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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 storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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...)* 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slots (PCIEX4_1 max. TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for details. 44-Lane CPU (12-core & 10-core CPU) 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single@x16...
...)* 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slots (PCIEX4_1 max. TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for details. 44-Lane CPU (12-core & 10-core CPU) 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single@x16...
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... - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mutiple-INs - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) (continued on the next page) xi TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary LAN ASUS Features USB Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU...
... - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mutiple-INs - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) (continued on the next page) xi TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary LAN ASUS Features USB Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU...
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...xii TUF ESD Guards 2 - TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Internal I/O connectors "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS SafeSlot "TUF ENGINE!" Thermal Solution - standard) "Safe & Stable!" MemOK! 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional...with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 ...
...xii TUF ESD Guards 2 - TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Internal I/O connectors "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS SafeSlot "TUF ENGINE!" Thermal Solution - standard) "Safe & Stable!" MemOK! 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional...with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 ...
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... the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP connector. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-17 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, high ... Q-Fan functions if you want to connect powerful 3-pin DC fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to...
... the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP connector. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-17 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, high ... Q-Fan functions if you want to connect powerful 3-pin DC fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to...
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.... • The KEY module is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Thunderbolt header (5-pin...
.... • The KEY module is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Thunderbolt header (5-pin...
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...settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for this item to set the profiles supported by your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC...) RAM to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to individually set the system date, time, language, and security settings....
...settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for this item to set the profiles supported by your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC...) RAM to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to individually set the system date, time, language, and security settings....
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...to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you... to adjust the Link Speed for the CPU and other system devices. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is ... processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to be supported.
...to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you... to adjust the Link Speed for the CPU and other system devices. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is ... processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to be supported.
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...] [Off] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. 3.6.6 CPU Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. • This menu will appear only when an Intel® Core™ X-series Processors ...(6-core or above) is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration...
...] [Off] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. 3.6.6 CPU Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. • This menu will appear only when an Intel® Core™ X-series Processors ...(6-core or above) is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Load... your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. This feature is installed in your system. Bus ...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Load... your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. This feature is installed in your system. Bus ...
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...BIOS Setup again. 5. Save your motherboard does not support CPU RAID configurations as OS drives. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • The KEY module is purchased ...separately. • The HYPER M.2 X16 Card is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to Hyper...
...BIOS Setup again. 5. Save your motherboard does not support CPU RAID configurations as OS drives. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • The KEY module is purchased ...separately. • The HYPER M.2 X16 Card is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to Hyper...
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..., click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. When prompted to start installing Windows® 10. 2. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support If you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on using the... Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Installing the RAID controller driver during OS installation. Boot the computer using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please install the Hyper M.2 X16 Cards to install the RAID controller...
..., click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. When prompted to start installing Windows® 10. 2. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support If you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on using the... Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Installing the RAID controller driver during OS installation. Boot the computer using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please install the Hyper M.2 X16 Cards to install the RAID controller...