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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-7 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-7 v
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... to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus.com for Intel® Optane Memory * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use SATA devices. ** PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot share with USB3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector. ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family...
... to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus.com for Intel® Optane Memory * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use SATA devices. ** PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot share with USB3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector. ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family...
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...III * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf ROG Clonedrive * ROG GameFirst IV is not supported for Windows® 10/8.1 64-bit (continued on the next page) x Supports up to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/... shares bandwidth with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.2, V4.1, V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Dual Headphone Amplifiers - ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® I219...
...III * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf ROG Clonedrive * ROG GameFirst IV is not supported for Windows® 10/8.1 64-bit (continued on the next page) x Supports up to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/... shares bandwidth with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.2, V4.1, V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Dual Headphone Amplifiers - ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® I219...
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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... 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+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-...
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... 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+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-...
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... connectors! • Ensure 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. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to...
... connectors! • Ensure 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. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to...
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...ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 1-27 VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. The KEY module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you to connect a KEY module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to enable CPU... RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. Chapter 1 13. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
...ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 1-27 VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. The KEY module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you to connect a KEY module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to enable CPU... RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. Chapter 1 13. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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...parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to erase ...your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The values range from 40.0 MHz to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-13 Security The Security menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the ...
...parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to erase ...your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The values range from 40.0 MHz to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-13 Security The Security menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the ...
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... frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-15 The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the Link Speed for...CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C states This item allows you to automatically set the power saving of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be supported...
... frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-15 The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the Link Speed for...CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C states This item allows you to automatically set the power saving of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be supported...
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RGB LED lighting When system is in working state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-17 TYPE-C and PCIEX1_1 switch [TYPE-C] Enable TYPE-C and disable PCIEX1_1. [PCIEX1_1] Enable PCIEX1_1 and disable TYPE-C. ... [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 and PCIEX4_1 Switch Function [TYPE-C] If a device is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration...
RGB LED lighting When system is in working state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-17 TYPE-C and PCIEX1_1 switch [TYPE-C] Enable TYPE-C and disable PCIEX1_1. [PCIEX1_1] Enable PCIEX1_1 and disable TYPE-C. ... [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 and PCIEX4_1 Switch Function [TYPE-C] If a device is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration...
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... in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Name This item allows...displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Load Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ...BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows ...
... in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Name This item allows...displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Load Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ...BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows ...
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...[Disabled]. 5. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers, then press to Hyper M.2 X16. 6. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: RAID Support Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together.... Save your motherboard does not support CPU RAID configurations as OS drives. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ...
...[Disabled]. 5. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers, then press to Hyper M.2 X16. 6. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: RAID Support Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together.... Save your motherboard does not support CPU RAID configurations as OS drives. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ...