Asus ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING User Guide

Asus ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Manual

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    Motherboard ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING
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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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    guide...vi ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard 13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and
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    3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-20 3.10 Exit menu 3-21 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-22 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-22 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-23 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-25 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard
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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. v
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    of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. 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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    ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wi-Fi & Bluetooth USB AMD SocketTR4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors * Refer to www.asus.com for the CPU support list. AMD X399 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors - 8 x D
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    ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary Audio ROG Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control - Q-Code - Q-Shield -
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    ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Back I/O - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 support (Support PCIE and SATA modes) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support
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    ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin M.2 fan connector 1 x 5-Pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x Q-Code 2 x Thermal sensor connectors
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    x Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG cable label 1 x Pack of cable ties 1 x ROG fan label 1 x ROG Strix door hanger 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) Motherboard support DVD User manual If any of
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    Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit AMD SocketTR4 CPU AMD SocketTR4 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components
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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. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-1
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    Chapter 1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 20 5 BIOS_FLBK LED_CON M.2(WIFI) DIGI+ U31G1_5-8 LAN_U31G1_34 1 26.9cm(10. AUDIO COV_FAN BIOS Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4 DIGI+ EPU STRIX X399-E GAMING PCIEX8_2 ICS ASM 1480 AMD® X399 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ROG TPU 2280
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    Mount holes 10. U.2 connector (U.2) 11. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 12. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 13. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Thermal sensor 1-18 1-19 1-10 1-24 1-17 1-23 1-9 1-20 1-20 1-26 1-10 1-11 1-18 1-27 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-3
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    Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a SocketTR4 designed for the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING CPU SocketTR4 The SocketTR4 has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the SocketTR4
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    System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 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. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 288
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    stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition 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
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    motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4 STRIX X399-E GAMING PCIEX8_2 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1 PCIEX8_4 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_4 slot ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING
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    Chapter 1 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors VGA Configuration PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Single VGA SLI™/CFX when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8
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    CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Chapter 1 STRIX X399-E GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Clear RTC RAM To
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    for a personalized motherboard. STRIX X399-E GAMING 3D_MOUNT 3D_MOUNT ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3D Mount For more details regarding the installation of the 3D printing part on your motherboard, please refer to the product page of your motherboard on the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. 1-10
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    the root problem within seconds. BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) CPU (RED) DRAM (YELLOW) STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Q-LED The order which the LEDs light up may vary per CPU. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The
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    is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not 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
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    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 System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-13
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    (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization 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 PCI Bus Request Resources
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    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 StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available PCI bus hot plug ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-15
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    Chapter 1 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from
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    onboard AMD X399 chipset. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM socket These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-17
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    PORT2R SENSE_SEND PORT2L HD-audio-compliant pin definition ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Front panel audio 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. 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel
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    Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ A STRIX X399-E GAMING PIN 1 PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- Vbus B ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors The USB 3.1 Gen
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    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. STRIX X399-E GAMING T_SENSOR PIN 1 SENSOR IN GND ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Thermal sensor connector 1-20 Chapter
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    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. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-21
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    -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts +12V DC +12V DC STRIX X399-E GAMING PIN 1 GND GND ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING ATX power connectors • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect
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    -5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V Ground Ground Speaker STRIX X399-E GAMING PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- HDD_LED RESET PLED ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING System panel connector • System
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    and SATA storage devices. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 11. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage devices. STRIX X399-E GAMING U.2 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING U.2 connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    PIN 1 +12V G R B STRIX X399-E GAMING B B R G 12V ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING GAMING RGB header These RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The LED strip is purchased separately. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-25
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    embedded WS2811LED driver ICs. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable 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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    Chapter 1 14. LED connectors (8-pin LED_CON) This connector is for connecting LED strips on your cover. LED_CON STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING LED_CON ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-27
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    Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AMD SocketTR4 is compatible with AMD SocketTR4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-1
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    A 2 3 C Slide the carrier framDe with CPU into the rail frame u1ntil you hear a click sound, Carrier frame A then remove the PnP cap. with CPU Chapter 2 PnP cap B A Gently press down the rail frame until it latches to the socket housing, then press down the load plate. C B A B B C
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    2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly: The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 14 inch-lbf is recommended. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-3
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    2.1.3 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 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 STRIX X399-E GAMING DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 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 4-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 4-pin power plugs. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 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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    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 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-9
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    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCIe x4 cards Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 • Please remove the plastic film from the thermal pad before use. • Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-11
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    Chapter 2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-13
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    Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as RSX399EG.CAP, then copy
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    Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1, 2 (bottom 10. Audio jacks** port supports USB BIOS Flashback) * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-15
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    (Blinking Ready to wake up - - then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN port's LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink
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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 Speakers ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-17
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    Chapter 2 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While 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. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-
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    Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as RSX399EG.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 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING
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    reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers, buttons and holes 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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    for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-3
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    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 Search on the FAQ Pop-up Menu Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 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 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-5
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    Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the
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    3.2.3 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 Click to go back to main menu Click to undo the changes Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-7
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    configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 4. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-9
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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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    on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-11
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    have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the
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    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] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING
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    the SATA Mode is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you or soft off states. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Enabled] 3.6.5 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. NX devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-15
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    -detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system
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    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 Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-17
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    want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices This item allows you to select after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items
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    Secure Erase is only supported on AMD SATA port. For more information about AMD 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. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-19
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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 Optimized (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-21
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    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
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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 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-23
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    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 the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update
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    to 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 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-25
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    Chapter 3 3-26 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 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 4-1
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    4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the item to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to the
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    maximum supported array driver for the corresponding OS version, clik OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING
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    Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    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 could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Appendix ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING A-1
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    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 following two
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    ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING A-3
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    FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant. Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian
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    īvas 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. Appendix ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING A-5
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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 Appendix ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING A-7
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    Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Conforms to the following specifications
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