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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1...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 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1...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 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker ...Configuration 3-29 3.7 Monitor menu 3-30 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.9 Tool menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-35 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-36 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-37 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-38 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-40 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-40 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-40 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-43 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker ...Configuration 3-29 3.7 Monitor menu 3-30 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.9 Tool menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-35 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-36 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-37 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-38 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-40 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-40 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-40 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-43 iv
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
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...information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. About this guide...is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the...
...information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. About this guide...is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the...
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..., 4 ports at back panel [blue] ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z Media Streamer ASUS Exclusive Features - Push Notice - Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) x Dual Headphone Amplifiers - Ai Suite 3 - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Shield - MemOK! STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Special Features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac...
..., 4 ports at back panel [blue] ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z Media Streamer ASUS Exclusive Features - Push Notice - Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) x Dual Headphone Amplifiers - Ai Suite 3 - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Shield - MemOK! STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary Wireless & Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Special Features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac...
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...) 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX III series support 1 x Front ...ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-pin Water pump connector 1 x 4-pin H_AMP fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 5-pin Extension fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Power-on the next page) xi STRIX X99 GAMING... specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x PS/2 ...
...) 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX III series support 1 x Front ...ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-pin Water pump connector 1 x 4-pin H_AMP fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 5-pin Extension fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Power-on the next page) xi STRIX X99 GAMING... specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x PS/2 ...
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xii STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence...
xii STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence...
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... and D1* for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into all slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of the slots as single-channel ... We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as quad-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs...
... and D1* for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into all slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of the slots as single-channel ... We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as quad-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs...
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Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-9 Set this item in BIOS to [Disabled] to enable auto detection of PCIEX1_1 device. • If the x1 device is set the PCIEX8_3 Slot Bandwidth item in BIOS to section 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Refer to [X8 Mode]. 40-LANE CPU VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode...
Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-9 Set this item in BIOS to [Disabled] to enable auto detection of PCIEX1_1 device. • If the x1 device is set the PCIEX8_3 Slot Bandwidth item in BIOS to section 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Refer to [X8 Mode]. 40-LANE CPU VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode...
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... also lights up due to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-11 Chapter 1 button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests...button to boot up when the DIMM is tested. 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. System will appear during POST reminding you ...
... also lights up due to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-11 Chapter 1 button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests...button to boot up when the DIMM is tested. 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. System will appear during POST reminding you ...
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.... 3. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-13 Chapter 1 function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 1.1.7 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
.... 3. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-13 Chapter 1 function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 1.1.7 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
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...can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These ...ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. •...
...can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These ...ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. •...
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... maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 1-26...these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. 6. CPU, CPU optional,... 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • The CPU fan ...
... maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 1-26...these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. 6. CPU, CPU optional,... 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • The CPU fan ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-33 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-33 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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... format error. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 2-13 This may have risks. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Place the bundled support DVD to automatically update the BIOS. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows...
... format error. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 2-13 This may have risks. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Place the bundled support DVD to automatically update the BIOS. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows...
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... button 2. Intel® LAN port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 910 7. USB 3.0 ports E34 8. USB 3.0 ports E2_5 (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Keyboard/Mouse combo port 3. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1 10. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 5. ...
... button 2. Intel® LAN port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 910 7. USB 3.0 ports E34 8. USB 3.0 ports E2_5 (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Keyboard/Mouse combo port 3. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1 10. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 5. ...
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... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 2-15 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel®...; X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN port's LEDs may run on...
... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 2-15 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel®...; X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN port's LEDs may run on...
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... 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with the last device on . Ensure...
... 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with the last device on . Ensure...
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Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 2-19 Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for ... , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ...
Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 2-19 Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for ... , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ...
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... your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as STXX99.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...
... your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as STXX99.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...