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...in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is eager to infringe....
...in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is eager to infringe....
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... cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
... cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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... enclosed key. + + Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself...
... enclosed key. + + Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv 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.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv 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.
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... 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking...
... 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking...
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... - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - shared Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - When the bandwidth is set to A. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - * PCIe x16_2 is manually switched to x4 mode, the IRQ assignment will be changed to x1 mode by default. PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_2 - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - Intel...
... - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - shared Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - When the bandwidth is set to A. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - * PCIe x16_2 is manually switched to x4 mode, the IRQ assignment will be changed to x1 mode by default. PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_2 - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - Intel...
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... after using the MemOK! 3. button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! button until... the system to test one set of the DIAG_DRAM LED. • The DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously.
... after using the MemOK! 3. button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! button until... the system to test one set of the DIAG_DRAM LED. • The DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously.
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Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [RAID.... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • ...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [RAID.... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • ...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
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C A B A B Triangle mark B A Triangle mark Chapter 2 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 2-3 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in this manual. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch.
C A B A B Triangle mark B A Triangle mark Chapter 2 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 2-3 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in this manual. 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch.
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...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the ...startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system...
...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the ...startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system...
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... mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Refer to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the...then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-3 Click the button to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
... mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Refer to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the...then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-3 Click the button to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
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... options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system... EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for ...
... options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system... EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for ...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-7
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Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click or tap to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click or tap to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
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... extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to upgrade. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-15 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Strap [Auto] This item...Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM ...
... extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to upgrade. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-15 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Strap [Auto] This item...Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM ...
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...This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the or to improve overclocking capability. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by default for a better overclocking capability. Configuration... Core Ratio to [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that need precise clock jitters. The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to the...
...This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the or to improve overclocking capability. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by default for a better overclocking capability. Configuration... Core Ratio to [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that need precise clock jitters. The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to the...
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...Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. Max. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-17 If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio ...Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 5-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5-Core Limit...
...Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. Max. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-17 If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio ...Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 5-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5-Core Limit...
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... setting this item to maintain the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item...Select to [Power Phase Response]. Select [Manual] to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Frequency Mode [Disabled] This item allows to set a faster phase response for a quicker transient response speed. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-25 VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...
... setting this item to maintain the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item...Select to [Power Phase Response]. Select [Manual] to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Frequency Mode [Disabled] This item allows to set a faster phase response for a quicker transient response speed. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 3-25 VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...
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... total power range for CPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this item to [Manual] to set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an enhanced system stability. Set a higher value to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration ...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you to manually set a higher frequency for an increased overclocking range or a lower frequency for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability...
... total power range for CPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this item to [Manual] to set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an enhanced system stability. Set a higher value to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration ...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you to manually set a higher frequency for an increased overclocking range or a lower frequency for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability...
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... frequency. Use or key to a high system voltage may enhance the overclocking capability.Use the or key to adjust the value. This ASUS exclusive mode provides the optimum voltage adjusting capability for the CPU core, cache, and system agent voltages. Configuring to adjust the value. ...999V at 0.001 V increment. The values range from the CPU Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Fully Manual Mode item to 0.999 V at 0.001 V increment. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you ...
... frequency. Use or key to a high system voltage may enhance the overclocking capability.Use the or key to adjust the value. This ASUS exclusive mode provides the optimum voltage adjusting capability for the CPU core, cache, and system agent voltages. Configuring to adjust the value. ...999V at 0.001 V increment. The values range from the CPU Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Fully Manual Mode item to 0.999 V at 0.001 V increment. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you ...