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...X99-M WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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...17 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-24 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 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX ...
...X99-M WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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...17 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-24 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 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX ...
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... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •... clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area...
... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •... clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area...
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...; graphics cards. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
...; graphics cards. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-M WS motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit COM port bracket 1 x USB 2.0 module User Manual 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector Support DVD User Guide 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-M WS motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit COM port bracket 1 x USB 2.0 module User Manual 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector Support DVD User Guide 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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xiv Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan 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.
xiv Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan 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.
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... Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. It also features native support for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-1 M.2 Support* This motherboard features the M.2 slot with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest graphics technologies. It provides great system performance...
... Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package. It also features native support for incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-1 M.2 Support* This motherboard features the M.2 slot with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest graphics technologies. It provides great system performance...
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... DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all set for the very fastest USB data transfers - Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two...
... DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all set for the very fastest USB data transfers - Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two...
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...ASUS X99-M WS 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
...ASUS X99-M WS 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
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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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... with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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. • Ensure that all power cables are ...unplugged before 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 socket contacts resulting ...
... with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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. • Ensure that all power cables are ...unplugged before 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 socket contacts resulting ...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four 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-M WS 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four 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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...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 1-8 ... the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. settings in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more memory...
...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 1-8 ... the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. settings in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more memory...
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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 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS X99-M 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 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS X99-M WS 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... N/A N/A x8 N/A 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 1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
... N/A N/A x8 N/A 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 1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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... - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-11 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - Intel® LAN1 (i218) Intel® LAN2 (i210) Intel® xHCI Intel® EHCI 1 Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - shared - shared - - - - PCIe x1_1 - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - M.2 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe...
... - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-11 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - Intel® LAN1 (i218) Intel® LAN2 (i210) Intel® xHCI Intel® EHCI 1 Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - shared - shared - - - - PCIe x1_1 - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - M.2 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe...
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The button also lights up 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. This is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the ...system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to ...
The button also lights up 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. This is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the ...system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to ...
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...! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! button to boot after using the MemOK! To...; Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and...with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. function. ...
...! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! button to boot after using the MemOK! To...; Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and...with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. function. ...
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...174; Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration. ASUS X99-M WS 1-25 Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you ...
...174; Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration. ASUS X99-M WS 1-25 Due to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you ...
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.... Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the...
.... Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the...