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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
X99-E WS specifications summary............................................................................ x
Package contents...................................................................................................... xv
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xvi
Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-3
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-11
Q-Code Logger utility ..............................................................................2-12
Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-17
Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-18
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Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2
My Favorites .............................................................................................3-11
Main menu ................................................................................................3-13
Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................3-15
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-32
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-50
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-54
Tool menu.................................................................................................3-60
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-63
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-64
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Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
Software information .................................................................................4-4
AI Suite 3.....................................................................................................4-4
Audio configurations...............................................................................4-18
ASUS Dr. Power Utility ............................................................................4-20
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................................5-7
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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 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 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 qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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.
3.
4.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
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: Software Support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
5.
6.
Chapter 5: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support
This chapter describes how to install and configure 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 flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Bold text
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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LGA2011-v3 socket for the Next Generation Intel® Core™ i7
processors
Supports 22nm CPU, up to 20 MB Smart Cache*
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
CPU
*
The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types.
Intel® X99 Express Chipset
Chipset
8 x DIMM DDR4 max at 128GB 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2400
(O.C.) / 2133 MHz, non-ECC unbuffered memory
Quad channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Memory
*
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified
Vendors Lists).
40-LANE CPU
7 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots* (single at x16, dual at x16/x16,
triple at x16/x16/x16, quad at x16/x16/x16/x16, seven at x16/x8/x8/
x8/x8/x8/X8)
28-LANE CPU
7 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots* (single at x16, dual at x16/x16,
triple at x16/x16/x16, quad at x16/x16/x16/x16, seven at x16/x8/x8/
x8/x8/x8/X8)
Expansion slots
*
The default setting of PCIe x16_2 slot is in Auto mode, which
automatically optimizes the system bandwidth. ASUS Thunderbolt EX
card is supported on PCIEX16_2 slot (Gen 2) and automatically runs at
x2 mode.
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology
Multi-GPU support
Intel® X99 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
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-
-
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1 x SATA Express port (gray at upper, compatible with 2 x SATA
6.0 Gb/s ports)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, 2260/2280 storage devices support
(PCIe mode only)
8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports* (4 x gray from controller 1, 4 x black
from controller 2)
Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology** (Intel® Smart
Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel®
Smart Connect Technology)
Storage
ASMedia® SATA Express controller***
-
1 x SATA Express port (gray at bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA
6.0 Gb/s ports)
ASMedia® SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller
-
2 x eSATA 6 Gb/s ports
*
Due to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78, SATA_910 ports (black) do not
support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology including RAID configuration.
** These functions work depending on the CPU installed.
*** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not
supported
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1 x Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller
1 x Intel® I218-LM Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the
integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY)
LAN
ASUS Turbo LAN utility
Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC
featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver
equal quality
- Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Audio amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
Audio
- High quality 109 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at
back) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS UltraPC II
- DTS Connect
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-
retasking (MIC)
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O
Intel® X99 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
USB
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hubs - support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at rear panel, 4 ports at mid-board
for front panel support)
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 3, and Turbo APP together,
providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving,
precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even
tailor your own app usages.
DIGI+ Power Control
ASUS Exclusive
Features
CPU Power
-
-
Industry leading digital 8-phase power design
ASUS CPU power utility
DRAM Power
-
-
Industry leading digital 2+2-phase DRAM power design
ASUS DRAM power utility
TPU
-
Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch
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EPU
-
EPU, EPU switch
ASUS Fan Xpert3
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Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors
selection for optimized system cooling control.
Turbo App
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Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network
priority, and audio scene configuration for selected
applications.
UEFI BIOS
-
Most advanced options with fast response time
M.2 and SATA Express onboard
-
The latest transfer technology with up to 32 Gb/s data transfer
speeds for M.2
-
The ultra-fast transfer technology with up to 10 Gb/s data
transfer speeds for SATA Express
Interactive HomeCloud
ASUS HomeCloud Server
Media Streamer
-
Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your
entertainment goes wherever you go!
ASUS Exclusive
Features
-
Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet,
supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 systems
Gaming Scenario
Turbo APP
-
Perform each application with tailored performance, network
priority, and audio configuration for your needs
Turbo LAN
Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less
lags
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Crystal Sound 2
-
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 EZ Mode
-
featuring friendly graphics user interface
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-
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ASUS O.C. Tuner
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Q-Design
-
-
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ASUS Q-Code
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-LED (DIAG_CPU, DIAG_DRAM, DIAG_VGA, DIAG_
HDD)
ASUS Exclusive
Features
-
-
-
ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Q-Connector
Quiet Thermal Design
ASUS Quiet Thermal
Solution
-
ASUS Fan Xpert 3
-
ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
1 x BIOS Flashback button
1 x Q-Code Logger button
10 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
2 x eSATA ports
Rear Panel I/O Ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 x Intel® LAN)
8 Audio I/O jacks
2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
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)
2 x SATA Express connectors (gray)
8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (4 x gray; 4 x black)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin
(PWM Mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan connector
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC Mode) and
4-pin (PWM Mode) fan control
1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series
support
1 x TPM connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power connector
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Chassis intrusion header
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector
1 x Dr. Power switch
1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments)
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1 x EPU switch
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Power-on button
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x Reset button
1 x 3-pin Chassis intrusion (CHASSIS) connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0,
SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,
CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My
Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function,
F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) memory information
BIOS features
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Manageability
Support DVD
Drivers
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 8.1
Windows®
Windows®
8
7
Operating system
Form Factors
CEB Form Factor, 12 in. x 10.5 in. (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
12 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables
ASUS X99-E WS motherboard
1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge connector
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector
1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge connector
COM port bracket
User Manual
Support DVD
User Guide
•
•
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may
vary with different models.
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Installation tools and components
Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU
Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA hard disk drive
PC chassis
DIMM
1 bag of screws
Power supply unit
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
Graphics card
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Product Introduction
Product Introduction
1
1.1
Special features
Product highlights
1.1.1
LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processors
This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 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 processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and
enhances the system’s performance. It natively supports up to six (6) 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 Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support
This motherboad features NVIDIA 4-WAY and Quad GPU AMD CrossfireX 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 definition) 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.
SATA Express support
SATA Express provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, allowing your system to
catch up with the speed of the SSDs. It also features backward compatibility with up to two
SATA drives of the same speed.
Quad-Channel DDR4 2133 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR4 2133 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.
M.2 Support*
This motherboard features the M.2 slot, 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.
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Complete USB 3.0 integration
This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear
panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity
solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.
1.1.2
Other special features
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your 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™.
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1.2
Motherboard overview
Before you proceed
1.2.1
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
•
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely 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.
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots
Page
1-7
1. DDR4 DIMM slots
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin
EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1)
1-32
3. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket
1-6
4. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 )
1-31
5. MemOK! button
1-13
1-17
1-16
1-29
1-27
6. EZ XMP switch
7. Dr. Power switch (DR_POWER)
8. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E78, USB3_E910)
9. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34,
SATA 6G_56, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910)
10. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/
SATAEXPRESS_E1)
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11. Chassis Fan control setting jumper (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL)
12. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV)
13. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
15. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)
16. Reset button
1-18
1-18
1-36
1-33
1-34
1-12
1-12
1-35
1-30
1-34
1-15
1-37
1-16
1-14
1-22
1-26
1-28
1-28
17. Power-on button
18. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)
19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB78)
20. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
21. EPU switch
22. T_Sensor connector (T_SENSOR1)
23. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS)
24. TPU switch
25. Q-Code LEDs
26. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
27. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
28. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
29. M.2 Socket 3 connector
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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 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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1.2.4
System memory
The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT
install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations
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Memory configurations
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
•
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 configuration. 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 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 efficient 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 profile 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.
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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 Description
Slot No.
40-LANE
28-LANE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot
The default setting of PCIe x16_2 slot is in Auto mode, which automatically optimizes the
system bandwidth. ASUS Thunderbolt EX card is supported on PCIEX16_2 slot (Gen 2)
and automatically runs at x2 mode.
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40-LANE/28
LANE CPU
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
PCIe
PCIe
PCIe
PCIe
PCIe
PCIe
VGA
configuration
PCIe 3.0/2.0
x16_1
3.0/2.0 3.0/2.0 3.0/2.0 3.0/2.0 3.0/2.0 3.0/2.0
x16_2
x16_3 x16_4
x16_5
x16_6 x16_7
x16 (single
VGA
recommended)
Single VGA/
PCIe card
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe
cards
x16
x16
x16
N/A
N/A
N/A
x16
x16
x16
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
x16
x16
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
x16
Triple VGA/
PCIe cards
Quad VGA/
PCIe cards
Septuple VGA/
PCIe cards
x16
x8
x8
x8
x8
x8
x8
•
•
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCIe x16_1
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIe x16_2
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIe x16_3
shared
–
–
PCIe x16_4
shared
shared
shared
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIe x16_5
–
–
PCIe x16_6
–
–
–
PCIe x16_7
–
–
–
SMBUS Controller
Intel® SATA Controller 1
Intel® SATA Controller 2 shared
Intel® LAN1 (i218LM)
Intel® LAN2 (i210)
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
shared
ASMedia SATA
Controller (106SE)
ASMedia SATA
Controller (1061)
shared
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Intel® xHCI
Intel® EHCI 1
Intel® EHCI 2
HD Audio
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
shared
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
shared
ASMedia Controller
(1042AE)
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
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1.2.6
Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-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.
1.
Power-on button
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.
2.
Reset button
Press the reset button to reboot the system.
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3.
MemOK! button
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system
boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously.
Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin
automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
•
•
Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DIAG_DRAM LED.
The DIAG_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 DIAG_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 DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones
recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or 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.
TPU switch
With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the
CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance.
•
•
Enable this switch when the system is powered off.
When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system
automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance.
•
When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the
system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for a more
enhanced performance.
•
The TPU LEDs (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch light up when you set the TPU switch
to TPU_I mode or TPU_II mode. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact
location of the TPU LEDs.
•
•
If you enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will be
activated after the next system bootup.
You may use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application,
adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However,
the system will use the last setting you have made.
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5.
EPU switch
Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently
moderate the power consumption.
Enable this switch when the system is powered off.
•
•
•
The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights up when you enable the EPU
switch. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED.
If you enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function will be
activated after the next system bootup.
You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program
and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last
setting you have made.
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6.
Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS)
Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs
due to overclocking.
7.
Dr. Power switch (DR_POWER)
This switch allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Dr. Power feature. Install the
bundled ASUS Dr. Power Utility then enable this switch to allow the system to display
notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is detected with your Power
Supply Unit (PSU).
The PGLED3 LED near the Dr. Power switch lights up when you enable the Dr. Power
switch. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the PGLED3 LED.
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8.
EZ XMP switch
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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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 flexible
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.
2.
Chassis Fan control setting jumper (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL)
These jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for
the front fans and rear fans control. Set pins 1-2 to let the BIOS control the settings of
the chassis fans. Set pins 2-3 to control the settings of the 4-pin PWM fans.
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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, memory modules, 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.
TPU LED (TPU_LED)
The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled.
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3.
EPU LED (O2LED3)
The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.
4.
EZ XMP LED (XLED1)
This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.
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5.
ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3)
This LED near the Dr. Power switch lights up when the Dr. Power switch is enabled.
6.
PWR_SUPPLY LED
The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the EATX PWR connector lights up when the ASUS
Dr. Power switch setting is on and the power supply unit has failed.
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7.
Power LED (+12V_PWR LED)
The Power LED near the EATX12V1 connector lights up when you enable the ASUS
Dr. Power switch and if there is no power detected on the 8-pin EATX12V connector.
8.
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
Code
00
Description
Not used
microcode
02
03
04
06
CACHE_ENABLED
PCH initialization
CPU_EARLY_INIT
PEI Core is started
10
Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
Memory initialization
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Memory Installed
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
2B – 2F
30
31
CPU post-memory initialization
32 – 36
37 – 3A
3B – 3E
4F
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
DXE IPL is started
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
50 – 53
speed
DXE IPL is started
4F
Unspecified memory initialization error
Memory not installed
54
55
Invalid CPU type or Speed
56
CPU mismatch
57
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Internal CPU error
58
59
5A
Reset PPI is not available
5B
Reserved for future AMI error codes
S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
S3 Boot Script execution
5C – 5F
E0
E1
Video repost
E2
OS S3 wake vector call
E3
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
S3 Resume Failed
E4 – E7
E8
S3 Resume PPI not Found
E9
S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EA
S3 OS Wake Error
EB
Reserved for future AMI error codes
Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
EC – EF
F0
F1
Recovery process started
F2
Recovery firmware image is found
Recovery firmware image is loaded
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F3
F4
F5 – F7
Recovery PPI is not available
Recovery capsule is not found
F8
F9
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Code
FA
Description
Invalid recovery capsule
Reserved for future AMI error codes
DXE Core is started
FB – FF
60
NVRAM initialization
61
Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
CPU DXE initialization is started
62
63 – 67
68
PCI host bridge initialization
System Agent DXE initialization is started
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)
PCH DXE initialization is started
69
6A
6B – 6F
70
PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
71
PCH devices initialization
72
PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
ACPI module initialization
CSM initialization
73 – 77
78
79
Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
Driver connecting is started
PCI Bus initialization is started
PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
PCI Bus Enumeration
7A – 7F
90
91
92
93
94
PCI Bus Request Resources
PCI Bus Assign Resources
Console Output devices connect
Console input devices connect
Super IO Initialization
95
96
97
98
99
USB initialization is started
USB Reset
9A
9B
USB Detect
9C
USB Enable
9D
Reserved for future AMI codes
IDE initialization is started
9E – 9F
A0
IDE Reset
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
AA
AB
IDE Detect
IDE Enable
SCSI initialization is started
SCSI Reset
SCSI Detect
SCSI Enable
Setup Verifying Password
Start of Setup
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Setup Input Wait
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Code
AC
Description
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Ready To Boot event
AD
AE
AF
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8– BF
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
DA
DB
DC
Legacy Boot event
Exit Boot Services event
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
Legacy Option ROM Initialization
System Reset
USB hot plug
PCI bus hot plug
Clean-up of NVRAM
Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
Reserved for future AMI codes
CPU initialization error
System Agent initialization error
PCH initialization error
Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
No Space for Legacy Option ROM
No Console Output Devices are found
No Console Input Devices are found
Invalid password
Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
Flash update is failed
Reset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)
Code
03
Description
System is entering S3 sleep state
System is entering S4 sleep state
04
System is entering S5 sleep state
05
System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
30
40
AC
AA
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1.2.9
Internal connectors
1.
ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/SATAEXPRESS_E1)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s
signal cables.
•
•
•
ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode.
These SATA ports are for data drives only.
The SATAEXPRESS_E1 connector can support one SATA Express device or two
SATA devices.
2.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
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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3.
Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34,
SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1, 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
configuration 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.
•
•
The SATAEXPRESS_1 connector can support one SATA Express device or two
SATA devices.
Due to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not
support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration.
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4.
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.
5.
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-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-definition 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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6.
USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E910, USB3_E78)
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 benefits of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, 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 /
Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature.
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7.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB78)
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 specification that supports up to
48 Mb/s connection speed.
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) first, and then
install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front
panel USB ports.
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
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8.
CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4)
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.
•
•
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow
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.
•
•
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 3 feature on
X99 platform.
•
•
The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically
switches the control modes. To configure 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 1/4 Q-Fan Control items in
BIOS.
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9.
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 fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
•
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
•
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the
system will not boot.
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 PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
•
•
System power LED (2-pin PLED)
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.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_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 flashes when data is read from or written
to the HDD.
•
•
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
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.
•
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
12. 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.
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13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)
This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt
Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a
DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration.
The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately.
14. M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
•
•
This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.
This socket supports PCIe mode only.
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15. 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 first time or when you
reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector. Reset the system to exit the message.
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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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Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
Basic Installation
2
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.
2.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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3.
Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.1.2
CPU installation
Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed
on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap
will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
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Triangle mark
Triangle
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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.
•
•
We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version
for better compatibility and stability.
Refer to section 2.4.1 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.
5.
Shut down your computer.
press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks
three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
USB BIOS Flashback port
BIOS Flashback button
6.
Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
•
•
Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.
If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that
the BIOS Flashback 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.
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2.3
Q-Code Logger utility
Using the Q-Code Logger
2.3.1
Q-Code Logger allows you to easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the system’s
case.
To use the Q-Code Logger:
1.
2.
Insert the USB storage device to the dedicated Q-Code Logger USB port.
Press the Q-Code Logger button for three seconds until the Q-Code Logger LED blinks
three times, indicating that the Q-Code Logger function is enabled.
Q-Code Logger
button
Q-Code Logger
port
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2.4
Motherboard rear and audio connections
Rear I/O connection
2.4.1
Rear panel connectors
Q-Code Logger button
7.
8.
USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0
Boost)
1.
USB 3.0 ports E56 (Support USB
3.0 Boost, upper port supports
Q-Code Logger, lower port supports
USB BIOS Flashback)
USB 3.0 ports E12 (Supports USB 3.0
Boost)
2.
Intel® LAN port (LAN2)*
9.
USB 3.0 ports 34 (Support USB 3.0
Boost)
3.
4.
Intel® LAN port (LAN1)*
10. USB 3.0 ports 12 (Supports USB 3.0
Boost)
USB BIOS Flashback
eSATA ports 12
11. Optical S/PDIF Out port
12. Audio I/O ports***
5.
6.
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
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•
The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode, depending on the
operating system’s setting.
•
•
USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
•
Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED
Speed LED
Status
Description
No link
Status Description
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
Off
Off
10 Mbps connection
Orange
Linked
Orange 100 Mbps connection
Green 1 Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking)
Data activity
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake up
from S5 mode
LAN port
You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port’s
LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled.
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
Headset
4-channel
6-channel
8-channel
2-channel
Line In
Side Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Light Blue Line In
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Lime
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Pink
Mic In
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Orange
Black
–
–
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the
light blue port.
2.5
1.
Starting up for the first time
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.
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
Turn on the devices in the following order:
4.
5.
a.
b.
c.
Monitor
External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
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
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardware component failure
7.
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
2.6
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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BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
3
3.1
Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified 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 flexible 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 specified.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and 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 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 file, rename it as X99EWS.CAP for this
motherboard.
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BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure 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 first two options.
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.
•
•
•
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 Exit
menu for details.
•
•
If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.6 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.
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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 between EZ Mode
or Advanced Mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for details.
Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan
speed, and SATA information
Selects the display language
of the BIOS setup program
Creates storage RAID and
configures system overclocking
Shows the
bootable devices
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode
for Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Loads optimized
default settings
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans
Selects the boot
device priority
Saves the changes and
resets the system
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
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Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations.
To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey.
Q-Fan control
MyFavorite
Language
EZ Tuning Wizard
Quick Note
Hot Keys
Menu bar
Last modified settings
Goes back to EZ Mode
Sub-menu item
Menu items
Item description
Configuration fields
Scroll bar
Displays the CPU/motherboard 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:
For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration.
My Favorites
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the overclocking settings
For changing the advanced system settings
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings.
Monitor
For changing the system boot configuration
Boot
Tool
Exit
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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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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 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 top right corner 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 fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.
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QFan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of
your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be
configured
Click to activate
PWM Mode
Click to activate DC Mode
Select a profile to apply to
your fans
Click to apply the fan setting
Click to undo the
Click to go back to main menu
changes
Select to manually configure
your fans
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Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed.
Speed points
Click or tap to manually
configure your fans
To configure your fans:
1.
2.
3.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status.
Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.
Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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3.2.4
EZ Tuning Wizard
EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU
fan to their best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature.
System OC setup
RAID setup
Tuning your system settings
To tune your settings:
1.
Press <F11> on your keyboard or click
from the BIOS screen to open
EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next.
2.
3.
Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.
Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you
installed then click Next.
If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I’m not sure. The system automatically
detects the CPU fan type.
4.
Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning.
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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.
Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click
Next.
a.
For Easy Backup, click
Next then select from Easy
Backup (RAID1) or Easy
Backup (RAID10).
You can only select Easy
Backup (RAID 10) if you
connect four (4) HDDs.
b.
For Easy Backup, click Next
then select from Super
Speed (RAID0) or Super
Speed (RAID5).
4.
5.
After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup.
After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your
system.
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Adding items to My Favorites
To add BIOS items:
1.
2.
Press <F3> on your keyboard or click
Setup Tree Map screen.
from the BIOS screen to open
On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in
MyFavorites screen.
Main menu panel
Submenu panel
Selected shortcut
items
3.
Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save
as favorite from the submenu panel and tap or click
keyboard.
or press <Enter> on your
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.
5.
Click Exit (ESC) or press <esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.
Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS 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 fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
2.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
4.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm 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/confirm 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.
2.
3.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1.
2.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
4.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm 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/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
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Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect 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.
Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU
internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:
[Auto]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual]
Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
CPU Strap [Auto]
This item allows you to select a strap close to your target BCLK (base clock) for an
extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to upgrade.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz]
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The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to [100MHz], [125MHz],
[167MHz], or [250MHz].
Source Clock Tuner [Auto]
This item allows you to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU
strap for a better overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm dbl] [5Ohm dbl]
[4Ohm dbl] [3Ohm dbl] [2Ohm dbl]
PLL Selection [Auto]
This item is set to LC PLL by default for better stability. Select SB PLL when the BCLK
(base clock) frequency is far away from 100 MHz. This may affect the function of other
devices that need precise clock jitters.
Configuration options: [Auto] [LC PLL] [SB PLL]
Filter PLL [Auto]
Set this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to improve
overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode]
BCLK Frequency [Auto]
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 80.0 MHz
to 300.0 MHz.
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK
frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK (base clock)
frequency to the assigned BCLK frequency. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The value ranges depend on the value you set on BCLK Frequency.
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]
[Auto]
This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized
by ASUS core ratio settings.
[Disabled]
This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
CPU Core Ratio [Per Core]
This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to
all cores.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core].
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.
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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].
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].
Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
This item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor.
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
This item allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor.
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
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Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the
extreme overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]
This item allows you to set the base clock frequency of the DRAM frequency ratio.
[Auto]
The DRAM ratio is set to its optimized settings.
The DRAM ratio is set to 100:100.
[100:100]
[100:133]
The DRAM ratio is set to 100:133.
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
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: [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-1000MHz] [DDR4-1067MHz] [DDR4-
1200MHz] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR4-1400MHz] [DDR4-1600MHz] [DDR4-1800MHz]
[DDR4-1866MHz] [DDR4-2000MHz] [DDR4-2133MHz] [DDR4-2200MHz] [DDR4-2400MHz]
[DDR4-2600MHz] [DDR4-2666MHz] [DDR4-2800MHz] [DDR4-2933MHz] [DDR4-3000MHz]
[DDR4-3200MHz]
OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings]
This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage
for an enhanced system performance. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to
the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading.
Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio First] [BCLK First]
Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before
selecting either [BCLK First] or [Ratio First]. To keep the current overclocking tuner
status, select [Keep Current Settings].
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 VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best
energy saving condition.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Timing Control
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>
or <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
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Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Timing T1] – [Timing T3]
Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [1023]
DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [32767]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(tWTR_L) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [4] – [8]
DRAM Write Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
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tRRDR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tRRDD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tWWDR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tWWDD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tRWDR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tWRDR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tWRDD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tRWSR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tCCD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
tUWRDR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [3]
tRWDR2 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tRWDD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tRWSR2 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tWRDD2 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31]
tCCDWR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]
tCCD_L [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [3]
RTL IOL control
DRAM RTL INIT Value [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
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DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHD D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHA D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHB D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHB D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHB D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
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DRAM IO-L (CHB D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHD D0 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHD D0 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHD D1 R0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
DRAM IO-L (CHD D1 R1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255]
IO control
MC Vref(CHA) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
MC Vref(CHB) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
MC Vref(CHC) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
MC Vref(CHD) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911]
DRAM Vref (CHA) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
DRAM Vref (CHB) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
DRAM Vref (CHC) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
DRAM Vref (CHD) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]
CTL Vref (CHAB) Sign [+]
Configuration options: [+] [-]
CTL Vref (CHAB) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [0.20]
CTL Vref (CHCD) Sign [+]
Configuration options: [+] [-]
CTL Vref (CHCD) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [0.20]
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Receiver DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60]
Receiver DQ De-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60]
Transmitter DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60]
Receiver DQS Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60]
Receiver DQS De-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60]
Transmitter DQS Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60]
Receiver CMD Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80] - [1.60]
Receiver CMD De-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80] - [1.60]
Transmitter CMD De-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80] - [1.60]
Receiver CLK Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Receiver CLK De-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Transmitter CLK Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [2.00]
Receiver CTL Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60]
Receiver CTL De-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60]
Transmitter CTL Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60]
Receiver ODT Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60]
Transmitter ODT Pre-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60]
Transmitter ODT De-emphasis [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60]
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DRAM Eventual Voltage (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto]
Use <+> or <-> to adjust the eventual voltages of the DIMM slots. The values range
from 0.8 V to 1.9 V with a 0.10 V increment.
DRAM CLK Period [Auto]
This item allows you to set a DRAM clock period.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [19]
Memory optimize Control [Auto]
This item allows you to optimize the memory control.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enhanced Training (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
MemTest [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable the memory testing.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Attempt Fast Boot [Auto]
This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible
to increase boot speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Auto]
This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible
to increase boot speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
External Digi+ Power Control
CPU Input Boot Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set a higher CPU input boot voltage for better overclocking
capability. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.80 V to 2.7
V with an interval of 10 V.
CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is defined by Intel® specification 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%.
Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal
production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to
[Manual].
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300]
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.
VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
This item allows to enhance the system stability.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Frequency Mode [Disabled]
This item allows to enhance the power saving condition of your system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
Configuration 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 efficiency.
Configuration 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]
[Extreme]
Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
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.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
CPU Power Thermal Control [120]
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 AB/CD Current Capability [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.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM AB/CD Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the overclocking range and system stability. Set this item to [Manual]
to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range
or enhanced system stability.
The following item appears only when you set the DRAM Switching Frequency to [Manual].
Fixed DRAM AB/CD Switching Frequency (KHz) [500]
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) [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the DRAM power phase control.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and its features.
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.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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
specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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. The values range from 1 W t0 4095 W.
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. The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds.
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. The values range from 1 W t0 4095 W.
CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power
throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval.
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.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Internal Power Configuration
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
This item allows you to improve the power rating when the CPU is in low power state,
or make the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator work in high performance at all
times.
Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced]
Fully Manual Mode [Disabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set Fully Manual Mode item to [Enabled].
Max VCcore [Disabled]
This item allows you to make the CPU Core Voltage as close to CPU Input Voltage as
possible.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following item appeara only when you set Max. Vcore item to [Enabled].
Max Cache Voltage [Disabled]
This item allows the CPU Core Voltage as close to CPU Input Voltage as
possible.
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CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the amount of Voltage fed to the CPU cores. Increase
the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage. Use<+> or <-> key
to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920 V at 0.001 V
increment.
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 configure the CPU core voltage offset value.
Use<+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to
0.999V at 0.001 V increment.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores
when running in turbo mode. Increase the voltage when configuring a high
CPU core frequency. The voltage you set is affected by the offset value.
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from
0.001 V to 1.920 V with a 0.001 V interval.
Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Core Voltage offset and
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage options.
CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores
including it is cache. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU cache
frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage. Use<+> or <->
key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 1.920 V at
0.001 V increment.
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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 Cache Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value.
Use<+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to
0.999 V at 0.001 V increment.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores
when running in turbo mode. Increase the voltage when configuring a high
CPU core frequency. The voltage you set is affected by the offset value.
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from
0.001 V to 1.920 V with a 0.001 V interval.
Total Adaptive Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Cache Voltage offset and
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage options.
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[-]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the
processor including its PCIE controller and power control unit (PCU). Setting a high
system agent voltage may enhance the overclocking capability.Use the <+> or <-> key
to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 0.999 V at 0.001 V increment.
CPU SVID Support [Auto]
Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking. Disabling this item prevents the CPU from
communicating with the external voltage regulator.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Auto] or
[Disabled].
SVID Voltage Override[Auto]
This item allows you to set a VCCIN for the CPU during initial part of POST. Use the
<+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 2.440 V at 0.001
V increment.
SVID VDDQ Voltage Override [Auto]
This item allows you to set a VCCIN for the CPU before OS loading. Use the <+>
or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 2.440 V at 0.001 V
increment.
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CPU Input Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage
regulator. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.80 V to 2.70 V
at 0.010 V increment.
DRAM SVID Support [Auto]
Set this item to [Disabled] to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage
regulator. Disable this item when you overclock your system.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Voltage (CHA/CHB, CHC/CHD) [Auto]
This item allows you to set the voltage for the system memory. Use the <+> or <-> key to
adjust the value. The values range from 0.80 V to 1.90 V at 0.010 V increment.
According to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65 V may
damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage
requirement below 1.65 V.
PCH Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the core voltage for the PCH (platform controller hub). Use
the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.70 V to 1.80 V at 0.00625 V
increment.
PCH I/O Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the I/O voltage for the PCH (platform controller hub). Use
the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 1.20 V to 2.20 V at 0.00625 V
increment.
VCCIO CPU 1.05V Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the main power supply for the CPU REF. Use the <+> or <-> key
to adjust the value. The values range from 0.7000 V to 1.8000 V at 0.00625 V increment.
VCCIO PCH 1.05V Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the tmain power supply for the PCH REF. Use the <+> or <-> key
to adjust the value. The values range from 0.7000 V to 1.8000 V at 0.00625 V increment.
VTTDR Voltage (CHA/CHB) [Auto]
This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the DRAM on the left. Use the <+>
or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.2000 V to 1.0000 V at 0.00625 V
increment.
VTTDR Voltage (CHC/CHD) [Auto]
This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the DRAM on the right. Use the <+>
or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.2000 V to 1.0000 V at 0.00625 V
increment.
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PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to terminate the PLL Voltage. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust
the value. The values range from 0.20000 V to 3.098278 V with a 0.006602 V interval.
PLL Reference Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
PLL Reference Offset Value [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the PLL reference value. You can use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [20]
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.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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/disable the Hyper-Threading for logical processor threads.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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).
Configuration 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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when
combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration 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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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
configuration.
Configuration options: [Max Efficient] [Turbo Performance]
Active Processor Cores
The items in this menu allow you to enable/disable the cores of your CPU.
Active Processor Core (0-5) [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Power Management Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to manage and configure 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
specification limit.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU states [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system
is in idle mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the
operating system.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the
operating system.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Package C State Support [Auto]
This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7]
[CPU C7s]
3.6.2
PCH Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots.
PCIe Speed [Auto]
This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. When
set to [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. When set to [Gen2], the PCI-E
port runs at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
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PCH Storage Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
port.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
SATAExpress_1 SRIS Support [Auto]
When set to [Auto], this item allows the system to automatically adjust the SRIS (Separate
Reference Clock Independent Spread Spectrum Clocking Architecture) support for connected
SATA Express devices. Set this item to [Disabled] to activate ASUS RUNWAY SATA
Express bridge card
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [On]
S.M.A.R.T. (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.
Configuration options: [On] [Off]
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SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled]
Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode]
Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI Mode]
[RAID Mode]
Set to [AHCI Mode] 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.
Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the
SATA hard disk drives.
The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE].
SATA6G_1-6 (Gray)
These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. If some ports are not
used, these items show [Not Installed].
SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled]
Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode]
Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI Mode]
Set to [AHCI Mode] 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 specification, the SATA ports from SATA controller 2 does not support
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology including RAID configuration.
The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE].
SATA6G_7-10 (Black)
These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports. If some ports are not
used, these items show [Not Installed].
Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Disabled]
This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving
conditions. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1-6 (Gray) / SATA6G_7-10 (Black))
These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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System Agent Configuration
NB PCI-E Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to select the operating speeds of the PCIe slots.
PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_1 slot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_2 slot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_3 Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_3 slot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_4 Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_4 slot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_5 Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_5 slot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_6 Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_6 slot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_7 Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_7 slot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)
The items in this menu allow you to configure the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed
I/O (VT-d).
VTd Azalea VCp Optimizations [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Azalea VCp Optimizations.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed
I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assigment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) to
[Enabled].
Interrupt Remapping [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the VT-D Interrupt Remapping
Support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Non-Isoch VT_D Engine
Coherency Support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Coherency Support (Isoch) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Isoch VT_D Engine Coherency
Support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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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.
Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
[Auto]
The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the
xHCI driver is installed in the operating system.
[Smart Auto]
Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both
POST and operating system.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the xHCI controller.
Disables the xHCI controller.
xHCI Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Your system supports the USB 3.0 devices in legacy operating systems.
Your USB 3.0 devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be
recognized in the boot devices list.
[Auto]
Your system automatically detects the presence of USB3.0 devices at
startup. If any USB 3.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support
is enabled.
EHCI Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Your system supports the USB 2.0 devices in legacy operating systems.
Your USB 2.0 devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be
recognized in the boot devices list.
[Auto]
Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at
startup. If any USB 2.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support
is enabled.
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xHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand-off
feature.
[Disabled]
Disables the xHCI Hand-off support.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
[Disabled]
Disables the EHCI Hand-off 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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Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features.
SA - PCI Express
SA SMI ASPM [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM (L1) support for the downstream devices.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L1 only]
PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM support for the downstream devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 only]
PCH - PCI Express
PCH DMI ASPM [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the PCH DMI ASPM Setting.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM support for all downstream devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 only]
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Onboard Devices Configuration
Scroll down to view the other BIOS items.
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller
Configuration 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-definition 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 definition
audio.
[AC97]
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF]
[HDMI]
Sets to an SPDIF audio output.
Sets to an HDMI audio output.
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PCI-EX16_2 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Audio]
[Auto]
Runs at x2 mode with ASUS ThunderboltEX card installed. Runs at x8
mode with other cards installed for high system performance.
[X2 Mode]
[X4 Mode]
Runs at x2 mode with USB3_E12 enabled. The SATAEXPRESS_E1 is
disabled.
Runs at x4 mode for a high performance support with USB3_E12 and the
SATAEXPRESS_E1 is disabled.
[X8 Mode]
[Disabled]
Runs at x8 mode a high system performance.
Disables the PCIEX16_2 slot. The USB_E12 and SATAEXPRESS_E1 are
enabled.
ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of your system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to
[Enabled].
ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support
of your system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASMedia Storage Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia storage Controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the ASMedia Storage Controller to
[Enabled].
Windows Hot-plug Notification [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Hot Plug notification in Windows® operating
system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM (active state power management)
controller to save energy when using the ASM1060SE Storage Controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ASM106SE Storage Controller (SATAEXPRESS_E1) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia storage Controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the ASM106SE Storage Controller
(SATAEXPRESS_E1) to [Enabled].
Windows Hot-plug Notification [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the Hot Plug notification in Windows® operating
system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM (active state power management)
controller to save energy when using the ASM106SE Storage Controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATAExpress_E1 SRIS Support [Enabled]
[Auto]
Automatically adjusts the SRIS (Separate Reference Clock
Independent Spectrum Clocking Architecture) support for connected
SATA Express devices.
[Disabled]
Select for ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card.
Intel LAN Controller (LAN1-LAN2) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1/2 controllers.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled].
Intel PXE OPROM (LAN1-LAN2) [On]
This item allows you to turn on or turn off the PXE OptionRom of the Intel® LAN
controller.
Configuration options: [On] [Off]
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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.
Configuration 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.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable/disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event
and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or
seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Network Stack Configuration
Network stack [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable/enable the UEFI network stack.
Configuration 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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PXE boot wait time [0]
This item allows you to set a wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. You
can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 5 seconds.
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Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (2) I218-LM
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NIC Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to configure 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.
Configuration 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.
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Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection -
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NIC Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to configure 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.
Configuration 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.
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Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
CPU Temperature / MB Temperature / VRM Temperature / PCH Core
Temperature / T-SENSOR1 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard,
VRM, PCH Core, and T-SENSOR1 temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], CPU Optional Fan Speed
[xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Chassis Fan 1/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore]
/ [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis,
and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the field 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
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.
Qfan Tuning
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure 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]
[DC Mode]
[Disabled]
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan.
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 Speed Low Limit [300 RPM]
This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed.
Configuration 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]
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The values range from 25°C to 75°C.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The
values may differ via Qfan tuning.
CPU Middle Temperature [25]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for CPU Middle Temperature. The
range of the values depends on the CPU installed.
CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. The
values may differ via Qfan tuning.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan’s lower temperature. The
values range from 20% to 75%.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The
values may differ via Qfan tuning.
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Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]
These items allow you to set the chassis fans’ Q-Fan control feature into DC Mode, PWM
Mode, or disable these Q-Fan controls from your motherboard.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode]
The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control to
[Disabled].
Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source.
Configuration options: [CPU] [MB] [VRM] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_SENSOR1]
[EXT_SENSOR2] [EXT_SENSOR3]
If you select T_SENSOR1, plug a thermistor cable to T_SENSOR1 header and stick the
thermistor cable’s head to the desired component as the temperature source.
The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control to [PWM
Mode] or [DC Mode].
Chassis Fan 1/4 Speed Low Limit 1/4 [300 RPM]
This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fans’ warning speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis Fan 1/4 Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard]
Set to make the chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the
chassis temperature.
[Silent]
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speeds.
Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Fan 1/4 Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The values range from 40°C to 90°C.
Chassis Fan 1/4 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The
values may differ via Qfan tuning.
Chassis Fan 1/4 Middle Temperature [45]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle
Temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/4 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The
values may differ via Qfan tuning.
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Chassis Fan 1/4 Lower Temperature [40]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The
values may differ via Qfan tuning.
Chassis Fan 1/4 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The
values may differ via Qfan tuning.
Anti Surge Support [ON]
This item allows you to on/off the OVP (Over Voltage Protection) and UVP (Under Voltage
Protection) functions. This causes the system to automatically shut down when the voltage
exceeds the safe range that protects the motherboard’s components.
Configuration options: [ON] [OFF]
Chassis Intrude Detect Support [ON]
This item allows you to on/off the chassis intrude detect feature.
Configuration options: [ON] [OFF]
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Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Boot Configuration
Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.
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 Devices]
[All Devices]
All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST.
This process extends the POST time.
[Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during
POST.
[Boot Drive Only] Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during
POST.
USB Support [Partial Initialization]
[Disabled]
All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a
fastest POST time.
[Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will
extend the POST time.
[Partial
Initialization]
For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and
mouse connections will be detected.
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Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
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.
DirectKey (DRCT) [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the DirectKey button. The system will only power on or off when
you press the DirectKey button.
Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when you
press the Reset button. Connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset
buton cable to the onboard DRCT header.
Boot Logo Display [Auto]
[Auto]
Sets the boot logo to display during POST.
[Full Screen]
[Disabled]
Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST.
Disables the boot logo display during POST.
The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full
Screen].
Post Delay Time [3 sec]
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.
This feature only works when set under normal boot.
The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled].
Post Report [5 sec]
This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time.
Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]
Bootup NumLock State [On]
This item allows you to on/off power-on state of the NumLock.
Configuration options: [On] [Off]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
This item allows your system to wait for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
This item allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]
[Immediate]
[Postponed]
Executes the trap for INT19 immediately.
Executes the trap during legacy boot.
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
This item allows you to decode the 64-bit capable devices above 4G address space. Ensure
that your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 configure 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.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
Disables the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices
or the Windows® UEFI mode.
The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]
This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only]
[UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to
launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to
launch.
Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first]
[Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
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Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that
you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]
Secure Boot
This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to
protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Windows UEFI Mode]
[Windows UEFI
Mode]
This item allows you to select your installed operating system.
Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select
this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other
Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS]
Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-
UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows®
UEFI mode.
Key Management
This item allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.
Install Default Secure Boot keys
This item allows you to immediately 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.
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This
item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Save Secure Boot Keys
This item allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage
device.
PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes.
The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
Delete PK
This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is
deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load PK from File
This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage
device.
The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
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KEK Management
The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database
(db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx).
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
Delete the KEK
This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load KEK from File
This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage
device.
Append KEK from File
This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for
an additional db and dbx loaded management.
The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
DB Management
The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI
applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the
single computer.
Delete the db
This item allows you to delete the db file from your system.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load db from File
This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage
device.
Append db from File
This item allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that
more images can be loaded securely.
The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
DBX Management
The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are
no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Delete the dbx
This item allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.
Load dbx from File
This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage
device.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
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Append dbx from File
This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so
that more db’s images cannot be loaded.
The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
•
•
To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows® 8 not
supported).
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
Boot Override
These item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the
screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
GPU Post
This item shows the installed graphics cards in your motherboard. It also shows the
recommended number of graphics card to install to your motherboard for best performance.
Setup Animator
This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.9.1
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press
<Enter> to confirm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.
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ASUS O.C. Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
Load from Profile
This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the
profile 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 file only coming from the same memory/
CPU configuration and BIOS version.
Profile Name
This item allows you to key in a profile name.
Save to Profile
This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a
profile. Key in a profile 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 profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your
USB drive.
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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 confirmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default 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 or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation 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.efi) from one of
the available filesystem 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 file for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1.
2.
3.
EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.
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.
4.
ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard
support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.
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.
Refer to the documentation that came with the support DVD.
3.11.2
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk
or an OS-based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website
at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1.
2.
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
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3.
4.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5.
6.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
•
•
This function can support devices such as a USB flash 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.
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the
BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains
the BIOS file.
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published
on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at
http://www.asus.com/support and save it to a USB flash drive.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1.
2.
Turn on the system.
Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive
containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
3.
4.
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically.
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!
3.11.4
ASUS BIOS Updater
ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment.
The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the
same as actually shown on your computer screen.
Before updating BIOS
•
•
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive.
Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://www.asus.com/support
and save them in your USB flash drive.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in
single partition and in FAT32/16 format.
•
•
Turn off the computer.
Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive.
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Booting the system in DOS environment
To boot the system in DOS:
1.
2.
3.
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port.
Boot your computer then press <F8> to launch the select boot device screen.
When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical
drive then select the optical drive as the boot device.
Please select boot device:
E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB)
USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB)
UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB)
Enter Setup
and to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
4.
5.
When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter
FreeDOS prompt.
ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin
A Bootable DVD/CD is detected. Press ENTER to boot from the DVD/CD.
If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority
device automatically. boot:
On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:/> d:
D:/>
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file:
1.
On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
D:/> bupdater /pc /g
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2.
On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel
then select D:.
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01]
Current ROM
BOARD: X99-E WS
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00)
DATE: 06/30/2014
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
PATH: C:\
C:
D:
FORMAN~1
<DIR>
X99-E_WS.CAP 8390626 2014-06-30
21:14:34
Drives panel
Files panel
Note
[Enter] Select or Load
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move
[Tab] Switch
[Esc] Exit
[V] Drive Info
3.
4.
Press <Tab> to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press <Up/Down or Home/
End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>.
After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to confirm the BIOS
update.
Are you sure you want to update the BIOS?
Yes
No
The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations.
5.
6.
Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater.
Restart your computer.
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
Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 3.10 Exit menu
for details.
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Software Support
Software Support
4
4.1
Installing an operating system
•
This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 7, 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8, and
32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8.1 operating systems (OS).
•
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented
in this chapter are for reference only. Refer to Windows® operating system
documentation for detailed information.
4.2
Support DVD information
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1
Running the support DVD
Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in
Windows® 7, Windows® 8, or Windows® 8.1 operating systems.
To run the support DVD:
1.
2.
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
In the AutoPlay dialog box, click or tap Run ASSETUP.EXE.
If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD and
double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD
main menu.
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Support DVD main menu
The Manual menu contains the list of
supplementary user guides. Click or tap
an item to open the folder of the user
guide.
The Drivers menu shows the available
device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary
drivers to use the devices.
The AHCI/RAID Driver
menu contains the
RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Click or tap
to display the
ASUS contact
information.
The Utilities menu
shows the applications
and other software
that the motherboard
supports.
Click or tap an
icon to display
DVD/motherboard
information
Click or tap an
item to install
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Obtaining the software manuals
The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get
the necessary software manuals.
The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files.
To read about your motherboard’s utility guide:
1.
Click or tap Manual tab > ASUS
Motherboard Utility Guide.
2.
From the Manual folder, open the
folder of the software manual that
you wish to read.
3.
Some software manuals are
provided in different languages.
Open the language’s folder to view
the software manual.
The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals
containing in the support DVD vary by models.
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4.3
Software information
Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you
through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software
application for more information.
4.4
AI Suite 3
AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to
launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.
Installing AI Suite 3
Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows® 7,
Windows® 8, or Windows® 8.1 operating systems.
To install AI Suite 3 on your computer:
Windows® 7 OS
1.
2.
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
In the AutoPlay dialog box, click or tap Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities
tab.
3.
From the Utilities tab, click or tap AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen
instructions.
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Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 OS
1.
2.
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions.
From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and
click or tap AI Suite 3.
3.
Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear, try the following:
a.
b.
Go to the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app.
On the lower left corner of the Desktop, click or tap File Explorer
then
select your DVD drive and tap or double-click or tap the Setup application.
Launching AI Suite 3
Windows® 7 OS
From the Desktop, click or tap Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3.
You can also launch AI Suite in Windows® 7 by clicking or tapping
area.
on the Notification
Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 OS
To launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1, tap the AI Suite 3
app on the Start Screen (or if you’re using a mouse, click or tap the AI
Suite 3 app on the Start Screen).
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AI Suite 3 Main menu
The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what’s going on
with your computer - allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time
ensuring system stability.
The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch
any of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click or tap
launch the menu bar.
on the top-right corner of the menu to
Click or tap to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar
The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on
motherboard model.
AI Suite 3 main menu bar
Dual Intelligent
Processors 5
USB BIOS
Flashback
Ai Charger+
EZ Update
Push Notice
USB 3.0 Boost
Version
System
Information
USB Charger+
•
•
Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on
the motherboard model.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.4.1
Ai Charger+
Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your
computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**.
Launching Ai Charger+
To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
menu, then select Ai Charger+.
Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models.
Ai Charger+ screen
Tick to enable or
disable Ai Charger+
Click or tap to apply
the selection
•
•
* Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1
(BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device.
** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications
of your USB device.
•
•
To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your USB device every
time you enable or disable Ai Charger+.
Ai Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB
cables.
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4.4.2
USB 3.0 Boost
USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically
speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices.
Launching USB 3.0 Boost
To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
menu, then select USB 3.0 Boost.
Using the USB 3.0 Boost
Click or tap to enable the USB
device’s normal data transfer rate
Click or tap to enable UASP or
Turbo Mode for a faster data
transfer rate
Click or tap to select a USB device
Ensure to connect your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 ports that support USB 3.0 Boost.
Refer to section 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection of your user guide for more details.
•
•
USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.0 devices that support UASP. For a
list of UASP-supported USB 3.0 devices, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. For a higher data transfer
performance, use a USB 3.0 device.
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4.4.3
EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s software,
drivers and BIOS easily.
With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays
during POST.
Launching EZ Update
To launch EZ Update, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu,
then select EZ Update.
Using EZ Update
Click or tap to automatically update your
motherboard driver, software and firmware
Click or tap to search and
select the BIOS file
Click or tap to
update the BIOS
Click or tap to select a
boot logo
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Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo
Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo
Click or tap to go back to
EZ Update main screen
Click or tap to proceed the updating
BIOS and boot logo
After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload
the boot logo in your system.
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4.4.4
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB
storage device. Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS
download schedule.
Launching USB BIOS Flashback
To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3
main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback.
USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models.
Using USB BIOS Flashback
Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download
Click or tap to cancel the
download schedule setting
Click or tap to apply the download
schedule setting
Click or tap to check for a new BIOS
update available for download
Scheduling the BIOS download
1.
In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of days for
the BIOS download schedule.
2.
Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to cancel
the download schedule.
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Downloading the latest BIOS
Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to
your computer’s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section 2.4.1 Rear
I/O connection of this user guide for more details.
To download the updated BIOS:
1.
From the USB BIOS Flashback screen,
click or tap Check for New BIOS
Update.
Wait for the system to check the latest
BIOS version.
2.
After the utility detects a new BIOS,
click or tap
from the Save to: field,
select the USB flash drive, then click or
tap Download.
3.
After the download is complete, click or
tap OK.
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4.4.5
USB Charger+
USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer
is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode.
Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced >
APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS Setup program.
Launching USB Charger+
To launch USB Charger+, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
menu, then select USB Charger+.
USB Charger+ screen
Click or tap to detect the
connected USB device
Indicates that the
connected USB device is
in charging mode
Click or tap to fast-
charge your USB
device
Click or tap to stop
charging your USB
device
Click or tap to
apply the settings
Click or tap to
discard the settings
Click or tap to select the type of USB device
that you wish to charge when the system is off
Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility. Refer to
section 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection of your user guide for more details.
•
•
The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and
generic USB cables.
The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design.
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4.4.6
Push Notice
This utility allows you get the detailed status of your system to your smart device. You can
also send messages to your smart device using this utility.
Before using this utility, ensure that you pair your computer with your smart device. For
pairing information, refer to section Pairing your computer and smart device.
Launching Push Notice on your computer
To launch Push Notice, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
menu, then select Push Notice.
Push Notice screen
Click or tap to enable Push Notice
Tick to select the
smart device
Click or tap to
apply the settings
Click or tap to
discard the settings
You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower-right corner
of your screen. To do this, click or tap << then click or tap then select
.
Pairing your computer and smart device
To pair your computer and smart device:
1.
2.
On your smart device, tap
to launch Push Notice.
Push Notice
Tap Push Scan then tap the name of your computer that you want to pair with.
To pair your computer and smart device, ensure that both are connected to the same
wireless network.
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Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer
This feature allows you to restart, shut down, or put your computer to sleep mode and sends
an alert to your smart device.
Tick these to
enable mode alerts
Tick to select the
smart device
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
Setting up PC Status alerts
This feature allows you to send alerts of the unusual activities of the voltage, temperature,
and fan settings of your computer to your smart device.
Tick to select the
smart device
Tick to select and send
alerts to your smart
device
Tick to send alert when the components
selected are back to its normal status
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Sending messages to your smart device
This feature allows you to send messages to your smart device.
You can also send messages via the Push Notice messaging shortcut on the lower-right
corner of your screen. To do this, click or tap << then click or tap
then select
.
Tick to select the
smart device
Click or tap to send
your message
Click or tap to key
in your message
Viewing your computer status on your smart device
Tap
on your smart device to launch Push Notice.
Push Notice
Tap to delete PC
alerts
Tap to view PC
mode alerts
Tap to view PC
status alerts
Tap to view PC
sent messages
Tap to scan more
host computers
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4.4.7
System Information
This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory
settings.
Launching the System Information
To launch System Information, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3
main menu, then select System Information.
Viewing the motherboard information
Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard’s information.
Viewing the CPU information
Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor’s information.
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Viewing the SPD information
Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information.
4.5
Audio configurations
The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio
experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out
support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®
(Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and
giving users plug and play convenience.
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that
came with the motherboard package.
If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio
Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-click
or tap on the icon to display the Realtek® HD
Audio Manager.
Realtek® HD Audio Manager
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A.
Realtek® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for
Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 / 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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4.6
ASUS Dr. Power Utility
ASUS Dr. Power is a monitoring utility that provides notifications when the power supply
is unable to provide sufficient power to the system. You can choose to allow continuous
notifications or stop messages from appearing until the next time you reboot your computer.
The utility is used to monitor changes in the power supplied to the system that may affect
performance and system stability.
ASUS Dr. Power Utility runs on your system only when the Dr. Power switch is enabled.
(Please refer to 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for additional details). If the switch
is disabled, the Dr. Power icon will not be available on the Windows® notification area.
Installing Dr. Power Utility
To install Dr. Power on your computer:
1.
Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The setup window will be displayed if
Autorun is enabled on your system.
2.
3.
Select the Drivers tab and then click or tap ASUS Dr. Power.
Follow the instructions to complete installation.
Using Dr. Power
After you complete installation, ASUS Dr. Power Utility will appear on the Windows®
notification area. Place your mouse pointer over the Dr. Power icon to display current power
status.
Right-click
on the notification area then click Event Notification to disable or enable
messages from the utility.
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When ASUS Dr. Power detects that your system is running low on power, an event
notification pops up to indicate that your power supply requires attention. The message will
be displayed for 15 seconds or until you click the Close button. ASUS Dr. Power will notify
you of the power status if the same conditions are present on your system.
ASUS Dr. Power can be configured to provide notifications at regular intervals:
•
•
•
15 minutes - Messages will be displayed every 15 minutes.
4 hours - Messages will be displayed every 4 hours.
Not showing - Messages for any power issues will not be displayed.
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Chapter 5:
RAID Support
RAID Support
5
5.1
RAID configurations
The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
and RAID 5 solution.
If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID
set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.
Refer to section 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
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 three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration 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 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
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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 configuration:
1.
2.
3.
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
Connect the SATA signal cables.
Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
5.1.3
Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA
HDDs.
To set the RAID item in BIOS:
1.
2.
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Controller 1
Mode Selection, then press <Enter>.
3.
4.
Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode].
Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup.
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.
2.
Turn on the system.
During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Devices:
Port
Device Model
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
Serial #
9LS0HJA4
9LS0F4HL
3LS0JYL8
9LS0BJ5H
Size
Type/Status(Vol ID)
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
0
1
2
3
149.0GB
149.0GB
149.0GB
149.0GB
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 configuration.
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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:
Name: Volume 0
RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Disks: dssdsdsds
Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sync:aaaaaaaaaa
Create volume
[HELP]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters
and is 16 characters or less.
2.
3.
Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
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:
[SELECT DISKS]
Port
Device Model
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
Serial #
9LS0HJA4
9LS0F4HL
3LS0JYL8
9LS0BJ5H
Size
Status
0
1
2
3
149.0GB
149.0GB
149.0GB
149.0GB
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
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5.
6.
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.
Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10
and 5 only),then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to
128 KB. The following are typical values:
-
-
-
RAID 0: 128 KB
RAID 10: 64 KB
RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7.
8.
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.
When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N)
9.
Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back
to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
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Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1.
From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
[DELETE VOLUME MENU]
Name
Volume0
Level
RAID0 (Stripe)
Drives
2
Capacity
298.0GB
Status
Normal
Bootable
Yes
[HELP]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
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:
[DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION]
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):
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.
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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:
[CONFIRM EXIT]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
2.
Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
5.2
Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system
on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to use a USB floppy
disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
5.2.1
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Boot your computer.
Press <Delete> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.
Save changes and exit BIOS.
When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.
Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
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Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Start Windows®.
Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.
Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver path to
open the RAID driver folder.
5.
Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating system. Copy the files of the
selected folder to the root path of your USB floppy disk drive.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.
5.2.3
Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS
installation
To install the RAID driver for Windows® 7:
1.
2.
3.
4.
During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation
media containing the RAID driver.
Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into
the optical drive, and then click Browse.
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.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer
to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI
driver for your optical drive.
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Chapter 6:
Multi GPU Support
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® certified.
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.
•
•
We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
Visit the AMD Game website at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Close all current applications.
Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
Select your current graphics card driver/s.
Select Uninstall.
Turn off your computer.
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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.
Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldfingers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is firmly in place.
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.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
6.1.4
Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards
To install three CrossFire™ graphics cards:
1.
2.
Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
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.
Align and firmly insert the two
CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to
the goldfingers on each graphics card.
Ensure that the connectors are firmly
in place.
5.
Connect three independent auxiliary
power sources from the power
supply to the three graphics cards
separately.
6.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
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Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards
To install four CrossFire™ graphics cards:
1.
2.
Prepare four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
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.
Align and firmly insert the three
CrossFireX bridge connectors to the
goldfingers on each graphics card.
Ensure that the connectors are firmly
in place.
5.
Connect four independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply
to the four graphics cards separately.
6.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
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
through the AMD Vision Engine Control Center in Windows environment.
Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center
To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center:
1.
Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD
VISION Engine Control Center.
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Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technology
To enable Dual CrossFire™ technology:
1.
In the AMD Vision Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD
CrossFireX™.
2.
3.
4.
Select Enable CrossFireX™.
Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list.
Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made.
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6.2
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology
The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® 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
•
•
•
In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®
certified.
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the
latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com.
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system.
•
•
We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics
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.
2.
Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards.
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.
5.
6.
Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics
card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.
Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two
graphics cards separately.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.
SLI bridge
Goldfingers
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.
2.
Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards.
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.
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4.
Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI
bridge connector to the goldfingers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is firmly in place.
3-way SLI bridge
5.
Connect three independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply
to the three graphics cards separately.
6.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
6.2.4
Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards
To install four SLI-ready graphics cards:
1.
2.
Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards.
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.
Align and firmly insert the 4-way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each
graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.
5.
Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four
graphics cards separately.
6.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.
4-way SLI bridge
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6.2.5
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 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology.
Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com.
6.2.6
Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA®
Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating system.
Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel
You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods:
A.
Right click on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control
Panel.
The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step
B3).
B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step
(A), select Screen Resolution.
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B2. From the Screen Resolution window,
click Advanced settings.
B3. The NVIDIA Control Panel window
appears.
Enabling SLI settings
From the NVIDIA Control Panel window,
select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX.
In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize
3D Performance SLI to set the display for
viewing SLI rendered content. When done,
click Apply.
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Appendix
Appendix
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
Class B ITE
KC: Korea Warning Statement
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Appendices
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Regional notice for California
WARNING! This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Google™ License Terms
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Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the
License.
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cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:
www.asus.com/support
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sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support.
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zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
je dostupný na adrese: 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
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
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
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
conformidad está disponible en: 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
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse finns på: 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
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
доступний на: 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
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
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
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: 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 findes 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 finnes 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
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support
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Appendices
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address
Telephone
Fax
4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
+886-2-2894-3447
+886-2-2890-7798
www.asus.com
Web site
Technical Support
Telephone
+86-21-38429911
Fax
Online support
+86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address
Telephone
Fax
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
+1-510-739-3777
+1-510-608-4555
Web site
http://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax
+1-812-284-0883
Telephone
+1-812-282-2787
Online support
http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address
Fax
Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
+49-2102-959931
Web site
Online contact
http://www.asus.com/de
http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical Support
Telephone
+49-2102-5789555
Support Fax
+49-2102-959911
Online support
http://qr.asus.com/techserv
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ASUS X99-E WS
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
ModelNumber:X99-EWS
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:
Aug.08,2014
Ver. 140331
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