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... Where the applicable license entitles you encounter any language in this information. ASUSTeK is valid to anyone in it shipped to, by ASUS; to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii If however you to the source code of this product. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is ...we can coordinate the terms and cost of their respective companies, and are included in any form or by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the cost of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the...
... Where the applicable license entitles you encounter any language in this information. ASUSTeK is valid to anyone in it shipped to, by ASUS; to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii If however you to the source code of this product. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is ...we can coordinate the terms and cost of their respective companies, and are included in any form or by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the cost of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the...
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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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... the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information...
... the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information...
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... x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots** (compatible with USB 3.1 and PCIe x1_2 slots. X99-A II specifications summary New Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series Processors on LGA 2011-3 socket Supports 14nm CPU CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology...
... x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots** (compatible with USB 3.1 and PCIe x1_2 slots. X99-A II specifications summary New Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series Processors on LGA 2011-3 socket Supports 14nm CPU CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology...
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... high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Chipset- Gigabit Intel® LAN connection - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN- Absolute Pitch 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless Sound - X99-A II specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB - Audio...
... high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Chipset- Gigabit Intel® LAN connection - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN- Absolute Pitch 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless Sound - X99-A II specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB - Audio...
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...cleanest sound with a single click! DIGI+ Power Control - DRAM Power: Digital 4-phase power design TPU - Design - PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt 3 Support - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 3 - Connectivity 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Fast ...3 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 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 -
...cleanest sound with a single click! DIGI+ Power Control - DRAM Power: Digital 4-phase power design TPU - Design - PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt 3 Support - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 3 - Connectivity 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Fast ...3 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 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 -
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... from short circuits - Mobo Connect - Monitor your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 9 and Android™ 4.0 systems Media Streamer - Q-Slot ASUS 5X Protection II: - Prevents damage from your entertainment goes wherever you go! - EZ XMP xii ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA,... on your PC screen* * Contact your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback PC Cleaner - Q-Code - X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Entertainment Remote GO! - Remote GO!
... from short circuits - Mobo Connect - Monitor your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 9 and Android™ 4.0 systems Media Streamer - Q-Slot ASUS 5X Protection II: - Prevents damage from your entertainment goes wherever you go! - EZ XMP xii ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA,... on your PC screen* * Contact your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback PC Cleaner - Q-Code - X99-A II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Entertainment Remote GO! - Remote GO!
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.../2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design - 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 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports 1 x U.2 connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with auto detection support 1 x CPU_OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x W_Pump connector (4-pin) 1 x High AMP Fan...
.../2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design - 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 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports 1 x U.2 connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with auto detection support 1 x CPU_OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x W_Pump connector (4-pin) 1 x High AMP Fan...
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..., 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 connector 1 x 8-pin...
..., 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 connector 1 x 8-pin...
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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. 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
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... (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dualchannel configuration. Check with the same CAS Latency. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft®...
... (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dualchannel configuration. Check with the same CAS Latency. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft®...
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...these connectors, 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....can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS X99-A II 1-...
...these connectors, 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....can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS X99-A II 1-...
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Chapter 1 This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
Chapter 1 This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
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ASUS X99-A II 1-23 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power ... under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 4.
ASUS X99-A II 1-23 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power ... under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 4.
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... will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to ...a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1314) These connectors ...
... will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to ...a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1314) These connectors ...
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... 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. 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-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_ FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. ASUS X99-A II...
... 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. 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-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_ FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. ASUS X99-A II...
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... is for the system power button. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. 8. ASUS X99-A II 1-27 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (4-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event...
... is for the system power button. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. 8. ASUS X99-A II 1-27 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (4-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event...
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... DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is for details. 1-28 ... Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and...
... DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is for details. 1-28 ... Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and...
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... and connected devices. 11. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the thermistor cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. ASUS X99-A II 1-29 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and...
... and connected devices. 11. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the thermistor cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. ASUS X99-A II 1-29 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and...
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... 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. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...
... 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. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-A II 1-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...