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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 2-17 ...
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 2-17 ...
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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 .../SSD SMART 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 .../SSD SMART 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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...ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 3: BIOS...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 ...
...ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 3: BIOS...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 ...
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...ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 Windows® 7 *64-bit only ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
...ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 Windows® 7 *64-bit only ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. button does not function under Windows® OS... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DIAG_DRAM LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is not properly installed. The blinking speed...
... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. button does not function under Windows® OS... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DIAG_DRAM LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is not properly installed. The blinking speed...
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2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to automatically update the BIOS. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the Flashback LED begins to blink, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. If this means that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB...
2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to automatically update the BIOS. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the Flashback LED begins to blink, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. If this means that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB...
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...USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off...better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to hardware design, the LAN port's LEDs may run on xHCI...on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out ...
...USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off...better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to hardware design, the LAN port's LEDs may run on xHCI...on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out ...
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... update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X99A2.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A II 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS...
... update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X99A2.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A II 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS...
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...8226; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST... exactly match what you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you failed to guide you see on how to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard...
...8226; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST... exactly match what you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you failed to guide you see on how to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard...
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... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile to eight, press , and then select Yes. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the ...We recommend that saved your USB drive, load and save profile from one to your USB drive. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This item allows you...
... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile to eight, press , and then select Yes. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the ...We recommend that saved your USB drive, load and save profile from one to your USB drive. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This item allows you...
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... support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A II 3-37 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you...
... support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A II 3-37 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you...
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...by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert the USB...contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet...
...by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert the USB...contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet...
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... Internet connection method, and then press . To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item... updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS X99-A II...
... Internet connection method, and then press . To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item... updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS X99-A II...
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...contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert... the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets...
...contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert... the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets...