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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 ...
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.... Ready for Intel® Optane Memory * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use a SATA device. (continued on www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® X299 Chipset Intel® Core™ X-series (6-core above) Processors - 8 x D IMM, max. 128GB DDR4 4133(OC)* /... Refer to use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to www.asus.com for details. 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU; ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel®...
.... Ready for Intel® Optane Memory * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use a SATA device. (continued on www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® X299 Chipset Intel® Core™ X-series (6-core above) Processors - 8 x D IMM, max. 128GB DDR4 4133(OC)* /... Refer to use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to www.asus.com for details. 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU; ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel®...
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... to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is only available for front and rear headphone outputs - ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Intel® X299 Chipset - 8 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 4 ports at mid-board) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports ( 2 ports at...
... to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is only available for front and rear headphone outputs - ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Intel® X299 Chipset - 8 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 4 ports at mid-board) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports ( 2 ports at...
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ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary Special Features Performance Optimization 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with a single click! Auto Tuning Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo Core App (6-core or above)* / Turbo App (4-core)* ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS... - ESD Guards on the next page) xi Digi+VRM EPU - EPU TPU - Q-Slot - SafeSlot - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS Exclusive Features -
ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary Special Features Performance Optimization 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with a single click! Auto Tuning Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo Core App (6-core or above)* / Turbo App (4-core)* ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS... - ESD Guards on the next page) xi Digi+VRM EPU - EPU TPU - Q-Slot - SafeSlot - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS Exclusive Features -
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ROG STRIX X299-XE 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...
ROG STRIX X299-XE 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...
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...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. 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...
...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. 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...
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... Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x ROG addressable LED strip 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 1 x Thermal sensor cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant...
... Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x ROG addressable LED strip 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 1 x Thermal sensor cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant...
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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure...
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure...
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...-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-18 1-21 1-19 1-4 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-14 1-23 1-11 1-12 1-20 1-12 1-22 1-17 1-10 1-13 1-15 1-23 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-3 LGA2066 CPU socket 6. M.2 Socket 3 7. Intel® X299 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78) 11. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV...
...-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-18 1-21 1-19 1-4 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-14 1-23 1-11 1-12 1-20 1-12 1-22 1-17 1-10 1-13 1-15 1-23 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-3 LGA2066 CPU socket 6. M.2 Socket 3 7. Intel® X299 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78) 11. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to install at least one of the memory modules into the A1*/B1*/C1*/D1* slot under X-Series (6-core above ) Processors ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-5 Ensure to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-Series (6-core above ) Processors. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to install at least one of the memory modules into the A1*/B1*/C1*/D1* slot under X-Series (6-core above ) Processors ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-5 Ensure to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-Series (6-core above ) Processors. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 1 2 3 ® 4 5 6 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 1 2 3 ® 4 5 6 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-9
• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-9
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... power cord. 2. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-11 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the...
... power cord. 2. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-11 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the...
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... case to case. • Please refer to case. 2. Chapter 1 The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-13 Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LED provides the most...
... case to case. • Please refer to case. 2. Chapter 1 The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-13 Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LED provides the most...
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... socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to one of the system chassis. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 3. Chapter 1 2.
... socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to one of the system chassis. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 3. Chapter 1 2.
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... a 1394 cable to detect its temperature. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to the USB connectors. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mb/s connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These...
... a 1394 cable to detect its temperature. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to the USB connectors. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mb/s connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These...
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...) that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. 9. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-19 A red LED located to the right of the 8-pin power plug will light up if the power is not connected. • For a fully configured...
...) that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. 9. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-19 A red LED located to the right of the 8-pin power plug will light up if the power is not connected. • For a fully configured...
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... with a maximum power rating of AURA software. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-21 11. AURA RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1, RGB_HEADER2) These connectors are purchased separately. Chapter 1 • The RGB header supports 5050 multi-color LED strips (+12V...
... with a maximum power rating of AURA software. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-21 11. AURA RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1, RGB_HEADER2) These connectors are purchased separately. Chapter 1 • The RGB header supports 5050 multi-color LED strips (+12V...
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... this connector. Chapter 1 The KEY module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-23 13.
... this connector. Chapter 1 The KEY module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-23 13.