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    Motherboard X99-E Series
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    ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code
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    Safety information...vi About this guide...vii X99-E 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
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    3.9 Tool menu 3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-29 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-30 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-31 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-34 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-35 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-37 iv
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    Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1
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    supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are
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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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    on LGA 2011-v3 Socket Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types. Intel® X99 Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.)* / 2666(O.C.)* / 2400(O.C.)* / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
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    layer content protection - High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support Intel® X99 Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 1 port at back panel) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board
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    X99-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features UEFI BIOS Aura Lighting Effect CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard , File Transfer - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 9 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC
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    X99-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time PC Cleaner - Fast and easy way to get
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    X99-E specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM port 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1
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    DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the
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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS X99-E motherboard 1 x ASUS 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x M.2 screw package 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Connector User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD • If any of the
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    ® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2011-v3 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 The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package
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    note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
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    1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    ; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 5. MemOK! button 6. 1-10 1-14 1-16 1-11 1-20 1-21 1-17 1-12 1-23 1-9 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-15 1-15 1-22 ASUS X99-E Series 1-3
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    only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011-v3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
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    memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS X99-E Series
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    ECC spec motherboard manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support
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    cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS X99-E Series 1-7
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    Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs. ASUS X99-E Series 1-9
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    the motherboard may Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus
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    computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the
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    2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting,
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    status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch
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    Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS connector can support
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    This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a
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    The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode
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    a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased
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    the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the , CHA_FAN, and EXT_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 4 feature on X99 platform. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor
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    • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. ASUS X99-E Series 1-19
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    System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System power system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power
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    the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details. ASUS X99-E Series 1-21
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    I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 12. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. This socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe storage devices. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter
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    motherboard's component to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) These connectors are for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS
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    Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 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 X99-E Series 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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    2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
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    Triangle mark Triangle 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 X99-E Series 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. ASUS X99-E Series 2-7
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    2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X99-E Series AAFP 2-9
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    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2. Intel® LAN port* 3. USB 2.0 ports 78 you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS X99-E Series 2-11
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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 LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Headset
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    2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS X99-E Series 2-13
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 If you are using Windows® 8.1/10 platform, use only the light blue audio port for Side Speaker Out in a 6-channel configuration. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. ASUS X99-E Series
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    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. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put
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    or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X99-E.CAP for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS X99
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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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    manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS X99
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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 on the FAQ 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 ASUS X99-E Series 3-5
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    Search on FAQ 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: Chapter 3 Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar allows you to key in
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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 undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 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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    this feature. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from 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
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    . Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Check the available
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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 X99-E Series 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. Chapter 3 My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or
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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 menu Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-13
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    3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the
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    the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The [XMP] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology. ASUS X99
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    only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual] or [XMP]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by the installed memory module is displayed. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you [TPU II]. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-17
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    3.6.1 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. consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-19
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    SATA port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 S.M.A.R.T. Status Test SMART ( during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration options: Controller Interface) allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced SATA features that increase
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    set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_7(Black) - SATA6G_10(Black) SATA6G_7( Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-21
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    when a USB device is detected. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related
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    3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 HD Audio Controller This item allows Support This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging support of your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-E
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    for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-E Series 3-25
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    menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Optimize All Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. Water Pump
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    you press the DirectKey button. [Enabled] Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when you press the Reset button. Connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the
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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® (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Setup Animator This item allows you to animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a
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    Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive 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
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    to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. ASUS X99-E Series 3-31
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    3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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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. Chapter 3 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS X99-E Series 3-33
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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 ASUS X99-E Series 3-35
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    the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select by 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. 5. Reboot
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    or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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    Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 solution. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk
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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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    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 X99-E Series 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 X99-E Series 4-5
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    -RAID Disk The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility
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    Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ASUS X99-E Series 4-7
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    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 4-8 Chapter 4:RAID Support
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    delete "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-E Series 4-9
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    the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI
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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 for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ASUS X99-E Series A-1
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    Appendix IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry
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    in 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 License. ASUS X99-E Series A-3
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    con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile all'indirizzo: www.asus.com/support ASUS www.asus.com/support ASUSTeK Computer Inc www.asus.com/support Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima
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    Harkort 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 X99-E Series A-5
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    Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : X99-E Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part
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X99-E Series