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X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary

ASUS Exclusive

Features

Flagship Performance

5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way

Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU,

DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo APP together,

providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving,

precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even

tailor your own app usages.

DIGI+ Power Control

CPU Power

- Industry leading digital 8-phase power design

- ASUS CPU power utility

DRAM Power

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Industry leading digital 4-phase DRAM power design

- ASUS DRAM power utility

TPU

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Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch

EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS Fan Xpert3

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Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors

selection for optimized system cooling control.

Turbo App

- Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network

priority, audio scene configuration, and fan cooling setting

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

Special Memory O.C. Design

- Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by minimizing

the coupling noise and signal reflection effect

Thunderbolt Ready (optional)

- Blistering-fast 20 Gb/s data transfer upgrades with

ThunderboltEX II series

Powerful Home Server

ASUS HomeCloud Server

Wi-Fi GO!

- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote

Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer

- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet,

supporting iOS 7 and Android™ 4.0 systems

Section	Page
Safety information	5
About this guide	6
X99-PRO/USB 3.1 specifications summary	8
Package contents	14
Installation tools and components	15
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	32
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches	35
1.2.7 Jumpers	40
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs	42
1.2.9 Internal connectors	48
Chapter 2: Basic installation	59
2.1 Building your PC system	59
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	59
2.1.2 CPU installation	61
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	62
2.1.4 DIMM installation	64
2.1.5 ATX Power connection	65
2.1.6 SATA device connection	66
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector	67
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation	68
2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation	70
2.2 BIOS update utility	71
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections	72
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	72
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections	74
2.4 Starting up for the first time	76
2.5 Turning off the computer	77
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	79
3.1 Knowing BIOS	79
3.2 BIOS setup program	80
3.2.1 EZ Mode	81
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	82
3.2.3 QFan Control	85
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard	87
3.3 My Favorites	89
3.4 Main menu	91
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	93
3.6 Advanced menu	110
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	111
3.6.2 PCH Configuration	113
3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration	114
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration	116
3.6.5 USB Configuration	117
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration	119
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	120
3.6.8 APM Configuration	122
3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration	123
3.7 Monitor menu	124
3.8 Boot menu	129
3.9 Tool menu	135
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	135
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	136
3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information	137
3.10 Exit menu	138
3.11 Updating BIOS	139
3.11.1 EZ Update	139
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	139
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	141
Appendices	145
Notices	145

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