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    X99-M WS Motherboard
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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 from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio
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    11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 iv
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    6-3 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-5 6.2.1 Requirements 6-5 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 X99-M WS block diagram A-2 ASUS contact information A-7 v
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    Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi
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    motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS
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    note 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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    X99-M WS specifications summary LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Xeon® E5-2600/1600 v3 processors Supports 22nm CPU CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Intel® X99 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM,
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    X99-M WS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features - High Quality 109dB SNR Stereo Playback Output (Line-out@ back) & 104dB SNR Recording Input (Line-in) Support App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving selected applications UEFI BIOS - Most advanced
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    Features 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 - Featuring friendly
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    X99-M WS specifications summary ASUS Special Features Workstation Exclusive Internal I/O Connectors Operating System Support Form Factors Special features: USB 3.1 boost Al Suite 3 MemOK! EZ XMP USB Charger+ Ai Charger+ Disk unlocker ASUS Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 Micro ATX form factor, 9.6 in. x
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    contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-M WS motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit COM port bracket 1 x USB 2.0 module User Manual 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector Support DVD User Guide 1 x 3T3R dual-band
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    ® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (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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    and Internet applications. M.2 Support* This motherboard features the M.2 slot with a data transfer speed up to 10 Gb/s. This helps enhance the performance of your SSD (Solid State Drive) that is dedicated only to the operating system. * Supports PCIe/SATA mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-1
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    Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in with dual Type-A ports for the very fastest USB data transfers - that's up to 10 Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices
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    that came 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 supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-3
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    1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin CPU socket Page 1-7 1-30 1-29 1-19 1-18 1-12 1-12 1-16 1-27 1-25 1-34 1-16 1-32 1-33 1-13 1-17 1-17 1-31 1-32 1-28 1-20 1-24 1-26 1-24 1-33 1-6 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS
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    . 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 resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal
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    The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (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 Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS
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    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. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the
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    and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS X99-M WS 1-9
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    cards x16 N/A N/A x16 N/A x16 x8 28-LANE CPU VGA configuration 28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 PCIe CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN 1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better
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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - shared - ASMedia Controller (1042AE) shared - - - - - - - M.2 shared - - - - - - - WiFi - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-11
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    on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system. The button also lights up when the system is
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    boot and load the 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.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS X99-M WS 1-13 Chapter 1
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    system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance. • When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BCLK
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    switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-15
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    6. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to enhance
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    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 to let the BIOS control the settings of the chassis fans. Set pins 2-3 to control the settings of the 4-pin PWM fans. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-17
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    Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-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. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch
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    3. EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-19
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    5. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    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 Internal CPU Recovery capsule is not found (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-21
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    Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug
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    To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS X99-M WS 1-23
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    1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is 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. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
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    3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. Due to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration. ASUS X99-M WS 1-25
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    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 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 high-
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    , and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to fully use ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. Chapter 1 ASUS X99-M WS 1-27
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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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    may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. Chapter 1 The CPU_FAN connectors support the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS X99-M WS 1-29
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    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 to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • 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 the system power. ASUS X99-M WS 1-31 Chapter 1
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    DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that
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    supports PCIe and SATA modes. 13. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Chapter 1 The thermistor cable is purchased separately. ASUS X99-M WS
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    . By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. A message appears when you connect the sensor or switch at the first time or when
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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-M WS 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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    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. C A B A B Triangle mark B A Triangle mark Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-3
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    A B A B C 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. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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    To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 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 OR OR ASUS X99-M WS 2-7 Chapter 2
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    2.1.6 SATA device connection 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 HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED- HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X99-M WS AAFP 2-9
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    2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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    to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-11
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    to automatically update the BIOS. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at http://support.asus.com and save it to as USB storage device. We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability
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    USB 3.1 Boost) 8. USB 3.0 ports 34 9. USB 3.0 ports 12 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. USB 2.0 ports 78 11. Audio I/O ports** 6. USB BIOS Flashback * and **: R efer to the tables on the next page for the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. ASUS X99-M WS 2-13
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    support Ai Charger+ function. • Only USB 2.0 port 8 supports X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware
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    2.3.2 Audio I/O connection Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS X99-M WS 2-15
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    Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-16 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-M WS 2-17
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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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    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-M-WS.CAP for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS X99
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    • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item
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    to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS X99-M WS 3-3
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    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 last modified items Goes back to EzMode Displays the CPU/motherboard 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-M WS 3-5
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    Note (F9) This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes. Hot keys
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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 to be configured Click to activate the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans ASUS X99-M WS 3-7
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    Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next
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    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 to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-9
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    3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    options • 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 X99-M WS 3-11
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    . 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 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the
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    accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-13
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    section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. CPU
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    ] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-15
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    CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign the CPU installed. Max. CPU Cache
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    :133. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) Ratio Tuning] Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK First 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-17
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    L [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4] - [8] DRAM Write Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    options: [Auto] [1] - [3] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL INIT Value [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-19
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    : [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    : [+] [-] CTL Vref (CHAB) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [0.20] CTL Vref (CHCD) Sign [+] Configuration options: [+] [-] CTL Vref (CHCD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [0.20] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-21
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    ] [1.00] - [1.60] Receiver ODT De-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60] Transmitter ODT De-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00] - [1.60] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible to increase boot CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to 125%. Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS
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    Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Fixed CPU Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control of the CPU. Configuration you set the CPU Power Phase Control response for the CPU to increase system
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    overclocking range and system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range on the CPU command. Optimized Extreme Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Set to the full phase mode. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-25
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    the CPU The values range from 1 W to 4095 W. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to with a 0.125 interval. CPU Internal Power Fault Control CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR power rating when the CPU is in low power
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    ] You can only enable this item if you enable the CPU OverVoltage jumper on your motherboard. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the CPU Overvoltage jumper. Fully Manual Mode [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel
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    when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage. Use the voltage by a negative value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value. Use or
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    0.010 V increment. DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to [Disabled] to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage memory. Use the or key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.80 V to 1.90 V at 0.010 V increment. According to Intel® CPU Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-29
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    the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [20] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI BCLK overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-31
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    Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. The combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows your system to adjust the CPU's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-33
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    CPU states [Auto] This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU CPU C3 Report [Disabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options:
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    [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. When set to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-35
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    to the corresponding SATA port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] This item allows you to disable this option for M.2 devices, or enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Status
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    AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-M WS 3-37
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    Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_3 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Management Component Transport Protocol. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACS Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable ACS Control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-39
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    Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled
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    systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-41
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    support for the downstream devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L1 only] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM support [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM support for all downstream devices.
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    other BIOS supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. ASUS X99-M WS
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    Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support of in this menu works only if a serial port connector is installed on the motherboard. Serial Port [On] This item allows you to enable/disable the serial 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Power On by Ring feature of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS X99-M WS 3-45 Chapter 3
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    when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE NVMe Configuration NVMe controller and Drive information This item allows you to view your NVMe controller and drive information. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    to display the other BIOS items. CPU / Motherboard / VRM / PCH / T_Sensor1 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and the motherboard temperatures. Select [ and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan ASUS X99-M WS 3-47 Chapter 3
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    control parameters. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20°C to 75°C. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to
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    DC Mode, PWM Mode, or disable these Q-Fan controls from your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] The following to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1-3 Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-49
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    drops below the lower temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to enable or disable the OVP (Over safe range that protects the motherboard's components. Configuration options: [On] [Off] chassis Intrude Detect Support [On] This item allows
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    the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive Only] [Boot Drive Only] All devices connected to SATA only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. ASUS X99-M WS 3-51 Chapter 3
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    Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot.
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    BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go 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 : [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-53
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    that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] when booting on Windows® nonUEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Key Management This item allows you to Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-55
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    or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Delete the db F8 > after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These item displays the
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    This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS X99-M WS 3-57 Chapter 3
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    and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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. Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save
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    3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-59
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    3.10 Exit menu 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 Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each
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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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    . • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
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    ! 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and
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    file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD
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    or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-65
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    Chapter 3 3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    . 2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click or tap Run ASSETUP.EXE. Chapter 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu. ASUS X99-M WS 4-1
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    AHCI driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user guides. Click or tap an item to open the folder of the user guide. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click or tap an item to install Click or tap to display the ASUS
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    manual that you wish to read. 3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages. Open the language's folder to view the software manual. The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. ASUS X99-M WS
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    with the software application for more information. 4.4 ASUS Utilities Your motherboard supports the following utilities: • Ai Charger+ • USB Charger+ • Dual Intelligent Processors 5 • EZ Update • Push Notice • System Information • USB 3.1 Boost • USB BIOS Flashback To install these utlities on your
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    select the Utilities tab and click or tap AI Suite 3. 3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear, try the following: a. Go to the Start Screen then , click or tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start Screen). Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS 4-5
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    + EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback Push Notice USB 3.1 Boost System USB Charger+ Version Information • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com
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    3 main Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Ai Charger+ screen Tick to enable or disable Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. ASUS X99-M WS 4-7 Chapter 4
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    to connect your USB 3.1/3.0 devices to the USB 3.1/3.0 ports that support USB 3.1 Boost. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your user guide for more details. • USB 3.1 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.1/3.0 devices that support UASP. • The data transfer speed varies with USB devices
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    the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS 4-9
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    Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and
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    setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS 4-11
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    storage device to your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for more details. To download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update. Wait for the system to check the
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    in the Advanced mode of the BIOS Setup program. Launching USB Charger+ To guide for more details. • The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS
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    want to pair with. To pair your computer and smart device, ensure that both are connected to the same wireless network. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    to your smart device Tick to select the smart device Tick to send alert when the components selected are back to its normal status Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS 4-15
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    more host computers Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send your message Tap to delete PC alerts Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard's information. Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 ASUS X99-M WS
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    Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory's information. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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    convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS X99-M WS 4-19
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    Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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    5: RAID Support RAID support 5 5.1 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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    5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For [RAID Mode]. 4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to
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    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 supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-M WS 5-3
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    Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Name: Volume 0 RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Disks: dssdsdsds Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sync:aaaaaaaaaa Create volume [HELP]
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    create this volume? (Y/N) 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-M WS 5-5
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    Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Name Volume0 [DELETE VOLUME MENU]
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    drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Chapter 5 ASUS X99-M WS 5-7
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    the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder. 5. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating system. Copy
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    AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all current applications. 2. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-M WS 6-1
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- bridge (bundled with graphics cards) Goldfingers Chapter 6 6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
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    graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-M WS 6-3
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    ™. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX™. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. Chapter 6 6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
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    card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-M WS 6-5
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    Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. Chapter 6 6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU
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    6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Screen Resolution. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-M WS 6-7
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    Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. Chapter 6 6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU 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. Appendices ASUS X99-M WS A-1
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    X99-M WS block diagram Appendices A-2 Appendices
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    the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement Appendices ASUS X99-M WS A-3
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    substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to
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    WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. Appendices ASUS X99-M WS A-5
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    ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE. ASUS AsusTek Inc CE CE Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovaraju
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    . 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/ Appendices ASUS X99-M WS A-7
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    apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : X99-M WS conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN
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