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xv 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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xv 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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard ...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard ...
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MemOK! button 6. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) 7. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 19. U.2 connector (U.2) ...SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-5 1-25 1-4 1-26 1-10 1-21 1-23 1-13 1-33 1-11 1-29 1-12 1-27 1-28 1-24 1-29 1-22 1-28 1-15 1-9 1-9 1-32 1-30 1-31 1-22 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP...
MemOK! button 6. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) 7. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 19. U.2 connector (U.2) ...SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-5 1-25 1-4 1-26 1-10 1-21 1-23 1-13 1-33 1-11 1-29 1-12 1-27 1-28 1-24 1-29 1-22 1-28 1-15 1-9 1-9 1-32 1-30 1-31 1-22 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-5 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-5 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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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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 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 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 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-9 This is plugged to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system.
... and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-9 This is plugged to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system.
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For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. 4. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-11 The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs.
For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. 4. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you enable the EZ XMP switch. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-11 The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs.
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To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-13 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.
To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-13 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.
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This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-15 Refer to indicate that the system is a reminder that you with a 2-digit error code that lights up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 4. 3. Standby Power LED (PWR_LED) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that displays the system status. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components.
This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-15 Refer to indicate that the system is a reminder that you with a 2-digit error code that lights up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 4. 3. Standby Power LED (PWR_LED) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that displays the system status. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components.
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... DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-17 F7 F8 F9 FA FB -
... DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-17 F7 F8 F9 FA FB -
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... password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-19
... password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-19
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... device or two SATA devices. • Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. ASUS X99-A II 1-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
... device or two SATA devices. • Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. ASUS X99-A II 1-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
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... USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS X99-A II 1-23 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of...
... USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS X99-A II 1-23 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of...
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...connector. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the CPU fan connector. ASUS X99-A II 1-25 Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and... EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on X99 platform. • W_PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
...connector. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the CPU fan connector. ASUS X99-A II 1-25 Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and... EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on X99 platform. • W_PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
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... settings. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is read from or written to this connector. ASUS X99-A II 1-27 Chapter 1 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power...
... settings. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is read from or written to this connector. ASUS X99-A II 1-27 Chapter 1 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power...
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... is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. ASUS X99-A II 1-29 The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 12. 11. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the thermistor cable...
... is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. ASUS X99-A II 1-29 The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 12. 11. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the thermistor cable...
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-31 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of...
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-31 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of...
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NVM Express devices currently do not support BIOS S.M.A.R.T. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-33 information. 17. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage.
NVM Express devices currently do not support BIOS S.M.A.R.T. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-33 information. 17. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage.
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Chapter 2 ASUS X99-A II 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
Chapter 2 ASUS X99-A II 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
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Installing CPU Chapter 2 ASUS X99-A II 2-3 The plastic cap will pop up the CPU Installation Tool. • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, ...compatible on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on ASUS motherboards with an Intel® LGA2011-3 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it into...
Installing CPU Chapter 2 ASUS X99-A II 2-3 The plastic cap will pop up the CPU Installation Tool. • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, ...compatible on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on ASUS motherboards with an Intel® LGA2011-3 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it into...