User Guide
Page 3
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1...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 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1...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 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20...
User Guide
Page 4
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
User Guide
Page 7
... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. These documents are also provided. 4. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains...
... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. These documents are also provided. 4. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains...
User Guide
Page 14
... by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiv PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD...
... by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiv PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD...
User Guide
Page 26
... of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot after turning on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. Chapter 1 • Refer ... when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system ...
... of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot after turning on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. Chapter 1 • Refer ... when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system ...
User Guide
Page 61
..., please restart the system to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in green on the I /O connection for three seconds to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in BIOS setup, refer to your computer. 5. This may have risks. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-15 Wait until the Flashback...
..., please restart the system to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in green on the I /O connection for three seconds to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in BIOS setup, refer to your computer. 5. This may have risks. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-15 Wait until the Flashback...
User Guide
Page 67
... appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system...
... appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system...
User Guide
Page 68
...• Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control...two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this section are for information on your...
...• Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control...two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this section are for information on your...
User Guide
Page 90
...load or save profile from your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive This item allows you to select the bus interface. Load/Save Profile from the same memory...3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected...
...load or save profile from your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive This item allows you to select the bus interface. Load/Save Profile from the same memory...3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected...
User Guide
Page 92
... motherboard package. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is...
... motherboard package. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is...
User Guide
Page 93
...: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-27 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
...: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-27 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
User Guide
Page 94
... method, and then press . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Select by Internet: 1. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit...
... method, and then press . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Select by Internet: 1. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit...
User Guide
Page 95
...updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE...
...updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE...