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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-M WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features ...installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connection 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-M WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features ...installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connection 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
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...3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 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 ... Network Stack Configuration 3-46 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-46 3.7 Monitor menu 3-47 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57...
...3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 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 ... Network Stack Configuration 3-46 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-46 3.7 Monitor menu 3-47 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57...
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... 4.4 ASUS Utilities 4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-8 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-9 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-19 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2... 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 X99-M WS block diagram A-2 ASUS contact information A-7 v
... 4.4 ASUS Utilities 4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-8 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-9 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-19 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2... 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 X99-M WS block diagram A-2 ASUS contact information A-7 v
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... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional... package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. These documents are also provided. 4. vii It includes description of the...
... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional... package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. These documents are also provided. 4. vii It includes description of the...
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...) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 3. MemOK! button lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the...
...) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 3. MemOK! button lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the...
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2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port BIOS Flashback button 5. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the USB Flashback port. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at http://support.asus.com and save the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes...
2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port BIOS Flashback button 5. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the USB Flashback port. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at http://support.asus.com and save the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes...
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...Rear Speaker Out 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation and any use of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are owned... Only USB 2.0 port 8 supports USB Charger+ function. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. is under license. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may continue to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2,...to the design of such mark by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some legacy USB devices must update their respective owners. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description...
...Rear Speaker Out 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation and any use of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are owned... Only USB 2.0 port 8 supports USB Charger+ function. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. is under license. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may continue to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2,...to the design of such mark by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some legacy USB devices must update their respective owners. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description...
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... BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as X99-M-WS.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...
... BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as X99-M-WS.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...
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...BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS... screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS ...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST...
...BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS... screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS ...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST...
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3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set...CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable ... enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set...CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable ... enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from your USB drive. ...3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Profile Name This item allows you to your USB drive, load and save profile from one to key in the BIOS Flash. 3.9.2 ASUS...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from your USB drive. ...3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Profile Name This item allows you to your USB drive, load and save profile from one to key in the BIOS Flash. 3.9.2 ASUS...
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... environment using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-61 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
... environment using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-61 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
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...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest... BIOS, and then press . 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! See ...
...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest... BIOS, and then press . 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! See ...
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... the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to update the BIOS in the motherboard support DVD may not be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-63 If you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save them in this section...
... the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to update the BIOS in the motherboard support DVD may not be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-63 If you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save them in this section...
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... to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to boot from the DVD/CD. Welcome to boot using defaults 4. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER .... boot: 5. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. If no key is detected. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive...
... to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to boot from the DVD/CD. Welcome to boot using defaults 4. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER .... boot: 5. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. If no key is detected. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive...
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... failure. Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-65 Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Are you sure you want to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your computer. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. See section 3.10 Exit menu for DOS V1...
... failure. Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-65 Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Are you sure you want to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your computer. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. See section 3.10 Exit menu for DOS V1...
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... wizards that came with the software application for more information. 4.4 ASUS Utilities Your motherboard supports the following utilities: • Ai Charger+ • USB Charger+ • Dual Intelligent Processors 5 • EZ Update • Push Notice • System Information • USB 3.1 Boost • USB BIOS Flashback To install these utlities on your computer: Windows®...
... wizards that came with the software application for more information. 4.4 ASUS Utilities Your motherboard supports the following utilities: • Ai Charger+ • USB Charger+ • Dual Intelligent Processors 5 • EZ Update • Push Notice • System Information • USB 3.1 Boost • USB BIOS Flashback To install these utlities on your computer: Windows®...
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Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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... BIOS Flashback. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS 4-11 Click or tap Cancel to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Apply to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS...
... BIOS Flashback. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS 4-11 Click or tap Cancel to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Apply to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS...
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...support To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your computer's USB port that you have installed the USB storage device to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the download is... complete, click or tap OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide...
...support To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your computer's USB port that you have installed the USB storage device to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the download is... complete, click or tap OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide...