Asus PRIME X299, Manual

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME X299 EDITION 30 ...

Page 2: ...eir respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this p...

Page 3: ...2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 CPU installation 2 1 2 1 2 Cooling system installation 2 4 2 1 3 Motherboard installation 2 6 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 7 2 1 5 ATX power connection 2 8 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 9 2 1 7 Front I O connector 2 10 2 1 8 Expansion card installation 2 11 2 1 9 M 2 installation 2 13 2 1 10 Wi Fi antenna installation 2 14 2 1 11 Thunderbolt...

Page 4: ... SA Configuration 3 17 3 6 4 PCH Configuration 3 18 3 6 5 PCH Storage Configuration 3 18 3 6 6 CPU Storage Configuration 3 19 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 19 3 6 8 APM Configuration 3 20 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration 3 20 3 6 10 HDD SSD SMART Information 3 20 3 6 11 USB Configuration 3 20 3 6 12 Thunderbolt TM Configuration 3 21 3 6 13 PCH FW Configuration 3 21 3 7 Monitor menu 3 21 3...

Page 5: ...IOS 3 27 3 11 1 EZ Update 3 27 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3 28 3 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3 30 Chapter 4 RAID Support 4 1 RAID configurations 4 1 4 1 1 RAID definitions 4 1 Appendix Q Code table A 1 Notices A 5 ASUS contact information A 12 ...

Page 6: ... the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified 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 po...

Page 7: ... installing system components 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 Chapter 4 RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websi...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...upport is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details If you are using a DIMM with a higher supported frequency than the CPU BCLK frequency please enter BIOS and go to Ai Tweaker DRAM Frequency and set it to the memory frequency of your DIMM Please refer to BIOS Setup section for more information on navigating BIOS Expans...

Page 10: ...e devices support PCIe 3 0 x4 mode Intel Core i9 9000 7000 and i7 9000 7000 X Series Processors support with Intel Virtual RAID on CPU VROC 1 x M 2_3 Socket 3 with M key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support PCIe 3 0 x4 mode Intel X299 Chipset supports with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0 1 5 10 1 x M 2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 both SATA PCIe 3 0 x...

Page 11: ...eatly reduced multi lateral interference Premium Japan made audio capacitors Supports up to 32 Bit 192kHz playback Supports jack detection multi streaming front panel jack retasking MIC Optical S PDIF out port at back I O Audio Features DTS X Ultra Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth 32 Bit 192kHz is not supported for 8 Channel audio 32 Bit 192kHz is only available under Windows 10 Thunderbolt 3 2...

Page 12: ...nector ASMedia USB 3 2 Gen 1 hub 3 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports at back panel GL852G USB hub 4 x USB 2 0 ports at front panel The USB 3 2 Gen 2 front panel connector shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1 slot Special Features ASUS SafeSlot Protect your graphics card Investment ASUS 5X Protection III ASUS SafeSlot Core Fortified PCIe with solid soldering ASUS LANGuard Protects against LAN surges lightning strike...

Page 13: ...SUS PRO Clock II Technology UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard USB BIOS FlashBack Connectivity Intel VROC Ready Front USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type C Support Intel Thunderbolt 3 Support Gaming Armoury Crate AURA SYNC LiveDash Smart Control Console APP ASUS NODE ASUS Turbo LAN EZ DIY 2 OLED with ASUS LiveDash Pre mounted I O Shield Q Design ASUS Q Code ASUS Q Connecto...

Page 14: ... mode from X299 Chipset 1 x M 2_3 Socket 3 with M Key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support PCIe 3 0 x4 mode from CPU 8 x SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 1 x 4 pin W_PUMP connector 1 x 4 pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4 pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin M 2 Fan connector 1 x 2 pin Thermal sensor header 1 x NODE connector supports F...

Page 15: ... USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2 0 ports 8 channel Audio I O ports BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP WfM2 0 SM BIOS 3 2 ACPI 6 2 Manageability WfM 2 0 WOL by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Operating System Support Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5cm x 24 4cm Specifications are subject to change without notice P...

Page 16: ...r Smart Control Console 6 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s cables Accessories 1 x Smart Control Console 1 x Fan Extension Card II 6 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors 3 x RGB headers 3 x 2 pin Thermal sensor header 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antennas 1 x M 2 Screw Package 1 x M 2 22110 vertical bracket 1 x Q connector Application DVD 1 x Motherboard support DVD Documentat...

Page 17: ...ble above are not included in the motherboard package PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel LGA 2066 CPU DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card Phillips cross screwdriver SATA optical disc drive optional M 2 SSD module optional 1 bag of screws ...

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Page 19: ...ll 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 comp...

Page 20: ...1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 21: ...ctor 1 22 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector 1 16 10 CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 11 11 SATA 6 Gb s connectors 1 14 12 VROC Key connector 1 25 13 System panel connector 1 20 14 USB 2 0 connector 1 17 15 Thermal sensor connector 1 17 16 Node connector 1 25 17 AURA RGB LED connector 1 23 18 BIOS FlashBack button 2 15 19 Clear CMOS button 1 10 20 FlexKey button Reset 1 9 21 Power button 1 9 22 Q Code LED 1 13 23...

Page 22: ...plugged 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 t...

Page 23: ...eries Processors 1 4 System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots designed for DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 memory modules A DDR4 memory 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 ...

Page 24: ...on 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 For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condit...

Page 25: ...US PRIME X299 EDITION 30 1 7 Chapter 1 1 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 ...

Page 26: ...nnect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Recommended VGA configuration 48 and 44 Lane CPUs Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA Triple VGA 1 PCIEX16_1 X16 X16 X16 2 PCIEX1_1 3 PCIEX16_2 X16 X16 4 PCIEX1_2 5 PCIEX16_3 X8 28 Lane CPUs Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA 1 PCIEX16_1 X16 X16 2 PCIEX1_1 3 PCIEX16_2 X8 4 PCIEX1_...

Page 27: ...t the system You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such as activating Safe Boot or turning Aura lighting on or off to the button 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 This button set to Reset by default You...

Page 28: ...n the CMOS which contains the date time system passwords and system setup parameters To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Press the button for about 5 to 10 seconds 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data ...

Page 29: ...er Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system depending on the type of the installed CPU Set to pins 2 3 to increase the CPU voltage setting or set to pins 1 2 to use the default CPU voltage setting ...

Page 30: ...8 Onboard LEDs 1 Q LEDs The Q LEDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA and booting devices during the motherboard booting process If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case ...

Page 31: ...s you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status The Q Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case Please refer to the Q Code table in the Appendix section for more details ...

Page 32: ...u installed SATA storage devices you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel X299 chipset The connectors are set to IRST Mode by default When using the M 2_2 socket with SATA bandwidth the SATA6G_1 connector will be disabled Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Configuration Guide You can download the RAID Configuration...

Page 33: ... of up to 10 Gb s 2 Front panel audio connector The front panel audio connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports HD Audio Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability The USB 3 2 G...

Page 34: ...B 3 2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately ...

Page 35: ...n speed 6 Thermal Sensor connector The Thermal Sensor connector allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard s component to detect its temperature DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 mo...

Page 36: ...place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device Header Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q Fan C...

Page 37: ...y until the power supply plugs are fully inserted DO NOT connect the 8 pin power plug only the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring 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 PCIe x16 cards use a PSU w...

Page 38: ...nector PWRSW The 3 1 pin connector allows you to connect the system power button Press the power button to power up the system or put the system into sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Storage Device Activity LED connector HDD_LED The 2 pin connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is...

Page 39: ...RAID on CPU VROC M 2_3 socket supports PCIe 3 0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 PCIe storage devices For Intel X299 Chipset supports with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0 1 5 10 M 2_2 socket supports PCIe 3 0 x4 mode and SATA mode vertical M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices The M 2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port when using...

Page 40: ...1 22 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 11 Cover LED connector The Cover LED connector is for connecting the LED strips on your motherboard cover ...

Page 41: ...he 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 12...

Page 42: ... install or remove any component ensure that the 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 addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 5V connect...

Page 43: ...you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe The VROC hardware key is purchased separately Visit www asus com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list 15 Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect Node compatible devices ...

Page 44: ...re power status and fan speeds when your system boots up Use the LiveDash Utility in Armoury Crate to configure and customize the LiveDash OLED panel The LiveDash OLED displays a Q Code that provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case Please refer to the Q Code table in the Appendix section for more details ...

Page 45: ... or other damages resulting from negligence by the user 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 2 1 Building your PC system The diagrams in this section are for reference on...

Page 46: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Triangle mark Triangle mark ...

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Page 48: ... Installation Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system 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 ...

Page 49: ...ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 2 5 Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT CPU_FAN To install an AIO cooler ...

Page 50: ...es indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 3 Motherboard installation ...

Page 51: ...ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 52: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug ...

Page 53: ...ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 54: ... Gen 2 connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector To install ASUS Q Connector To install system speaker connector ...

Page 55: ...ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 56: ...Installation Chapter 2 To install FAN EXTENSION CARD II The illustrations in this section are for reference only The chassis and motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models ...

Page 57: ...ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 2 13 Chapter 2 2 1 9 M 2 installation OR The M 2 is purchased separately ...

Page 58: ...tenna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models ...

Page 59: ... to the DisplayPort on a discrete graphic card and to the DisplayPort IN port on the motherboard The Thunderbolt 3 cable is not bundled with the motherboard package Use the Thunderbolt cable that came with your Thunderbolt enabled device when connecting to the Thunderbolt 3 Type C port on your motherboard You can connect a USB Type C to Thunderbolt adapter then connect the Thunderbolt cable from y...

Page 60: ...USB FlashBack port We recommend you to use a USB storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability USB BIOS FlashBack port 2 Visit https www asus com support and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard 3 Rename the file as X299E3 CAP then copy it to your USB storage device 4 Shut down your computer 5 On your motherboard press the BIOS FlashBack but...

Page 61: ...is not operating properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename file format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to boot up please contact your local ASUS Service Center Refer to section Onboard LED...

Page 62: ...B 3 2 Gen 1 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3 2 Gen 2 devices to USB Thunderbolt USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices Due to the design of the Intel chipset all USB devices connect...

Page 63: ... channel 5 1 channel 7 1 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 Sub woofer Center Sub woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 100 Mbps connection GREEN Linked...

Page 64: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers ...

Page 65: ...ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 2 21 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 66: ...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 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

Page 67: ...d boot device configuration 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 sy...

Page 68: ...upport the Bluetooth devices Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the F7 hotkey 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and br...

Page 69: ...e 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 a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch modes Loads optimized default settings Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click the button to manually tune the...

Page 70: ...lowing sections for the detailed configurations To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press the F7 hotkey Menu items General help Menu bar Language Qfan Control F6 AI OC Guide F11 MyFavorite F3 AURA ON OFF F4 Search F9 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Configuration fields Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode EZ Tuning Wizard Displays a quick overview of the system status and...

Page 71: ...enu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen My Favorites F3 T...

Page 72: ...he following QR code Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit 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...

Page 73: ...Z Tuning Wizard This button allows you to view and configure the RAID settings of your system Refer to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup ...

Page 74: ...e or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan to be configured 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 ...

Page 75: ...ually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans operating speed To configure your fans 1 Select the fan that you want to configure 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 ...

Page 76: ...he AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature or view a quick guide of the Ai Overclocking feature which highlights the recommended setup procedure and descriptions of the AI Overclocking Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking Click to view the next topic in the quick guide Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Quick guide topics Click to go back to main ...

Page 77: ... your system using this feature Creating RAID To create RAID 1 Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click RAID then select the port that you want to set to RAID mode CPU PCH or SATA then click Next Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors ...

Page 78: ... 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 ...

Page 79: ...tes 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 ...

Page 80: ...enu 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 Configuration 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 ...

Page 81: ...correct field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set over...

Page 82: ...cy ratio will be set to 100 100 DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting Configuration options Auto DDR4 800MHz DDR4 4400MHz Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features Enhanced Intel Sp...

Page 83: ...PU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology This item allows more than two frequency to be supported Configuration options Enabled Disabled Turbo Mode 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 specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled Autonomous Core C Stat...

Page 84: ...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 Intel RST Premium RAID Set to Intel RST Premium RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SAT...

Page 85: ...ate or soft off states Configuration options On Off Wi Fi 6 802 11ax This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Wi Fi 802 11ax controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled Bluetooth Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Bluetooth controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Controller 5G LAN Card This item allows you to enable or disable the I...

Page 86: ...iguration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE support 3 6 10 HDD SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices NVM Express devices do not support SMART information 3 6 11 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...

Page 87: ...r 4 pin chassis fan 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Fast Boot Disabled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power lo...

Page 88: ...I mode The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OPROM Legacy OPROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Ignore Legacy only UEFI d...

Page 89: ...r 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 3 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator Configuration options Di...

Page 90: ...ontents 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 Motherboard layout of this manual Status definition Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by fr...

Page 91: ...nformation about the graphics card installed in your system GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIe slots that the graphics card is installed in your system This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface Configuration options PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 ...

Page 92: ...efault values Save Changes Reset Once you are finished 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 confirmation 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 o...

Page 93: ...to download the latest BIOS file 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 flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 3 11 ...

Page 94: ...OS 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 flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 3 Select by USB 4 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 6 Press Tab to switch to ...

Page 95: ...ee section 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 by 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 Loa...

Page 96: ... file download the file at https www asus com support and save it to a USB flash 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 flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Fla...

Page 97: ...ications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration 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 stripes both data and parity information across thr...

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Page 99: ...ted 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 4...

Page 100: ... F5 F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found 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 Syst...

Page 101: ...d 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 AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section...

Page 102: ...und 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 Q Code table 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 3...

Page 103: ...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 m...

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Page 105: ...S This product complies with the India E Waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in concentrations exceeding 0 1 by weight in homogenous materials and 0 01 by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule Vietnam RoHS ASUS product...

Page 106: ...he License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License 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...

Page 107: ...reil dans certains lieux les avions les aéroports les hôpitaux les stations service et les garages professionnels b Évitez d utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés Si vous portez un implant électronique stimulateurs cardiaques pompes à insuline neurostimulateurs veuillez impérativement respecter une distance minimale de 15 centimètres entre cet appareil et l implant po...

Page 108: ...at this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https www asus com support The WiFi operating in the band 5150 5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de l UE ASUSTek Computer Inc déclare par l...

Page 109: ...šími príslušnými ustanoveniami smernice č 2014 53 EÚ Plné znenie vyhlásenia o zhode pre EÚ je k dispozícii na lokalite https www asus com support Činnosť WiFi v pásme 5150 5350 MHz bude obmedzená na použitie vo vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti ASUSTek Computer Inc tukaj izjavlja da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi...

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