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... USB Configuration 3-16 3.7 Monitor menu 3-16 3.8 Boot menu 3-17 3.9 Tool menu 3-18 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-18 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-20 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 Setting up ...
... USB Configuration 3-16 3.7 Monitor menu 3-16 3.8 Boot menu 3-17 3.9 Tool menu 3-18 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-18 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-20 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 Setting up ...
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...* Please refer to www.asus.com for details. AMD X399 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors - 8 x D IMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600+(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3 000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory - 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 (Qualified Vendors...
...* Please refer to www.asus.com for details. AMD X399 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors - 8 x D IMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600+(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3 000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory - 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 (Qualified Vendors...
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Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit AMD SocketTR4 CPU AMD SocketTR4 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive 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. xiii
Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit AMD SocketTR4 CPU AMD SocketTR4 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive 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. xiii
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... module) U31G2_C1 CHA_FAN1 M.2_2(SOCKET3) U31G1_12 Intel I211AT SocketTR4 ASM U31G2_EA2 U31G2_EC1 3142 6 AUDIO COV_FAN 5 128Mb BIOS PCIEX16_1 DIGI+ EPU Super PCIEX4 I/O PCIEX16_2 PRO Clock AMD X399 Crystal Sound PCIEX16_3 TPU PCIEX1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2280 2260 2242 M.2_1(SOCKET3) U31G1_910 5 7 6 8 9 U.2 10 11 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_2 AAFP 18...
... module) U31G2_C1 CHA_FAN1 M.2_2(SOCKET3) U31G1_12 Intel I211AT SocketTR4 ASM U31G2_EA2 U31G2_EC1 3142 6 AUDIO COV_FAN 5 128Mb BIOS PCIEX16_1 DIGI+ EPU Super PCIEX4 I/O PCIEX16_2 PRO Clock AMD X399 Crystal Sound PCIEX16_3 TPU PCIEX1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2280 2260 2242 M.2_1(SOCKET3) U31G1_910 5 7 6 8 9 U.2 10 11 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_2 AAFP 18...
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...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C1) 8. U31G1_1112) 9. 3D Mount holes 10. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 12. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. M.2_2(Socket 3)] 7. U.2 connector (U.2) 11. CPU, CPU optional, cover, ... pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-4 1-25 1-22 1-21 1-24 1-18 1-19 1-10 1-24 1-17 1-23 1-9 1-20 1-20 1-10 1-11 1-18 ASUS PRIME X399-A 1-3 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 13. Power-on button 17. SocketTR4 CPU socket 3. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 4. Chapter 1 Layout contents ...
...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C1) 8. U31G1_1112) 9. 3D Mount holes 10. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 12. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. M.2_2(Socket 3)] 7. U.2 connector (U.2) 11. CPU, CPU optional, cover, ... pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-4 1-25 1-22 1-21 1-24 1-18 1-19 1-10 1-24 1-17 1-23 1-9 1-20 1-20 1-10 1-11 1-18 ASUS PRIME X399-A 1-3 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 13. Power-on button 17. SocketTR4 CPU socket 3. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 4. Chapter 1 Layout contents ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PRIME X399-A CPU SocketTR4 The SocketTR4 socket has a different pinout design. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a SocketTR4 socket designed for the SocketTR4 socket.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PRIME X399-A CPU SocketTR4 The SocketTR4 socket has a different pinout design. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a SocketTR4 socket designed for the SocketTR4 socket.
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Chapter 1 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors VGA Configuration PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Single VGA SLI™/CFX 3-Way SLI™/CFX PCIe x16_1 x16 x16 x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A N/A N/A PCIe x16_3 N/A x16 x16 PCIe x16_4 N/A N/A x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors VGA Configuration PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Single VGA SLI™/CFX 3-Way SLI™/CFX PCIe x16_1 x16 x16 x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A N/A N/A PCIe x16_3 N/A x16 x16 PCIe x16_4 N/A N/A x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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If you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X399 chipset. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI] by default. ASUS PRIME X399-A 1-17 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 1 PRIME X399-A Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
If you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X399 chipset. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI] by default. ASUS PRIME X399-A 1-17 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 1 PRIME X399-A Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
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... this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The motherboard layout may vary with AMD SocketTR4 processors. The AMD SocketTR4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the SocketTR4 socket... rail frame to release the rail frame, then lift the rail frame to remove the load plate screws in only one correct orientation. A A Rail frame ASUS PRIME X399-A B 2-1
... this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The motherboard layout may vary with AMD SocketTR4 processors. The AMD SocketTR4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the SocketTR4 socket... rail frame to release the rail frame, then lift the rail frame to remove the load plate screws in only one correct orientation. A A Rail frame ASUS PRIME X399-A B 2-1
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.... Memory Frequency This item allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-13 Use the or to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 3.6.2 AMD fTPM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set the core frequency divisor. Set to...
.... Memory Frequency This item allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-13 Use the or to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 3.6.2 AMD fTPM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set the core frequency divisor. Set to...
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...is only available in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-19 Secure Erase is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only supported on AMD SATA port. For more information about AMD SATA ports, refer to proceed with the Secure Erase. •.... Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode > AHCI. You have to a third party software that do not have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of this manual. Ensure to...
...is only available in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. ASUS PRIME X399-A 3-19 Secure Erase is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only supported on AMD SATA port. For more information about AMD SATA ports, refer to proceed with the Secure Erase. •.... Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode > AHCI. You have to a third party software that do not have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of this manual. Ensure to...
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... fault tolerance to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations The motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuraions. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data ...drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 4 ASUS PPRIME X399-A 4-1 Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive ...
... fault tolerance to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations The motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuraions. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data ...drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 4 ASUS PPRIME X399-A 4-1 Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive ...
