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Motherboard STRIX X99 GAMING
Motherboard STRIX X99 GAMING
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...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 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central ...Jumpers 1-13 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection...
...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 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central ...Jumpers 1-13 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection...
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...assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power ... product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read...
...assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power ... product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read...
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Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter ...describes the RAID configurations. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the ...
Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter ...describes the RAID configurations. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the ...
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... your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation STRIX X99 GAMING 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x 80 cm RGB LED extension cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 1-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x CPU installation tool for Broadwell-E CPU 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ROG cable label 1 x ROG fan...
... your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation STRIX X99 GAMING 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x 80 cm RGB LED extension cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 1-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x CPU installation tool for Broadwell-E CPU 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ROG cable label 1 x ROG fan...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (...RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 processors....
...Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (...RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 processors....
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-5 Ensure to the DDR4 slot. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to install at least one of the memory modules into the A1*/B1*/C1*/D1* slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-5 Ensure to the DDR4 slot. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to install at least one of the memory modules into the A1*/B1*/C1*/D1* slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...protect the CPU. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is the...any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-7 Check with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of the DIMM fan may vary.
...protect the CPU. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is the...any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-7 Check with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of the DIMM fan may vary.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... device is not detected on PCIEX8_3 slot, set to [Enabled] by default. • Wi-Fi Controller/PCIEX1_1 is set to x1 mode by default. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-9 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 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8_3... x8 x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for details.
... device is not detected on PCIEX8_3 slot, set to [Enabled] by default. • Wi-Fi Controller/PCIEX1_1 is set to x1 mode by default. Chapter 1 ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-9 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 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8_3... x8 x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for details.
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... performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. The LED near the button also lights up the system. Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers ...who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and...
... performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. The LED near the button also lights up the system. Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers ...who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and...
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...after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-11 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ... 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, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly ...
...after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-11 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ... 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, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly ...
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... LEDs The PCIE LEDs light up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIEX4_1 slot will not light up to indicate the PCIe slots that share lane with a standby power LED that lights up as it...
... LEDs The PCIE LEDs light up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIEX4_1 slot will not light up to indicate the PCIe slots that share lane with a standby power LED that lights up as it...
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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 [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can support one SATA .... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®...
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 [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can support one SATA .... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®...
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Chapter 1 The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with U.2 connector. 3. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-23 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • The M.2 connector shares bandwidth with M.2 connector. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 2.
Chapter 1 The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with U.2 connector. 3. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-23 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • The M.2 connector shares bandwidth with M.2 connector. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 2.
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5. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel... of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480Mb/s connection speed. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-25 Chapter 1 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any...
5. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel... of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480Mb/s connection speed. ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-25 Chapter 1 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any...
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...The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the ...; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...
...The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the ...; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...
