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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 ...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 2-18 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-18 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-20 2.4 Starting up for the first ...
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 ...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 2-18 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-18 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-20 2.4 Starting up for the first ...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-19 3.8 Boot menu 3-19 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-19 3.8 Boot menu 3-19 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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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 Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-12 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 Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-12 v
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...package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This guide... updates. 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4.
...package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This guide... updates. 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4.
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...depends on the CPU types. * Refer 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 device...2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. (continued on the next page) ix Adjust BIOS settings to use SATA devices. ** PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot share with.../x8, x16/x8/x1 mode with 16-LANE) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4 slot (max. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series...
...depends on the CPU types. * Refer 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 device...2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. (continued on the next page) ix Adjust BIOS settings to use SATA devices. ** PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot share with.../x8, x16/x8/x1 mode with 16-LANE) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4 slot (max. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series...
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... function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo Core App (6-core or above)* / Turbo App (4-core)* ASUS EZ DIY - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Q-DIMM Gamer's Guardian - DIGI+ VRM -..., USB3.1 Gen 1, and USB3.1 Gen 2 ports - Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS Exclusive Features - EPU TPU - Q-Code - SafeSlot - Digi+VRM EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary Special Features Performance Optimization 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with a...
... function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo Core App (6-core or above)* / Turbo App (4-core)* ASUS EZ DIY - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Q-DIMM Gamer's Guardian - DIGI+ VRM -..., USB3.1 Gen 1, and USB3.1 Gen 2 ports - Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS Exclusive Features - EPU TPU - Q-Code - SafeSlot - Digi+VRM EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING specifications summary Special Features Performance Optimization 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with a...
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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 front...
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 front...
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..., 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 Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log...
..., 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 Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log...
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...: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For...supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can ... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-11
...: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For...supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can ... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 1-11
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If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. If you installed... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1....
If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. If you installed... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1....
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...BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-17 We recommend you to your USB storage device. 4. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS... the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise update...
...BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-17 We recommend you to your USB storage device. 4. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS... the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise update...
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...3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB BIOS Flashback button 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC2 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.3 Motherboard ... and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 2.0 ports 1112 (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 3. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2 7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port EA2 6.
...3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB BIOS Flashback button 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC2 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.3 Motherboard ... and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 2.0 ports 1112 (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 3. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2 7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port EA2 6.
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...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-19
...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 2-19
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...Basic Installation Turn on the screen. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power ...press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. Monitor b. System power 6. The system then ...
...Basic Installation Turn on the screen. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power ...press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. Monitor b. System power 6. The system then ...
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...BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS...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 you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING...
...BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS...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 you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING...
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... include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Do this ...section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and ...
... include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Do this ...section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and ...
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Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Hot...General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced...
Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Hot...General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced...
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...greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Click this... button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu ...
...greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Click this... button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu ...
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Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that is a brief description of the ASUS support website. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is not user-configurable. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified ...Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the BIOS FAQ web page of the selected item. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-5 Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can also scan the ...
Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that is a brief description of the ASUS support website. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is not user-configurable. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified ...Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the BIOS FAQ web page of the selected item. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING 3-5 Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can also scan the ...
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...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. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for ... Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the...
...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. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for ... Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the...