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...X99-DELUXE specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard...20 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-27 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 ...
...X99-DELUXE specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard...20 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-27 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 ...
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...Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become... product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area...
...Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become... product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area...
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... 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. vi About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional ...components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through...
... 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. vi About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional ...components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-DELUXE motherboard 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI card 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit HYPER M.2 x 4 (optional) 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) Support DVD 1 x Thermistor cable FAN EXTENSION CARD (optional) 5-...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-DELUXE motherboard 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI card 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit HYPER M.2 x 4 (optional) 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) Support DVD 1 x Thermistor cable FAN EXTENSION CARD (optional) 5-...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (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. xv
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (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. xv
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... compatibility to catch up with the speed of the SSDs. It also enables the iGPU function for Intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is... M.2 support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It also features native support for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to four times the number of pixels for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of up to 10 Gb...
... compatibility to catch up with the speed of the SSDs. It also enables the iGPU function for Intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is... M.2 support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It also features native support for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to four times the number of pixels for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of up to 10 Gb...
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... (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DTS Interactive is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through augmenting low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered... performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for the operating system or application drive, making your system and its installed apps work...
... (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DTS Interactive is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through augmenting low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered... performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for the operating system or application drive, making your system and its installed apps work...
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... 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 wrist strap ...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. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
... 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 wrist strap ...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. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. •...installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011-v3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the ...
...the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. •...installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011-v3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the ...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-7 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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...modules of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Under the default state,... size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
...modules of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Under the default state,... size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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... • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-9 X99-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 16GB (4GBx4) SS - - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing 14...
... • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • 1.2V • Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-9 X99-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 16GB (4GBx4) SS - - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing 14...
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... D1 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. We suggest that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad... into four dark gray slots and two black slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • The design of quad-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-11 Single-sided DS -
... D1 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. We suggest that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad... into four dark gray slots and two black slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • The design of quad-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-11 Single-sided DS -
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...-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot If you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you install x8 or x16 devices...
...-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot If you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you install x8 or x16 devices...
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...; Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • For a higher performance of the 3-Way configuration using the 40-LANE CPU, adjust the bandwidth of the PCIe x16_5 slot to Chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-13 Refer to x8 mode...
...; Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • For a higher performance of the 3-Way configuration using the 40-LANE CPU, adjust the bandwidth of the PCIe x16_5 slot to Chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-13 Refer to x8 mode...
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...; SATA Controller 1 - shared - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - ASMedia Controller (1042AE) - - shared - - - - - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.0 - shared Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 PCIe x16_4 PCIe x16_5 PCIe x4_1 shared - shared* - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel® LAN2 (i211AT) shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller (106SE) shared...
...; SATA Controller 1 - shared - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - ASMedia Controller (1042AE) - - shared - - - - - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.0 - shared Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 PCIe x16_4 PCIe x16_5 PCIe x4_1 shared - shared* - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel® LAN2 (i211AT) shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller (106SE) shared...
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... change settings to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-15 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on button...
... change settings to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-15 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on button...
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...DIMM is tested. function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST ...installed. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30...
...DIMM is tested. function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST ...installed. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30...