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...X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LGA2011-v3 socket for best resource optimization. at 64 GB 3333 (O.C.)* / 3300 (O.C.)* / 3200 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133 MHz, non-ECC unbuffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support...6.0 Gb/s ports) (continued on the CPU types. When the M.2 socket is subject to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 40-LANE CPU 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots* ...
...X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LGA2011-v3 socket for best resource optimization. at 64 GB 3333 (O.C.)* / 3300 (O.C.)* / 3200 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133 MHz, non-ECC unbuffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support...6.0 Gb/s ports) (continued on the CPU types. When the M.2 socket is subject to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 40-LANE CPU 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots* ...
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... 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless Sound - DTS Connect - support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) (continued on the CPU installed. Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to... at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB - 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s...
... 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless Sound - DTS Connect - support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) (continued on the CPU installed. Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to... at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB - 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s...
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... 7 and Android™ 4.0 systems NFC Express 2 support (optional) - NFC one-touch features: Video-to a smart TV, your needs Turbo LAN - Compatible with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features - Monitor your PC status...
... 7 and Android™ 4.0 systems NFC Express 2 support (optional) - NFC one-touch features: Video-to a smart TV, your needs Turbo LAN - Compatible with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features - Monitor your PC status...
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... - X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - 3x more durable corrosionresistant coating USB 3.1 Boost USB Charger+ Ai Charger+ Disk Unlocker Ai Suite 3 MemOK! ASUS Stainless Steel rear I /O Connectors ASUS 5X Protection: - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001 V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors, support...
... - X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - 3x more durable corrosionresistant coating USB 3.1 Boost USB Charger+ Ai Charger+ Disk Unlocker Ai Suite 3 MemOK! ASUS Stainless Steel rear I /O Connectors ASUS 5X Protection: - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001 V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors, support...
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...1 x Reset button 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen ... 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system Form Factors 1 x SATA Express connectors (gray) 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (4 x gray, 4 x black) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin...
...1 x Reset button 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen ... 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system Form Factors 1 x SATA Express connectors (gray) 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (4 x gray, 4 x black) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin...
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... fan fits to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to ...install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS...
... fan fits to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to ...install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS...
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...Triple VGA/ PCIe cards x16 x16 N/A x16 x8* * When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled. 28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A ...Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4* • *The 3-Way SLI™ configuration is not supported when using a 28-LANE CPU. • *When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide sufficient...
...Triple VGA/ PCIe cards x16 x16 N/A x16 x8* * When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled. 28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A ...Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4* • *The 3-Way SLI™ configuration is not supported when using a 28-LANE CPU. • *When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide sufficient...
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...support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. These are not jumpers! The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. 6. ASUS X99-A/USB... 3.1 1-35 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may ...
...support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. These are not jumpers! The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. 6. ASUS X99-A/USB... 3.1 1-35 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may ...
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...values range from 0.80 V to [Enabled]. Use the or key to adjust the value. Use the or key to adjust the value. DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item when you set a VCCIN for the PCH (platform controller hub). Disable this item to [Disabled] to 1.8000 V ...to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65 V. According to 1.80 V at 0.00625 V increment. The values range from 0.80 V to adjust the value. Use the or key to 2.70 V at 0.010 V increment. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item prevents the CPU from communicating with...
...values range from 0.80 V to [Enabled]. Use the or key to adjust the value. Use the or key to adjust the value. DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item when you set a VCCIN for the PCH (platform controller hub). Disable this item to [Disabled] to 1.8000 V ...to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65 V. According to 1.80 V at 0.00625 V increment. The values range from 0.80 V to adjust the value. Use the or key to 2.70 V at 0.010 V increment. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item prevents the CPU from communicating with...
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... Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-33 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Chapter 3 Hyper-Threading [ALL] ...item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads. Configuration ...
... Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-33 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Chapter 3 Hyper-Threading [ALL] ...item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads. Configuration ...
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...(non Retention state] [C6 (Retention) state] PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. When set to [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 2.0 speed. When set to [Gen2...x1_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-35 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] PCIEX1_1 Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to select the speed for PCIe x1_2 slot. When set the a C-state support for PCIe x16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
...(non Retention state] [C6 (Retention) state] PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. When set to [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 2.0 speed. When set to [Gen2...x1_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-35 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] PCIEX1_1 Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to select the speed for PCIe x1_2 slot. When set the a C-state support for PCIe x16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...