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X99-E WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features EPU - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control. Turbo App - Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for selected applications. UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with fast response time M.2 and SATA Express onboard - The latest transfer technology with up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speeds for M.2 - The ultra-fast transfer technology with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds for SATA Express Interactive HomeCloud ASUS HomeCloud Server Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 systems Gaming Scenario Turbo APP - Perform each application with tailored performance, network priority, and audio configuration for your needs Turbo LAN - Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 2 - Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios Steam support - Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® system ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - featuring friendly graphics user interface (continued on the next page) xii

Section	Page
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
Conventions used in this guide	9
Typography	9
X99-E WS specifications summary	10
Package contents	15
Installation tools and components	16
Chapter 1: Product Introduction	17
1.1 Special features	17
1.1.1 Product highlights	17
1.1.2 Other special features	18
1.2 Motherboard overview	19
1.2.1 Before you proceed	19
1.2.2 Motherboard layout	20
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	22
1.2.4 System memory	23
1.2.5 Expansion slots	25
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches	28
1.2.7 Jumpers	34
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs	35
1.2.9 Internal connectors	42
Chapter 2: Basic Installation	55
2.1 Building your PC system	55
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	55
2.1.2 CPU installation	57
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	59
2.1.4 DIMM installation	60
2.1.5 ATX Power connection	61
2.1.6 SATA device connection	62
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector	63
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation	64
2.2 BIOS update utility	65
2.3 Q-Code Logger utility	66
2.3.1 Using the Q-Code Logger	66
2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections	67
2.4.1 Rear I/O connection	67
2.4.2 Audio I/O connections	69
2.5 Starting up for the first time	71
2.6 Turning off the computer	72
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup	73
3.1 Knowing BIOS	73
3.2 BIOS setup program	74
3.2.1 EZ Mode	75
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	76
3.2.3 QFan Control	79
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard	81
3.3 My Favorites	83
3.4 Main menu	85
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	87
3.6 Advanced menu	104
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	105
3.6.2 PCH Configuration	107
3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration	108
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration	110
3.6.5 USB Configuration	112
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration	114
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	115
3.6.8 APM Configuration	118
3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration	119
3.6.10 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (2) I218-LM 00:1E:99:00:00:37	120
3.6.11 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:1E:99:00:00:38	121
3.7 Monitor menu	122
3.8 Boot menu	126
3.9 Tool menu	132
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	132
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	133
3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information	134
3.10 Exit menu	135
3.11 Updating BIOS	136
3.11.1 EZ Update	136
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	136
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	138
Chapter 4: Software Support	141
4.1 Installing an operating system	141
4.2 Support DVD information	141
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	141
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	143
4.3 Software information	144
4.4 AI Suite 3	144
4.4.1 Ai Charger+	147
4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost	148
4.4.3 EZ Update	149
4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback	151
4.4.5 USB Charger+	153
4.4.6 Push Notice	154
4.4.7 System Information	157
4.5 Audio configurations	158
4.6 ASUS Dr. Power Utility	160
Chapter 5: RAID Support	163
5.1 RAID configurations	163
5.1.1 RAID definitions	163
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	164
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	164
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	165
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk	169
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	169
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	170
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	170
Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support	171
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	171
6.1.1 Requirements	171
6.1.2 Before you begin	171
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	172
6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards	173
6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards	174
6.1.6 Installing the device drivers	175
6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	175
6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	177
6.2.1 Requirements	177
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	177
6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards	178
6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards	179
6.2.5 Installing the device drivers	180
6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	180
Appendices	183
X99-E WS/USB 3.1 block diagram	183
Notices	184