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... required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of alteration... free by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for which is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software ...
... required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of alteration... free by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for which is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software ...
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... 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring...
... 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring...
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...standard) "Safe & Stable!" button 1 x 3-pin CPU_OV header 1 x Clear CMOS header 2 x 3D Mount screw ports (continued on the next page) xii TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Internal I/O connectors "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ESD Guards 2 - TUF Components (5K Cap, TUF Chokes & MOSFET; Guardian Angel - MemOK! 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260...
...standard) "Safe & Stable!" button 1 x 3-pin CPU_OV header 1 x Clear CMOS header 2 x 3D Mount screw ports (continued on the next page) xii TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Internal I/O connectors "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ESD Guards 2 - TUF Components (5K Cap, TUF Chokes & MOSFET; Guardian Angel - MemOK! 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260...
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...CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 12. MemOK! SATA 6G_34; Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 16. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY) 15. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) 13. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) Page 1-5 1-17 1-18 1-4 1-9 1-21 1-15 1-13 1-11 1-19 1-11 1-16 1-10 1-20 1-14 1-20 1-14 1-16 ASUS TUF X299 MARK...
...CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 12. MemOK! SATA 6G_34; Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 16. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY) 15. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) 13. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) Page 1-5 1-17 1-18 1-4 1-9 1-21 1-15 1-13 1-11 1-19 1-11 1-16 1-10 1-20 1-14 1-20 1-14 1-16 ASUS TUF X299 MARK...
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... before using the MemOK! This is tested. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 function. System will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system...
... before using the MemOK! This is tested. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 function. System will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system...
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... fully use the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; U31G1_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. ASUS TUF X299 MARK...
... fully use the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12; U31G1_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. ASUS TUF X299 MARK...
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... jumper caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-17 These are not jumpers! 7. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, high amp, extension, M.2, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin M.2_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 securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power...
... jumper caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-17 These are not jumpers! 7. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, high amp, extension, M.2, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin M.2_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 securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power...
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... SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Black - 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 2-13 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection...
... SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Black - 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 2-13 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection...
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... motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
... motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
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... Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. 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 FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS TUF X299 MARK...
... Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. 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 FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS TUF X299 MARK...
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... Favorites screen. You cannot add the following items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. from main menu panel, then...
... Favorites screen. You cannot add the following items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. from main menu panel, then...
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... Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-17 PCIe Speed This item allows your system to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration...
... Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-17 PCIe Speed This item allows your system to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration...
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... PME options are switched off when the system is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above ) is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] When system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RGB LED lighting...
... PME options are switched off when the system is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above ) is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] When system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RGB LED lighting...
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... connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. TBT Root port Selector This item allows you to select the thunder root port. Configuration options: [Thunderbolt Disabled] [PCIE16_1] [PCIE16_2] [PCIE16_3] [PCIE4_1] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-19 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration...
... connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. TBT Root port Selector This item allows you to select the thunder root port. Configuration options: [Thunderbolt Disabled] [PCIE16_1] [PCIE16_2] [PCIE16_3] [PCIE4_1] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-19 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration...
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... type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-21 Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Launch CSM [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of network devices...
... type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-21 Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Launch CSM [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of network devices...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode...
... ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode...
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You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-29 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it...
You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-29 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it...
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...to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to RAID mode, all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items. 4. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using PCIE storage devices, ensure to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports...
...to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to RAID mode, all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items. 4. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using PCIE storage devices, ensure to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports...
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Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 4-11 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. If you have only one optical drive installed in...
Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 4-11 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. If you have only one optical drive installed in...
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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. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Support The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you 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 your optical...
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. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Support The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you 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 your optical...