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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 10 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables ASUS X99-E-10G WS motherboard 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS SLI® bridge connector COM port bracket 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x RGB LED extension cable User Manual Support DVD User Guide 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 cable • ...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 10 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables ASUS X99-E-10G WS motherboard 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS SLI® bridge connector COM port bracket 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge connector 1 x RGB LED extension cable User Manual Support DVD User Guide 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 cable • ...
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...and U.2 Support This motherboard features the M.2 slot and U.2 connector, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 This helps enhance the performance of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with PCI... Gb/s ports. It also features native support for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed...
...and U.2 Support This motherboard features the M.2 slot and U.2 connector, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1 This helps enhance the performance of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with PCI... Gb/s ports. It also features native support for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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...24 1-12 1-12 2-11 1-33 1-14 1-31 1-32 1-30 1-32 1-27 1-35 1-31 1-34 1-16 1-20 1-33 1-25 1-25 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-5 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 20. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. CPU, CPU optional... switch (SLI/CFX) 9. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 15. M.2 (Socket 3) connector 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 27. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1....
...24 1-12 1-12 2-11 1-33 1-14 1-31 1-32 1-30 1-32 1-27 1-35 1-31 1-34 1-16 1-20 1-33 1-25 1-25 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-5 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 20. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. CPU, CPU optional... switch (SLI/CFX) 9. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 15. M.2 (Socket 3) connector 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 27. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910) 10. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1....
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (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 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (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.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 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 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 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 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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...® SATA Controller 1 - shared - Intel® xHCI - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_7 shared - - - shared - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEX16_1 shared...
...® SATA Controller 1 - shared - Intel® xHCI - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_7 shared - - - shared - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-11 Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_2 shared - - - PCIEX16_6 shared - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEX16_1 shared...
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... to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST stage ... MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. button to boot during the tuning...
... to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST stage ... MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-13 Chapter 1 If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. button to boot during the tuning...
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... the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. • We recommend that you to determine the slots for the PCIE LEDs to update the lighting effect. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the PCIE slots light up , telling you to install the graphics cards to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the...
... the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. • We recommend that you to determine the slots for the PCIE LEDs to update the lighting effect. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-15 When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the PCIE slots light up , telling you to install the graphics cards to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the...
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EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-17 If an error is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-17 If an error is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-19 SLI/CFX LEDs The SLI/CFX LEDs light up to indicate which PCIE slots to use when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. PCIE LEDs The PCIE LEDs light up when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. 6. 5.
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-19 SLI/CFX LEDs The SLI/CFX LEDs light up to indicate which PCIE slots to use when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. PCIE LEDs The PCIE LEDs light up when SLI/CFX switch is enabled. 6. 5.
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... by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-21 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 -
... by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-21 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 -
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System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-23 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System ...
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-23 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System ...
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... to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-25 Chapter 1 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. 2.
... to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-25 Chapter 1 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. 2.
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... opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-27 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to...
... opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-27 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to...
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... use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-29 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation...
... use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-29 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation...
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... (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-31 Refer to the technical documentation that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. 9.
... (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-31 Refer to the technical documentation that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. 9.
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A message appears when you connect the sensor or switch at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-33 Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector. Connect one of ...
A message appears when you connect the sensor or switch at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-33 Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector. Connect one of ...
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16. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-35 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately. The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices.
16. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-35 T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is purchased separately. The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices.
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.