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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1... 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1... 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 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... 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-27 3.9 Tool menu 3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-29 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-30 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-31 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-34 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-35 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-37 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... 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-27 3.9 Tool menu 3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-29 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-30 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-31 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-34 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-35 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-37 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-6 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-6 v
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... setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ... added by your dealer. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
... setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ... added by your dealer. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
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... saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU switch EPU Fan Xpert 3 Turbo App UEFI BIOS Aura Lighting Effect CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard GPU Post S.M.A.R.T. Design - Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by minimizing the...Digital 8-phase power design - Whole system optimization with dedicated audio design onboard! Secure Erase Special Memory O.C. supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers- X99-DELUXE II specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel®...
... saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Auto Tuning, TPU switch EPU Fan Xpert 3 Turbo App UEFI BIOS Aura Lighting Effect CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard GPU Post S.M.A.R.T. Design - Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by minimizing the...Digital 8-phase power design - Whole system optimization with dedicated audio design onboard! Secure Erase Special Memory O.C. supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers- X99-DELUXE II specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel®...
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... 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt 3 Support - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback SLI/CFX switch PC Cleaner - Mobo Connect Push Notice - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT, PCIE_LED) - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xii Monitor...
... 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt 3 Support - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback SLI/CFX switch PC Cleaner - Mobo Connect Push Notice - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT, PCIE_LED) - X99-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features 32Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard - Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xii Monitor...
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...x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type-C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS 3T3R Wi-Fi GO! X99-DELUXE II specifications summary 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 ...Fan connectors 1 x RGB header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX 3 support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V...
...x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type-C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS 3T3R Wi-Fi GO! X99-DELUXE II specifications summary 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 ...Fan connectors 1 x RGB header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX 3 support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V...
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xv X99-DELUXE II specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
xv X99-DELUXE II specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
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...their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the DIMM fan may install varying memory sizes in ...the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory...
...their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the DIMM fan may install varying memory sizes in ...the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory...
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... system boot failure. function. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. MemOK! If the system fails to boot 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 Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to...
... system boot failure. function. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. MemOK! If the system fails to boot 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 Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to...
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... LEDs near the PCIE slots light up , telling you to update the lighting effect. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the specific slots. • The LEDs below the SLI/CFX switch and near the slots light...location of the SLI/CFX and PCIE LEDs. • After adjusting PCIE bandwidth in the BIOS, shut down the system for the PCIE LEDs to determine the slots for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card installation. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 SLI/CFX switch This switch allows you to install the graphics cards to ...
... LEDs near the PCIE slots light up , telling you to update the lighting effect. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the specific slots. • The LEDs below the SLI/CFX switch and near the slots light...location of the SLI/CFX and PCIE LEDs. • After adjusting PCIE bandwidth in the BIOS, shut down the system for the PCIE LEDs to determine the slots for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card installation. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 SLI/CFX switch This switch allows you to install the graphics cards to ...
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to chipset ... can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due...
ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to chipset ... can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due...
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Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector ...
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector ...
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... control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • To install more fans, refer to section 2.1.8 Expansion card installation for details...fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches ... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • All fan connectors...
... control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • To install more fans, refer to section 2.1.8 Expansion card installation for details...fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches ... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • All fan connectors...
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...3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! The I/O... procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation The illustration above is the same for reference only. IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at least ...
...3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! The I/O... procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation The illustration above is the same for reference only. IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at least ...
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...goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function 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. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-15 Follow the ...onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. 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...
...goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function 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. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-15 Follow the ...onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. 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...
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...) 5. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0 11. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 2. USB 3.0 ports E34 7. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA34 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB 3.0 ports E12 8. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2 10. USB 3.1 Type-A port ...
...) 5. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0 11. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 2. USB 3.0 ports E34 7. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA34 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB 3.0 ports E12 8. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2 10. USB 3.1 Type-A port ...
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... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-17 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-17 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
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After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If you do not ... you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. While the tests are off. 3. Ensure that...
After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If you do not ... you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. While the tests are off. 3. Ensure that...
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... power switch for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-21 At power on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three... beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup.
... power switch for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-21 At power on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three... beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup.