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... documentation kept by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
... documentation kept by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
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... CPU; Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way/2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology New Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series Processors - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (supports PCIE SSDs only)* - 1 x U.2 port (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage)* * The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with 28-LANE CPU)* 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8 mode with U.2 slot. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology* * These functions will work...
... CPU; Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way/2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology New Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series Processors - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (supports PCIE SSDs only)* - 1 x U.2 port (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage)* * The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with 28-LANE CPU)* 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8 mode with U.2 slot. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology* * These functions will work...
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... Technology - ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z Media Streamer ASUS Exclusive Features - Push Notice - ASUS Q-Design - Q-Slot - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Code - Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) x Dual Headphone Amplifiers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 3 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board)* ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 5 x USB 3.0 ports (1 port at back panel [blue], 4 ports at mid-board) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports...
... Technology - ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z Media Streamer ASUS Exclusive Features - Push Notice - ASUS Q-Design - Q-Slot - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Code - Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) x Dual Headphone Amplifiers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 3 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board)* ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 5 x USB 3.0 ports (1 port at back panel [blue], 4 ports at mid-board) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports...
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...M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (supports PCIE SSD only) 1 x U.2 port (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage) 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX III series support 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 1 x RGB header 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x CPU OverVoltage (OV) header 1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x XMP switch (continued on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB BIOS...
...M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (supports PCIE SSD only) 1 x U.2 port (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage) 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX III series support 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 1 x RGB header 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x CPU OverVoltage (OV) header 1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x XMP switch (continued on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB BIOS...
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... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-26 1-4 1-27 1-11 1-22 1-24 1-23 1-14 1-23 1-12 1-30 1-13 1-28 1-29 1-25 1-32 1-30 1-29 1-17 1-10 1-10 1-31 1-32 1-33 Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 9. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 3. MemOK! System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 15. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin...
... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-26 1-4 1-27 1-11 1-22 1-24 1-23 1-14 1-23 1-12 1-30 1-13 1-28 1-29 1-25 1-32 1-30 1-29 1-17 1-10 1-10 1-31 1-32 1-33 Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 9. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 3. MemOK! System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 15. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin...
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... motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-7 c) For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
... motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-7 c) For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
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Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-9 Refer to section 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for better thermal environment. • PCIEX4_1 is set to x1 mode by default. • Wi-Fi Controller/PCIEX1_1 is set the PCIEX8_3 Slot Bandwidth item in BIOS to [Disabled] to enable auto detection of PCIEX1_1 device. • If the x1 device is not detected on PCIEX8_3 slot, set to [Enabled] by default. Set this item in BIOS to [X8 Mode]. 40-LANE CPU VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIEX16/X8_1...
Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-9 Refer to section 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for better thermal environment. • PCIEX4_1 is set to x1 mode by default. • Wi-Fi Controller/PCIEX1_1 is set the PCIEX8_3 Slot Bandwidth item in BIOS to [Disabled] to enable auto detection of PCIEX1_1 device. • If the x1 device is not detected on PCIEX8_3 slot, set to [Enabled] by default. Set this item in BIOS to [X8 Mode]. 40-LANE CPU VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIEX16/X8_1...
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... system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to boot during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement...
... system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to boot during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement...
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...-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. function. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-13 Chapter 1 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU...
...-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. function. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-13 Chapter 1 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU...
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... AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 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 Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-21
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... install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device...
... install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device...
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... Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Displays the CPU/Motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-3
... Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Displays the CPU/Motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-3
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CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line is switched on. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for overclocking. Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0.80V to 2.7V with an ...
CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line is switched on. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for overclocking. Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0.80V to 2.7V with an ...
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... all connected devices to Intel® chipset specification, the SATA ports from controller 2 do not support IRST including RAID configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1-6(Gray) / SATA6G_7-10(Black)) This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disable the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] to designate selected SATA port as Hot Pluggable. Due to SATA6G ports. SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-23 If some ports are not used, these items show [Not Installed...
... all connected devices to Intel® chipset specification, the SATA ports from controller 2 do not support IRST including RAID configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1-6(Gray) / SATA6G_7-10(Black)) This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disable the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] to designate selected SATA port as Hot Pluggable. Due to SATA6G ports. SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-23 If some ports are not used, these items show [Not Installed...
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...=3] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-27 RGB LED lighting effects [Default] This item allows you to set the RGB LED lighting colors. The items in this menu functions only if a serial port connector is installed on the motherboard. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller/PCIEx1_1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Disable Wi-Fi Controller and enable PCIEx1_1. [Enabled] Enable Wi-Fi Controller and disable PCIEx1_1. IRQ=4] This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Serial Port [On] This...
...=3] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-27 RGB LED lighting effects [Default] This item allows you to set the RGB LED lighting colors. The items in this menu functions only if a serial port connector is installed on the motherboard. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller/PCIEx1_1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Disable Wi-Fi Controller and enable PCIEx1_1. [Enabled] Enable Wi-Fi Controller and disable PCIEx1_1. IRQ=4] This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Serial Port [On] This...
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Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-33 Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of the onboard LAN controllers and installed LAN cards. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that will run first ...
Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-33 Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of the onboard LAN controllers and installed LAN cards. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that will run first ...
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... download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Insert the USB flash disk that comes with the motherboard package. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the USB port, then select via Storage Devices. If there is potentially risky. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using...
... download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Insert the USB flash disk that comes with the motherboard package. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the USB port, then select via Storage Devices. If there is potentially risky. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using...
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... devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-43 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support...
... devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-43 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support...
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...Connect a SATA power cable to [RAID Mode]. 4. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive...
...Connect a SATA power cable to [RAID Mode]. 4. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive...
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Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 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. The following warning message...
Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 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. The following warning message...