Asus PRIME X299-DELUXE II Users Manual English

Asus PRIME X299-DELUXE II Manual

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    Motherboard PRIME X299-Deluxe 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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    PRIME X299-DELUXE II specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory
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    CPU ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS
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    Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-11 v
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used
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    of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides
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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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    PRIME X299-DELUXE II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support VGA Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ** The support of
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    PRIME X299-DELUXE II specifications summary Storage OLED Audio Thunderbolt™ 3 Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors support with Intel® Rapid Storage Enterprise Technology - 1 x M .2_3 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode only) Intel® X299
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    PRIME X299-DELUXE II specifications summary LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth USB Special Features Aquantia® AQC-111C 5G LAN Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN ASUS LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz Supports channel
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    PRIME X299-DELUXE II specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® VROC Ready Front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Support USB 3.1 Gen 2 Hub Multiple-IN Support Thunderbolt™ 3 Support- blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfer. AURA SYNC with Addressable header control Turbo LAN ASUS
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    PRIME X299-DELUXE II specifications summary Thermal Design Internal I/O Ports - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 - Fin with heatpipe solution heatsink and 22110 M.2 heatsink design 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connectors
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    PRIME X299-DELUXE II specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Aquantia® 5G LAN port (blue) 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port (black) 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ ports (USB
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    Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II motherboard 1 x DP to DP cable for Thunderbolt™ 3 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension
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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 (
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    Before you proceed 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 to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-1
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    1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1-2) 5. LGA2066 CPU socket 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); M.2_2(Socket 3); M.2_3(Socket 3)) 7. USB 3.1 24 1-11 1-20 1-17 1-24 1-17 1-23 1-10 2-14 1-11 1-13 1-9 1-9 1-15 1-25 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-3
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    Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ X-series Processors, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Ensure that
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    4) Dual 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 Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-5
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    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. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-7
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    Chapter 1 44-Lane CPUs VGA / PCIe configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Single VGA / PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) Dual VGA / PCIe cards x16 Triple VGA / PCIe cards x16 N/A x16 x16 N/A N/A x8 28-Lane CPUs VGA / PCIe
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    continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (PWR_SW) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up any motherboard component. 2. Reset button (RST_WS) Press the reset button to reboot the system. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-9
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    , then set the MemOK! II switch to disabled. • Ensure to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! II function. 1-10 Chapter
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    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. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-11
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    root problem within seconds. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update
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    Chapter 1 3. Memory LED (Mem_LED) The Mem_LED will light up and remain lit while the MemOK! II function is in use. When the 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. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-13
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    Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • PCIEX1_1 shares BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support
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    is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-15
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    Gen 1 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 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending
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    1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-17
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    fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on insert the fan cable to the fan connector. W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 AIO_PUMP
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    . • If you want to use two or more high-end PCIe x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-19
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    9. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the
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    Technology), and the M.2_3 socket supports IRSTe (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise). The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 11. LED connectors (13-pin LED_CON1; 5-pin LED_CON2) These connectors connect are for connecting LED strips on your cover. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-21
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    -2) This connector is for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED
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    or WS2812B based LED strips. The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II
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    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. 15. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) This connector allows you to connect a compatible PSU or control the bundled FAN Extension Card II. Visit www.asus.com
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    LiveDash Utility to configure and customize the OLED panel. • The LiveDash OLED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 1-25
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    Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    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 PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-1
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    Chapter 2 Triangle mark Triangle mark 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-3 Chapter 2
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    2.1.2 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 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    To install an AIO cooler Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II CPU_FAN CPU_OPT 2-5
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    , ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-7
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    2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-9
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    Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To
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    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-11
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    To install FAN EXTENSION CARD II Chapter 2 The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The chassis and motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.9 M.2 installation OR Chapter 2 The M.2 is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-13
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    dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from
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    overclocking, ensure to install the MOS FAN bracket for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans. • The fan is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-15
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    recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. USB BIOS Flashback port 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as X299D2.CAP, then copy it to your USB
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    . 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. Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-17
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    2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections . Audio I/O ports** 7. USB 2.0 ports 11 and 12 (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • Before connecting any Thunderbolt-
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    Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-19
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    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2-channel Speakers 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    Chapter 2 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 2-21
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    Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware 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
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    trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X299D2.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 PRIME X299-DELUXE II
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    reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu
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    and configures system overclocking Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-3
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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 Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    ) 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. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-5
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    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 list of options. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and
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    your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II
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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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    Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can the BIOS screen to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II
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    Yes to start the OC Tuning. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that your HDDs the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH, or SATA, then click Next. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter
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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 PRIME X299-DELUXE 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
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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 PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-13
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    to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this
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    100:100. DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock TPU This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-15
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    the system to malfunction. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run
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    3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-17
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    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 soft off states. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-19
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    next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [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. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE 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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    Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Displays the available defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-23
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    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. installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you
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    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 (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-25
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    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
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    the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-27
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    method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update. 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit
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    enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 3-29
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    Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    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. Chapter 4 ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II 4-1
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    Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II A-1
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    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 started
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    Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II
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    (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code
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    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 installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II A-5
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    Appendix Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
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    our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment . ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II A-7
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    quant à votre sécurité lors de l'utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux (les avions, les aéroports, les hôpitaux, les stations-service et les garages professionnels). b. Évitez d'utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés. Si vous portez un implant électronique
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    Direktīvas 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: https://www.asus.com/support/ Wi-Fi darbība 5150-5350 MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras norādītas tālāk. ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II A-9
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    kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i direktiv 2014/53/EU. Fullständig text av EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi som använder 5150-5350 MHz kommer att begränsas för användning inomhus i de länder som anges i tabellen: ASUSTek Computer Inc 2014
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    Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE II A-11
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