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...2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O ...pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x ...
...2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . X99-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O ...pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x ...
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... Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Invalid...
... Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Invalid...
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... to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on... 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. ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors ...
... to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on... 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. ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors ...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID] ...] This item allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-37 SATA6G_1-6 (Gray) These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID] ...] This item allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-37 SATA6G_1-6 (Gray) These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the...
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... is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-39 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for...
... is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-39 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for...
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... the boot logo display during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. The following...changed [Full For full system control, PS/2 devices are available after your system enters the OS. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Disabled]. Disabled For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices are always available during normal ...
... the boot logo display during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. The following...changed [Full For full system control, PS/2 devices are available after your system enters the OS. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Disabled]. Disabled For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices are always available during normal ...
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... [Immediate] Executes the trap for Option ROM. Connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset buton cable to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This item allows you press the ...system to power on devices for the key to set the display mode for INT19 immediately. [Postponed] Executes the trap during legacy boot. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-53 Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding...
... [Immediate] Executes the trap for Option ROM. Connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset buton cable to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This item allows you press the ...system to power on devices for the key to set the display mode for INT19 immediately. [Postponed] Executes the trap during legacy boot. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-53 Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding...
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..., Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to...PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to protect the system from Unloaded mode to a USB storage device. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Install ...
..., Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to...PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to protect the system from Unloaded mode to a USB storage device. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Install ...
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...keys will not be loaded securely. The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-55 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database ...KEK). DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-...
...keys will not be loaded securely. The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 3-55 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database ...KEK). DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-...