Table of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Basic Installation
- Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
- 3.1 Knowing BIOS
- 3.2 BIOS setup program
- 3.3 My Favorites
- 3.4 Main menu
- 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu
- 3.6 Advanced menu
- 3.6.1 CPU Configuration
- 3.6.2 PCH Configuration
- 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration
- 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration
- 3.6.5 USB Configuration
- 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration
- 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
- 3.6.8 APM Configuration
- 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration
- 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Configuration
- 3.6.11 NVMe Configuration
- 3.7 Monitor menu
- 3.8 Boot menu
- 3.9 Tool menu
- 3.10 Exit menu
- 3.11 Updating BIOS
- Chapter 4: RAID Support
- Appendix
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary.......................................................... ix
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xiv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-8
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-10
1.1.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-13
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-15
1.1.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-22
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 connection................................................................2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................... 2-9
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-10
2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 2-12
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-13
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-14
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-14
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-16
2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-18
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-19
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3 QFan Control...............................................................................3-7
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9
3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-12
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-14
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................3-15
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-19
3.6.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-20
3.6.2 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-21
3.6.3 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-22
3.6.4 System Agent Conguration ..................................................... 3-24
3.6.5 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-24
3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration ...................................................... 3-25
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-25
3.6.8 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-28
3.6.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-28
3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Conguration .............................................. 3-29
3.6.11 NVMe Conguration .................................................................. 3-29
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-30
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-32
3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-35
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-35
3.9.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................ 3-36
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Prole ....................................................... 3-37
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-38
3.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-39
3.11 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................3-40
3.11.1 EZ Update ................................................................................. 3-40
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ...................................................................... 3-40
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .......................................................... 3-43
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Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................. 4-2
4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS .......................... 4-2
4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .................. 4-6
4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................................4-10
4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® ................................. 4-10
Appendix
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-6
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4. Chapter 4: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary
CPU
New Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series Processors on LGA 2011-v3 Socket
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
* The support of these features depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel® X99 Chipset
Memory
8 x DIMM DDR4 max at 128 GB
3333 (O.C.)* / 3300 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2800 (O.C.)* /
2666 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133 MHz, non-ECC unbuffered
memory
Quad channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)
on www.asus.com for details.
Expansion Slots
3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
( support x16, x16/x16, x8/x16/x8 mode with 40-LANE CPU;
x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU)*
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)**
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot***
* The PCIEX16_2 slot supports x8 devices only with 28-LANE CPU.
** The PCIEX4_1, PCIEX1_2, and USB3.1_EC1EA2 connectors share
the same bandwidth. By default, the PCIEX4_1 slot and PCIEX1_2
slot automatically run at x1 mode with USB3.1_EC1 and USB3.1_EA2
enabled for best resource optimization.
*** PCIEX1_1 slot shares bandwidth with WI-FI port at back panel.
Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way/2-Way SLI® Technology
Supports AMD® 3-Way/2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage
New Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series Processors
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (supports PCIE SSDs only)*
- 1 x U.2 port (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage)*
* The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with U.2 slot.
Intel® X99 Chipset
- 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid
Recovery Technology*
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN
Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the integrated
Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst technology
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STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary
Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
with MU-MIMO support
Bluetooth v4.1, 4.0LE, 3.0+HS
Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Dual Headphone Ampliers
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Features
- Sonic Radar II
USB
Intel® X99 Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 5 x USB 3.0 ports (1 port at back panel [blue], 4 ports at
mid-board)
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)*
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 3 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel [blue]
ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.1 ports
(1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C ports at back panel)**
* 2 x USB 2.0 ports at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT)
port.
** USB3.1_EC1 and USB3.1_EA2 ports at back panel will be disabled
when the PCIEX4_1 slot is occupied by a X4 bandwidth device.
ROG Exclusive Features ROG RAMCache
ROG CPU-Z
Special Features
Media Streamer
ASUS Exclusive Features
- Ai Suite 3
- USB 3.1 Boost
- Ai Charger+
- Push Notice
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY
- USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- MemOK!
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-Code
- Q-Shield
- Q-Connector
- Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- Q-Slot
- Q-DIMM
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Back I/O Ports
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]
2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C ports)
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and
Bluetooth v4.1)
5 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (one
connector via ROG_EXT header)
1 x SATA Express connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
ports)
8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header
1 x 4-pin Water pump connector
1 x 4-pin H_AMP fan connector
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector
2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x 5-pin Extension fan connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
1 x MemOK! button
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (supports PCIE SSD only)
1 x U.2 port (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage)
1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX III series
support
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x COM connector
1 x RGB header
1 x TPM connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x CPU OverVoltage (OV) header
1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector
1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper
1 x XMP switch
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BIOS Features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS
3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick
Note, Last Modied Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut
function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory
information
Manageability WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Software
Drivers
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Utilities
Operating System
Windows® 10*
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 7
* 64-bit supported only.
Form Factors ATX Form Factor, 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
STRIX X99 GAMING specifications summary
The specications are subject to change without notice.
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items:
Motherboard STRIX X99 GAMING
Cables
2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables
1 x SLI® cable
1 x 80 cm RGB LED extension cable
Accessories
1 x I/O Shield
1 x 1-in-1 Q-Connector kit
1 x CPU installation tool for Broadwell-E CPU
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas
(Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x ROG cable label
1 x ROG fan label
1 x M.2 screw package
1 x Pack of cable ties
1 x Pack of customizable color decals
Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
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Installation tools and components
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
PC chassis
Power supply unit
Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan
Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU
DIMM
SATA hard disk drive
Graphics card
Philips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
1 bag of screws
ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
to static electricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bag that came with the component.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout
ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
2. CPU,CPUoptional,waterpump,highamp,extension,andchassisfan
connectors(4-pinCPU_FAN;4-pinCPU_OPT;4-pinW_PUMP;4-pin
H_AMP_FAN;5-pinEXT_FAN;4-pinCHA_FAN1-2)
1-26
3. LGA2011-v3CPUsocket 1-4
4. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V_1;4-pin
EATX12V_2)
1-27
5. MemOK!button 1-11
6. Intel®SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_12,SATA6G_34,
SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS,SATA6G_78,SATA6G_910)
1-22
7. USB3.0connectors(20-1pinUSB3_12,USB3_34) 1-24
8. M.2Socket3 1-23
9. CPUOverVoltagejumper(3-pinCPU_OV) 1-14
10. U.2connector 1-23
11. EZXMPswitch 1-12
12. Thunderboltheader(5-pinTB_HEADER) 1-30
13. ClearRTCRAMjumper(2-pinCLRTC) 1-13
14. Systempanelconnector(20-3pinPANEL) 1-28
15. DirectKeyconnector(2-pinDRCT) 1-29
16. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB1112,USB1314) 1-25
17. ROGExtensionconnector(18-1pinROG_EXT) 1-32
18. T_Sensorconnector(2-pinT_SENSOR1) 1-30
19. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-29
20. Q-CodeLEDs 1-17
21. Reset button 1-10
22. Power-onbutton 1-10
23. RGBheader(4-pinRGB_HEADER) 1-31
24. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM) 1-32
25. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-33
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA2011-v3socketdesignedforIntel®Core™
i7 processors.
• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA2011-v3socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-5
Chapter 1
Recommended memory configurations
1.1.4 System memory
Themotherboardcomeswitheight(8)DDR4(DoubleDataRate4)QuadInlineMemory
Modules(DIMM)slots.
ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.DONOT
installaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
EnsuretoinstallatleastoneofthememorymodulesintotheA1*/B1*/C1*/D1* slot.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
• Side(s):SS-Single-sided DS-Double-sidedDIMMsupport:
Supportsone(1)moduleinsertedintoanyslotassingle-channelmemory
conguration.WesuggestthatyouinstallthemoduleintoD1* slot.
Supportstwo(2)modulesinsertedintoonepairoftheslotsasquad-channel
memoryconguration.WesuggestthatyouinstallthemodulesintoslotsB1* and
D1* for better compatibility.
Supportsfour(4)modulesinsertedintotwopairsoftheslotsasquad-channel
memoryconguration.WesuggestthatyouinstallthemodulesintoslotsA1*,
B1*,C1*,andD1* for better compatibility.
Supportssix(6)modulesinsertedintotheslotsasthreepairsofquad-channel
memoryconguration.WesuggestthatyouinstallthemodulesintoslotsA1*,
B1*,B2*,C1*,D1*,andD2* for better compatibility.
Supportseight(8)modulesinsertedintoallslotsasfully-loadedquad-channel
memorycongurations.
• ASUSexclusivelyprovideshyperDIMMsupportfunction.
• HyperDIMMsupportissubjecttothephysicalcharacteristicsofindividualCPUs.Load
theX.M.P.orD.O.C.P.settingsintheBIOSforthehyperDIMMsupport.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteforthelatestQVL.
ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING 1-7
Chapter 1
Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GBand8GBunbufferedandnon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintotheDIMM
sockets.
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelA,ChannelB,ChannelC,and
ChannelD.Thesystemmapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthequad-
channelconguration.Anyexcessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthen
mapped for single-channel operation.
• AccordingtoIntel®CPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.65Visrecommendedtoprotect
theCPU.
• Duetothememoryaddresslimitationon32-bitWindows®OS,whenyouinstall4GB
ormorememoryonthemotherboard,theactualusablememoryfortheOScanbe
about3GBorless.Foreffectiveuseofmemory,werecommendthatyoudoanyofthe
following:
a) Useamaximumof3GBsystemmemoryifyouareusinga32-bitWindows®OS.
b) Installa64-bitWindows®OSwhenyouwanttoinstall4GBormoreonthe
motherboard.
c) Formoredetails,refertotheMicrosoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.Tooperateatthevendor-marked
oratahigherfrequency,refertosection3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequencyadjustment.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(8DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• ThedesignoftheDIMMfanmayvary.EnsurethattheDIMMfantstothe
motherboard.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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• WerecommendthatyouprovidesufcientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™orSLI®
mode.
• ConnectachassisfantothemotherboardconnectorlabeledCHA_FAN1-2when
usingmultiplegraphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment.
• PCIEX4_1issettox1modebydefault.
• Wi-FiController/PCIEX1_1issetto[Enabled]bydefault.SetthisiteminBIOSto
[Disabled]toenableautodetectionofPCIEX1_1device.
• Ifthex1deviceisnotdetectedonPCIEX8_3slot,setthePCIEX8_3SlotBandwidth
iteminBIOSto[X8 Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
for details.
40-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA configuration PCIEX16/X8_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8_3
SingleVGA/PCIecard
x16
(singleVGA
recommended)
N/A N/A
DualVGA/PCIecards x16 x16 N/A
TripleVGA/PCIecards x8 x16 x8
28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA configuration PCIEX16/X8_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8_3
SingleVGA/PCIecard
x16
(singleVGA
recommended)
N/A N/A
DualVGA/PCIecards x16 x8 N/A
TripleVGA/PCIecards x8 x8 x8
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1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboardbuttonsandswitchesallowyoutone-tuneperformancewhenworkingonabareor
open-casesystem.Thisisidealforoverclockersandgamerswhocontinuallychangesettings
to enhance system performance.
1. Power-on button
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
upthesystem.TheLEDnearthebuttonalsolightsupwhenthesystemispluggedto
a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power
cablebeforeremovingorinstallinganymotherboardcomponent.
2. Reset button
Presstheresetbuttontorebootthesystem.
Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs fortheexactlocationofthePWR_LED.
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3. MemOK! button
InstallingDIMMsthatarenotcompatiblewiththemotherboardmaycausesystemboot
failure.IfthesystemfailstobootduringPOSTstageandtheDRAM_LEDnearthe
MemOK!buttonlightscontinuously,presstheMemOK!buttonuntiltheDRAM_LED
starts blinking. System will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for
successful boot.
• Refertosection1.1.8 Onboard LEDsfortheexactlocationoftheDRAM_LED.
• TheDRAM_LEDalsolightsupwhentheDIMMisnotproperlyinstalled.Turnoffthe
systemandreinstalltheDIMMbeforeusingtheMemOK!function.
• TheMemOK!buttondoesnotfunctionunderWindows®OSenvironment.
• Duringthetuningprocess,thesystemloadsandtestsfailsafememorysettings.It
takesabout30secondsforthesystemtotestonesetoffailsafesettings.Ifthetest
fails,thesystemrebootsandteststhenextsetoffailsafesettings.Theblinkingspeed
oftheDRAM_LEDincreases,indicatingdifferenttestprocesses.
• Duetomemorytuningrequirement,thesystemautomaticallyrebootswheneach
timingsetistested.IftheinstalledDIMMsstillfailtobootafterthewholetuning
process,theDRAM_LEDlightscontinuously.ReplacetheDIMMswithones
recommendedintheMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsLists)inthisusermanualorat
www.asus.com.
• IfyouturnoffthecomputerandreplaceDIMMsduringthetuningprocess,thesystem
continuesmemorytuningafterturningonthecomputer.Tostopmemorytuning,turn
offthecomputerandunplugthepowercordforabout5–10seconds.
• IfyoursystemfailstobootupduetoBIOSoverclocking,presstheMemOK!button
tobootandloadtheBIOSdefaultsettings.AmessagewillappearduringPOST
remindingyouthattheBIOShasbeenrestoredtoitsdefaultsettings.
• WerecommendthatyoudownloadandupdatetothelatestBIOSversionfrom
www.asus.comafterusingtheMemOK!function.
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4. EZ XMP switch
EnablethisswitchtooverclocktheinstalledDIMMs,allowingyoutoenhancethe
DIMM’sspeedandperformance.
TheEZXMPLED(XLED1)lightsupwhenyouenabletheEZXMPswitch.Refertosection
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs fortheexactlocationoftheXLED1.
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1.1.7 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan
cleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasingthe
CMOSRTCRAMdata.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatain
CMOS,whichincludessystemsetupinformationsuchassystempasswords.
ToerasetheRTCRAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Short-circuitpin1-2withametalobjectforabout5-10seconds.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Delete>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore-enter
data.
ExceptwhenclearingtheRTCRAM,neverremovethecaponCLRTCjumperdefault
position.Removingthecapwillcausesystembootfailure!
• Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandmovethejumper
againtocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AftertheCMOSclearance,reinstallthe
battery.
• YoudonotneedtocleartheRTCwhenthesystemhangsduetooverclocking.For
systemfailureduetooverclocking,usetheC.P.R.(CPUParameterRecall)feature.
ShutdownandrebootthesystemsotheBIOScanautomaticallyresetparameter
settingstodefaultvalues.
• Duetothechipsetbehavior,ACpoweroffisrequiredtoenableC.P.R.function.You
must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before
rebooting the system.
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2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV)
TheCPUOverVoltagejumperallowsyoutosetahigherCPUvoltageforaexible
overclockingsystem,dependingonthetypeoftheinstalledCPU.TogainmoreCPU
voltagesetting,insertthejumpertopins2-3.TogobacktoitsdefaultCPUvoltage
setting,insertthejumpertopins1-2.
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1.1.8 Onboard LEDs
2. EZ XMP LED (XLED1)
ThisLEDlightsupwhenyouenabletheEZXMPswitch.
1. POST State LEDs
ThePOSTStateLEDsprovidethestatusofthesekeycomponentsduringPOST
(Power-OnSelf-Test):CPU,memorymodules,VGAcard,andharddiskdrives.Ifan
errorisfound,thecriticalcomponent’sLEDstayslitupuntiltheproblemissolved.
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4. PCIE LEDs
ThePCIELEDslightuptoindicatethePCIeslotsthatsharelanewiththeCPU.
PCIEX4_1slotwillnotlightupasitshareslanewiththePCHcontroller.
3. Standby Power LED (PWR_LED)
ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLEDthatlightsuptoindicatethatthe
systemisON,insleepmode,orinsoft-offmode.Thisisareminderthatyoushould
shutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingorpluggingany
motherboard components. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
LED.
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5. Q-Code LED
TheQ-CodeLEDdesignprovidesyouwitha2-digiterrorcodethatdisplaysthesystem
status.RefertotheQ-Codetablebelowfordetails.
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Q-Code table
(continuedonthenextpage)
Code Description
00 Notused
01 Poweron.Resettypedetection(soft/hard).
02 APinitializationbeforemicrocodeloading
03 SystemAgentinitializationbeforemicrocodeloading
04 PCHinitializationbeforemicrocodeloading
06 Microcodeloading
07 APinitializationaftermicrocodeloading
08 SystemAgentinitializationaftermicrocodeloading
09 PCHinitializationaftermicrocodeloading
0B Cacheinitialization
0C – 0D ReservedforfutureAMISECerrorcodes
0E Microcodenotfound
0F Microcodenotloaded
10 PEICoreisstarted
11 – 14 Pre-memoryCPUinitializationisstarted
15 – 18 Pre-memorySystemAgentinitializationisstarted
19 – 1C Pre-memoryPCHinitializationisstarted
2B – 2F Memoryinitialization
30 ReservedforASL(seeASLStatusCodessectionbelow)
31 MemoryInstalled
32 – 36 CPUpost-memoryinitialization
37 – 3A Post-MemorySystemAgentinitializationisstarted
3B – 3E Post-MemoryPCHinitializationisstarted
4F DXEIPLisstarted
50 – 53 Memoryinitializationerror.Invalidmemorytypeorincompatiblememory
speed
54 Unspeciedmemoryinitializationerror
55 Memorynotinstalled
56 InvalidCPUtypeorSpeed
57 CPUmismatch
58 CPUselftestfailedorpossibleCPUcacheerror
59 CPUmicro-codeisnotfoundormicro-codeupdateisfailed
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Code Description
5A InternalCPUerror
5B ResetPPIisnotavailable
5C – 5F ReservedforfutureAMIerrorcodes
E0 S3Resumeisstared(S3ResumePPIiscalledbytheDXEIPL)
E1 S3BootScriptexecution
E2 Videorepost
E3 OSS3wakevectorcall
E4 – E7 ReservedforfutureAMIprogresscodes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3ResumePPInotFound
EA S3ResumeBootScriptError
EB S3OSWakeError
EC – EF ReservedforfutureAMIerrorcodes
F0 Recoveryconditiontriggeredbyrmware(Autorecovery)
F1 Recoveryconditiontriggeredbyuser(Forcedrecovery)
F2 Recoveryprocessstarted
F3 Recoveryrmwareimageisfound
F4 Recoveryrmwareimageisloaded
F5 – F7 ReservedforfutureAMIprogresscodes
F8 RecoveryPPIisnotavailable
F9 Recoverycapsuleisnotfound
FA Invalidrecoverycapsule
FB – FF ReservedforfutureAMIerrorcodes
60 DXECoreisstarted
61 NVRAMinitialization
62 InstallationofthePCHRuntimeServices
63 – 67 CPUDXEinitializationisstarted
68 PCIhostbridgeinitialization
69 SystemAgentDXEinitializationisstarted
6A SystemAgentDXESMMinitializationisstarted
6B – 6F SystemAgentDXEinitialization(SystemAgentmodulespecic)
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Code Description
70 PCHDXEinitializationisstarted
71 PCHDXESMMinitializationisstarted
72 PCHdevicesinitialization
73 – 77 PCHDXEInitialization(PCHmodulespecic)
78 ACPImoduleinitialization
79 CSMinitialization
7A – 7F ReservedforfutureAMIDXEcodes
90 BootDeviceSelection(BDS)phaseisstarted
91 Driverconnectingisstarted
92 PCIBusinitializationisstarted
93 PCIBusHotPlugControllerInitialization
94 PCIBusEnumeration
95 PCIBusRequestResources
96 PCIBusAssignResources
97 ConsoleOutputdevicesconnect
98 Consoleinputdevicesconnect
99 SuperIOInitialization
9A USBinitializationisstarted
9B USBReset
9C USBDetect
9D USBEnable
9E – 9F ReservedforfutureAMIcodes
A0 IDEinitializationisstarted
A1 IDEReset
A2 IDEDetect
A3 IDEEnable
A4 SCSIinitializationisstarted
A5 SCSIReset
A6 SCSIDetect
A7 SCSIEnable
A8 SetupVerifyingPassword
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Code Description
A9 Start of Setup
AA ReservedforASL(seeASLStatusCodessectionbelow)
AB SetupInputWait
AC ReservedforASL(seeASLStatusCodessectionbelow)
AD ReadyToBootevent
AE LegacyBootevent
AF ExitBootServicesevent
B0 RuntimeSetVirtualAddressMAPBegin
B1 RuntimeSetVirtualAddressMAPEnd
B2 LegacyOptionROMInitialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USBhotplug
B5 PCIbushotplug
B6 Clean-upofNVRAM
B7 CongurationReset(resetofNVRAMsettings)
B8– BF ReservedforfutureAMIcodes
D0 CPUinitializationerror
D1 SystemAgentinitializationerror
D2 PCHinitializationerror
D3 SomeoftheArchitecturalProtocolsarenotavailable
D4 PCIresourceallocationerror.OutofResources
D5 NoSpaceforLegacyOptionROM
D6 NoConsoleOutputDevicesarefound
D7 NoConsoleInputDevicesarefound
D8 Invalidpassword
D9 ErrorloadingBootOption(LoadImagereturnederror)
DA BootOptionisfailed(StartImagereturnederror)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Resetprotocolisnotavailable
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1.1.9 Internal connectors
1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34,
SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6Gb/s
signal cables.
IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,youcancreateaRAID0,1,5,and10
congurationwiththeIntel®RapidStorageTechnologythroughtheonboardIntel®X99
chipset.
• Theseconnectorsaresetto[AHCI Mode]bydefault.IfyouintendtocreateaSerial
ATARAIDsetusingtheseconnectors,settheSATAModeitemintheBIOSto[RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details.
• BeforecreatingaRAIDset,refertothemanualbundledinthemotherboardsupport
DVD.
• TheSATAEXPRESSconnectorcansupportoneSATAExpressdeviceortwoSATA
devices.
• Duetochipsetbehavior,theSATA6G_78andSATA6G_910portsdonotsupport
Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyandRAIDconguration.
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2. M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2(NGFF)SSDmodule.
3. U.2 connector (U.2)
ThismotherboardcomeswithaU.2connectorwhichsupportsPCIe3.0x4NVM
Expressstorage.
• ThissocketsupportsMKeyandtype2242/2260/2280/22110storagedevices.
• TheM.2connectorsharesbandwidthwithU.2connector.
TheU.2connectorsharesbandwidthwithM.2connector.
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4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34)
TheseconnectorsallowyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0front
orrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenetsof
USB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gb/s,fasterchargingtimefor
USB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,andbackwardcompatibilitywith
USB2.0.
TheUSB3.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
• EnsuretoinstalltherelateddrivertofullyusetheUSB3.0portsunderWindows® 7.
• ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCIorEHCImodedependingonthe
operatingsystem’ssetting.
• TheseUSB3.0portssupportnativeUASPtransferstandardinWindows®8/
Windows®8.1andTurboModewhenusingUSB3.0Boostfeature.
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DONOTconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethe
motherboard!
• YoucanconnectthefrontpanelUSBcabletotheASUSQ-Connector(USB)rst,
andtheninstalltheQ-Connector(USB)totheUSBconnectoronboardifyourchassis
supportsfrontpanelUSBports.
• 1xUSB2.0port(USB1112)atmid-boardshareswithROGextension(ROG_EXT)
port.
TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314)
TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletoanyof
theseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystem
chassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specicationthatsupportsupto
480Mb/sconnectionspeed.
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6. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, high amp, extension, and chassis fan
connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_
FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2)
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairow
insidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!
Donotplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!
• EnsurethattheCPUfancableissecurelyinstalledtotheCPUfanconnector.
• TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportstheCPUfanofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.
• TheCPU_FAN,CHA_FAN,andEXT_FANconnectorssupporttheASUSFANXpert3
featureonX99platform.
• TheEXT_FANconnectorsupports2of5thermalsensorsources.
• TheCPUfanconnectordetectsthetypeofCPUfaninstalledandautomatically
switchesthecontrolmodes.ToconguretheCPUfan’scontrolmode,goto
Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan ControliteminBIOS.
• ThechassisfanconnectorssupportDCandPWMmodes.TosetthesefanstoDCor
PWM,gotoAdvanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in
BIOS.
TheFANEXTENSIONCARDispurchasedseparately.
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• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovidesa
minimumpowerof350W.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pin/8-pinEATX12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,the
system will not boot.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableor
maynotbootupifthepowerisinadequate.
• Ifyouwanttousetwoormorehigh-endPCIExpressx16cards,useaPSUwith
1000Wpowerorabovetoensurethesystemstability.
7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2)
TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare
designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand
pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
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• SystempowerLED(2-pinor3-1pinPLED)
The2-pinor3-1pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.Connectthechassis
powerLEDcabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnon
thesystempower,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDD_LED)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLEDcable
tothisconnector.TheHDDLEDlightsuporasheswhendataisreadfromorwritten
totheHDD.
• Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRSW)
Thisconnectorisforthesystempowerbutton.Pressingthepowerbuttonturnsthe
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating
systemsettings.Pressingthepowerswitchformorethanfoursecondswhilethe
systemisONturnsthesystemOFF.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
• Chassisintrusionconnector(2-pinCHASSIS)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.Connect
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis
intrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisconnectorwhenachassis
componentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengeneratedasachassisintrusion
event.
8. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
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9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichsecurely
storeskeys,digitalcerticates,passwordsanddata.ATPMsystemalsohelps
enhancenetworksecurity,protectdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.
10. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)
Thisconnectorisforthechassis-mountedbuttonthatsupportstheDirectKeyfunction.
ConnectthebuttoncablethatsupportsDirectKeyfromthechassistothisconnectoron
the motherboard.
EnsurethatyourchassiscomeswiththeextrabuttoncablethatsupportstheDirectKey
feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details.
TheTPMmoduleispurchasedseparately.
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11. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)
Thisconnectorisfortheadd-onThunderboltI/OcardthatsupportsIntel’sThunderbolt
Technology,allowingyoutoconnectuptosixThunderbolt-enableddevicesanda
DisplayPort-enableddisplayinadaisy-chainconguration.
Theadd-onThunderboltI/OcardandThunderboltcablesarepurchasedseparately.
12. Thermal Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1)
Thisconnectorisforthethermistorcablethatmonitorsthetemperatureofthedevices
andthecriticalcomponentsinsidethemotherboard.Connectthethermistorcable
andplacethesensoronthedeviceorthemotherboard’scomponenttodetectits
temperature.
The thermistor cable is purchased separately.
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13. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER)
ThisconnectorisforRGBLEDstrips.
• TheRGBheadersupports5050multi-colorLEDstrips(+12V/G/R/B),withamaximum
powerratingof2A(12V),andnolongerthan2m.
• EnsurethattheRGBLEDextensioncableandtheRGBLEDstripisconnectedinthe
correctorientation,andthe+12Vconnectorisalignedwiththe+12Vheaderonthe
motherboard.
Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitched
offorthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodosomaycausesevere
damagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
• ActuallightingandcolorwillvarywithLEDstrip.
• ThelightingeffectsmaybecustomizedwiththehelpofAURAsoftware.
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15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
Theseconnectorsarefortheserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecable
tooneoftheseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthe
system chassis.
14. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)
ThisconnectorisfortheOCPanelI/II,FrontBase,andotherROGdevices.
• TheFrontBaseispurchasedseparately.
• Visitwww.asus.comformoreinformationabouttheOCPanelandFrontBase.
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16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
eitherHDAudioorlegacyAC’97audiostandard.Connectoneendofthefrontpanel
audioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.
• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-denitionoranAC’97frontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connector,settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HD] or [AC97].
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Basic Installation
2
2.1 Building your PC system
2.1.1 Motherboard installation
The diagrams in this section are for references only. The motherboard layout may vary with
models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.
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2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.1.2 CPU installation
Please note the order in opening/closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on
the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will
pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
A
B
C
B
C
A
Triangle mark
B
A
Triangle mark
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2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink and CPU before you install
the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
A
B
A
C
B
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly:
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To remove a DIMM
2.1.4 DIMM installation
Ensure to install at least one of the memory modules into the A1*/B1*/C1*/D1* slot.
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2.1.5 ATX Power connection
• DONOTconnectthe4-pinpowerplugonly,themotherboardmayoverheatunder
heavy usage.
• Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug,orconnectboth8-pinand4-pinpowerplugs.
OR AND
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2.1.6 SATA device connection
OR
OR
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector
USB 2.0
AAFP
To install USB 2.0 connector
To install front panel audio connector
USB 3.0
To install USB 3.0 connector
The USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 module are purchased separately.
To install ASUS Q-Connector
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
To install PCIe x1 cards
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To install FAN EXTENSION CARD
• Theillustrationsinthissectionareforreferenceonly.Themotherboardlayoutmay
vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
• TheFANExtensioncardispurchasedseparately.
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IO Shield
• EnsurethattheASUS2T2RdualbandWi-FiantennaissecurelyinstalledtotheWi-Fi
ports.
• Ensurethattheantennaisatleast20cmawayfromallpersons.
The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but
theWi-Fiantennainstallationprocedureisthesameforallmodels.
2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation
Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna
ConnectthebundledASUS2T2RdualbandWi-FiantennaconnectortotheWi-Fiportsat
the back of the chassis.
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2.2 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutoeasilyupdatetheBIOSwithoutenteringtheexisting
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port
hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three
seconds to automatically update the BIOS.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1. Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS
FlashbackWizard.Followtheonscreeninstructionstocompletetheinstallation.
2. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.
• WerecommendyoutouseaUSB2.0storagedevicetosavethelatestBIOSversion
for better compatibility and stability.
• Refertosection2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for the location of the USB port that
supports USB BIOS Flashback.
3. LaunchtheUSBBIOSFlashbackWizardtoautomaticallydownloadthelatestBIOS
version.
4. Shut down your computer.
5. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks
three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orpresstheCLR_CMOSbuttonwhile
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.
• Ifthelightashesforvesecondsandturnsintoasolidlight,thismeansthat
the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper
installationoftheUSBstoragedeviceandlename/leformaterror.Ifthisscenario
happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.
• UpdatingBIOSmayhaverisks.IftheBIOSprogramisdamagedduringtheprocess
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service
Center.
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
6. Waituntilthelightgoesout,indicatingthattheBIOSupdatingprocessiscompleted.
USB BIOS Flashback portBIOS Flashback button
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
Rear panel connectors
1. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. USB 3.0 ports E34
2. Keyboard/Mouse combo port 8. USB3.0portsE2_5(Bottomport
supports USB BIOS Flashback)
3. Intel® LAN port* 9. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1
4. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 10. Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac,
Bluetooth V4.0*
5. USB2.0ports78 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port
6. USB 2.0 ports 910 12. Audio I/O ports**
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
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• ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCImodeorEHCImode,dependingonthe
operating system’s setting.
• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfaster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB2.0andUSB3.0portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.SomelegacyUSB
devicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
* LAN ports LED indications
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED
LED
LAN port
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection
Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Readytowakeup
from S5 mode
You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN port’s LEDs
may continue to blink even when disabled.
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out
Lime Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
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Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
IfyouareusingWindows®8.1/10platform,useonlythelightblueaudioportforSide
SpeakerOutina6-channelconguration.
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WhentheDTSUltraPCIIfunctionisenabled,ensuretoconnecttherearspeakertothe
light blue port.
2.4 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Ensure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. ExternalSCSIdevices(startingwiththelastdeviceonthechain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green
after the system LED turns on.
Thesystemthenrunsthepower-onselftests(POST).Whilethetestsarerunning,the
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on
the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
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BIOS Beep Description
One short beep VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardwarecomponentfailure
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
2.5 Turning off the computer
WhilethesystemisON,pressthepowerbuttonforlessthanfoursecondstoputthesystem
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.
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BIOS Setup
3
3.1 Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. You can easily
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend
that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
When downloading or updating the BIOS le, rename it as STXX99.CAP for this
motherboard.
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3.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you
do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 Exit
menu for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and
switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.
• The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.
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The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
3.2.1 EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select
the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the
Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hotkey for the advanced BIOS
settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode
or Advanced Mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for details.
Saves the changes
and resets the system
Selects the display language
of the BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU/Motherboard temperature,
CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan
speed, and SATA information
Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes
Search on the FAQ
Selects the boot device priority
Loads optimized
default settings
Creates storage RAID and
configures system overclocking
Click to display boot devices
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans
Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode
for Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Click to go to Advanced mode
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3.2.2 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure
the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the <F7>
hotkey.
Menu bar
General help
Menu items Scroll bar
Last modified settings
Language
EZ Tuning Wizard
MyFavorite Quick Note
Hot Keys
Goes back to EZ Mode
Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and
memory voltage output
Qfan control
Search on the FAQ
Configuration fields
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Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and conguration
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the
menu bar have their respective menu items.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Language
This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS.
Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.
MyFavorite(F3)
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently-
used BIOS settings and save it to My Favorites menu.
Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information.
Qfan Control(F6)
This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to
manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.
Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information.
EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)
This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of
your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID
mode.
Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.
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Quick Note(F9)
This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have
done in BIOS.
• The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete,
cut, copy and paste.
• You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.
Hot Keys
This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t
on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display
the other items on the screen.
General help
At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key
to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-congurable.
A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.
Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile
device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also
scan the following QR code:
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3.2.3 QFan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of
your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be
configured
Click to activate
PWM Mode
Click to undo
the changes
Click to apply the fan setting
Click to go back to main menu
Select a profile to apply to
your fans
Click to activate DC Mode
Select to manually configure
your fans
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Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.
To congure your fans:
1. Select the fan that you want to congure and to view its current status.
2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.
3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
Speed points Select to manually
configure your fans
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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard
EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and
CPU fan to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.
OC Tuning
To start OC Tuning:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next.
2. Click OC then click Next.
3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.
OC setup RAID setup
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Creating RAID
To create RAID:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
2. Click RAID then click Next.
• Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.
• Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.
3. Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next.
4. Select a Main Cooling system Box cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not
sure, then click Next.
5. After selecting the Main Cooling system, click Next then click Yes to start the OC
Tuning.
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5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup.
6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your
system.
b. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super
Speed (RAID 5).
a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy
Backup (RAID10).
4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click
Next.
You can only select Easy Backup (RAID10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.
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3.3 My Favorites
MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by
default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.
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Adding items to My Favorites
To add BIOS items:
1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
Setup Tree Map screen.
2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My
Favorites screen.
3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save
as favorite from the submenu panel and tap or click or press <Enter> on your
keyboard.
You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:
• Items with submenu options
• User-managed items such as language and boot order
• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date
4. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.
5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.
Main menu panel
Submenu panel
Selected shortcut
items
Recover to default
favorite items
Delete all
favorite items
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3.4 Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
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3.5 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU
internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
CPU Strap [Auto]
This item allows you to select a strap value close to the target BCLK frequency for an
extreme overclocking.
Conguration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [167MHz] [250MHz]
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The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to [100MHz], [125MHz],
[167MHz], or [250MHz].
Source Clock Tuner [Auto]
This item allows you to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU
strap for a better overclocking capability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm dbl]
[5Ohm dbl] [4Ohm dbl] [3Ohm dbl] [2Ohm dbl]
PLL Selection [Auto]
This item is set to LC PLL by default for better stability. Select SB PLL when BCLK
(base clock) frequency is far away from 100MHz. This may affect the functionality of
other devices which need precise clock jitters.
Conguration options: [Auto] [LC PLL] [SB PLL]
Filter PLL [Auto]
Set this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to improve
the overclocking capability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode]
BCLK Frequency [100.0]
This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system
performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The value ranges from 80.0MHz
to 300.0MHz.
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specication as high BCLK
frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK (base clock)
frequency to the assigned BCLK frequency. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The value ranges depend on the value you set on BCLK frequency.
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]
[Auto] This item allows you to apply ASUS optimized core ratio settings when
oveclocking.
[Disabled] This item allows you to apply the default core ratio settings.
CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores]
This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to
all cores.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]
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BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]
This item allows you to set the BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio.
[Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the
optimized setting.
[100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:100.
[100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:133.
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to select the DRAM operating frequency. The congurable options vary
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized
setting.
Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] – [DDR4-4000MHz]
TPU [Keep Current Settings]
This item allows you to automatically overclock the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM
respectively to enhance the system performance.
[Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything.
[TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions.
[TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions.
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption
settings. Enable this item to set lower CPU Input Voltage and Vcore voltages and achieve the
best energy saving condition.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Timing Control
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>
or <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
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External Digi+ Power Control
CPU Input Boot Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set a higher CPU input boot voltage for better overclocking
capability. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.80V to 2.7V
with an interval of 0.01V.
CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]
The load-line is dened by the Intel VRM specication and affects the CPU power
voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU
loading. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better
overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal production. Select
from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to 125%.
Conguration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and its features.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item enables the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when
they are below the operating power, current and temperature specication.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled]
Disable this item to protect the CPU from damage by over-voltage or enable to choose a high
voltage for overclocking.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
This item can only be enabled when the onboard CPU OverVoltage jumper is switched on.
Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the CPU Overvoltage jumper.
CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores. Increase the
voltage when conguring a high CPU core frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]
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3.6 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values
can cause the system to malfunction.
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3.6.1 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Hyper Threading for Logical Processor threads.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Management Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.
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PCI Express Configuration
This item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots.
PCIEX4_1 Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the speed for PCIe x4_1 slot.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
PCIEX1_2 Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the speed for PCIe x1_2 slot.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
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SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[Disabled] Disable the SATA function.
[IDE] Set to [IDE] to use SATA hard disks as Parallel ATA storage devices.
[AHCI] The AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) allows the onboard
storage driver to enable advanced SATA features that increase storage
performance on random workloads by internally optimizing the order of
commands.
[RAID] Create a RAID conguration from SATA hard disk drives.
The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection to
[IDE].
SATA6G_1-6(Gray)
These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. If some ports are not
used, these items show [Not Installed].
3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Not Installed if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding
SATA port.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
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SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray)
SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
This item allows you to designate selected SATA port as Hot Pluggable.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[Disabled] Disable the SATA function.
[IDE] Set to [IDE] to use SATA hard disks as Parallel ATA storage devices.
[AHCI] The AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) allows the onboard
storage driver to enable advanced SATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by internally optimizing the order of
commands.
Due to Intel® chipset specication, the SATA ports from controller 2 do not support IRST
including RAID conguration.
The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection to
[IDE].
SATA6G_7-10(Black)
These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. If some ports are not
used, these items show [Not Installed].
Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable SALP.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1-6(Gray) / SATA6G_7-10(Black))
This item allows you to designate selected SATA port as Hot Pluggable.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.6.4 System Agent Configuration
NB PCI-E Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_1 slots.
3.6.5 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is
detected, the item shows None.
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3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features.
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
Scroll down to view the other BIOS items.
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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIEX4_1 Slot Bandwidth [Auto]
[Auto] Runs at AUTO mode with USB3.1_EC1, USB3.1_EA2 enabled and
PCIEX1_2 slot enabled.
[X1 Mode] Runs at x1 mode with USB3.1_EC1_EA2 port and PCIEX1_2 slot enabled.
[X4 Mode] Runs at x4 mode for a high performance support with USB3.1_EC1_EA2
ports and PCIEX1_2 slot disabled.
PCIEX8_3 Slot Bandwidth [Auto]
[Auto] When a PCIe device higher than x4 interface is installed on the PCIEX8_3
slot, PCIEX16/X8_1 and PCIEX8_3 slots will automatically run at x8 mode.
[X8 Mode] PCIEX16/X8_1 and PCIEX8_3 slots run at x8 mode. Supports x1/x2/x4/x8
devices.
M2/U2 Switch [Auto]
[Auto] The bandwidth will be switched to U.2 by default. When a M.2 device is
detected, the bandwidth will automatically be switched to M.2.
[M.2 Mode] The bandwidth will be switched to M.2 with U.2 disabled.
[U.2 Mode] The bandwidth will be switched to U.2 with M.2 disabled.
Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 controller of your system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging support of
your system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
RGB LED(onboard) [Enabled]
[Disabled] LEDs will not light up.
[Enabled] LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off)
states, but not at the S5 state when the ErP Ready is enabled.
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RGB LED lighting effects [Default]
This item allows you to set the RGB LED lighting effects.
Conguration options: [Default] [Auto] [Static] [Breathing] [Strobing] [Color Cycle]
The following item appears only when you set the RGB LED lighting effects to [Static],
[Breathing], or [Strobing].
RGB LED lighting color
This item allows you to set the RGB LED lighting colors.
Bluetooth Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wi-Fi Controller/PCIEx1_1 [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disable Wi-Fi Controller and enable PCIEx1_1.
[Enabled] Enable Wi-Fi Controller and disable PCIEx1_1.
Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the GbE Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled].
Intel LAN PXE Option ROM [Off]
This item allows you to launch Intel PXE OPROM.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
Serial Port Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to set the parameters of the serial port.
The items in this menu functions only if a serial port connector is installed on the
motherboard.
Serial Port [On]
This item allows you to enable or disable the serial port.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
Change Settings [IO=3F8H; IRQ=4]
This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3]
[IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
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ErP Ready [Disabled]
This item allows you to switch off some power at S4/S5 to get the system ready for ErP
requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled(S4+S5)] [Enabled(S5)]
3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration
Network stack [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the UEFI Network Stack.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Configuration
This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.
3.6.11 NVMe Configuration
This menu displays the NVMe controller and drive information of the connected devices.
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3.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]
[Auto] Detect the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switch the control
modes.
[PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
[DC Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan.
[Disabled] Disable the Q-Fan control.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]
These items allow you to set the chassis fan Q-Fan control feature in DC mode, PWM Mode,
or disable the chassis fan Q-Fan control.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode]
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Water Pump Control [Disabled]
This item allows you to set Water Pump Control.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode]
HAMP Fan Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set HAMP Fan Control.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode]
HAMP Q-Fan Source [CPU]
This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCIEX16/X8_1 Slot] [PCIEX16_2 Slot]
[VRM] [PCH] [T_Sensor1] [Ext_Sensor1] [Ext_Sensor2]
[Ext_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources]
HAMP Fan Speed Low Limit [300 RPM]
This item allows you to select the lower speed limit for the HAMP fan.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
HAMP Fan Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to select the appropriate performance level of the HAMP fan.
Conguration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual]
Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]
These items allow you to set the extension fan Q-Fan control feature in DC Mode, PWM
Mode, or disable the extension Q-Fan controls.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode]
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Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.
[Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
Redirection Support [Disabled]
If disabled, Redirection function will be disabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Logo Display [Auto]
[Auto] Auto adjustment for Windows requirements.
[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size.
[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
DirectKey (DRCT) [Enabled]
[Disabled] The system will only turn on or off when the reset button is pressed.
[Enabled] Allow the system to turn on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when the
reset button is pressed. Connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset
button cable to the onboard DRCT header to support this function.
3.8 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS
after POST.
[EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
This item allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully
support the various graphics, bootable devices, and add-on devices for a better compatibility.
Launch CSM [Enabled]
[Auto] The system will automatically detect the states of bootable devices
and the add-on devices for CSM support.
[Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-
UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows secure update and
secure boot.
The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]
This item allows you to select the devices boot-up mode by the devices
specication.
Conguration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]
[UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only]
This item allows you to select the type of the onboard LAN controllers and
installed LAN cards.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only]
This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that will run rst
during the system boot.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only]
This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that
will run rst during the system boot.
Conguration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]
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Secure Boot
This item allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to
protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]
[Windows UEFI mode] Execute the Microsoft secure boot check. Only check this
option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other
Microsoft secure boot compliant operating systems.
[Other OS] Select this option to get the optimized functions when booting
on Windows non-UEFI mode and Microsoft secure boot non-
compliant operating systems.
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows® 8 not
supported).
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
Boot Override
These item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the
screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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3.9 Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
GPU Post
This item shows the installed graphics cards in the motherboard. It also suggests the
conguration of graphic cards in the motherboard for the best performance.
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press
<Enter> to conrm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.
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3.9.2 Secure Erase
SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.
Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance
levels.
Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click
Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > AHCI.
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The ddrive
may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
• The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.
Do not turn off the system during the process.
• Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel
SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual.
Status definition:
• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards
drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the
drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed
with the Secure Erase.
• Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or
was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password
dened by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with
Secure Erase.
Displays the
available SSDs
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Load from Profile
This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the
prole number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the
system boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/
CPU conguration and BIOS version.
Profile Name
This item allows you to key in a prole name.
Save to Profile
This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a
prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive
This item allows you to load or save prole from your USB drive, load and save prole to your
USB drive.
Setup Animator [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Setup Animator.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information
This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
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3.10 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.
Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available lesystem devices.
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3.11 Updating BIOS
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If
there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.
Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a
USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.
3.11.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®
environment.
• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the internet
without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.
Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local
Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
To update the BIOS by USB:
1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.
2. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port, then select
via Storage Devices.
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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and
single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit menu for
details.
To update the BIOS by Internet:
1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.
2. Select via Internet.
3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then
press <Enter>
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
5. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit menu for
details.
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3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the
BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains
the BIOS le.
The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published
on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at
https://www.asus.com/support and save it to a USB ash drive.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive
containing the BIOS le to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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4.1 RAID configurations
The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
and RAID 5 solution.
If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID
set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.
Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
4.1.1 RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 5 strips both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
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4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install
identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID conguration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to [RAID Mode].
4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then
set the item to [Disabled].
5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again.
6. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press <Enter>
to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
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Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and
press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to
create, and then press <Enter>.
4. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the
RAID set.
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5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID
array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size
values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values:
- RAID 0: 128 KB
- RAID 10: 64 KB
- RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
6. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you
want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
7. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume
and return to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu.
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Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want
to delete and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID
volume and return to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to
cancel.
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4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID conguration.
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Devices:
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
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Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID
level to create, and then press <Enter>.
4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want
to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters
and is 16 characters or less.
[HELP]
Name: Volume 0
RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Disks: dssdsdsds
Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sync:aaaaaaaaaa
Create volume
[SELECT DISKS]
Port Device Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
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5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A
small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10
and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size values range from 4 KB to
128 KB. The following are typical values:
- RAID 0: 128 KB
- RAID 10: 64 KB
- RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want
and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back
to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N)
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Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press
<Delete>. The following warning message appears:
3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to
return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[HELP]
[DELETE VOLUME MENU]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0 (Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N):
[DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION]
4-10 Chapter 4:RAID Support
Chapter 4
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
[CONFIRM EXIT]
4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk
4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS:
1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation
media containing the RAID driver.
2. Insert the USB ash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into
the optical drive, and then click Browse.
3. Click the name of the device you have inserted, and go to Drivers > RAID, then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB ash drive, you have to use another computer
to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB ash drive.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI
driver for your optical drive.
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Appendix
Appendix
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
toassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodicationstothisunitnot
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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Appendix
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
Class B ITE
ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING A-3
Appendix
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Regional notice for California
WARNING! This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagneticelds(0–300GHz).ThiswirelessdevicecomplieswiththeR&TTEDirective.
Wireless Radio Use
Thisdeviceisrestrictedtoindoorusewhenoperatinginthe5.15to5.25GHzfrequency
band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
thatthepotentialforhumancontactduringnormaloperationisminimized.
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Appendix
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
anyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement
屋外での使用について
本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.3GHz帯域の電
波は屋外で使用が禁じられています。
法律および規制遵守
本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。日本国外では、
その国の法律または規制により、本製品の使用ができないことがあります。このような国では、本
製品を運用した結果、罰せられることがありますが、当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承
ください。
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LicensedundertheApacheLicense,Version2.0(the“License”);youmaynotusethisle
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
SeetheLicenseforthespeciclanguagegoverningpermissionsandlimitationsunderthe
License.
ASUS STRIX X99 GAMING A-5
Appendix
Lietuvių ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst Direktīvas
1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Šį įrenginį galima naudoti toliau išvardytose šalyse:
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i direktivet
1999/5/EF. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen nnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Enheten kan brukes i landene under:
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami dyrektywy 1999/5/WE. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Urządzenie to może być używane w wymienionych poniżej krajach:
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da
Diretiva 1999/5/CE. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support
Este dispositivo pode ser utilizado nos países indicados abaixo:
Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE.
Textul complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte
la: www.asus.com/support
Puteţi utiliza acest dispozitiv în ţările următoare:
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama Direktive 1999/5/
EC. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
www.asus.com/support
Ovaj uređaj može da se koristi u državama navedenim ispod:
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
ustanoveniam smernice 1999/5/ES. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Toto zariadenie môže byť prevádzkované v dolu uvedených krajinách:
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami Direktive 1999/5/ES.
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
www.asus.com/support
To napravo je mogoče uporabljati v spodaj navedenih državah:
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de la directiva
1999/5/EC. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de conformidad está
disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Este dispositivo se puede utilizar en los países enumerados a continuación:
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
relevanta föreskrifter i direktiv 1999/5/EG. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse nns på: www.asus.com/support
Denna enhet kan användas i följande länder:
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням Директиви 1999/5/
ЕС. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС доступний на:
www.asus.com/support
Цей пристрій можна експлуатувати у країнах зі списку нижче:
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve 1999/5/
EC Yönergesinin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
www.asus.com/support
Bu aygıt aşağıda listelenen ülkelerde çalıştırılabilir:
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama direktive 1999/5/
EC. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na:
www.asus.com/support
Ovaj uređaj može se koristiti u dolje navedenim zemljama:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK
EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE
IT IS LI LT LU LV MT NL
NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:
www.asus.com/support
This device may be operated in the countries listed below:
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/EC. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir
du site Internet suivant: www.asus.com/support.
Cet appareil peut être utilisé dans les pays de la liste ci-dessous:
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen
der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support
Dieses Gerät darf in den unten aufgeführten Ländern betrieben werden:
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
con la direttiva 1999/5/EC. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
Questo dispositivo può essere utilizzato nei paesi elencati qui di seguito:
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейской
директивы 1999/5/EC. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, смотрите на
www.asus.com/support
Это устройство может работать в странах, которые приведены ниже:
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими постановления на Директива 1999/5/EC. Пълният текст на
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:
www.asus.com/support
Устройството може да се използва във всички страни, посочени по-долу:
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama direktive 1999/5/
EZ. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
Ovaj uređaj može se koristiti u dolje navedenim zemljama:
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení
splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnice 1999/5/ EC.
Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:
www.asus.com/support
Toto zařízení lze používat v níže uvedených zemích:
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser
i direktivet 1999/5/EC. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan ndes på:
www.asus.com/support
Denne enhed kan bruges i landene, der står på listen nedenfor:
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van de
verwante richtlijnen 1999/5/EC. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Dit apparaat kan worden gebruikt in de hieronder vermelde landen:
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
Direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele
asjassepuutuvatele sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on
saadaval järgmisel aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Seda seadet võib kasutada alltoodud riikides:
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on on
EY-direktiivin 1999/5/ olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä koskevien
säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti on
luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Tätä laitetta voidaan käyttää alla luetelluissa maissa:
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή
η συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες
σχετικές διατάξεις της Οδηγίας 1999/5/ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης
συμβατότητας είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Αυτή η συσκευή μπορεί να λειτουργήσει στις χώρες που αναφέρονται στη
λίστα που ακολουθεί:
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel az 1999/5/EK Irányelv lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Az eszköz az alább felsorolt országokban működtethető:
Latviski „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias Direktyvos 1999/5 EB nuostatas.
Visą ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Šo ierīci var lietot tālāk norādītajās valstīs:
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Appendix
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address HarkortStr.21-23,40880Ratingen,Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : STRIX X99 GAMING
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President
Signature :
Date : Apr. 08, 2016
Ver. 140331
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