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....3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 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 3-8 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.6 Advanced menu 3-31 3.6.1 CPU Configuration...
....3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 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 3-8 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.6 Advanced menu 3-31 3.6.1 CPU Configuration...
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... and Physical Layer (PHY) Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Audio Shielding Ensures Precision Analog/Digital Separation and Greatly Reduced Multi-lateral Interference - X99-M WS specifications summary LGA2011-v3 socket for Headphone and Speakers (continued on the CPU installed. 1 x Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Intel...
... and Physical Layer (PHY) Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Audio Shielding Ensures Precision Analog/Digital Separation and Greatly Reduced Multi-lateral Interference - X99-M WS specifications summary LGA2011-v3 socket for Headphone and Speakers (continued on the CPU installed. 1 x Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Intel...
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... TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own App usages. X99-M WS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack- Featuring system performance tuning, network priority...
... TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own App usages. X99-M WS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack- Featuring system performance tuning, network priority...
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... devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) - Monitor your PC status with the most fun gaming ...1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Q-Code - EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - O.C. Q-DIMM - Q-Shield - Perform Each Application with different usage scenarios ASUS Exclusive Features Steam support - Feel the sound power with Tailored Performance... ports 1 x USB BIOS flashback button (continued on the next page) xi X99-M WS specifications summary Special Memory O.C. Q-Slot - Design -
... devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) - Monitor your PC status with the most fun gaming ...1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Q-Code - EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - O.C. Q-DIMM - Q-Shield - Perform Each Application with different usage scenarios ASUS Exclusive Features Steam support - Feel the sound power with Tailored Performance... ports 1 x USB BIOS flashback button (continued on the next page) xi X99-M WS specifications summary Special Memory O.C. Q-Slot - Design -
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...2260/2280 devices) 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (4 x gray; 4 x black) 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) ...8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 power connector 1 x System panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . X99-M WS specifications summary ASUS Special Features Workstation Exclusive Internal I/O Connectors Operating System Support Form Factors Special features: USB 3.1 boost Al Suite 3 MemOK!
...2260/2280 devices) 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (4 x gray; 4 x black) 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) ...8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 power connector 1 x System panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . X99-M WS specifications summary ASUS Special Features Workstation Exclusive Internal I/O Connectors Operating System Support Form Factors Special features: USB 3.1 boost Al Suite 3 MemOK!
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... for the dualchannel configuration. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS ... compatibility of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. or ...
... for the dualchannel configuration. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS ... compatibility of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. or ...
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ASUS X99-M WS 1-29 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! CPU, CPU optional, auxiliary, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to... the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 The CPU_FAN connectors support the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...
ASUS X99-M WS 1-29 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! CPU, CPU optional, auxiliary, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to... the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 The CPU_FAN connectors support the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...
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...to [Enabled] to adjust the value. Setting a high system agent voltage may enhance the overclocking capability.Use the or key to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when... following items appear only when you set Fully Manual Mode item to the CPU cores. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only ...
...to [Enabled] to adjust the value. Setting a high system agent voltage may enhance the overclocking capability.Use the or key to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when... following items appear only when you set Fully Manual Mode item to the CPU cores. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only ...
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CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item prevents the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. ... V increment. According to 1.8000 V at 0.00625 V increment. The values range from 0.7000 V to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the external voltage regulator. PCH I /O voltage for the PCH (platform controller hub). Configuration options: [Auto... to set the tmain power supply for the CPU during initial part of POST. Use the or key to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-29 DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item when you to...
CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item prevents the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. ... V increment. According to 1.8000 V at 0.00625 V increment. The values range from 0.7000 V to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the external voltage regulator. PCH I /O voltage for the PCH (platform controller hub). Configuration options: [Auto... to set the tmain power supply for the CPU during initial part of POST. Use the or key to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-29 DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item when you to...
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...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain... may vary based on the CPU installed. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads.
...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain... may vary based on the CPU installed. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads.
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...] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU states to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State limit [Auto] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is below the operating...
...] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU states to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State limit [Auto] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is below the operating...