X99 Series Feature manual.English
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... part of this email address). 2 ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The source code will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any problems...
... part of this email address). 2 ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The source code will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any problems...
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...: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Most of the support DVD are subject to complete a task. ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual 5 Conventions used throughout this manual. Use the setup procedures presented in this feature manual for reference only. • The contents of the applications in this guide To ensure that you through the installation. CAUTION: I nstructions that comes with the software application for updates.
...: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Most of the support DVD are subject to complete a task. ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual 5 Conventions used throughout this manual. Use the setup procedures presented in this feature manual for reference only. • The contents of the applications in this guide To ensure that you through the installation. CAUTION: I nstructions that comes with the software application for updates.
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... optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 6 ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual Click on with your computer - AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on the left of the integrated ASUS utilities.
... optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 6 ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual Click on with your computer - AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on the left of the integrated ASUS utilities.
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... BIOS ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual 19 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that displays during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Update. Using EZ Update Click to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware X99-DELUXE II X99-DELUXE_II-ASUS-0001.CAP X99-DELUXE II Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers...
... BIOS ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual 19 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that displays during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Update. Using EZ Update Click to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware X99-DELUXE II X99-DELUXE_II-ASUS-0001.CAP X99-DELUXE II Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers...
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... Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in the later version for Windows® 8 and Windows® 10 operating system. To configure your desktop, click Start, right-click Computer > Manage to launch the Computer Management screen. On your computer's Wake-on-LAN settings: 1. c. ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual 39 d. From BIOS Setup, go to Advanced > APM Configuration then set Power On By PCI-E/PCI to view all the installed devices. Click Network Adapters, right-click the installed module card...
... Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in the later version for Windows® 8 and Windows® 10 operating system. To configure your desktop, click Start, right-click Computer > Manage to launch the Computer Management screen. On your computer's Wake-on-LAN settings: 1. c. ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual 39 d. From BIOS Setup, go to Advanced > APM Configuration then set Power On By PCI-E/PCI to view all the installed devices. Click Network Adapters, right-click the installed module card...
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... microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard to the I/O shield for more information about the location of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select Key Express. Click on your keyboard. Refer to perform specific or several task at the account switch screen. 50 ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual You can configure and assign macros to configure Macro keys, Windows login, Function keys, and Shortcut settings. Key Express Key Express is not supported at the same...
... microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard to the I/O shield for more information about the location of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select Key Express. Click on your keyboard. Refer to perform specific or several task at the account switch screen. 50 ASUS X99 Series Feature Manual You can configure and assign macros to configure Macro keys, Windows login, Function keys, and Shortcut settings. Key Express Key Express is not supported at the same...
X99-E user s manual English
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... Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used only for...code archives, etc. Such software in any form or by any problems in writing by sending a request to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
... Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used only for...code archives, etc. Such software in any form or by any problems in writing by sending a request to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
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... xiii X99-E specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Type-C port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Blue) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Black) 8-channel Audio 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 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (Support PCIe storage device only) 1 x SATA Express connector 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector...
... xiii X99-E specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Type-C port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Blue) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Black) 8-channel Audio 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 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (Support PCIe storage device only) 1 x SATA Express connector 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector...
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... CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. c) For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is subject to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory...
... CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. c) For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is subject to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory...
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...Single VGA/PCIe card (single VGA N/A N/A recommended) Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x16 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x16 x8 28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards...
...Single VGA/PCIe card (single VGA N/A N/A recommended) Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x16 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x16 x8 28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards...
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... an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_56) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support...
... an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_56) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support...
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...6. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. To configure the fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • For better Q-Fan functions, we recommend using 4-pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans...
...6. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_ FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. To configure the fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • For better Q-Fan functions, we recommend using 4-pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans...
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... to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ASUS X99-E Series 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the...
... to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ASUS X99-E Series 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the...
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... 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-13 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save in My Favorites screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD...
... 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-13 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save in My Favorites screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD...
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... you to set the RGB LED lighting effects to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to set to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. RGB LED lighting effects This item allows you to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. When set the RGB LED lighting effects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup RGB LED lighting [On] LEDs will not light up.
... you to set the RGB LED lighting effects to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to set to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. RGB LED lighting effects This item allows you to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. When set the RGB LED lighting effects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup RGB LED lighting [On] LEDs will not light up.
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... devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver...
... devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup Animator This item allows you to configure options for the PCIE slots that appears on the screen depends on the number of device items that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The number of devices installed in your choice. This feature is installed in the system. ASUS X99-E Series...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup Animator This item allows you to configure options for the PCIE slots that appears on the screen depends on the number of device items that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The number of devices installed in your choice. This feature is installed in the system. ASUS X99-E Series...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-37 If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-37 If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive...
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... in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4:RAID Support Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4:RAID Support Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Exit, then press . Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to load the UEFI driver for Windows®...
... of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Exit, then press . Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to load the UEFI driver for Windows®...
