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... PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. 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 AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is...
... PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. 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 AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is...
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... updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the...
... updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the...
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... - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with a single click! ASUS Q-DIMM - DRAM: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. AURA SYNC with Addressable header control 3D Printing Friendly design Turbo LAN File Transfer - Cloud GO! - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) xi Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - DIGI+ Power Control - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications...
... - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 with a single click! ASUS Q-DIMM - DRAM: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. AURA SYNC with Addressable header control 3D Printing Friendly design Turbo LAN File Transfer - Cloud GO! - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) xi Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - DIGI+ Power Control - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications...
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... slot when using 16-lane CPUs. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (Support PCIe storage device only) 7 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-Pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4-Pin...
... slot when using 16-lane CPUs. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (Support PCIe storage device only) 7 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-Pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4-Pin...
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...CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 22. Q-Code LEDs 23. LED connectors (13-pin LED_CON1; 8-pin LED_CON2) Page 1-5 1-22 1-28 1-23 1-4 1-26 1-21 1-14 1-20 1-18 1-25 1-12 1-24 1-27 1-25 1-21 1-30 1-29 1-11 1-10 1-11 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-19 1-27 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-3 LGA2066 CPU socket 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E5) 8. SATA 6G_56; CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. Power-on button 25. button 21. Reset button 24. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 4. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; SATA 6G_34; DDR4 DIMM slots...
...CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 22. Q-Code LEDs 23. LED connectors (13-pin LED_CON1; 8-pin LED_CON2) Page 1-5 1-22 1-28 1-23 1-4 1-26 1-21 1-14 1-20 1-18 1-25 1-12 1-24 1-27 1-25 1-21 1-30 1-29 1-11 1-10 1-11 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-19 1-27 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-3 LGA2066 CPU socket 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E5) 8. SATA 6G_56; CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. Power-on button 25. button 21. Reset button 24. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 4. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; SATA 6G_34; DDR4 DIMM slots...
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... is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is started DXE IPL is not found (continued on the next page) ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-15 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed DXE IPL is started Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset...
... is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is started DXE IPL is not found (continued on the next page) ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-15 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed DXE IPL is started Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset...
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... controller is in APIC mode. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-17 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering...
... controller is in APIC mode. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-17 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering...
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... 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Chapter 1 4. U31G1_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode...
... 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Chapter 1 4. U31G1_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode...
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LED connectors (13-pin LED_CON1; 8-pin LED_CON2) These connectors connect are for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-27 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for connecting LED strips on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. 13. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on your cover. Chapter 1 12.
LED connectors (13-pin LED_CON1; 8-pin LED_CON2) These connectors connect are for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-27 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for connecting LED strips on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. 13. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on your cover. Chapter 1 12.
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Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-29 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum...
Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-29 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum...
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... "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default 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 help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename...
... "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default 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 help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename...
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.... ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed...
.... ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed...
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... an error occurs in this menu allow you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto...
... an error occurs in this menu allow you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto...
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...to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bluetooth Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Bluetooth controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN / LAN2 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN / LAN2 controllers. When set system wake and sleep settings. Refer to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. If no USB device is...
...to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bluetooth Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Bluetooth controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN / LAN2 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN / LAN2 controllers. When set system wake and sleep settings. Refer to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. If no USB device is...
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... [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the nonUEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-21 Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first...
... [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the nonUEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-21 Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first...
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... to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to display the submenu. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows®...
... to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to display the submenu. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows®...
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... devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
... devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
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... Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to enable all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. If you are set the item to RAID mode, all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items. 4. Refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using PCIE storage devices, ensure...
... Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to enable all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. If you are set the item to RAID mode, all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items. 4. Refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using PCIE storage devices, ensure...
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... motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. If you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. Select the drive to continue. 6. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series...
... motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. If you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. Select the drive to continue. 6. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series...
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... to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. From the utility main menu, select 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver...
... to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. From the utility main menu, select 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver...