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Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/closing the double latch. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-1 CPU installation Please note the order in this section are the same for references only. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/closing the double latch. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-1 CPU installation Please note the order in this section are the same for references only. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
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...file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse ...input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...
...file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse ...input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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... only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-13 After you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently...., and security settings. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile ...
... only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-13 After you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently...., and security settings. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile ...
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...and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-25 However, BIOS updating ...is available in the support DVD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ...
...and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-25 However, BIOS updating ...is available in the support DVD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ...