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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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 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...
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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 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...
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...; Processors - 8 x D IMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600+(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/2800(O .C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Quad channel memory architecture * Please refer to www.asus.com for details. 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™...
...; Processors - 8 x D IMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600+(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/2800(O .C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Quad channel memory architecture * Please refer to www.asus.com for details. 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™...
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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) ... 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 Form Factor, 12"x 10...
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) ... 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 Form Factor, 12"x 10...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_D1* DIMM_D2 DIMM_C1* DIMM_C2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1* DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1* Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_D1* DIMM_D2 DIMM_C1* DIMM_C2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1* DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1* Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...way of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered ECC ...may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 ...
...way of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered ECC ...may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 ...
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...jumper cap again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Chapter 1 STRIX X399-E GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never .... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper...
...jumper cap again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Chapter 1 STRIX X399-E GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never .... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper...
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... future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started DXE IPL is failed (continued on . Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is...
... future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started DXE IPL is failed (continued on . Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is...
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... Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Pop-up Menu Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu...
... Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Pop-up Menu Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu...
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... installed to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver ...you to configure the TPM settings. 3.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-13 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6.1...
... installed to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver ...you to configure the TPM settings. 3.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-13 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6.1...
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...] [PCIEX16_3] [PCIEX16_4] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Save to Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from Profile This item allows... We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that saved your system...
...] [PCIEX16_3] [PCIEX16_4] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Save to Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from Profile This item allows... We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that saved your system...