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... is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code will not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. E13291 First Edition...
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... Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard 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 installation 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-13 2.1.10 Fan bracket installation 2-15 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
... Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard 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 installation 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-13 2.1.10 Fan bracket installation 2-15 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
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ROG STRIX X299-XE 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® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The support of individual CPUs. x16, x8/x8 , x8/x8/x1 mode with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with 16-LANE)...
ROG STRIX X299-XE 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® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The support of individual CPUs. x16, x8/x8 , x8/x8/x1 mode with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with 16-LANE)...
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ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Impedance sense for Windows® 10/8.1 64-bit (continued on the next page) x Dual Headphone Amplifiers - ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf ROG Clonedrive * ROG GameFirst IV is not supported for 8-Channel audio. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector* * The USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector shares bandwidth with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.2, V4...
ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Impedance sense for Windows® 10/8.1 64-bit (continued on the next page) x Dual Headphone Amplifiers - ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf ROG Clonedrive * ROG GameFirst IV is not supported for 8-Channel audio. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector* * The USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector shares bandwidth with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.2, V4...
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... BIOS 3 - Highly Durable Components - ESD Guards on the next page) xi EPU TPU - SafeSlot - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Shield - Q-DIMM Gamer's Guardian - AI Charger * Only available on Intel® Core™ X-series processors (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, USB3.1 Gen 1, and USB3.1 Gen 2 ports - Digi+VRM EPU - Procool - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - AURA Lighting Control - 3D Printing Friendly design - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control...
... BIOS 3 - Highly Durable Components - ESD Guards on the next page) xi EPU TPU - SafeSlot - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Shield - Q-DIMM Gamer's Guardian - AI Charger * Only available on Intel® Core™ X-series processors (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, USB3.1 Gen 1, and USB3.1 Gen 2 ports - Digi+VRM EPU - Procool - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - AURA Lighting Control - 3D Printing Friendly design - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control...
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... 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-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4-Pin M.2 fan connectors 1 x 5-Pin Extension fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support ( Support PCIE and SATA modes...
... 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-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4-Pin M.2 fan connectors 1 x 5-Pin Extension fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support ( Support PCIE and SATA modes...
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WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) The specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My...
WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) The specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My...
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...15 1-23 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-3 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Power-on button 19. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 21. LGA2066 CPU socket 6. VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) 12. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 14. AURA RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1, RGB_HEADER2) 4. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 15. 3D Mount 16. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, M.2, water...
...15 1-23 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-3 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Power-on button 19. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 21. LGA2066 CPU socket 6. VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) 12. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 14. AURA RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1, RGB_HEADER2) 4. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 15. 3D Mount 16. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, M.2, water...
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... enabled. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-17 Shut down your USB storage device. 4. Chapter 2 BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility...
... enabled. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-17 Shut down your USB storage device. 4. Chapter 2 BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility...
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Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: •...
Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: •...
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... user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to select items in BIOS Setup. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Last Modified button This button...
... user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to select items in BIOS Setup. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Last Modified button This button...
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... set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-13 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen...
... set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-13 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen...
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... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1 - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is installed to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA6G_8 This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring...
... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1 - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is installed to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA6G_8 This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring...
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... devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-17 HD Audio Controller This item allows you to your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power 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 detected in PCIEX16_3, PCIEX16_3 will be enabled and PCIEX4_1 will be disabled. [PCIEX4_1] Enable PCIEX4_1 and disable PCIEX16_3. RGB LED lighting When system is in working...
... devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-17 HD Audio Controller This item allows you to your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power 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 detected in PCIEX16_3, PCIEX16_3 will be enabled and PCIEX4_1 will be disabled. [PCIEX4_1] Enable PCIEX4_1 and disable PCIEX16_3. RGB LED lighting When system is in working...
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... to start booting from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-21 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode...
... to start booting from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-21 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode...
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.... Key in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed...
.... Key in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed...
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... 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. Carefully follow the instructions in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-25 If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS...
... 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. Carefully follow the instructions in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-25 If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS...
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...Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to [Disabled]. 5. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
...Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to [Disabled]. 5. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... Next. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 4-11 Select the drive to continue. 5. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. A message appears, reminding you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Follow screen instructions to continue. 6. If you to...
... Next. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 4-11 Select the drive to continue. 5. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. A message appears, reminding you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Follow screen instructions to continue. 6. If you to...
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...; Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Support The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you have inserted, and go to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit...
...; Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Support The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you have inserted, and go to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit...