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... after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any warranty to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, ...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in this product. Such software in this email address). Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration...
... after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any warranty to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, ...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in this product. Such software in this email address). Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration...
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...more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. vi Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. 3.... the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
...more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. vi Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. 3.... the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
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.../2280/22110 storage devices support** (supports PCIe SSD only) Intel® X99 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x SATA Express port (gray, compatible with M.2 x4. When the M.2 socket is subject to www.asus.com for the memory ...; Core™ i7 processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) viii X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LGA2011-v3 socket for ...
.../2280/22110 storage devices support** (supports PCIe SSD only) Intel® X99 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x SATA Express port (gray, compatible with M.2 x4. When the M.2 socket is subject to www.asus.com for the memory ...; Core™ i7 processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) viii X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LGA2011-v3 socket for ...
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... on the next page) ix DTS Connect - support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at bundled add-on card (ASUS HYPER M.2x4 card) *** Due to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Wi-Fi Bluetooth LAN Audio USB * Type 2230 storage device is only available...
... on the next page) ix DTS Connect - support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at bundled add-on card (ASUS HYPER M.2x4 card) *** Due to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Wi-Fi Bluetooth LAN Audio USB * Type 2230 storage device is only available...
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..., and fan cooling setting for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 and Android™ 4.0 systems (continued on the next page) x Most advanced options with ThunderboltEX II series Powerful Home Server ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi-Fi GO! - The latest transfer... optimization with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds for SATA Express Special Memory O.C. EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Flagship Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready (optional...
..., and fan cooling setting for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 and Android™ 4.0 systems (continued on the next page) x Most advanced options with ThunderboltEX II series Powerful Home Server ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi-Fi GO! - The latest transfer... optimization with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds for SATA Express Special Memory O.C. EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Flagship Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready (optional...
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... 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with different usage scenarios Steam support - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection: - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Media Streamer app for your needs Turbo LAN - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Perform each application with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode...
... 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with different usage scenarios Steam support - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection: - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Media Streamer app for your needs Turbo LAN - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Perform each application with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode...
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... Thermal Design - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with the aesthetic streamline I /O Connectors - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O cover Precision Tweaker 2 -
... Thermal Design - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with the aesthetic streamline I /O Connectors - X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O cover Precision Tweaker 2 -
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...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 . xiii X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support...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...
...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 . xiii X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support...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...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector HYPER M.2 x 4 Support DVD User Manual 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Technical documentations • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiv Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector HYPER M.2 x 4 Support DVD User Manual 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Technical documentations • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiv Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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... SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboad supports NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFire™ 2-WAY/3-WAY configurations that enable multi-GPU setup, giving you full power of the latest graphics technology to two SATA drives of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction...
... SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboad supports NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFire™ 2-WAY/3-WAY configurations that enable multi-GPU setup, giving you full power of the latest graphics technology to two SATA drives of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction...
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...2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory...8226; The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the motherboard. The system maps the ...
...2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory...8226; The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the motherboard. The system maps the ...
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DDR4 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 248 SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-39 1.2V • • SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • • ...
DDR4 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 248 SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-39 1.2V • • SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • • ...
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... A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for better compatibility. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into D1 slot. We suggest that you install the modules into all slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory... Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as one (1) module inserted into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-15 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for the latest QVL.
... A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for better compatibility. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into D1 slot. We suggest that you install the modules into all slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory... Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as one (1) module inserted into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-15 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for the latest QVL.
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... x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4* • *The 3-Way SLI™ configuration is not supported when using a 28-LANE CPU. • *When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide...™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-17
... x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A N/A Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4* • *The 3-Way SLI™ configuration is not supported when using a 28-LANE CPU. • *When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide...™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-17
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...disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1 connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard... Intel® X99 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the...
...disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1 connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard... Intel® X99 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the...
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The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. Chapter 1 This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-33 2. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. Chapter 1 This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-33 2. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
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... 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 native UASP transfer standard in Windows®...
... 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 native UASP transfer standard in Windows®...
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... of the system chassis. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-35 Chapter 1 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install...
... of the system chassis. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-35 Chapter 1 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install...
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...control mode, go to the CPU fan connector. Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire ...of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. Do not place jumper caps on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of...
...control mode, go to the CPU fan connector. Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire ...of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. Do not place jumper caps on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of...
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7. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a ... that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for details.
7. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a ... that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for details.