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X99-PRO Motherboard
X99-PRO Motherboard
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...X99-PRO specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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...21 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-23 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-29 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 Power...
...X99-PRO specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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...21 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-23 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-29 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 Power...
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... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing... the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. v Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer.
... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing... the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. v Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer.
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...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to ...change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 information ...
...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to ...change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 information ...
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xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-PRO 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 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.
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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. xv
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. xv
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...and speed of the latest graphics technology to the operating system. * Supports PCIe mode only. Quad-Channel DDR4 3000 MHz Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 ...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-1 Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is dedicated only to play games at 4K and beyond. It natively supports up with PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot to...
...and speed of the latest graphics technology to the operating system. * Supports PCIe mode only. Quad-Channel DDR4 3000 MHz Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 ...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-1 Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is dedicated only to play games at 4K and beyond. It natively supports up with PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot to...
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...European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus ...mitigate environmental impacts. This is in regards to energy consumptions. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the ...
...European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus ...mitigate environmental impacts. This is in regards to energy consumptions. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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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... introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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...
... introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-7 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...Use a maximum of the DIMM fan may vary. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and... DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the motherboard. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS...
...Use a maximum of the DIMM fan may vary. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and... DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the motherboard. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS...
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... 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-9 DS Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2468 A_DATA AX4U2800W8G17-DRZ 8GB DS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 17-18-18-36 1.2V •• A_DATA AX4U2800W4G17... 32GB (8GBx4) DS 16GB (4GBx4) SS 32GB (8GBx4) DS 16GB (4GBx4) SS 32GB (8GBx4) DS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - X99-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • 1.2V • • Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-9 DS Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2468 A_DATA AX4U2800W8G17-DRZ 8GB DS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 17-18-18-36 1.2V •• A_DATA AX4U2800W4G17... 32GB (8GBx4) DS 16GB (4GBx4) SS 32GB (8GBx4) DS 16GB (4GBx4) SS 32GB (8GBx4) DS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - X99-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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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 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS X99-PRO 1-13 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 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS X99-PRO 1-13 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ 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 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ 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 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... - shared - - - - - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.0 - - - Intel® LAN1 (i218) - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - ASMedia U3 Controller - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared* - - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - When the bandwidth is set to A. SMBUS Controller ...manually switched to x4 mode, the IRQ assignment will be changed to x1 mode by default. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-15
... - shared - - - - - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.0 - - - Intel® LAN1 (i218) - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - ASMedia U3 Controller - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared* - - - - Intel® xHCI - - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - When the bandwidth is set to A. SMBUS Controller ...manually switched to x4 mode, the IRQ assignment will be changed to x1 mode by default. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-15
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... up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Reset button Press ...to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to reboot the system.
... up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Reset button Press ...to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to reboot the system.
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function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK! MemOK! button until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility ... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS X99-PRO 1-17 Chapter 1 A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not...
function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK! MemOK! button until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility ... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS X99-PRO 1-17 Chapter 1 A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not...
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... Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS X99-PRO 1-29 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal...RAID configuration. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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...
... Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS X99-PRO 1-29 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal...RAID configuration. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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...