy it to your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. Shut down your USB storage device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation This may have...
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... BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299...
... BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299...
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... visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or ...configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test ...
... visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or ...configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test ...
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..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus...
..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus...
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... through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary.
... through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary.
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...keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet without having to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-27 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the ...latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press ...
...keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet without having to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-27 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the ...latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press ...
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...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function can support...a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for ...
...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function can support...a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for ...
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... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-29 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...
... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-A Series 3-29 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...