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Contents Safety information...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 ...fan assembly installation 2-6 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...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 ...fan assembly installation 2-6 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker ...Information 3-27 3.7 Monitor menu 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.9 Tool menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-32 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-33 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-34 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-37 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-38 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-40 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker ...Information 3-27 3.7 Monitor menu 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.9 Tool menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-32 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-33 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-34 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-37 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-38 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-40 iv
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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 Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 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 Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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...) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: Raid Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when...
...) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: Raid Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when...
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... interference - DTS Studio Sound - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel (blue) x supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Chipset- Separate layer for headphone and speakers - Absolute Pitch 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless ... supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port at rear panel (Supports USB BIOS Flashback) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel (Type-A and Type-C) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers- X99-A II specifications summary...
... interference - DTS Studio Sound - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel (blue) x supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Chipset- Separate layer for headphone and speakers - Absolute Pitch 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless ... supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port at rear panel (Supports USB BIOS Flashback) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel (Type-A and Type-C) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers- X99-A II specifications summary...
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...click! X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Gaming AURA Turbo LAN - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. (continued on the next page) xi Secure Erase GPU Post AURA Lighting Effect CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ... Flash 3 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert4 Turbo Core App UEFI BIOS EZ Tuning Wizard S.M.A.R.T. PCIe 3.0 x4 Special Memory O.C. Hear the cleanest ...
...click! X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Gaming AURA Turbo LAN - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. (continued on the next page) xi Secure Erase GPU Post AURA Lighting Effect CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ... Flash 3 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert4 Turbo Core App UEFI BIOS EZ Tuning Wizard S.M.A.R.T. PCIe 3.0 x4 Special Memory O.C. Hear the cleanest ...
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... time USB BIOS Flashback PC Cleaner - Prevents damage from your PC to get rid of unnecessary junk files Q-Design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for supporting information. Mobo Connect EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance - Ai Charger+ - EZ XMP xii LAN Guard - X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special...
... time USB BIOS Flashback PC Cleaner - Prevents damage from your PC to get rid of unnecessary junk files Q-Design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for supporting information. Mobo Connect EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance - Ai Charger+ - EZ XMP xii LAN Guard - X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special...
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...x USB 3.1/3.0 port (Type-A, Teal blue) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0 port (Type-C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Blue, right bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning ... CPU Cache voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001 V increment - X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors, support additional 4 USB...
...x USB 3.1/3.0 port (Type-A, Teal blue) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0 port (Type-C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Blue, right bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning ... CPU Cache voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001 V increment - X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors, support additional 4 USB...
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... Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv x 9.6 in . X99-A II specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Form Factors 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x RGB header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power...
... Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv x 9.6 in . X99-A II specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Form Factors 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x RGB header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power...
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...8226; Refer to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 If the system fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 30 ...
...8226; Refer to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 If the system fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 30 ...
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... unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not... help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a...
... unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not... help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a...
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..., set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS X99-A II 1-21 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled 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. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer...
..., set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS X99-A II 1-21 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled 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. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer...
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.... 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 ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS....All fan connectors detect the type 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 water cooling device. Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of fan...
.... 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 ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS....All fan connectors detect the type 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 water cooling device. Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of fan...
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... switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you connect the sensor or switch at the back of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the first time or...
... switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you connect the sensor or switch at the back of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the first time or...
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... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. 15. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-31
... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. 15. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-31
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-33 information. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 17. NVM Express devices currently do not support BIOS S.M.A.R.T.
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-33 information. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 17. NVM Express devices currently do not support BIOS S.M.A.R.T.
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...of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback is completed. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2:... Basic Installation For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I /O connection for five seconds and turns into a solid...
...of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback is completed. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2:... Basic Installation For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I /O connection for five seconds and turns into a solid...
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Intel® LAN port 4. USB 3.0 ports E2_5 (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. USB 3.1 port EC1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. USB 3.1 port EA2 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11. USB 2.0 ports 78 6. USB 2.0 ports 910 7. ASUS X99-A II 2-13 USB BIOS Flashback 2. USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0 Boost) 8. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 3. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Intel® LAN port 4. USB 3.0 ports E2_5 (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. USB 3.1 port EC1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. USB 3.1 port EA2 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11. USB 2.0 ports 78 6. USB 2.0 ports 910 7. ASUS X99-A II 2-13 USB BIOS Flashback 2. USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0 Boost) 8. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 3. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
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...Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may continue to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB... devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Headset ...
...Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may continue to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB... devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Headset ...
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... Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS X99-A II 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power... the ATX power button. If your retailer for the first time 1. Turn on self tests (POST). After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Ensure that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to...
... Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS X99-A II 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power... the ATX power button. If your retailer for the first time 1. Turn on self tests (POST). After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Ensure that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to...