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... menu 3-32 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-33 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-35 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-36 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-38 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-39 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-41 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-42 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-44 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-45 ... menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63...
... menu 3-32 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-33 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-35 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-36 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-38 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-39 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-41 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-42 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-44 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-45 ... menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63...
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... 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless Sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - X99-PRO specifications summary Storage Wi-Fi Bluetooth LAN Audio USB - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and...
... 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless Sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - X99-PRO specifications summary Storage Wi-Fi Bluetooth LAN Audio USB - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and...
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..., VGA, Boot Device LED) - Compatible with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Code - Short circuit damage prevention - Pipe music or movies from your PC to -go ! - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - X99-PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go...
..., VGA, Boot Device LED) - Compatible with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Code - Short circuit damage prevention - Pipe music or movies from your PC to -go ! - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - X99-PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go...
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X99-PRO specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001 V increment - vDRAM Bus: 110-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
X99-PRO specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001 V increment - vDRAM Bus: 110-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that enable multi-GPU setup, giving you full power of the latest graphics technology to play games at... Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is dedicated only to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. M.2 Support* This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which increases bandwidth and enhances...
Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that enable multi-GPU setup, giving you full power of the latest graphics technology to play games at... Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is dedicated only to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports. M.2 Support* This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which increases bandwidth and enhances...
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...is 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 ...panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the...
...is 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 ...panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the...
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LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. USB1314) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 5. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 8. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 12. Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) 18. Reset button 21. Digital audio connector ...1-6 1-34 1-17 1-29 1-31 1-19 1-30 1-18 1-37 1-38 1-35 1-36 1-32 1-20 1-21 1-36 1-25 1-16 1-16 1-38 1-39 1-30 1-22 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-5 TPU switch 11. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. Power-on button 22. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. MemOK! Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA...
LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. USB1314) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 5. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 8. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 12. Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) 18. Reset button 21. Digital audio connector ...1-6 1-34 1-17 1-29 1-31 1-19 1-30 1-18 1-37 1-38 1-35 1-36 1-32 1-20 1-21 1-36 1-25 1-16 1-16 1-38 1-39 1-30 1-22 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-5 TPU switch 11. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. Power-on button 22. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. MemOK! Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA...
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... initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-27 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Description PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output ...devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is...
... initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-PRO 1-27 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Description PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output ...devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is...
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ASUS X99-PRO 1-31 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 4. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you 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...
ASUS X99-PRO 1-31 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 4. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you 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...
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...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up 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 the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up 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 the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
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HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X99-PRO AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED-
HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X99-PRO AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED-
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software. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation KY LINE IN CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 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.
software. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation KY LINE IN CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 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.
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... you to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I /O connection for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ASUS X99-PRO 2-13 Follow the onscreen instructions to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that supports...
... you to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I /O connection for the location of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ASUS X99-PRO 2-13 Follow the onscreen instructions to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that supports...
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...) 9. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0* 11. USB 3.0 ports E56 (Support USB 3.0 Boost) 7. USB 2.0 ports 910 6. USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0 Boost) 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 78 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the...
...) 9. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0* 11. USB 3.0 ports E56 (Support USB 3.0 Boost) 7. USB 2.0 ports 910 6. USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0 Boost) 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 78 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the...
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..., depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-PRO 2-15 and any use of their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are those of such mark by...
..., depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-PRO 2-15 and any use of their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are those of such mark by...
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... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu or press...
... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu or press...
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... I/O (VT-d) The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. If no...USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assigment to change the USB-related features. ASUS X99-PRO...
... I/O (VT-d) The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. If no...USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assigment to change the USB-related features. ASUS X99-PRO...
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...be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at startup. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature...support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. If any USB 2.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support is enabled. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the...
...be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at startup. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature...support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. If any USB 2.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support is enabled. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the...
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... item allows you to turn on or turn off ) states. ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support of the Intel® LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO 3-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when...
... item allows you to turn on or turn off ) states. ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support of the Intel® LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-PRO 3-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when...
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... ports are detected during POST. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. All USB devices will be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during ...system boot options. For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be available during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will extend the POST time. ASUS X99-PRO 3-51 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when...
... ports are detected during POST. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. All USB devices will be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during ...system boot options. For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be available during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will extend the POST time. ASUS X99-PRO 3-51 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when...