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    Motherboard Pro WS X299 SAGE II
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) problems
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    Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard
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    Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 AI OC Guide 3-9 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-10 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24
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    disk in Windows 4-17 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (48-Lane A-1 Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (44-Lane A-2 Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (28-Lane A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-7 ASUS
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    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 . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi
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    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 updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
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    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
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    Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LGA2066 Socket for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ** Support of these
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    Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Features Realtek ALC S1220A ® LAN (RJ45) ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Supporting ASUS Control Center (ACC) Management IT software OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance.
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    Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary Features Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function Thunderbolt 3 support Blistering-fast 40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3 cards M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer
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    Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary USB Internal I/O connectors Operating system support Form factor Intel® X299 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 ports @ rear, 2 ports @ front) - 4 x are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xii
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    Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x Pro WS X299 SAGE II motherboard 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI® bridge 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI® bridge 1 x ASUS HB SLI® bridge 1 x COM port
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    Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components
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    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. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-1
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    1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    audio connector 24. Thunderbolt header Page 1-5 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-20 1-21 1-14 1-16 1-15 1-19 1-22 1-25 1-11 1-25 1-11 1-24 1-23 1-22 1-10 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-15 1-20 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-3
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    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 LGA2066 socket. • The product warranty does not cover
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    DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-5
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    vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-7
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    Chapter 1 Slot Description 1. PCIEX16_1 2. PCIEX16_2 3. PCIEX16_3 4. PCIEX16_4 5. PCIEX16_5 6. PCIEX16_6 7. PCIEX16_7 Single VGA X16 - Dual VGA X16 X16 - - X16 - - - - X16 - - - - Triple VGA X16 X16 X16 - Quad VGA X16 X16 X16 X16 Septuple VGA X16 X8 X8 X8 X8 X8 X8 • We recommend
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    or off to the button. This button is set to [Reset] by default. You can assign a different function to this button in the BIOS settings. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-9
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    3. Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    to select the LED mode for storage devices. Set to pins 1-2 for NVMe device LED mode. Set to pins 2-3 for normal storage device LED mode. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-11
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    a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details. 1-12 Chapter
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    hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-13
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    cables. If you installed SATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. Chapter 1 These connectors are set to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)] by default. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    panel audio connector This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this . The latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-15
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    Chapter 1 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.2 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.2 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s,
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    is fully installed into the connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of Controlled Full-Speed Full-Speed Q-Fan Controlled Shared Control A A - ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-17
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    6. Power connectors 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. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the
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    7. System panel connector This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System Power LED connector (PLED) The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin when a chassis component is removed or replaced, the signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-19
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    This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. • The U.2 module is purchased separately. • The U.2 connectors are only supported on 48/44-Lane CPUs. • U.2_3 is only supported on 48-Lane CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest AVL. 1-20 Chapter
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    & M.2_2 sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • The M.2 LED near the M.2_2 socket will light up when an SATA SSD device is detected. Refer to section Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the M.2 LED. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-21
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    Chapter 1 11. Thermal sensor connector This connector is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature
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    LED connector The AURA RGB LED connector allows you to connect RGB LED strips. The AURA RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-23
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    RGB LED connector This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 The addressable RGB LED connector supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. Before you
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    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. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II
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    Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    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. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-1
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    3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    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. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-3
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    Triangle mark Triangle mark Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-5
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    2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-7
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    2.1.6 SATA device connection OR Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 AAFP ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-9
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    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.9 M.2 installation 1 2 OR 1 3 4 Chapter 2 6 5 8 7 8 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-11
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    fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan Chapter 2 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (
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    location of the USB port that supports BIOS FlashBack™. 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Manually rename the file as WSXSG2. the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-13
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    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. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. BIOS FlashBack™ button 2. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports BIOS FlashBack™) 3. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5 and 6 8. 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-15
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    * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description Off No link Solid Green Linked Green (Blinking) Data activity Speed LED Status Description Green 2.5 Gbps connection Yellow 1 Gbps connection Off 100/10 Mbps connection Off No link ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-17
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    Chapter 2 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-19
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    Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    manual service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as WSXSG2.CAP for this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II
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    The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup
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    Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-3
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    (F7) or press the hotkey. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Search(F9) Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last modified settings EZ Tuning Wizard Go back to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ
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    for more information. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to section AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-5
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    over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Chapter 3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are
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    3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan 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 Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-7
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    configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the
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    of the AI Overclocking. Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking. Chapter 3 Quick guide topics Click to view the Click to view Click to enable Click to go back previous topic in the next topic in AI Overclocking to main menu the quick guide the quick guide ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-9
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    3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or
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    Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-11
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    3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. Chapter 3 3-12
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    • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-13
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    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 system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme
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    Enhancement [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 power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-15
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    3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-
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    ] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-17
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    an Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch
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    menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-19
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    3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
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    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 from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-21
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    installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears
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    Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section Motherboard layout of this manual. Displays the available defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-23
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    and recommended configuration for the PCIe slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    from filesystem device This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-25
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    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
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    USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select via Storage Devices(s). 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys . Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-27
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    can support devices Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Select via Internet. 3. Press , and then press . Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update. 5. Reboot the system when the update
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    download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-29
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    Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. If you want disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-1
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    item to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. If you are using PCIe storage devices, ensure to enable all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items. 4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the item to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the
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    to create, and then press . 4. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-3
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    the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    , press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-5
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    with Intel® SSD installed. [Set 3] PCIEX16_4 to PCIEX16_7 with Intel® SSD installed. • Due to hardware design, RAID Volume between M.2_1 and M.2_2 is not supported. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility
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    press to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-7
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    X to enable this function. 5. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-9
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    Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    ® 10 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows® 10. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-11
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select
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    . 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. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-13
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    Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    create this volume? (Y/N) 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-15
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    to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    . Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID 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. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II
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    Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    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 your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 5-1
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    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 bridge is only required for selected graphics cards. 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    . 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 separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 5-3
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    2. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCIe graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.AMD. on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 5-5
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    ™. 2. Select Enable AMD CrossFireX™. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready 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. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II
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    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. 5-8 Chapter
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    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 a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4-way SLI® bridge ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 5-9
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    Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCIe graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI® technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA® website at www.NVIDIA.com. 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology After
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    , 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. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 5-11
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    Chapter 5 5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    Appendix Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (48-Lane) Appendix ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-1
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    Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (44-Lane) Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (28-Lane) Appendix A-2 Appendix
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    S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-3
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    not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is
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    SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait (continued on the next page) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-5
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    D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event 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
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    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 could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Appendix ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-7
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    Appendix Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
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    TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-9
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    WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
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    şu adreste bulunabilir: 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 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-11
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    +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=en ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538
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    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. Ver. 180125 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-13
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