User Guide
Page 2
... such repair, modification of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is valid to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
... such repair, modification of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is valid to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
User Guide
Page 3
... 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-10 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1-11 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 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card...
... 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-10 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1-11 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 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card...
User Guide
Page 9
... 2 front panel connector. Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Optane Memory * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use device in x4 mode. Ready for Intel® CPU support list. ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family on LGA 2066 socket Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel®...
... 2 front panel connector. Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Optane Memory * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use device in x4 mode. Ready for Intel® CPU support list. ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family on LGA 2066 socket Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel®...
User Guide
Page 12
ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x USB2.0 ports 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 2 x USB3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C™ ports at back panel) 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2) 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ ...
ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x USB2.0 ports 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 2 x USB3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C™ ports at back panel) 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2) 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ ...
User Guide
Page 19
...LED 20. VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-22 1-25 1-23 1-4 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-18 1-27 1-11 1-12 1-24 1-12 1-26 1-21 1-10 1-13 1-19 1-27 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 8. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1, RGB_HEADER2) 4. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 14. Serial port...
...LED 20. VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-22 1-25 1-23 1-4 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-18 1-27 1-11 1-12 1-24 1-12 1-26 1-21 1-10 1-13 1-19 1-27 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 8. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1, RGB_HEADER2) 4. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 14. Serial port...
User Guide
Page 33
... Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 1-17...
... Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 1-17...
User Guide
Page 59
2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 2-15 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at least 20 cm away from all models.
2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 2-15 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at least 20 cm away from all models.
User Guide
Page 67
... keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X299SE.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
... keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X299SE.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
User Guide
Page 69
... access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode...
... access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode...
User Guide
Page 79
... Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator or User Password items on the CPU and DIMM model you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you have forgotten your memory modules for this item to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING...
... Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator or User Password items on the CPU and DIMM model you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you have forgotten your memory modules for this item to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING...
User Guide
Page 82
... a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA6G_8 This item allows you want to configure the PCI Express slots. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is installed to internally...
... a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA6G_8 This item allows you want to configure the PCI Express slots. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is installed to internally...
User Guide
Page 83
... Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-17 USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 and PCIEX4_1 Switch Function [TYPE-C] If a device is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off when the system is detected in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting...
... Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-17 USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 and PCIEX4_1 Switch Function [TYPE-C] If a device is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off when the system is detected in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting...
User Guide
Page 84
... Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to enable or disable the Intel Wi-Fi 802.11ac controller. When set system wake and sleep settings. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set...
... Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to enable or disable the Intel Wi-Fi 802.11ac controller. When set system wake and sleep settings. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set...
User Guide
Page 87
...; To access Windows® OS in the system. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-21 Select an item then press to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item...
...; To access Windows® OS in the system. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-21 Select an item then press to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item...
User Guide
Page 89
... you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to select the bus interface. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-23 Profile...
... you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to select the bus interface. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-23 Profile...
User Guide
Page 91
Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-25 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is ...
Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-25 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is ...
User Guide
Page 94
... press to load default BIOS values. 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. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that...
... press to load default BIOS values. 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. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that...
User Guide
Page 96
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to [Disabled]. 5. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Connect...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to [Disabled]. 5. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Connect...
User Guide
Page 105
.... 8. Select the RAID controller driver you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the support DVD then click OK to continue. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 4-11 Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 6. 4.
.... 8. Select the RAID controller driver you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the support DVD then click OK to continue. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 4-11 Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 6. 4.
User Guide
Page 110
... drive. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the USB flash drive...
... drive. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the USB flash drive...