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... 3-13 3.6.2 AMD fTPM Configuration 3-13 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.6.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-14 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-15 3.6.6 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.6.7 Network Stack Configuration 3-15 3.6.8 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-15 3.6.9 USB Configuration 3-16 3.7 Monitor menu 3-16 3.8 Boot ...20 3.10 Exit menu 3-21 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-22 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-22 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-23 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-25 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3...
... 3-13 3.6.2 AMD fTPM Configuration 3-13 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.6.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-14 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-15 3.6.6 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.6.7 Network Stack Configuration 3-15 3.6.8 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-15 3.6.9 USB Configuration 3-16 3.7 Monitor menu 3-16 3.8 Boot ...20 3.10 Exit menu 3-21 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-22 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-22 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-23 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-25 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3...
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...2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 1 x U.2 port AMD X399 chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors - 8 x USB 3.1...x Type-A and 1 x USB Type-C™, at back panel) (continued on the next page) viii PRIME X399-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB AMD SocketTR4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors * Refer to Memory QVL ...
...2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 1 x U.2 port AMD X399 chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors - 8 x USB 3.1...x Type-A and 1 x USB Type-C™, at back panel) (continued on the next page) viii PRIME X399-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB AMD SocketTR4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors * Refer to Memory QVL ...
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PRIME X399-A specifications summary Audio ASUS Exclusive Features Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - DTS® Headphone:X™ - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full ... reduce start-up to ensure consistent performance - DTS® Connect - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. CPU Power: Digital 8+3 phase power design - DRAM Power: Digital 4-phase power design TPU ...
PRIME X399-A specifications summary Audio ASUS Exclusive Features Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - DTS® Headphone:X™ - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full ... reduce start-up to ensure consistent performance - DTS® Connect - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. CPU Power: Digital 8+3 phase power design - DRAM Power: Digital 4-phase power design TPU ...
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PRIME X399-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support...My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...
PRIME X399-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support...My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...
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... connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS PRIME X399-A 1-21 A B C D E F G H I J PRIME X399-A Fan connectors A CPU_OPT B CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND D AIO_PUMP AIO PUMP PWM AIO PUMP IN AIO PUMP ...fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure...
... connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS PRIME X399-A 1-21 A B C D E F G H I J PRIME X399-A Fan connectors A CPU_OPT B CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND D AIO_PUMP AIO PUMP PWM AIO PUMP IN AIO PUMP ...fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure...
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... options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-4000MHz] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable BIOS support for the CPU and other system devices. DID This item allows you to change the settings for security devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 3.6.2 AMD...RAID] Set to [AHCI] when you to set the core frequency multiplier. Use the or to the corresponding SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-13 Use the or to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced ...
... options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-4000MHz] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable BIOS support for the CPU and other system devices. DID This item allows you to change the settings for security devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 3.6.2 AMD...RAID] Set to [AHCI] when you to set the core frequency multiplier. Use the or to the corresponding SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-13 Use the or to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced ...
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...this menu allow you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off states This item allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. USB Type C Power Switch for U31G2_1 / U31G2_EC1 [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. HD Audio Controller This item.... Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU PCIE Link Mode This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you to your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed...
...this menu allow you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off states This item allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. USB Type C Power Switch for U31G2_1 / U31G2_EC1 [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. HD Audio Controller This item.... Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU PCIE Link Mode This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you to your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed...
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...to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore On AC Power Loss This item allows your system... you enable or disable no-execute page protection function. NX Mode This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.5 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-15
...to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore On AC Power Loss This item allows your system... you enable or disable no-execute page protection function. NX Mode This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.5 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-15
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...updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that... in a profile number from your system. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to key in your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to your system. Profile Name This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card...
...updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that... in a profile number from your system. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to key in your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to your system. Profile Name This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card...