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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... system components. 3. vi ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ...2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
... system components. 3. vi ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ...2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
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xi ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin M.2 fan connector 1 x 5-Pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x Q-Code...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-...
xi ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin M.2 fan connector 1 x 5-Pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x Q-Code...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-...
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... USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will...
... USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will...
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... 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 ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-1 You...
... 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 ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-1 You...
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..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . If ...can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to erase the RTC RAM via...
..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . If ...can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to erase the RTC RAM via...
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...graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to key in a profile number from your USB drive, load and save the... select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Profile Name ...
...graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to key in a profile number from your USB drive, load and save the... select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Profile Name ...
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.... ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when...
.... ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when...
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... the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-23 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to...
... the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-23 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to...
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and ... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10...
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and ... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10...
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... newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
... newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...