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... to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. E13088 Revised Edition V2 June 2017 Copyright© 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be much obliged if ... USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT ...
... to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. E13088 Revised Edition V2 June 2017 Copyright© 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be much obliged if ... USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT ...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with...
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.... CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. viii Italics Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you...
.... CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. viii Italics Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you...
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...24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x... BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports...
...24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. PRIME X299-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x... BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports...
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... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 1 x Fan Extension Card cable 3 x Thermistor cables 1 x miniDP to DP cable 1 x ThunderboltEX 3 GPIO cable 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi ... x ASUS 3 WAY SLI-M BRIDGE (1-4-6 slot) 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 vertical bracket 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out) 1 x Fan Extension Card screw package 1 x ThunderboltEX 3 Card Motherboard support DVD User manual If any...
... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 1 x Fan Extension Card cable 3 x Thermistor cables 1 x miniDP to DP cable 1 x ThunderboltEX 3 GPIO cable 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi ... x ASUS 3 WAY SLI-M BRIDGE (1-4-6 slot) 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 vertical bracket 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out) 1 x Fan Extension Card screw package 1 x ThunderboltEX 3 Card Motherboard support DVD User manual If any...
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The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in this manual. Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-3 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch.
The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in this manual. Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 2-3 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch.
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Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO ... personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X299D.CAP for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified...system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires ...
Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO ... personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X299D.CAP for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified...system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires ...
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... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. •... how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS...
... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. •... how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS...
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...fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-3 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system... to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 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 ...
...fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-3 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system... to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 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 ...
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... sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-5 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to display...
... sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-5 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to display...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-7
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Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to view its current status. 2.
Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to view its current status. 2.
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... Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup... appears only when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the value based on how to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the profiles supported by your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...
... Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup... appears only when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the value based on how to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the profiles supported by your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...
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... available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is the result of this manual. SSDs might be due to a third party software that do not have to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Do not...
... available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is the result of this manual. SSDs might be due to a third party software that do not have to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Do not...
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... Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS...
... Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS...