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... 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 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...Jumpers 1-12 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection...
... 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 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...Jumpers 1-12 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection...
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... disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply ... or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure...
... disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply ... or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure...
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...flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations...
...flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations...
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... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 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 moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802...
... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 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 moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
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... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...
... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...; X-series Processors. Chapter 1 • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2066 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon...
...; X-series Processors. Chapter 1 • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2066 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon...
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Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-7
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-7
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... change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-9 Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the reset ...button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to reboot the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open...
... change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-9 Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the reset ...button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to reboot the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open...
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... its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed... the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. System will appear during POST stage...
... its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed... the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. System will appear during POST stage...
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... cable to 10 Gbps. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-19 Chapter 1 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E5) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability...
... cable to 10 Gbps. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-19 Chapter 1 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E5) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability...
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... • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. 1-22 Chapter 1: ...Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 6. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water ...
... • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. 1-22 Chapter 1: ...Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 6. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water ...
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Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a ... power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 7.
Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a ... power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 7.
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Chapter 1 9. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices. The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-25 Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 10. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket .
Chapter 1 9. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices. The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-25 Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 10. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket .
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Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on your cover. 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. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-27 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.
Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on your cover. 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. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-27 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.
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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 RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is ... cord is for RGB LED strips. 14. Chapter 1 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up under the operating system. • The LED...
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 RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is ... cord is for RGB LED strips. 14. Chapter 1 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up under the operating system. • The LED...
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...LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 15. Before you install or remove any ... Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light ...
...LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 15. Before you install or remove any ... Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light ...