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X99-A II Motherboard
X99-A II Motherboard
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......vi About this guide...vii X99-A II specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 Processing Unit...Jumpers 1-12 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-14 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 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 2-6 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection...
......vi About this guide...vii X99-A II specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 Processing Unit...Jumpers 1-12 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-14 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 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 2-6 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection...
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...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Do not place the product in your area. ...screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , ...
...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Do not place the product in your area. ...screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , ...
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...Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 4: Raid Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations....This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by ...
...Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 4: Raid Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations....This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 1 x M.2 screws package ASUS X99-A II motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x ASUS Q-Connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector User Manual 1 x User Manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xv Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 1 x M.2 screws package ASUS X99-A II motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x ASUS Q-Connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector User Manual 1 x User Manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xv Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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xvi Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-3 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2011-3 CPU 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.
xvi Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-3 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2011-3 CPU 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.
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... 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, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... 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, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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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... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA2011-3 socket. • The product warranty...
... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA2011-3 socket. • The product warranty...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 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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...the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the... motherboard. c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the same CAS Latency. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter ...
...the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the... motherboard. c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the same CAS Latency. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter ...
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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS X99-A II 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS X99-A II 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... 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 better thermal environment.
... 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 better thermal environment.
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... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to reboot the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change... allows you to power up or wake up when the system is plugged to enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system.
... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to reboot the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change... allows you to power up or wake up when the system is plugged to enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system.
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...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED ... of failsafe settings. button lights continuously, press the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. MemOK! System will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button does not function under ...
...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED ... of failsafe settings. button lights continuously, press the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. MemOK! System will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button does not function under ...
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This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-15 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a standby power LED that lights up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Standby Power LED (PWR_LED) The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. 3. Refer to indicate that the system is a reminder that displays the system status.
This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-15 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a standby power LED that lights up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Standby Power LED (PWR_LED) The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. 3. Refer to indicate that the system is a reminder that displays the system status.
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...8226; These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1 connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. &#...BIOS to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration. ASUS X99-A II 1-21 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to [RAID Mode]. If you...
...8226; These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1 connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. &#...BIOS to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration. ASUS X99-A II 1-21 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to [RAID Mode]. If you...
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... a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 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 connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is ...
... a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 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 connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is ...
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Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. ASUS X99-A II 1-25 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ... FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 5-...
Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. ASUS X99-A II 1-25 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ... FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 5-...
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...-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is...
...-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is...
