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... Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Server Mgmt menu (for WS X299 PRO/SE only 3-26 3.12 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.12.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 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...
... Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Server Mgmt menu (for WS X299 PRO/SE only 3-26 3.12 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.12.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 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...
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... depends on the next page) x Additional DIMM loading on selected models, with 1 DIMM per channel. WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO LGA2066 Socket for Intel® CPU support list. Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 48-Lane CPU 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slot...
... depends on the next page) x Additional DIMM loading on selected models, with 1 DIMM per channel. WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO LGA2066 Socket for Intel® CPU support list. Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 48-Lane CPU 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slot...
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... will depend on the next page) xi Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* * Actual numbers of Multi-graphic...
... will depend on the next page) xi Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* * Actual numbers of Multi-graphic...
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WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name USB ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Intel® X299 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @ rear panel (1 x Type-A; 1 x Type-C™) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 @ front panel (optional Type-A or Type-C™) OC Design - ASUS PRO..., power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for M.2 and U.2) (continued on...
WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name USB ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO Intel® X299 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4@ rear panel, 2@ front panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @ rear panel (1 x Type-A; 1 x Type-C™) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 @ front panel (optional Type-A or Type-C™) OC Design - ASUS PRO..., power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for M.2 and U.2) (continued on...
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.../Reset UEFI BIOS - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Q-DIMM - File Transfer ASUS Q-Design : - EZ Tuning Wizard - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I /O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Q-Slot - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I /O: 3X corrosion...
.../Reset UEFI BIOS - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Q-DIMM - File Transfer ASUS Q-Design : - EZ Tuning Wizard - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name ASUS Special Features WS X299 PRO/SE ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I /O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Q-Slot - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I /O: 3X corrosion...
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... 2.0 ports (1 Supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) Ports 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO MemOK! Multi-language BIOS AI Suite 3 MemOK! CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name ASUS Special Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Ports 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip...
... 2.0 ports (1 Supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) Ports 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors WS X299 PRO/SE WS X299 PRO MemOK! Multi-language BIOS AI Suite 3 MemOK! CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name ASUS Special Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Ports 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip...
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...8226; Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xv button 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x U.2 connector 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x VGA port header ATX Form Factor 12" x 9.6" WS X299 PRO 1 x 24-...ATX 12V Power connector 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x System panel 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x MemOK! WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor WS X299 PRO/SE 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x...
...8226; Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xv button 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x U.2 connector 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x VGA port header ATX Form Factor 12" x 9.6" WS X299 PRO 1 x 24-...ATX 12V Power connector 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x System panel 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x MemOK! WS X299 PRO Series specifications summary Model Name Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor WS X299 PRO/SE 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x...
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xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x WS X299 PRO Series motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x VGA bracket cable (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) 1 X USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 X Addressable cable 2 x M.2 screws kits 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x COM port brackets 1 X I/O shield 1 X ASUS fan holder 1 X 40mm x 40mm fan kit 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x WS X299 PRO Series motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x VGA bracket cable (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) 1 X USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 X Addressable cable 2 x M.2 screws kits 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x COM port brackets 1 X I/O shield 1 X ASUS fan holder 1 X 40mm x 40mm fan kit 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Chapter 1 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-15 5. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This jumper allows you to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
Chapter 1 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-15 5. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This jumper allows you to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
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The KEY module is purchased separately. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-23 Chapter 1 8. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 7.
The KEY module is purchased separately. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-23 Chapter 1 8. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 7.
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System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) (for the message LED cable that connects to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. This connector may be disabled depending on the model. The message LED is for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is controlled by the BMC to the front message LED. Chapter 1 10. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-25
System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) (for the message LED cable that connects to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. This connector may be disabled depending on the model. The message LED is for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is controlled by the BMC to the front message LED. Chapter 1 10. ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-25
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ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-27 Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This connector is for the locator button on the ... front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Chapter 1 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector is for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel.
ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 1-27 Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This connector is for the locator button on the ... front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Chapter 1 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) This connector is for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel.
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Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to access the Memory Card. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your device, or memory card, or both. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you add or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to your motherboard. Chapter 1 24. MicroSD card slot (MSD1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC).
Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to access the Memory Card. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your device, or memory card, or both. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you add or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to your motherboard. Chapter 1 24. MicroSD card slot (MSD1) (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC).
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...system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor (for WS X299 PRO only) For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit Server Mgmt (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For ...to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to your desired settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Chapter 3 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-5 Use this button to MyFavorites menu.
...system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor (for WS X299 PRO only) For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit Server Mgmt (for WS X299 PRO/SE only) For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For ...to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to your desired settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Chapter 3 ASUS WS X299 PRO Series 3-5 Use this button to MyFavorites menu.
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... Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your changes. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for WS X299 PRO/SE only) The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to...
... Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your changes. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for WS X299 PRO/SE only) The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to...
