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Motherboard X99-DELUXE II Series
Motherboard X99-DELUXE II Series
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...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 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...Jumpers 1-14 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection...
...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 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...Jumpers 1-14 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection...
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.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. Safety .... • Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified...
.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. Safety .... • Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified...
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... you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of ...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer ...
... you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of ...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS X99-DELUXE II motherboard 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI bridge 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Onboard M.2 X4 bracket 1 x Q-Connector User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD • If any...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS X99-DELUXE II motherboard 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI bridge 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Onboard M.2 X4 bracket 1 x Q-Connector User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD • If any...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xviii
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xviii
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... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2011-v3 socket. • The product warranty does ...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2011-v3 socket. • The product warranty does ...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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... • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. Under the default state,... on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install...
... • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. Under the default state,... on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... x8 x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... x8 x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-11 The button also lights up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune... performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system ...
Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-11 The button also lights up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune... performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system ...
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...under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the system fails to test one set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot... system reboots and tests the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! button...
...under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the system fails to test one set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot... system reboots and tests the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! button...
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...configuration. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled 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... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk...
...configuration. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled 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... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • Due to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk...
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... 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 motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install...
... 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 motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install...
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Chapter 1 5. U.2 connector (U.2_1-2) This motherboard comes with two U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. The system will reboot several times during the switching process. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 5. U.2 connector (U.2_1-2) This motherboard comes with two U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. The system will reboot several times during the switching process. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-25 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 6. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-25 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 6. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB...
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...connector supports the CPU 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 motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the... (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 X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • All fan connectors detect the type of your water cooling kit to ...
...connector supports the CPU 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 motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the... (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 X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • All fan connectors detect the type of your water cooling kit to ...
