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..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; ii No part of this manual, including the products and software described in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment...
..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; ii No part of this manual, including the products and software described in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment...
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.... • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables...
.... • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables...
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... key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. vii Keys enclosed in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that...
... key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. vii Keys enclosed in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that...
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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) ... (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 Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5 cm x 26.9 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. 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) ... (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 Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5 cm x 26.9 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xi
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... 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...
... 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...
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...settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as RSX399EG.CAP for this user manual refers to instability or boot ... 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...
...settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as RSX399EG.CAP for this user manual refers to instability or boot ... 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...
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... Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ... startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you in this option only if you want ...
... Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ... startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you in this option only if you want ...
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...information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on ... the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, DRAM status and SATA information Displays the system...
...information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on ... the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, DRAM status and SATA information Displays the system...
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... sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-5 My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the...that you can select for more information. Use this button to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker...
... sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-5 My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the...that you can select for more information. Use this button to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu Click to undo the changes Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E 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 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu Click to undo the changes Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E 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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... to their best settings. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you...
... to their best settings. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you...
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... BIOS Setup See section 1.1.6 Jumpers, buttons and holes for information on how to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Use the... or to [Manual]. The CPU core ratio is calculated with the formula: 2 * FID / DID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. The Main menu provides you set the value based on...
... BIOS Setup See section 1.1.6 Jumpers, buttons and holes for information on how to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Use the... or to [Manual]. The CPU core ratio is calculated with the formula: 2 * FID / DID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. The Main menu provides you set the value based on...
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...SSDs might be due to booting. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode > AHCI. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-19 Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to factory performance ...; Locked. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Ensure to set the SATA mode to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined ...
...SSDs might be due to booting. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode > AHCI. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-19 Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to factory performance ...; Locked. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Ensure to set the SATA mode to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined ...
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...comes with the motherboard package. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment....Windows® environment. 2. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's ...
...comes with the motherboard package. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment....Windows® environment. 2. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's ...