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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. Such software in this information. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed...
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. Such software in this information. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed...
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... System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumpers, buttons and holes 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-11 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-17 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 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility...
... System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumpers, buttons and holes 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-11 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-17 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 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility...
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... HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-15 3.6.8 USB Configuration 3-16 3.7 Monitor menu 3-16 3.8 Boot menu 3-17 3.9 Tool menu 3-18 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-18 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-20 3.10 Exit menu 3-21 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-22 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-22 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-23 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-25 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 4-2 Setting up RAID...
... HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-15 3.6.8 USB Configuration 3-16 3.7 Monitor menu 3-16 3.8 Boot menu 3-17 3.9 Tool menu 3-18 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-18 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-20 3.10 Exit menu 3-21 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-22 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-22 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-23 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-25 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 4-2 Setting up RAID...
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...x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at mid-board) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board) ASMedia® 3142 USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x USB Type-C™, at back panel) (continued on the next page) viii ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wi-Fi & Bluetooth USB AMD SocketTR4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the CPU support list. Quad channel memory architecture * Please refer to www.asus.com...
...x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at mid-board) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board) ASMedia® 3142 USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x USB Type-C™, at back panel) (continued on the next page) viii ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wi-Fi & Bluetooth USB AMD SocketTR4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the CPU support list. Quad channel memory architecture * Please refer to www.asus.com...
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ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors
ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors
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... 12V power connectors 2 x Aura RGB headers 1 x Aura Addressable header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Power-on button 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX...
... 12V power connectors 2 x Aura RGB headers 1 x Aura Addressable header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Power-on button 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING motherboard 1 x I/O Shield 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-way-M) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x M.2 bracket 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s Cables 1 x Thermal sensor cable 1 x Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG cable label 1 x Pack of cable ties 1 x ROG fan label 1 x ROG Strix door hanger 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) Motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items...
... for the following items. Motherboard Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING motherboard 1 x I/O Shield 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-way-M) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x M.2 bracket 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s Cables 1 x Thermal sensor cable 1 x Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG cable label 1 x Pack of cable ties 1 x ROG fan label 1 x ROG Strix door hanger 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) Motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items...
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...panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 13. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. M.2 sockets [M.2_1(Socket 3); U31G1_1112) 9. 3D Mount holes 10. USB34) 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Q-Code LED 19. LED connectors (8-pin LED_CON) Page 1-5 1-4 1-25 1-22 1-21 1-24 1-18 1-19 1-10 1-24 1-17 1-23 1-9 1-20 1-20 1-26 1-10 1-11 1-18 1-27 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-3 SocketTR4 CPU socket 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector...
...panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 13. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. M.2 sockets [M.2_1(Socket 3); U31G1_1112) 9. 3D Mount holes 10. USB34) 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Q-Code LED 19. LED connectors (8-pin LED_CON) Page 1-5 1-4 1-25 1-22 1-21 1-24 1-18 1-19 1-10 1-24 1-17 1-23 1-9 1-20 1-20 1-26 1-10 1-11 1-18 1-27 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-3 SocketTR4 CPU socket 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector...
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... AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available PCI bus hot plug ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-15
... AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available PCI bus hot plug ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-15
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The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
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... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure...
... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure...
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... if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in working state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU PCIE Link Mode This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. RGB LED lighting When system is in this menu allow you to your devices. HD Audio Controller This item...
... if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in working state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU PCIE Link Mode This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. RGB LED lighting When system is in this menu allow you to your devices. HD Audio Controller This item...
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... enabled, you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack 3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on -LAN function of the connected devices. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-15 When setting...
... enabled, you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack 3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on -LAN function of the connected devices. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-15 When setting...
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...-off [Enabled] Enables the support for 4-pin chassis fan. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to enable or disable USB device. W_PUMP+ /AIO_PUMP Control [Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of USB devices at...
...-off [Enabled] Enables the support for 4-pin chassis fan. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to enable or disable USB device. W_PUMP+ /AIO_PUMP Control [Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of USB devices at...
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... Mode of the BIOS after an AC power loss. Disables the boot logo display during POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-17 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to its normal boot speed. Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Disable the CSM to accelerate the boot speed...
... Mode of the BIOS after an AC power loss. Disables the boot logo display during POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-17 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to its normal boot speed. Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Disable the CSM to accelerate the boot speed...
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...] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Boot from Storage Devices This item allows you to select the type of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Select an item then press to start booting...
...] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Boot from Storage Devices This item allows you to select the type of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Select an item then press to start booting...
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... Storage Device(s). 4. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-23 Check your local Internet connection before updating...
... Storage Device(s). 4. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-23 Check your local Internet connection before updating...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-25 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-25 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file...
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... SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Turn ON the disks you want to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Go to display the RAIDXpert2 configuration utility menu. Under Select Physical Disks, press . Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Go to the Advanced menu > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility, then press to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set and select Apply Changes, then press . 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Turn ON the disks you want to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Go to display the RAIDXpert2 configuration utility menu. Under Select Physical Disks, press . Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Go to the Advanced menu > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility, then press to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set and select Apply Changes, then press . 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... succeeding screen instructions to delete and select Delete Array, press . 2. Select On to cancel. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Select RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility > Delete Array and press . You will set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version, clik OK. 4. To delete a RAID set . Chapter 4 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 4-3 During the OS installation, click Load Driver...
... succeeding screen instructions to delete and select Delete Array, press . 2. Select On to cancel. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Select RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility > Delete Array and press . You will set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version, clik OK. 4. To delete a RAID set . Chapter 4 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 4-3 During the OS installation, click Load Driver...