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...2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O...pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x...
...2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O...pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial port (COM) header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x...
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... Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-29 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware...
... Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-29 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware...
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.... • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up... to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you 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...
.... • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up... to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you 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...
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KY LINE IN CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.1 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! IO Shield • Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation software.
KY LINE IN CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.1 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! IO Shield • Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation software.
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...hard disk drives. SATA6G_7-10 (Black) These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-37 SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function...is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to create a RAID ...
...hard disk drives. SATA6G_7-10 (Black) These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-37 SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function...is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to create a RAID ...
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...[Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is detected, the item shows None. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/...Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) The items in this menu allow you to configure the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I /O (VT-d). ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-39
...[Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is detected, the item shows None. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/...Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) The items in this menu allow you to configure the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I /O (VT-d). ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-39
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Disabled]. The following items appear only when you set under normal boot. The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo ... select a desired POST report waiting time. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to load the network stack driver during POST. This process extends POST time. You can only execute the POST delay time during Initialization] POST. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] [Auto...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Disabled]. The following items appear only when you set under normal boot. The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo ... select a desired POST report waiting time. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to load the network stack driver during POST. This process extends POST time. You can only execute the POST delay time during Initialization] POST. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] [Auto...
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Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-53 Connect the 2-pin connector of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you press the Reset button....Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the chassis reset buton cable to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. The system will only power on or off power-on and go to... devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for INT19 immediately. [Postponed] Executes the trap during legacy boot.
Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-53 Connect the 2-pin connector of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you press the Reset button....Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the chassis reset buton cable to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. The system will only power on or off power-on and go to... devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for INT19 immediately. [Postponed] Executes the trap during legacy boot.
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..., Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to ... [Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® nonUEFI mode. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This ...
..., Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to ... [Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® nonUEFI mode. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This ...
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...DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append db from File This item allows you to load the additional ...: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File This item allows you to delete the PK from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File This item allows you to load the downloaded db from... additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete PK This item allows you can be active. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-55
...DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append db from File This item allows you to load the additional ...: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File This item allows you to delete the PK from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File This item allows you to load the downloaded db from... additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete PK This item allows you can be active. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-55