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/SDD SMART Information
- 3.6.11 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1B
- 3.6.12 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1C
- 3.7 Monitor menu
- 3.8 Boot menu
- 3.9 Tool menu
- 3.10 Exit menu
- 3.11 Updating BIOS
- Chapter 4: Software Support
- 4.1 Installing an operating system
- 4.2 Support DVD information
- 4.3 Software information
- 4.4 AI Suite 3
- 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 4.4.2 TPU (Turbo Processing Unit)
- 4.4.3 Turbo App
- 4.4.4 EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
- 4.4.5 Fan Xpert 4
- 4.4.6 PC Cleaner
- 4.4.7 DIGI+ Power Control
- 4.4.8 Ai Charger+
- 4.4.9 USB 3.1 Boost
- 4.4.10 EZ Update
- 4.4.11 System Information
- 4.4.12 Mobo Connect
- 4.4.13 USB BIOS Flashback
- 4.4.14 Push Notice
- 4.5 Audio configurations
- Chapter 5: RAID Support
- Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support
- Appendix
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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
Conventions used in this guide .......................................................................ix
Typography .....................................................................................................ix
X99-E-10G WS specifications summary.................................................................... x
Package contents ...................................................................................................... xv
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xvi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Other special features ................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-3
1.2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-4
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-6
1.2.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-7
1.2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-9
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 1-12
1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-16
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-17
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-24
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 ............................... 2-5
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
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-11
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15
2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-17
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-18
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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 ......................................................................................3-16
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-35
3.6.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-36
3.6.2 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-38
3.6.3 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-39
3.6.4 System Agent Conguration ..................................................... 3-41
3.6.5 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-44
3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration ...................................................... 3-45
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-46
3.6.8 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-48
3.6.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-49
3.6.10 HDD/SDD SMART Information ................................................. 3-49
3.6.11 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1B ...................... 3-50
3.6.12 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1C ...................... 3-51
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-52
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-59
3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-64
3.9.1 GPU Post .................................................................................. 3-64
3.9.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-64
3.9.3 Secure Erase ............................................................................ 3-64
3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Prole ....................................................... 3-66
3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-67
3.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-68
3.11 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................3-69
3.11.1 EZ Update ................................................................................. 3-69
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ...................................................................... 3-70
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .......................................................... 3-72
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Chapter 4: Software Support
4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1
4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. 4-2
4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3
4.4 AI Suite 3 .....................................................................................................4-3
4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ...................................................... 4-7
4.4.2 TPU (Turbo Processing Unit) ...................................................... 4-8
4.4.3 Turbo App ................................................................................... 4-9
4.4.4 EPU (Energy Processing Unit) .................................................. 4-10
4.4.5 Fan Xpert 4 ............................................................................... 4-11
4.4.6 PC Cleaner................................................................................4-12
4.4.7 DIGI+ Power Control ................................................................. 4-13
4.4.8 Ai Charger+ ............................................................................... 4-15
4.4.9 USB 3.1 Boost...........................................................................4-16
4.4.10 EZ Update ................................................................................. 4-17
4.4.11 System Information ................................................................... 4-18
4.4.12 Mobo Connect ........................................................................... 4-19
4.4.13 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 4-20
4.4.14 Push Notice ............................................................................... 4-22
4.5 Audio configurations ............................................................................... 4-25
Chapter 5: RAID Support
5.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................. 5-2
5.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS .......................... 5-2
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .................. 5-3
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................................5-7
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® ................................... 5-7
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Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................................................6-1
6.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 6-1
6.1.2 Before you begin ......................................................................... 6-1
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................ 6-2
6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards .............................. 6-3
6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................ 6-4
6.1.6 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 6-5
6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ............................. 6-5
6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology ...........................................................................6-7
6.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 6-7
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...................................... 6-7
6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards .................................... 6-8
6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards ...................................... 6-9
6.2.5 Installing the device drivers ....................................................... 6-10
6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology ..................................... 6-10
Appendix
X99-E-10G WS block diagram ................................................................................ A-1
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-2
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-7
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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: Software Support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
5. Chapter 5: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
6. Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and
NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards.
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 make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.
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 (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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X99-E-10G WS specifications summary
CPU
LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 & Xeon® E5-
2600 v4/v3 and 1600 v4/v3 Processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the
CPU types.
Chipset Intel® X99 Chipset
Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3333(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C)* /
3000(O.C)* / 2800(O.C.)* / 2666(O.C.)* / 2400(O.C.)* /2133 MHz
Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *1
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2400/2133/1866 MHz ECC, Un-
buffered Memory *2
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2400/2133/1866 MHz ECC, Register
Memory
*1 When installing Intel® Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 X-Series/i7 Processors
*2 When installing Intel® Xeon® E5-1600/2600 v4/v3 Processor
*3 When installing Intel® Xeon® E5-1600/2600 v4/v3 Processor
Quad channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified
Vendors Lists).
Expansion slots 7 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 Slots (Single at x16, Dual at x16 / x16,
Quad at x16/ x16/ x16/ x16, Seven at x16/ x8/ x8/ x8/ x8/ x8/ x8)
Multi-GPU support Supports AMD® 4-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI® Technology
Storage
Intel® X99 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology 14 support
- 1 x U.2 connector (support U.2 NVMe device)
- 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3 with M Key , Type 2260/2280 Storage Devices
Support (PCIE mode only)
- 10 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports*
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
* Due to Chipset Behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 Ports (Black) do
not Support IRST Including RAID Configuration.
LAN 2*Intel® X550-AT2 10 Gigabit LAN ports
USB
Intel® X99 Chipset - Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 Ports (4 Ports at Rear I/O and 4 Ports at Front
Panel)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 Ports (4 Ports at Mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller- Supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Ports at Rear I/O (Type A and Type C)
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X99-E-10G WS specifications summary
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high denition audio CODEC featuring
Crystal Sound 3
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver
equal quality
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio
conguration
- Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural,
and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back)
& 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
- BD audio layer content protection
- DTS Studio Sound
- DTS Connect
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking
(MIC)
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
ASUS Exclusive
Features
High Performance
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole System Optimization with a Single Click! 5-Way
Optimization Tuning Key Perfectly Consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+
Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App Together, Providing
Better CPU Performance, Efcient Power Saving, Precise Digital
Power Control, Whole System Cooling and Even Tailor Your Own
APP Usages.
DIGI+ Power Control
CPU Power
- Industry Leading Digital 8-phase power design
- ASUS CPU power utility
DRAM Power
- Industry Leading Digital 4-phase DRAM power design
- ASUS DRAM power utility
TPU
- Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost
EPU
- EPU
Fan Xpert 4
- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning Function and Multiple Thermistors
Selection for Optimized System Cooling Control.
Turbo App
- Featuring System Performance Tuning, Network Priority,
and Audio Scene Conguration for Selected Applications.
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ASUS Exclusive
Features
UEFI BIOS
- Most Advanced Options with Fast Response Time
M.2 and U.2 Onboard
- The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer
Speeds for M.2 and U.2
Special Memory O.C. Design
- Superb Memory O.C. Capability under Full Load by Minimizing
the Coupling Noise and Signal Reection Effect
Powerful Home Server
Media Streamer
Gaming Scenario
Turbo APP
- Perform Each Application with Tailored Performance, Network
Priority and Audio Conguration for Your Needs
Turbo LAN
- Experience Smooth Online Gaming with Lower Pings and Less
Lags
Crystal Sound 3
- Feel the Sound Power with Different Usage Scenarios.
Steam support
- Compatible with the Most Fun Gaming Platform under Windows
System
ASUS EZ DIY
Push Notice
- Monitor Your PC Status with Smart Devices in Real Time
USB BIOS Flashback
- with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS Download
Scheduling
UEFI BIOS
- Featuring Friendly Graphics User Interface
- O.C. Tuner
- CrashFree BIOS 3
- EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
- Q-Code
- Q-Shield
- Q-LED (CPU, VGA, HDD LED)
- Q-Slot
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Connector
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X99-E-10G WS specifications summary
ASUS Special Features
Special Features:
- USB 3.1 Boost
- Ai Charger+
- Disk Unlocker
- AI Suite 3
- MemOK!
- EZ XMP
Workstation Exclusive
- 7 PCIe x 16 Slots
- ProCool Power Connector
- ASUS PIKE SAS upgrade kit (Optional)
Internal I/O Connectors
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 Connectors Support Additional 4 USB Ports (19-
pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 Connectors Support Additional 4 USB Ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, Type 2260/2280 Devices)
1 x U.2 Connector (support U.2 NVMe device)
10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s Connectors (6 x Gray; 4 x Black)
1 x CPU Fan Connector
1 x CPU OPT Fan Connector (4-pin)
2 x Chassis Fan Connectors
1 x High AMP Fan Header
1 x Water Pump Header
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
1 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x TPM Connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power Connector
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power Connector
1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power Connector
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x DRCT (Direct Key) Connector
1 x CPU OV Connector
1 x RGB HEADER
1 x EZ XMP Switch
1 x Power-on Button
1 x Reset Button
1 x 3-pin CHASSIS (Chassis Intrusion) Connector
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments)
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Rear Panel I/O Ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 Ports (blue)
2 x USB 3.1 Ports (Type A and Type C)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port
1 x COM port header
2 x Intel 10G LAN (BASE-T) Ports
8-channel Audio I/O Ports
Operating system
Windows® 10*
Windows® 8.1*
Windows® 7*
* 64-bit supported only
Form Factors CEB Form Factor, 12”x 10.5” (30.5cm x 26.7cm)
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• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may
vary with different models.
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
ASUS X99-E-10G WS motherboard
User Guide 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 cable
Support DVD
10 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables
1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
User Manual
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge connector
1 x ASUS SLI® bridge connector
1 x RGB LED extension cable
COM port bracket
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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
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
1 bag of screws
ASUS X99-E-10G WS 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
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1.1 Special features
1.1.1 Product highlights
LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors
This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3
package. It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI
Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
Intel® X99 Express Chipset
Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel®
Core™ i7 X-Series / i7 processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-point links, which increases
bandwidth and enhances the system’s performance. It natively supports up to eight (8) USB
3.0 ports and ten (10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
4-WAY SLI and 4-Way CrossFireX™ Support
This motherboad features NVIDIA 4-WAY SLI and AMD 4-Way CrossreX support that
enables mulit-GPU setup, giving you the full power of the latest graphics technologies. It also
features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high denition) resolution of up to 4096 x 2160 via
HDMI or DisplayPort, resulting to four times the number of pixels for incredible visual clarity,
detail, and realism.
Quad-Channel DDR4 2400 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR4 2400 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.
M.2* and U.2 Support
This motherboard features the M.2 slot and U.2 connector, which shares bandwidth with
PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot to speed up data transfer up to 32 Gb/s. This helps enhance the
performance of your SSD (Solid State Drive) that is dedicated only to the operating system.
* Supports PCIe mode only.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1.2 Other special features
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS
Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of
performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending
encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to
deliver audio to an external decoder.
DTS UltraPC II
DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through your system’s
speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference
between digital audio formats. It also ehnances the audio settings through augmenting
low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds,
improves bass performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from
DVD or Blu-ray Disc™.
Complete USB 3.1 integration
This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in with Type-A and Type-C ports
for the very fastest USB data transfers — that’s up to 10 Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0.
The Type-A USB 3.1 port is completely backward compatible with your existing USB devices,
and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. The Type-C USB 3.1 port is the all
new reversible socket for any-way-up convenience. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost
technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!
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• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
1.2 Motherboard overview
1.2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
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Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
1.2.2 Motherboard layout
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-7
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin
EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1)
1-29
3. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 1-6
4. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, chassis, and high amp fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin W_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2,
4-pin H_AMP_FAN)
1-28
5. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910) 1-26
6. MemOK! button (MemOK) 1-13
7. EZ XMP switch (EZ_XMP) 1-14
8. SLI/CFX switch (SLI/CFX) 1-15
9. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34,
SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910)
1-24
10. Power-on button (PWR_SW) 1-12
11. Reset button (RST_SW) 1-12
12. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 2-11
13. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-33
14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 1-14
15. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 1-31
16. U.2 connector (U.2) 1-32
17. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-30
18. M.2 (Socket 3) connector 1-32
19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 1-27
20. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1) 1-35
21. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-31
22. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 1-34
23. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 1-16
24 Q-Code LEDs 1-20
25. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-33
26. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25
27. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25
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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™
i7 X-Series / i7 processors.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA2011-v3 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
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Recommended memory configurations
1.2.4 System memory
The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT
install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and
Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-
channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4 GB or more on the
motherboard.
c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
• The design of the DIMM fan may vary. Ensure that the DIMM fan ts to the
motherboard.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their
corresponding timing or the loaded XMP prole is not the JEDEC memory standard.
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s
capabilities and other installed devices.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load
the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
Memory configurations
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets.
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1.2.5 Expansion slots
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot
2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot
3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot
4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot
5 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot
6 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot
7 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot
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• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI®
mode.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA
configuration
PCIe 3.0/2.0
x16_1
PCIe
3.0/2.0
x16_2
PCIe
3.0/2.0
x16_3
PCIe
3.0/2.0
x16_4
PCIe
3.0/2.0
x16_5
PCIe
3.0/2.0
x16_6
PCIe
3.0/2.0
x16_7
Single VGA/
PCIe card
x16 (single
VGA
recommended)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe
cards x16 N/A N/A N/A x16 N/A N/A
Triple VGA/
PCIe cards x16 N/A x16 N/A x16 N/A N/A
Quad VGA/
PCIe cards x16 N/A x16 N/A x16 N/A x16
Septuple VGA/
PCIe cards x16 x8 x8 x8 x8 x8 x8
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A B C D E F G H
PCIEX16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEX16_2 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEX16_3 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEX16_4 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEX16_5 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEX16_6 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEX16_7 shared – – – – – – –
SMBUS Controller – – shared – – – – –
Intel® SATA Controller 1 – shared – – – – – –
Intel® SATA Controller 2 – – shared – – – – –
Intel® LAN1 (x550) shared – – – – – – –
Intel® LAN2 (x550) – shared – – – – – –
Intel® xHCI – – – – – – – shared
Intel® EHCI 1 shared – – – – – – –
Intel® EHCI 2 – – – – – shared – –
HD Audio – – – – – – shared –
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or
open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings
to enhance system performance.
2. Reset button (RST_SW)
Press the reset button to reboot the system.
1. Power-on button (PWR_SW)
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source
indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or installing any motherboard component.
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3. MemOK! button (MemOK)
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot
failure. If the system fails to boot during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the
MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED
starts blinking. System will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for
successful boot.
• Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
• The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
• The MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment.
• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed
of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.
• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones
recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com.
• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.
• If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button
to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST
reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from
www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
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4. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS)
Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs
due to overclocking.
5. EZ XMP switch (EZ_XMP)
Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to enhance the
DIMM’s speed and performance.
The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. For
the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs.
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6. SLI/CFX switch (SLI/CFX)
This switch allows you to determine the slots for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card
installation. When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the slots light up, telling you to install
the graphics cards to the specic slots.
• We recommend that you insert your graphics cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_5
when 2-WAY SLI/Crossre is enabled.
• We recommend that you insert your graphics cards into PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_3, and
PCIEX16_5 when 3-WAY SLI/Crossre is enabled.
• The LEDs below the SLI/CFX switch and near the PCIE slots light up when the SLI/
CFX switch is enabled. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of
the SLI/CFX and PCIE LEDs.
• After adjusting PCIE bandwidth in the BIOS, shut down the system for the PCIE LEDs
to update the lighting effect.
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1.2.7 Jumpers
1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV)
The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a exible
overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU
voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage
setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.
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1.2.8 Onboard LEDs
1. Diagnosis LEDs
The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-
On-Self Test): CPU, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical
component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
2. EZ XMP LED (XLED1)
This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.
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3. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED)
The DRAM LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. If an error is
found, the LED ashes until the problem is solved.
4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)
The BIOS Flashback LED ashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS
update.
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5. PCIE LEDs
The PCIE LEDs light up to indicate which PCIE slots to use when SLI/CFX switch is
enabled.
6. SLI/CFX LEDs
The SLI/CFX LEDs light up when SLI/CFX switch is enabled.
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7. Q-Code LEDs
The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system
status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
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Q-Code table
(continued on the next page)
Code Description
00 Not used
02 microcode
03 CACHE_ENABLED
04 PCH initialization
06 CPU_EARLY_INIT
10 PEI Core is started
11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F Memory initialization
30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
4F DXE IPL is started
50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
4F DXE IPL is started
54 Unspecied memory initialization error
55 Memory not installed
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed
57 CPU mismatch
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes
F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery rmware image is found
F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded
F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F8 Recovery PPI is not available
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
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Code Description
FA Invalid recovery capsule
FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes
60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started
68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 System Agent DXE initialization is started
6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization
7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable
9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes
A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE Reset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started
A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB Setup Input Wait
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Code Description
AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes
D0 CPU initialization error
D1 System Agent initialization error
D2 PCH initialization error
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6 No Console Output Devices are found
D7 No Console Input Devices are found
D8 Invalid password
D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Reset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)
Code Description
03 System is entering S3 sleep state
04 System is entering S4 sleep state
05 System is entering S5 sleep state
30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
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1.2.9 Internal connectors
1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34,
SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s
signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99
chipset.
• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support
DVD.
Due to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID conguration.
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2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].
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4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910)
These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front
or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
• Ensure to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.
• These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 /
Windows® 10 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature.
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DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) rst, and then
install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front
panel USB ports.
5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to
48 Mb/s connection speed.
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• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.
6. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, chassis, and high amp fan connectors (4-pin
CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin W_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 4-pin H_AMP_
FAN)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 4 feature on
X99 platform.
• The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically
switches the control modes. To congure the CPU fan’s control mode, go to
Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS.
• The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these fans to DC or
PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in
BIOS.
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• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
• DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V/EATX12V1 power plug. Otherwise, the
system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1;
6-pin EATX12V_1)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
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• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written
to the HDD.
• 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)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating
system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the
system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely
store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
10. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)
This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.
Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on
the motherboard.
Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey
feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
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11. M.2 (Socket 3)
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
• This socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2260/2280 PCIe storage
devices.
• This socket supports PCIe mode only.
• When M.2 is in use, U.2 will be disabled, and when U.2 is in use, M.2 will be disabled.
• When using a 28-lane CPU, only X550 ports will be enabled. M.2 and U.2 ports will be
disabled.
• The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.
12. U.2 connector (U.2)
This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM
Express storage.
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13. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis
intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis
component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion
event.
By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper
cap. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you intend to
use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
A message appears when you connect the sensor or switch at the rst time or when you
reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector. Reset the system to exit the message.
14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one
of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
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15. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER)
This connector is for RGB LED strips.
The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum
power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 meters.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the
RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. Make sure your LED stripe pins are
in the exact order (12V/G/R/B), for more details, please contact your product vendor.
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16. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1)
This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of
your motherboard’s critical components and connected devices.
The thermistor cable is purchased separately.
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Basic Installation
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2.1 Building your PC system
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with
models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
2.1.1 Motherboard installation
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 (9) 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.
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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.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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To remove a DIMM
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2.1.5 ATX Power connection
OR AND
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HDD LED
POWER SW
RESET SW
HDD LED-
HDD LED+
PWR
Reset
Ground
Ground
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector
To install ASUS Q-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
HDD LED
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
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2.2 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
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
Flashback Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS
version.
4. Shut down your computer.
5. On your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the
Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is
enabled.
Refertosection1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for more information of the Flashback LED.
IfthesystemfailstobootafterashingtheBIOS,unplugthepowercoreandrestartthe
system.
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• 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. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
Rear panel connectors
1. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA1 (Supports
USB 3.1 Boost)
5. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2 (Supports
USB 3.1 Boost)
2. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN2)* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port
3. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN1)* 7. Audio I/O ports**
4. USB 3.0 ports 1234 (Supports USB
3.0 Boost)
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
• 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.
USB BIOS Flashback port
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* 10G LAN ports LED indications
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED
LED
LAN port
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link Off 100 Mbps connection
Green Linked Orange 1 Gbps connection
Green (Blinking) Data activity Green 10 Gbps connection
You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the 10G LAN1 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 Line 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
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Audio I/O ports
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
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When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the
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. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
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.
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, 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.
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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
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system
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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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 X99E10G.CAP for this
motherboard.
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3.1 Knowing BIOS
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• 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 1.2.6 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 the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen.
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.
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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, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hot
key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to 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
Creates storage RAID and
configures system overclocking
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
Saves the changes
and resets the system
Click to display boot devices
Selects the boot device priority
Click to go to Advanced mode
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Loads optimized
default settings
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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 or press F7 hotkey.
Menu items General help
Menu bar Language Hot Keys
Qfan Control(F6)
MyFavorite(F3)
Quick Note (F9)
EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)
Scroll bar
Pop-up Menu
Configuration fields
Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode
Displays the CPU temperature,
CPU, and memory voltage output
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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 the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.
MyFavorites (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 MyFavorites menu.
Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information.
Q-Fan 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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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:
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.
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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.
RAID setup
OC Tuning
To start OC Tuning:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
2. Click OC
then click Next.
3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.
OC 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.
You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.
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 (RAID 1) or Easy
Backup (RAID 10).
4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click
Next.
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3.3 My Favorites
My Favorites 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 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
Delete all favorite
items
Recover to default
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 1.2.6 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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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not 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]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Conguration options:
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles supported by your
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.
The [X.M.P.] conguration option appears only when you install memory modules
supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole(X.M.P.) Technology.
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When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following items appear.
CPU Strap [Auto]
This item is default set to auto for a corresponding BCLK (base clock) frequency
adjustment. Manually select a strap value close to the target BCLK frequency for an
extreme overclocking.
Conguration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [167MHz] [250MHz]
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: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm dbl] [5Ohm dbl]
[4Ohm dbl] [3Ohm dbl] [2Ohm dbl]
PLL Selection [Auto]
This is default set to LC PLL for a 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]
This item allows you to select a 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 values range from 40.0 MHz
to 500.0 MHz.
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 set the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to start overclocking
from the assigned BCLK frequency. The frequency may not be less than 80.0 MHz.
The values range from [BCLK frequency-15.0MHz] to [BCLK frequency]
When Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by the installed
memory module is displayed.
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]
[Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized
by ASUS core ratio settings.
[Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
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CPU Core Ratio [By Specific Core]
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] [By Core Usage] [By Specic Core]
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Sync All Cores], the following item appears:
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core
Ratio Limit.
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [By Core Usage], the following items appear:
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core
Ratio Limit.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core
Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core
Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core
Ratio Limit to [Auto].
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 5-Core
Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto].
5-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 5-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 6-Core
Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 5-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, 3-Core Ratio, and 4-Core Ratio to [Auto].
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6-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 6-Core Limit value.
If you assign a value for 6-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, 3-Core Ratio, 4-Core Ratio, and 5-Core Ratio to [Auto].
7-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 7-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 8-core
ratio limit.
If you assign a value for 7-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, 3-Core Ratio Limit, 4-Core Ratio Limit, 5-Core Ratio Limit, and 6-Core Ratio Limit to
[Auto].
8-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 8-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 7-core
ratio limit.
If you assign a value for 7-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, 3-Core Ratio Limit, 4-Core Ratio Limit, 5-Core Ratio Limit, 6-Core Ratio Limit, and
7-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [By Specific Core], the following items appear.
Core 0-7 [Auto]
This item allows you to key in the value of the ratio desired on each specic
physical core.
Conguration options: [Auto] [12] - [80]
The asterisk sign (*) refers to the core with better overclocking headroom determined by
Intel.
AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to get the ratio at which AVX applications run by subtracting the value
from your core ratio.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [31]
Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
This item allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> and <-> keys
to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [8] - [33]
Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> and <->
keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [8] - [33]
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Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
This item allows you to enable Internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU and X-SKU CPUs to get
extreme overclocking capability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]
[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 set the memory 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 CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage
for an enhanced 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.
Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II].
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 core/cache voltage and achieve the best energy
saving condition.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Timing Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the
<+> and <-> 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.
Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
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DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Timing 1T] – [Timing 3T]
Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [1023]
DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [32767]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4] – [8]
DRAM Write Latency [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
Third Timings
tRRDR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tRRDD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tWWDR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
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tWWDD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tRWDR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tWRDR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tWRDD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tRWSR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tCCD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tUWRDR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [3]
tRWDR2 [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tRWDD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tRWSR2 [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tWRDD2 [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tCCDWR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]
tCCD_L [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [3]
RTL IOL control
DRAM RTL INIT Value [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
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DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHB D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHB D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHB D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHB D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
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DRAM IO-L (CHD D0 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHD D0 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHD D1 R0) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHD D1 R1) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
IO control
MC Vref(CHA) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
MC Vref(CHB) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
MC Vref(CHC) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
MC Vref(CHD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
DRAM Vref (CHA) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
DRAM Vref (CHB) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
DRAM Vref (CHC) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
DRAM Vref (CHD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
CTL Vref (CHAB) Sign [+]
Conguration options: [+] [-]
CTL Vref (CHAB) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [0.20]
CTL Vref (CHCD) Sign [+]
Conguration options: [+] [-]
CTL Vref (CHCD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [0.20]
Receiver DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [2.00]
Receiver DQ De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [2.00]
Transmitter DQ De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [2.00]
Receiver DQS Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [3.20]
Receiver DQS De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [3.20]
Transmitter DQS De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [3.20]
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Receiver CMD Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.80] - [2.00]
Receiver CMD De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.80] - [2.00]
Transmitter CMD De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.80] - [2.00]
Receiver CLK Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Receiver CLK De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Transmitter CLK De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Receiver CTL Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Receiver CTL De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Transmitter CTL De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Receiver ODT Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Receiver ODT De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Transmitter ODT De-emphasis [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
MISC
DRAM Eventual Voltage(CHA, CHB/CHC, CHD) [Auto]
Allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM on the left.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.900]
DRAM CLK Period [Auto]
This item allows you to set a DRAM clock period.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [19]
Memory optimize Control [Auto]
This item allows you to optimize the memory control.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enhanced Training(CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
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MemTest [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable the memory testing.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Attempt Fast Boot [Auto]
This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible
to increase boot speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Auto]
This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible
to increase boot speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Training [Auto]
[Auto] System automatically sets the status according to the installed
DRAM.
[Ignore] System ignores the DRAM training test function.
[Enabled] System closes the DRAM channel when it has some issues.
[Smart] System automatically trains the DRAM for better stability.
DRAM SPD Write [Disabled]
For advanced programming only. Enable DRAM SPD write to enable memory SMBus
programming
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
External Digi+ Power Control
CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is dened by Intel® specication and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU
working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration
could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU
and VRM thermal conditions. 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.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal
production. Select [Manual] to congure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to
[Manual].
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [500]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range
from 300 KHz to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to [Auto].
VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto]
This item allows to enhance the system stability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase
Response]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Power Phase Response].
The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power
Phase Response].
Power Phase Response [Fast]
This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase
system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM
power efciency.
Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal
conditions of every phase component.
[T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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CPU Current Capability [Auto]
This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking. A higher value setting
provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency
range simultaneously.
Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Congure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
CPU Power Thermal Control [115]
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use the <+> or <-> keys
to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
DRAM Current Capability(CHA, CHB/CHC, CHD) [100%]
This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking. Set a higher value
to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously.
Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Congure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
DRAM Switching Frequency(CHA, CHB/ CHC, CHD) [Auto]
This item affects the overclocking range and system stability. Set this item to [Manual]
to manually set a xed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range
or enhanced system stability.
The following item appears only when you set the DRAM Switching Frequency(CHA, CHB/
CHC, CHD) to [Manual].
Fixed DRAM-AB/CD Switching Frequency (KHz) [400]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for an increased
overclocking range or a lower frequency for an enhanced system stability.
Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 300 KHz to
550 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
DRAM Power Phase Control (CHA, CHB/CHC, CHD) [Standard]
This item allows you to enable/disable the DRAM power phase control.
Conguration options: [Optimized] [Standard] [Extreme]
Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and its features.
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and
cores frequency which decreases the average power consumption the average heat
production.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the
base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature
specication limit.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration that exceeds the TDP
(Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095]
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to maintain the time
window for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to provide rapid
protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095]
CPU Integrated VR current Limit [Auto]
This item allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power
throttling when overclocking.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.125] - [1023.875]
CPU Internal Power Fault Control
CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto]
Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing
over-voltage. We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Internal Power Configuration
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
[Auto] Set to default mode
[High Performance] Allow the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator) to work at high
performance at all times.
[Balanced] Improve power saving when the CPU is in a low power state.
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PLL Post Divider Adjust [Auto]
Set this item to [Enabled] when using a High base clock.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Internal PLL Voltage Prefix [+]
This item allows you to change the voltage prex.
Conguration options: [+] [-]
Internal PLL Voltage Step Adjustment [Auto]
Increasing this item will help Core and Cache Overclock. Each step is around 25mv
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
VCCU Voltage Offset Prefix [+]
This item allows you to change the offset value to positive or negative.
Conguration options: [+] [-]
VCCU Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to specify the offset voltage applied to the VCCU domain. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [1000]
CPU Input Boot Voltage [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [2.700]
CPU Input Eventual Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the speed at which each clock rises and falls.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [2.700]]
Fully Manual Mode [Disabled]
Enable this item to congure the CPU related voltages. The ASUS-exclusive fully manual
mode provides the best voltage adjusting ability. The CPU core, cache, and the system agent
voltages can be adjusted separately without the restriction from the CPU.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set Fully Manual Mode item to [Disabled].
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] Offset the CPU system agent voltage by a positive value.
[–] Offset the CPU system agent voltage by a negative value.
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the
CPU including the PCI-E controller and the PCU (power control unit). Conguring a
high system agent voltage may enhance the overclocking capability. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999]
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The following item appears only when you set the Fully Manual Mode to [Enabled].
CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the
CPU including the PCI-E controller and the PCU (power control unit). Conguring a
high system agent voltage may enhance the overclocking capability. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.003125V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.800000] - [2.000000]
CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
Congures the mode of voltage fed to the cores of the processor.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to congure the CPU Core voltage. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [1.920]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the CPU core voltage offset value. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the CPU core voltage offset value. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999]
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the CPU core voltage offset value. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [1.920]
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CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
Congures the mode of voltage fed to the uncores of the processor.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to congure the CPU cache voltage. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [1.920]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the CPU cache voltage offset value. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive
Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the CPU cache voltage offset value. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999]
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the CPU cache voltage offset value. Use the <+> or
<-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.001V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [1.920]
CPU SVID Support [Auto]
Set this item to [Disabled] when overclocking. Disable this item to stop the CPU from
communicating with the external voltage regulator.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Input Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you congure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator.
Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.010V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.800] [2.700]
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DRAM SVID Support [Auto]
Set this item to [Disabled] when overclocking. Disable this item to stop the CPU from
communicating with the external voltage regulator.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Voltage(CHA, CHB) [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the voltage for the DRAM on the left. Use the <+> or <-> to
adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.010V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.900]
DRAM Voltage(CHC, CHD) [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the voltage for the DRAM on the right. Use the <+> or <->
to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.010V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.900]
PCH Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the core voltage for the PCH(platform controller hub). Use
the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.00625V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.700] - [1.800]
PCH I/O Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the I/O voltage for the PCH(platform controller hub). Use
the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.00625V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.200] - [2.200]
VCCIO CPU 1.05V Voltage [Auto]
Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.00625V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.700] - [1.800]
VCCIO PCH 1.05V Voltage [Auto]
Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.00625V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.700] - [1.800]
VTTDDR Voltage(CHA, CHB) [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the termination voltage for the DRAM on the left. Use the
<+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.00625V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.20000] - [1.00000]
VTTDDR Voltage(CHC, CHD) [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the termination voltage for the DRAM on the right. Use the
<+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values have an interval of 0.00625V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.20000] - [1.00000]
PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the PLL termination voltage. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust
the value. The values have an interval of 0.006602V.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.200000] - [1.797684]
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PLL Reference Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] Offset the PLL reference value by a positive value.
[–] Offset the PLL reference value by a negative value.
PLL Reference Offset Value [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the CPU
including the PCI-E controller and the PCU(power control unit). Congure a high system
agent voltage may enhance the overclocking capability. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the
value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI
(electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. Set this item to [Enabled] for EMI
reduction, or set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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]
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal
throttle point. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor
2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combined
with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Scroll up or down to display other BIOS items.
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Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Boot Performance Mode [Max Performance]
This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the
operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU
conguration.
Conguration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efcient]
Maximum CPU Core Temperature [Auto]
This item allows you to set the maximum allowable temperature for CPU cores. The CPU will
throttle or shutdown when it reaches this temperature to prevent damaging the cores.
Conguration options: [Auto] [60] - [120]
Do not set this value too high as high temperature may damage the CPU permanently.
Active Processor Cores
The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the cores of your CPU.
Active Processor Core (0-7) [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Power Management Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
This item allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency,
resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.
[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
[Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specication limit.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU C-states [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C-states to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system
is in idle mode.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C3 Report [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the
operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the
operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C State limit [Auto]
This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package.
Conguration options: [Auto] [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention)
state] [C6(Retention) state]
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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 up or down to display other BIOS items.
Hyper kit Mode [Disabled]
Disable this option for M.2 devices. Enable this option for “ASUS Hyper kit” card.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [On]
SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that
shows a warning message during POST (Power-On Self Test) when an error occurs in the
hard disks.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
SATA Controller 1
SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[Disabled] Disable the SATA function.
[IDE] Use SATA hard disk as Parallel ATA storage devices
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally
optimize the order of commands.
[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SATA
hard disk drives.
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The following items appear only when you set the SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection to
[RAID] or [AHCI].
Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Disabled]
This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving
conditions. When set to [Enabled], the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
These items allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Controller 2
SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[Disabled] Disable the SATA function.
[IDE] Use SATA hard disk as Parallel ATA storage devices
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally
optimize the order of commands.
Due to Intel® chipset specication, the SATA ports from controller 2 does not support Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology including RAID conguration.
The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection to
[AHCI].
Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Disabled]
This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving
conditions. When set to [Enabled], the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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SATA6G_7(Black) - SATA6G_10(Black)
SATA6G_7(Black) - SATA6G_10(Black) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
These items allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DMI Configuration
Allows you to congure the DMI settings.
DMI Gen 2 [Enabled]
When enabled, this item allows the DMI (direct media interface) to run at PCI-E 2.0
speed.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
NB PCI-E Configuration
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_1 speed.
Conguration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCIEX16_1 slot speed.
[Gen1] The PCIEX16_1 slot will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2] The PCIEX16_1 slot will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
[Gen3] The PCIEX16_1 slot will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
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PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_2 speed.
Conguration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCIEX16_2 slot speed.
[Gen1] The PCIEX16_2 slot will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2] The PCIEX16_2 slot will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
[Gen3] The PCIEX16_2 slot will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
PCIEX16_3
PCIEX16_3 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_3 speed.
Conguration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCIEX16_3 slot speed.
[Gen1] The PCIEX16_3 slot will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2] The PCIEX16_3 slot will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
[Gen3] The PCIEX16_3 slot will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
PCIEX16_4
PCIEX16_4 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_4 speed.
Conguration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCIEX16_4 slot speed.
[Gen1] The PCIEX16_4 slot will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2] The PCIEX16_4 slot will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
[Gen3] The PCIEX16_4 slot will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
PCIEX16_5
PCIEX16_5 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_5 speed.
Conguration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCIEX16_5 slot speed.
[Gen1] The PCIEX16_5 slot will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2] The PCIEX16_5 slot will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
[Gen3] The PCIEX16_5 slot will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
PCIEX16_6
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PCIEX16_6 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_6 speed.
Conguration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCIEX16_6 slot speed.
[Gen1] The PCIEX16_6 slot will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2] The PCIEX16_6 slot will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
[Gen3] The PCIEX16_6 slot will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
PCIEX16_7
PCIEX16_7 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_7 speed.
Conguration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCIEX16_7 slot speed.
[Gen1] The PCIEX16_7 slot will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2] The PCIEX16_7 slot will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
[Gen3] The PCIEX16_7 slot will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled]
Allows you to enable Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the
I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI tables..
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
MCTP [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ACS Control [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
[Smart Auto] Once the xHCI driver has been detected, the USB 3.0 mode will be
supported during both POST and operating system.
[Auto] xHCI controller will be enabled and run at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI
driver is installed in the operating system.
[Enabled] Enable the xHCI controller.
[Disabled] Disable the xHCI controller.
EHCI Legacy Support [Enabled]
[Disabled] The USB 2.0 devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It
cannot be recognized in boot devices list.
[Enabled] Enables the support for USB 2.0 devices on legacy operating systems
(OS).
[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB 2.0 devices at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
xHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
This item is set to [Enabled] by default for the xHCI (extensible host controller interface)
support by xHCI drivers in operating systems.
[Disabled] Support xHCI by xHCI drivers for operating systems with xHCI support.
[Enabled] Support xHCI by BIOS for operating systems without xHCI support.
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.
SA - PCI Express
SA DMI ASPM [Disabled]
This item is used to enable or disable the ASPM(L1) support for the downstream devices.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L1 Only]
PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item is used to enable or disable the ASPM support for all downstream devices.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only]
PCH - PCI Express
PCH DMI ASPM [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item is used to enable or disable the ASPM support for all downstream devices.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only]
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface)
support by EHCI drivers in operating systems.
[Disabled] Support EHCI by EHCI drivers for operating systems with EHCI support.
[Enabled] Support EHCI by BIOS for operating systems without EHCI support.
USB Single Port Control
This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.
Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.
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3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
Scroll up or down to view other BIOS items.
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy
AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel
audio module supports.
[HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition
audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output.
Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia USB 3.1 controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia USB 3.1 battery charging support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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RGB LED Lighting [On]
[Off] LEDs will not light up.
[On] LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off),
but not light up at the S5 state when “Erp Ready” is enabled.
RGB LED lighting effects [Auto]
This item allows you to set the RGB LED lighting effects.
Conguration options: [Default] [Auto] [Static] [Breathing] [Strobing] [Color Cycle]
• When the power is completely removed from your motherboard (G3 state), the RGB
LED lighting effect will revert to the default setting the next time the motherboard is
powered on.
• 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.
SSD M.2/U.2
[AUTO] Smart detect M.2/U.2.
[U.2] Smart detect U.2 only.
Intel LAN1 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 LAN1 Controller to [Enabled].
Intel Lan1 PXE Option ROM [Disabled]
This item allows you launch Intel Lan1 PXE OPROM.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel LAN2 Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN2 Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN2 Controller to [Enabled].
Intel Lan2 PXE Option ROM [Disabled]
This item allows you launch Intel Lan2 PXE OPROM.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial Port Configuration
Serial Port [On]
This port allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
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Change Settings [Auto]
Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
3.6.8 APM Configuration
ErP Ready [Disabled]
This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for
ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)]
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power
loss. When setting your system to [Last State], it goes to the previous state before the AC
power loss.
Conguration options: [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State]
Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN
controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By Ring [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Ring devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the Ring devices to generate a wake event.
This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event
and congure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or
seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration
Network stack [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled].
Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.6.10 HDD/SDD SMART Information
This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.
NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.
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NIC Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to congure the boot protocol, Wake-on LAN, link speed,
and virtual LAN.
Link Speed [Auto Negotiated]
This item allows you to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol.
Conguration options: [Auto Negotiated] [10 Mbps Half] [10 Mbps Full] [100 Mbps Half]
[100 Mbps Full]
Wake On LAN [Enabled]
This item allows you enable/disable the server to be powered on using an in-band
magic packet.
Blink LEDs [0]
This item allows you to identify the physical network port with the blinking associated LEDs.
Use the number keys to key in the number. The values range from 0 to 15.
3.6.11 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1B
This menu allows you to congure the parameters of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet device
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NIC Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to congure the boot protocol, Wake-on LAN, link speed,
and virtual LAN.
Link Speed [Auto Negotiated]
This item allows you to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol.
Conguration options: [Auto Negotiated] [10 Mbps Half] [10 Mbps Full] [100 Mbps Half]
[100 Mbps Full]
Wake On LAN [Enabled]
This item allows you enable/disable the server to be powered on using an in-band
magic packet.
Blink LEDs [0]
This item allows you to identify the physical network port with the blinking associated LEDs.
Use the number keys to key in the number. The values range from 0 to 15.
3.6.12 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1C
This menu allows you to congure the parameters of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet device
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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 up or down to view other BIOS items.
CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCIEX16_1 slot Temperature,
PCIEX16_3 slot Temperature, VRM Temperature, PCH Temperature, T_
Sensor1 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the temperatures. Select
[Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed, CPU Optional Fan Speed, Chassis Fan 1-2 Speed, Water
Pump Speed, HAMP Fan Speed [xxxx RPM]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the fan speed in rotations
per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select
[Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.
Optimize All
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum duty cycle
for each fan.
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CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.
[Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the
control modes.
[PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
[DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan.
[Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan control.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto], [PWM
Mode], and [DC Mode].
CPU Fan Step Up [0 sec]
This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step up.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec]
[8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec]
CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec]
This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step down.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec]
[8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU
temperature.
[Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The values range from 25°C to 75°C. The CPU fan will operate at the
maximum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is higher than the limit.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The
values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the
upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Middle Temperature
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature. The
values range from 25°C to 75°C.
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CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. The
values range from 20% to 100%.
CPU Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
The values range from 20°C to 75°C. The CPU fan will operate at the
minimum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is lower than the limit.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The
values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is lower than
the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Control [Auto]
[Disabled] Disable the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
[Auto] Detect the type of Chassis Q-Fan installed and automatically switches the
mode control.
[DC mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.
The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Control to
[Auto], [PWM Mode], and [DC Mode].
Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCIEX16_1 Slot] [PCIEX16_3 Slot]
[VRM] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple
Sources]
• For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place
the other end to the component to get the temperature.
• For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will
automatically change based on the highest temperature.
• ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to congure these items.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Step Up [0 sec]
This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan step up.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
Chassis Fan 1-2 Step Down [0 sec]
This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan fan step down.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
Chassis Fan 1-2 Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
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Chassis Fan 1-2 Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan
operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1-2 Prole to [Manual].
Chassis Fan 1-2 Upper Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2
temperature. The values range from 20 to 75.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1-2 duty
cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature
reaches the upper limit, the Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the maximum
duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2
temperature. The values range from 20 to 75.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle Chassis Fan 1-2 duty cycle.
The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches
the middle limit, the Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the middle duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2
temperature. The values range from 20 to 75. The Chassis Fan 1-2 will
operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the
limit.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-2 fan duty
cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is
under the limit, the Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Water Pump Control [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature.
[Auto] Detect the type of Water Pump installed and automatically switches the
mode control.
[DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin Water Pump.
[PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for 4-pin Water Pump.
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The following items appear only when you set the Water Pump Control to [Auto], [PWM
Mode], and [DC Mode].
Water Pump Temperature
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the water pump.
The values range from 45°C to 75°C. The water pump will operate at the
maximum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is higher than the limit.
Water Pump Max. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum water pump duty cycle.
The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches
the upper limit, the water pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Water Pump Middle Temperature
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the water pump middle temperature.
The values range from 40°C to 75°C.
Water Pump Middle Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the water pump middle duty cycle. The
values range from 60% to 100%.
Water Pump Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the water pump
temperature. The values range from 20°C to 75°C. The water pump will
operate at the minimum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is lower
than the limit.
Water Pump Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum water pump duty cycle.
The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is lower
than the lower limit, the water pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
HAMP Fan Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the HAMP Fan operating mode.
[Auto] Detects the type of HAMP Fan installed and automatically switches the
control modes.
[PWM Mode] Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin HAMP Fan.
[DC Mode] Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin HAMP Fan.
[Disabled] Disables the HAMP Fan Control.
The following items appear only when you set the HAMP Fan Q-Fan Control to [Auto],
[PWM Mode], and [DC Mode].
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HAMP Fan Q-Fan Source [CPU]
The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCIEX16_1 Slot] [PCIEX16_3 Slot]
[VRM] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple
Sources]
• For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place
the other end to the component to get the temperature.
• For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will
automatically change based on the highest temperature.
• ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to congure these items.
HAMP Fan Step Up [0 sec]
This item allows you to set the value of the HAMP fan step up.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
HAMP Fan Step Down [0 sec]
This item allows you to set the value of the HAMP fan step down.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
HAMP Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item allows you to disable or set the HAMP fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
HAMP Fan Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the HAMP Fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan
operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set HAMP Fan Prole to [Manual].
HAMP Fan Upper Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the HAMP Fan
temperature. The values range from 45°C to 75°C. The HAMP Fan will
operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher
than the limit.
HAMP Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum HAMP Fan duty cycle. The
values range from 60% to 100%. When the temperature source reaches
the upper limit, the HAMP Fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
HAMP Fan Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the HAMP Fan
temperature. The values range from 40°C to 75°C.
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HAMP Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the HAMP Fan middle duty cycle. The
values range from 60% to 100%.
HAMP Fan Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the HAMP Fan
temperature. The values range from 20°C to 75°C. The HAMP Fan will
operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature source is lower
than the limit.
Anti Surge Support [ON]
Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP)
functions. This causes the system to automatically shut down when the voltage exceeds the
safe range that protects the motherboard’s components.
Conguration options: [ON] [OFF]
Chassis Intrude Detect Support [ON]
This item allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrude detect feature.
Conguration options: [ON] [OFF]
CPU OVT LED Support [ON]
This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU OVT LED function.
Conguration options: [ON] [OFF]
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Boot Configuration
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.
The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
SATA Support [All SATA Devices]
[Last Boot HDD Only] Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected
during POST.
[All SATA Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports are available during
POST. This process extends the POST time.
[HDD Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during
POST.
USB Support [Partial Initial]
[Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest
POST time.
[Full Initial] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will
extend the POST time.
[Partial Initial] For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse
connections will be detected.
3.8 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll up or down to view other BIOS items.
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Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
[Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Redirection Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable redirection support.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
Boot Logo Display [Auto]
[Auto] Auto adjustments for Windows requirements.
[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size.
[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Disabled].
Post Report [5 sec]
This item This item allows you to select a desired waiting time of the POST report from
0 to 10 seconds or until <ESC> is pressed.
The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Full Screen]
or [Auto].
Post Delay Time [3 sec]
This item This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to
easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal
boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.
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.
Boot up NumLock State [Enabled]
[Enabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
[Disabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Enable this item for the system to pause until the F1 key is pressed when any error occurs.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
This item allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM.
Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
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Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address
space if your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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 VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM [Enabled]
[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-
on devices for CSM support.
[Enabled] For 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 Devices 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]
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.
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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
noncompliant operating systems.
The following item appears only when you set the OS Type to [Other OS].
Enhanced Mode [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The Microsoft secure boot can only function properly on Windows UEFI mode.
Key Management
Install Default Secure Boot keys
This item allows you to load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key
(PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked
Signatures (dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK
state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode. Save changes and
reset the system for the change to take effect.
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item allows you to delete all the previously applied secure boot keys,
including the PK (Platform Key), KEK (Key-Exchange Key), DB (signature
database), and DBX (revoked signature database). All the secure boot
keys states will change from loaded to unloaded. Save changes and reset
the system for the change to take effect.
Save Secure Boot Keys
This item allows you to save all the secure boot keys to a USB storage
device.
PK Management
Delete PK
This item allows you to delete the PK (Platform Key). Once the PK is
deleted, the secure boot function will be disabled.
Load Default PK
[Yes] Load the default PK.
[No] Load the PK from a USB storage device.
Delete KEK
This item allows you to delete the KEK (Key-Exchange Key). Once the KEK
is deleted, the DB (signature database) and the DBX (revoked signature
database) will not be updateable in the operating system.
Load Default KEK
[Yes] Load the default KEK.
[No] Load the KEK from a USB storage device.
Append Default KEK
[Yes] Append the default KEK.
[No] Append the additional KEK from a USB storage device.
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DB Management
Delete the db
This item allows you to delete the DB from the system. This operation may
cause boot failures.
Load Default db
[Yes] Load the default DB.
[No] Load the DB from a USB storage device.
Append Default db
[Yes] Append the default DB.
[No] Append the DB from a USB storage device.
UEFI executable les include UEFI boot loaders, drivers, and applications.
DBX Management
Delete the dbx
This item allows you to delete the DBX from the system. This operation
may expose the system to security threats.
Load Default dbx
[Yes] Load the default DBX.
[No] Load the DBX from a USB storage device.
Append Default dbx
[Yes] Append the default DBX.
[No] Append the DBX from a USB storage device.
UEFI executable les include UEFI boot loaders, drivers, and applications.
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 the ASUS Logo
appears.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears 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.
Setup Animator [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.9.1 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.
3.9.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
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 [via Storage Devices(s)] or [via
Internet], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.
3.9.3 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 drive may
become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
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Displays the
available SSDs
Status denition:
• 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.
• 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 1.2.2 Motherboard layout of this manual.
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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.
3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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3.9.5 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.
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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 Utility and press <Enter>.
2. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
3. Select via Storage Device(s).
4. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
6. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
7. 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 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>.
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.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
5. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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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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Software Support
4
Chapter 4: Software Support
4.1 Installing an operating system
• Thismotherboardsupports32-bit/64-bitWindows®7,32-bit/64-bitWindows®8.1,and
32-bit/64-bitWindows®10operatingsystems(OS).
• Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.Usethesetupprocedurespresented
inthischapterforreferenceonly.RefertoyourOSdocumentationfordetailed
information.
4.2 Support DVD information
ThecontentsofthesupportDVDaresubjecttochangeatanytimewithoutnotice.Visit
www.asus.comforupdates.
EnsurethatyouhaveanAdministratoraccountbeforerunningthesupportDVDin
Windows®7,Windows®8.1,orWindows®10OS.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
TorunthesupportDVD:
1. PlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrive.
2. IntheAutoPlay dialogbox,clickRun ASSETUP.exe.
IfAutorunisNOTenabledinyourcomputer,browsethecontentsofthesupportDVDto
locatetheleSETUP.EXEfromtheBINfolder.Double-clicktheASSETUP.EXEtorunthe
supportDVD.
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4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals
ThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructionsbelowtoget
thenecessarysoftwaremanuals.
ThesoftwaremanuallesareinPortableDocumentFormat(PDF).InstalltheAdobe®
Acrobat®ReaderfromtheUtilitiestabbeforeopeningtheles.
Toreadaboutyourmotherboard’ssoftwaremanual:
1. RuntheSupportDVD.
2. IntheSupportDVDmainmenu,clicktheManualtab.
3. Clickthesoftwaremanualthatyouwishtoread.
Support DVD main menu
Shows the available device drivers
if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary
drivers to use the devices.
Click to display the applications
and other software that the
motherboard supports
Click to display the ASUS contact information
Click to display free
software for you to use
Contains the list of supplementary
user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user guide
Click to select
an item to install
Click to browse the file list of the support CD
Click to install the selected items
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4.3 Software information
MostoftheapplicationsinthesupportDVDhavewizardsthatwillconvenientlyguideyou
throughtheinstallation.Viewtheonlinehelporreadmelethatcamewiththesoftware
applicationformoreinformation.
4.4 AI Suite 3
AISuite3isanall-in-oneinterfacethatintegratesseveralASUSutilitiesandallowsyouto
launchandoperatetheseutilitiessimultaneously.
Installing AI Suite 3
EnsurethatyouhaveanAdministratoraccountbeforeinstallingAISuite3inWindows®7,
Windows®8.1,orWindows®10OS.
ToinstallAISuite3onyourcomputer:
Windows® 7 OS
1. PlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrive.
2. IntheAutoPlay dialogbox,clickRun ASSETUP.exethenselecttheUtilitiestab
3. FromtheUtilitiestab,checkAI Suite 3 andselect Install, thenfollowthesucceeding
onscreeninstructions.
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Launching AI Suite 3
Windows® 7 OS
FromtheDesktop,clickStart>All Programs>ASUS>AI Suite 3 >AI Suite 3.
YoucanalsolaunchAISuite3inWindows®7byclicking ontheNoticationarea.
Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 OS
TolaunchAISuite3inWindows®8.1/Windows®10,taptheAI Suite 3
appontheStartScreen(orifyou’reusingamouse,clicktheAI Suite 3
appontheStartscreen).
Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 OS
1. PlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrivethenfollowonscreeninstructions.
2. FromtheASUS motherboard support DVDmainmenu,selecttheUtilities taband
checkAI Suite 3 andselect Install.
3. Followthesucceedingonscreeninstructions.
IftheASUS motherboard support DVD mainmenudidnotappear,trythefollowing
steps:
a. GototheStart ScreenthenclicktheDesktop app.
b. OnthelowerleftcorneroftheDesktop,clickFile Explorerthenselectyour
DVDdriveanddouble-clicktheSetup application.
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Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar
AI Suite 3 Main menu
TheAISuite3mainmenugivesyoueasy-accesscontrolsandinsighttowhat’sgoingon
withyourcomputer-allowingyoutooptimizeperformancesettingswhileatthesametime
ensuringsystemstability.
TheAISuitemainmenuincludesisaquick-accessmenubarthatallowsyoutoswiftlylaunch
anyoftheintegratedASUSutilities.Click ontheleftofthemenutolaunchthemenubar.
TheAISuite3screenshotsinthissectionareforreferenceonlyandcanvarydependingon
motherboardmodel..
AI Suite 3 main menu bar
• SomefunctionsintheAISuite3mainmenuinthisuserguidemayvarydependingon
themotherboardmodel.
• RefertothesoftwaremanualinthesupportDVDorvisittheASUSwebsiteat
www.asus.comfordetailedsoftwareconguration.
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AI Suite 3 mini-menu
TheAISuite3mini-menuappearsonthedesktopandcanbeconvenientlyaccessedand
movedaround.TheAISuite3mini-menuallowsyoutoquicklyaccesstheimportantitemsin
theAISuite3.
Click to expand the quick launch area or start quick launch
Click to select the available features for AI Suite 3 mini-menu
Quick launch area
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4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 5
ASUSDualIntelligentProcessors5combinesTPU,EPU,DIGI+PowerControl,FanXpert
4,andTurboAppfunctionstopushthesystem’sperformancetoitsoptimalpotential.It
automaticallybalancesthesystem’sperformance,powersaving,levels,andfansettingsvia
theuser-friendlyAISuite3utility.
5-Way Optimization
The5-WayOptimizationfunctiondynamicallyoptimizesyourPCbasedonreal-timeusage
toprovidethebestsystemstatus.ItcoverstheessentialareassuchasCPUperformance,
energysaving,stabledigitalpower,coolandquietfancontrol,andincludestailoredsettings
foryourappstoensureyourPCisreadyforgaming,entertainment,productivity,orjustabout
anything.
Click or tap this 5-Way Optimization button to auto-detect and tune the best settings
for your system
DONOTremoveyourfanduringthetuningprocess.
5-Way Optimization screen
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4.4.2 TPU (Turbo Processing Unit)
TPUallowsyoutomanuallyadjusttheCPUfrequency,coreratio,DRAMfrequency,and
relatedvoltagesforenhancedsystemstabilityandperformanceboost.
RefertotheCPUdocumentationbeforeadjustingCPUvoltagesettings.Settingahigh
voltagemaydamagetheCPUpermanentlyandsettingalowvoltagemayleadtoan
unstablesystem.
Forsystemstability,theTPUsettingsarenotsavedintheBIOSandarenotloadedduring
systembootup.SaveyouroverclockingsettingsasaTPUproleandmanuallyloadthis
proleaftersystembootup.
Launching TPU on your computer
TolaunchTPU,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,then
selectTPU.
Using TPU
Click to undo the
adjustments
• SettheCPUCoreRatioiteminBIOSto[Auto]beforeusingtheCPUFrequency
inTPU.Refertosection3.5Ai Tweaker menu intheBIOSchapterofyour
motherboardusermanualfordetails.
• TheCPUFrequencybarsshowthestatusoftheCPUcores,whichvarywithyour
CPUmodel.
CPU Frequency
Click or to adjust the Base
Clock Frequency, CPU Ratio, and
CPU Cache Ratio
Click or to select the
number of cores to adjust
Click to save the
adjustment into a profile
Click to load the
saved profile Click to apply the
adjustments
Adjust the CPU
voltages and
DRAM voltages
Click to enable the
default settings
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Adjust the BCLK
frequency
CPU Strap
ThisitemallowsyoutoadjusttheCPUStrap’sBLCK(BaseClock)frequency.
4.4.3 Turbo App
TurboAppallowsyoucustomizethesystemperformance,networkpriority,andaudiosetting
ofanapplication.
WhenanapplicationisontheTurboAppList,youcanallocatetheCPUfrequency,assigna
networkpriority,anddenetheaudiosettingoftheselectedapplication.
Launching Turbo App on your computer
TolaunchTurboApp,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectTurbo App.
Click to apply
the changes
Click to undo
the changes
Click to assign a specific application(.exe)
into Turbo App list
Click to refresh the list of running applications
Applications list pane
Displaysalltherunningapplicationsonyoursystem.
Turbo App List pane
DisplaystheapplicationsaddedtotheTurboAppList.Clickthe iconformore
settings.
* Only applications on the Turbo App List can be configured.
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4.4.4 EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
EPUisareal-timesystempower-savingchipthatautomaticallydetectsthecurrent
systemloadandintelligentlymoderatespowerusage.Itoffersatotalsystem-wideenergy
optimization,reducesfannoise,andextendsthelifespanofyourhardwarecomponents.
Launching EPU on your computer
TolaunchEPU,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,then
selectEPU.
Using EPU
• WhenyouenableConguredMaxCPUPowerforadvancedenergysaving
condition,theCPUfrequencymaydisplay800MHzintheWindows®OSinformation
ofyourcomputer.However,thetrueCPUfrequencyvariesdependingonthe
wattagethatyoumanuallyset.YoucanadjusttheCPUwattagefromthelowest
baseonyourpreferreddefaultvalue.
• ConguredMaxCPUPowermaydecreasethetotalpowerdeliverytotheCPUand
affectstheCPUperformanceundersystemheavyload.Torestoreyoursystemtoits
defaultsettings,rebootyourcomputer.
Click to
select a fan
profile
Click to configure the settings
in High Performance mode
Click to configure the settings
in Max Power Saving mode
Click to configure the
settings in Away mode
Tick to select a setting for
Voltage Decrement Click to undo the
adjustments
Click to enable the
default settings Click to apply
the adjustments
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4.4.5 Fan Xpert 4
ASUSFanXpert4providescustomizablesettingsofyourfansforacoolerandquieter
computingenvironment.WithitsfanAutoTuningfeature,ASUSFanXpert4automatically
tweaksthesettingsofCPUandchassisfanstoachievetheirbestcoolingperformance.
ASUSFanXpert4alsosupportshardwarelevelPWM/DCcombomodefortheCPU,chassis
fans,andfansconnectedtothefanextensioncard.YoucanalsoreducetheCPUfanspeed
belowthedefaultminimumforanoiselessoperationduringlightloads.
Launching Fan Xpert 4 on your computer
TolaunchFanXpert4,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectFan Xpert 4.
Customizing the fan settings
Smart Mode
SmartModeallowsyoutocustomizethefans’rotationspeedsandresponsivenessbasedon
yoursystem’stemperature.
Click to switch between the
CPU and chassis fan screens
Click to apply
the changes
Click to undo
the changes
Click and drag
to set the fan’s
rotation speed
Tick to set the CPU fan’s mode
Click and drag
the sliders to
adjust the fan’s
responsiveness
Click a screen
to select the
type of fan
that you want
to customize
Click to set the
fan’s speed to
silent mode
Click to set the balanced
configuration between the
fan’s noise level and speed
Click to increase the fan’s
speed for a high cooling
capability
Click to
maximize the
fan speed
Click to switch between CPU
and chassis fan screens
TheExtremeQuietModeallowsyoutoconguretheCPUfanspeedcontrolrangetoits
extremelowsettingwhenusingaPWMCPUfan.
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RPM Mode
RPMModeallowsyoutosetthefanspeedwhentheCPUtemperatureisbelow75oC.
• WhentheCPUtemperaturereaches75oC,thefanwillautomaticallyrunatfullspeed
toprotecttheCPU.
• TheFanXpert4maynotbeabletodetectthefanspeedifyourfanisinstalledwithan
externalcontrolkitforrotationspeed.
• FanXpert4doesnotsupport2-pinfans.Ifyouinstalla2-pinfan,itcanonlyrunatits
fullspeed.
• IftheCPUorchassisfanshavebeenchanged,theFanAutoTuningprocessshould
berepeated.
Click and drag to adjust the
fan’s speed Click to switch between the
CPU and chassis fan screens
4.4.6 PC Cleaner
PCCleanerallowsyoutocleanthesystemjunklesbyscanninganddeletingselectedles.
Launching PC Cleaner on your computer
TolaunchPCCleaner,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectPC Cleaner.
Check and select the
items to clear Click to start cleaning
checked items
Click to stop cleaning
process
Displays the scan
status and clean
results
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4.4.7 DIGI+ Power Control
ASUSDIGI+PowerControlfeaturestherevolutionaryandinnovativedigitalVRMandDRAM
Voltagecontrollers.Thesecontrollersoffersultra-precisememoryandvoltagetuningfor
optimalsystemefciency,stabilityandperformance.
Thefollowingscreensareforreferenceonly.Congurationoptionsvariesdependingonthe
motherboardmodel.
Launching DIGI+ Power Control on your computer
TolaunchDIGI+PowerControl,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3main
menu,thenselectDIGI+ Power Control.
Adjusting the CPU Power
CPU Power Phase Control
Increasethephasenumberunderaheavysystemloadtogetmoretransientand
betterthermalperformance.Reducethephasenumberunderalightsystemload
toincreasetheVRMefciency.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency
Enablesspreadspectrumtoenhancesystemstability.
CPU Load-line Calibration
ItallowsyoutoadjustthevoltagerangetocontroltheCPULoad-line.Adjusttoa
highvalueforsystemperformanceortoalowvalueforpowerefciency.
CPU Current Capability
CPUCurrentCapabilityprovidesawidertotalpowerrangeforoverclocking.
Ahighervaluebringsawidertotalpowerrangeandextendstheoverclocking
frequencyrangesimultaneously.
CPU Power Thermal Control
AhighertemperaturebringsawiderCPUpowerthermalrangeandextendsthe
overclockingtolerancetoenlargetheoverclockingpotential.
Click or tap to switch
between screens Click or tap to
apply the changes
Click or tap to undo
the changes
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Adjusting the DRAM Power
DRAM Voltage Frequency
AllowsyoutoadjusttheDRAMswitchingfrequencytostabilizethesystemorto
increasetheoverclockingrange.
DRAM Current Capability
Ahighervaluebringsawidertotalpowerrangeandextendstheoverclocking
frequencyrangesimultaneously.
DRAM Power Phase Control
SelectExtremeforfullphasemodetoincreasesystemperformanceorselect
OptimizedforASUSoptimizedphasetuningproletoincreasetheDRAMpower
efciency.
• TheactualperformanceboostmayvarydependingonyourCPUspecication.
• Ensurethatthecoolingmodulesareproperlyinstalledinyourmotherboardto
monitorthethermalconditions.
Click or tap to
apply the changes
Click or tap to undo
the changes
CPU Power Duty Control
CPUPowerDutyControladjuststhecurrentofeveryVRMphaseandthethermal
conditionsofeveryphasecomponent.
Active Frequency Mode
ActiveFrequencyModeallowsyoutoenhancethepowersavingconditionofthe
CPU.ClickONtogetaquickertransientresponsewhilesavingtheCPUpower.
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4.4.8 Ai Charger+
AiCharger+allowsyoutofast-chargeyourportableBC1.1*mobiledevicesonyour
computer’sUSBportthreetimesfasterthanthestandardUSBdevices**.
AiCharger+isavailableonlyinselectedmotherboardmodels.
Launching Ai Charger+ on your computer
TolaunchAiCharger+,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectAi Chager+.
Ai Charger+ screen
Tick to enable or
disable Ai Charger+ Click to apply the
selection
• *CheckthemanufacturerifyourUSBdeviceisaBatteryChargingSpecication1.1
(BC1.1)compliantorcompatibledevice.
• **Actualchargingspeedsmayvarydependingonthechargingrateandspecications
ofyourUSBdevice.
• Toensurenormalchargingfunction,disconnectandreconnectyourUSBdeviceevery
timeyouenableordisableAiCharger+.
• AiCharger+doesnotsupportUSBhubs,USBextensioncables,andgenericUSB
cables.
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Click to select a USB device
Click to enable the USB
device’s normal data
transfer rate
Click to enable UASP or
Turbo Mode to the USB
device for a faster data
transfer rate
4.4.9 USB 3.1 Boost
USB3.1BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomatically
speedsupthetransferratesofyourUSBstoragedevices.
Launching USB 3.1 Boost on your computer
TolaunchUSB3.1Boost,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectUSB 3.1 Boost.
Using the USB 3.1 Boost
• USB3.1BoostautomaticallydetectstheUSBdevicesthatsupportUASP.Foralistof
UASP-supportedUSBdevices,visittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.com.
• ThedatatransferspeedvarieswithUSBdevices.Forahigherdatatransfer
performance,useaUSB3.1device.
EnsuretoconnectyourUSB3.0or3.1devicetotheUSBportsthatsupportUSB3.1
Boost.Referto2.3.1Rear I/O connection section formoredetails.
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4.4.10 EZ Update
EZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftware,
drivers,orBIOS.
Withthisutility,youcanalsomanuallyupdatetheBIOSandselectthebootlogothatwill
displayduringPOST.
Launching EZ Update on your computer
TolaunchEZUpdate,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectEZ Update.
EZ Update screen
Click to automatically update your
motherboard’s driver, software and firmware
Click to search and
select the BIOS file
Click to select a
boot logo Click to update
the BIOS
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Viewing the CPU information
ClicktheCPUtabtoviewtheprocessor’sinformation.
4.4.11 System Information
Thisutilitydisplaysthedetailedinformationandsettingsoftheinstalledmotherboard,CPU,
andmemory.
Launching System Information on your computer
TolaunchSystemInformation,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3main
menu,thenselectSystem Information.
Viewing the motherboard information
ClicktheMBtabtoviewthemotherboard’sinformation.
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Viewing the SPD information
ClicktheSPDtabtoviewthememory’sinformation.
4.4.12 Mobo Connect
MoboConnectallowsyoutosharethePC’skeyboard/mouseforsmartdevices,orstream
audioplaybackfromyoursmartdeviceyothePC.
Launching Mobo Connect on your computer
TolaunchMoboConnect,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectMobo Connect.
Mobo Connect screen
Click to apply the
settings
Select device for
Keyboard/Mouse sharing
Set Hotkey for Keyboard/
Mouse sharing
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4.4.13 USB BIOS Flashback
USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutocheckandsavethelatestBIOSversiontoaUSB
storagedevice.UsethisutilitytoquicklycheckforthelatestavailableBIOSandsettheBIOS
downloadschedule.
Launching USB BIOS Flashback on your computer
TolaunchUSBBIOSFlashback,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3main
menu,thenselectUSB BIOS Flashback.
USBBIOSFlashbackisavailableonlyinselectedmotherboardmodels.
Scheduling the BIOS download
1. IntheDownloadSettingeld,tickSchedule (days)thenselectthenumberofdaysfor
theBIOSdownloadschedule.
2. ClickApplytosavetheBIOSdownloadschedule.ClickCanceltocancelthe
downloadschedule.
Using USB BIOS Flashback
Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download
Click to check for a new BIOS update
available for download
Click to cancel the download
schedule setting
Click to apply the download
schedule setting
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Downloading the latest BIOS
Beforeyoustartdownloading,ensurethatyouhaveinstalledtheUSBstoragedeviceto
yourcomputer’sUSBportthatsupportsUSBBIOSFlashback.Refertosection2.3.1 Rear
I/O connectionofthisuserguideformoredetails.
TodownloadtheupdatedBIOS:
1. FromtheUSBBIOSFlashbackscreen,
ClickCheck for New BIOS Update.
Waitforthesystemtocheckthelatest
BIOSversion.
2. AftertheutilitydetectsanewBIOS,
Click fromtheSaveto:eld,
selecttheUSBashdrive,thenClick
Download.
3. Afterthedownloadiscomplete,Click
OK.
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4.4.14 Push Notice
Thisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcan
alsosendmessagestoyoursmartdeviceusingthisutility.
Beforeusingthisutility,ensurethatyoupairyourcomputerwithyoursmartdevice.For
pairinginformation,refertosectionPairing your computer and smart device.
Launching Push Notice on your computer
TolaunchPushNotice,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3mainmenu,
thenselectPush Notice.
Push Notice screen
Click or tap to enable Push Notice
Click or tap to
apply the settings
Click or tap to
discard the settings
Tick to select the
smart device
YoucanalsoenablethePushNoticeviathePushNoticeshortcutonthelower-rightcorner
ofyourscreen.Todothis,clickortap<< thenclickortap thenselect .
Pairing your computer and smart device
Topairyourcomputerandsmartdevice:
1. Onyoursmartdevice,tap
Push Notice
tolaunchPushNotice.
2. TapPush Scan thentapthenameofyourcomputerthatyouwanttopairwith.
Topairyourcomputerandsmartdevice,ensurethatbothareconnectedtothesame
wirelessnetwork.
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Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer
Thisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputertosleepmodeandsends
analerttoyoursmartdevice.
Tick these to
enable mode alerts
Set the day and time to
enable the PC modes
Set the minutes to send
the alert before the PC
mode/s activatation
Key in your messages for
more information
Tick to select the
smart device
Setting up PC Status alerts
Thisfeatureallowsyoutosendalertsoftheunusualactivitiesofthevoltage,temperature,
andfansettingsofyourcomputertoyoursmartdevice.
Tick to select and send
alerts to your smart
device
Tick to send alert when the components
selected are back to its normal status
Tick to select the
smart device
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Viewing your computer status on your smart device
Tap
Push Notice
onyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice.
Sending messages to your smart device
Thisfeatureallowsyoutosendmessagestoyoursmartdevice.
YoucanalsosendmessagesviathePushNoticemessagingshortcutonthelower-right
cornerofyourscreen.Todothis,clickortap<< thenclickortap thenselect .
Click or tap to key
in your message
Tick to select the
smart device
Click or tap to send
your message
Tap to view PC
mode alerts
Tap to view PC
status alerts
Tap to view PC
sent messages
Tap to scan more
host computers
Tap to delete PC
alerts
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4.5 Audio configurations
TheRealtek®audioCODECprovides8-channelaudiocapabilitytodelivertheultimateaudio
experienceonyourcomputer.ThesoftwareprovidesJack-Sensingfunction,S/PDIFOut
support,andinterruptcapability.TheCODECalsoincludestheRealtek®proprietaryUAJ®
(UniversalAudioJack)technologyforallaudioports,eliminatingcableconnectionerrors,and
givingusersplugandplayconvenience.
FollowtheinstallationwizardtoinstalltheRealtek®AudioDriverfromthesupportDVDthat
camewiththemotherboardpackage.
IftheRealtek®audiosoftwareiscorrectlyinstalled,youwillndtheRealtek®HDAudio
Managericononthetaskbar.Double-click
ortapontheicontodisplaytheRealtek®HD
AudioManager.
Realtek® HD Audio Manager
Realtek® HD Audio Manager with DTS Studio SoundTM for
Windows® 10 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 7
Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings
Set default device
button
Control settings panel
Analog and digital connector status
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Selecting an audio output
RealtekHDAudioManagerallowsyoutoselectthetypeofaudiooutputdependingonthe
outputdevicethatyouareusing.
Toselectanaudiooutput:
1. Inserttheaudiodevice’sjacktotheLineOut(lime)port.Iftheaudiodevice’sjack
isalreadyinsertedtothecorrespondingport,Click ontheRealtekHDAudio
Manager.
2. Onthepop-upwindow,tickthe
audiodevicethatyoupluggedto
theLineOutportthenClickNext.
a. IfyouselectHeadphone,
Clicktoselectthetypeof
headphoneinstalledthen
ClickOK.
b. IfyouselectFront Speaker
Out,Clicktoselectthetype
ofspeakerinstalledthen
ClickOK.
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RAID Support
5
Chapter 5: RAID Support
5.1 RAID configurations
The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 conguration.
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 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
5.1.1 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.
Windows® 10 32-bit does not support RAID.
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5.1.2 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.
5.1.3 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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5.1.4 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 4KB to
128KB. The following are typical values:
• RAID 0: 128KB
• RAID 10: 64KB
• RAID 5: 64KB
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]
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Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 5. 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]
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk
5.2.1 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 support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click
Browse.
3. Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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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Chapter 6
Multiple GPU Support
6
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology
The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install
multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in
this section.
6.1.1 Requirements
• In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics
cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD®certied.
• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com.
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system. See Chapter 1 for details.
• Werecommendthatyouinstalladditionalchassisfansforbetterthermalenvironment.
• VisittheAMDGamewebsiteathttp://game.amd.comforthelatestcertiedgraphics
card and the supported 3D application list.
6.1.2 Before you begin
For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers
before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications.
2. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.
4. Select Uninstall.
5. Turn off your computer.
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6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
To install two CrossFire™ graphics cards:
1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready
graphics cards.
2. Insert the two graphics card into the
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard
has more than two PCIEX16 slots,
refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual
for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots
recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
4. AlignandrmlyinserttheCrossFireX
bridgeconnectortothegoldngerson
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connectorisrmlyinplace.
Goldfingers
CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with
graphics cards)
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5. Connect two independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply
to the two graphics cards separately.
6. ConnectaVGAoraDVIcabletothe
graphics card.
6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards
To install three CrossFire™ graphics cards:
1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more
than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the
PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
4. Alignandrmlyinsertthetwo
CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to
thegoldngersoneachgraphicscard.
Ensurethattheconnectorsarermly
in place.
5. Connect three independent auxiliary
power sources from the power
supply to the three graphics cards
separately.
6. ConnectaVGAoraDVIcabletothe
graphics card.
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6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards
To install four CrossFire™ graphics cards:
1. Prepare four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Refer to Chapter 1 in this user
manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
4. Alignandrmlyinsertthethree
CrossFireX bridge connectors to the
goldngersoneachgraphicscard.
Ensurethattheconnectorsarermly
in place.
5. Connect four independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply
to the four graphics cards separately.
6. ConnectaVGAoraDVIcabletothe
graphics card.
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6.1.6 Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device
drivers.
Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™
technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com.
6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature
throughtheAMDVisionEngineControlCenterinWindowsenvironment.
Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center
TolaunchtheAMDVISIONEngineControlCenter:
1. Right-clickontheWindows® desktop and select AMD
VISION Engine Control Center.
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Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technology
To enable Dual CrossFire™ technology:
1. IntheAMDVisionEngineControlCenterwindow,clickPerformance > AMD
CrossFireX™.
2. Select Enable CrossFireX™.
3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list.
4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made.
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Chapter 6
6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology
ThemotherboardsupportstheNVIDIA® SLI® (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows
you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation
procedures in this section.
6.2.1 Requirements
• InSLImode,youshouldhavetwoidenticalSLI-readygraphicscardsthatareNVIDIA®
certied.
• EnsurethatyourgraphicscarddriversupportstheNVIDIASLItechnology.Downloadthe
latestdriverfromtheNVIDIAwebsiteatwww.nvidia.com.
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system.
• Werecommendthatyouinstalladditionalchassisfansforbetterthermalenvironment.
• VisittheNVIDIAzonewebsiteathttp://www.nzone.comforthelatestcertiedgraphics
card and supported 3D application list.
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards
The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
To install two SLI-ready graphics cards:
1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more
than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the
PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-
graphics card installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
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4. AlignandrmlyinserttheSLIbridgeconnectortothegoldngersoneachgraphics
card.Ensurethattheconnectorisrmlyinplace.
5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two
graphics cards separately.
6. ConnectaVGAoraDVIcabletothegraphicscard.
6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards
Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device
drivers.
To install three SLI-ready graphics cards:
1. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the three graphics cards into the
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard
has more than two PCIEX16 slots,
refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual
for locations of the PCIEX16 slots
recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
Goldfingers
SLI bridge
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4. Alignandrmlyinsertthe3-waySLI
bridgeconnectortothegoldngerson
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connectorisrmlyinplace.
5. Connect three independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply
to the three graphics cards separately.
6. ConnectaVGAoraDVIcabletothe
graphics card.
3-way SLI bridge
6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards
To install four SLI-ready graphics cards:
1. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more
than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the
PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
4. Alignandrmlyinsertthe4-waySLIbridgeconnectortothegoldngersoneach
graphicscard.Ensurethattheconnectorisrmlyinplace.
5. Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four
graphics cards separately.
6. ConnectaVGAoraDVIcabletothegraphicscard.
4-way SLI bridge
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6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology
Afterinstallingyourgraphicscardsandthedevicedrivers,enabletheSLIfeatureinNVIDIA®
ControlPanelundertheWindows® 7 operating system.
Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel
YoucanlaunchtheNVIDIAControlPanelbythefollowingtwomethods:
A. RightclickontheemptyspaceoftheWindows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control
Panel.
TheNVIDIAControlPanelwindowappears(SeeStep
B3).
B1. IfyoucannotseetheNVIDIAControlPaneliteminstep
(A), select Screen Resolution.
6.2.5 Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device
drivers.
EnsurethatyourPCIExpressgraphicscarddriversupportstheNVIDIA® SLI® technology.
DownloadthelatestdriverfromtheNVIDIAwebsiteatwww.nvidia.com.
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B2. From the Screen Resolution window,
click Advanced settings.
B3. TheNVIDIAControlPanelwindow
appears.
Enabling SLI settings
FromtheNVIDIAControlPanelwindow,
select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX.
In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize
3D Performance SLI to set the display for
viewingSLIrenderedcontent.Whendone,
click Apply.
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Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
X99-E-10G WS block diagram
40-lane CPU
28-lane CPU
A-2 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 the 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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VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
Class B ITE
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
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.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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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
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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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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
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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
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法律および規制遵守
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License.
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Appendix
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cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
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sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
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compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:
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concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,
смотрите на www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:
www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:
www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan ndes på:
www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen nnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
ASUS X99-E-10G WS A-7
Appendix
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 4F,No.150,Li-TeRoad,Peitou,Taipei112,Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site https://www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722,ext.9101#
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/
Services/questionform/?lang=en
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800CorporateWay,Fremont,CA94539,USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site https://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Supportfax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/
Services/questionform/?lang=en-us
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address HarkortStr.21-23,40880Ratingen,Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site https://www.asus.com/de
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
SupportFax +49-2102-959911
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/
Services/questionform/?lang=de-de
A-8 Appendix
Appendix
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 : X99-E-10G WS
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 : May. 27, 2016
Ver. 140331