ASUS ROG Strix X299-E Gaming Service Manual

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

Motherboard

E13180

Revised Edition V2

June 2017

Copyright© 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

Product warranty or 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 “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software

This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License (“GPL”), under the Lesser General Public License Version (“LGPL”) and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law. Copies of these licenses are included in this product.

Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either

(1)for free by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/

or

(2)for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Legal Compliance Dept.

15 Li Te Rd.,

Beitou, Taipei 112

Taiwan

In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you.

The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code.

This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address [e-mail], stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. to this email address).

ii

Contents

Safety information......................................................................................................	vi
About this guide.........................................................................................................	vii
ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary...........................................	ix
Package contents.....................................................................................................	xiv
Installation tools and components...........................................................................	xv

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 (CPU)....................................................	1-4
	1.1.4	System memory...........................................................................	1-5
	1.1.5	Expansion slots............................................................................	1-7
	1.1.6	Onboard buttons and switches..................................................	1-10
	1.1.7	Jumpers and holes....................................................................	1-11
	1.1.8	Onboard LEDs...........................................................................	1-13
	1.1.9	Internal connectors....................................................................	1-18

Chapter 2:		Basic Installation
2.1	Building your PC system...........................................................................		2-1
	2.1.1	Motherboard installation..............................................................	2-1
	2.1.2	CPU installation...........................................................................	2-3
	2.1.3	CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation................................	2-5
	2.1.4	DIMM installation.........................................................................	2-7
	2.1.5	ATX Power connection................................................................	2-8
	2.1.6	SATA device connection..............................................................	2-9
	2.1.7	Front I/O connector....................................................................	2-10
	2.1.8	Expansion Card installation.......................................................	2-11
	2.1.9	M.2 installation...........................................................................	2-13
	2.1.10	Wi-Fi antenna installation..........................................................	2-15
2.2	BIOS update utility....................................................................................		2-16
2.3	Motherboard rear and audio connections..............................................		2-17
	2.3.1	Rear I/O connection...................................................................	2-17
	2.3.2	Audio I/O connections................................................................	2-19
2.4	Starting up for the first time....................................................................		2-21
2.5	Turning off the computer.........................................................................		2-21

iii

Chapter 3:		BIOS Setup
3.1	Knowing BIOS.............................................................................................		3-1
3.2	BIOS setup program...................................................................................		3-2
	3.2.1	EZ Mode......................................................................................	3-3
	3.2.2	Advanced Mode...........................................................................	3-4
	3.2.3	QFan Control...............................................................................	3-7
	3.2.4	EZ Tuning Wizard........................................................................	3-9
3.3	My Favorites..............................................................................................		3-11
3.4	Main menu.................................................................................................		3-13
3.5	Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................		3-13
3.6	Advanced menu........................................................................................		3-15
	3.6.1	CPU Configuration.....................................................................	3-15
	3.6.2	Platform Misc Configuration.......................................................	3-15
	3.6.3	System Agent (SA) Configuration..............................................	3-15
	3.6.4	PCH Configuration.....................................................................	3-16
	3.6.5	PCH Storage Configuration.......................................................	3-16
	3.6.6	CPU Storage Configuration.......................................................	3-17
	3.6.7	Onboard Devices Configuration.................................................	3-17
	3.6.8	APM Configuration.....................................................................	3-18
	3.6.9	Network Stack Configuration.....................................................	3-18
	3.6.10	HDD/SSD SMART Information..................................................	3-18
	3.6.11	USB Configuration.....................................................................	3-18
	3.6.12	PCH-FW Configuration..............................................................	3-18
3.7	Monitor menu............................................................................................		3-19
3.8	Boot menu.................................................................................................		3-19
3.9	Tool menu..................................................................................................		3-21
	3.9.1	ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.............................................................	3-21
	3.9.2	Secure Erase.............................................................................	3-22
	3.9.3	ASUS Overclocking Profile........................................................	3-23
	3.9.4	ASUS SPD Information..............................................................	3-23
	3.9.5	Graphics Card Information.........................................................	3-23
3.10	Exit menu...................................................................................................		3-24
3.11	Updating BIOS..........................................................................................		3-25
	3.11.1	EZ Update..................................................................................	3-25
	3.11.2	ASUS EZ Flash 3.......................................................................	3-26
	3.11.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3..........................................................	3-28

iv

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® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS.....................................	4-6
	4.1.5	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility.................	4-12
4.2	Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................		4-16
	4.2.1	Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................	4-16
Appendix
Notices	.....................................................................................................................		A-1
ASUS contact information......................................................................................			A-7

v

Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power 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 correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

vi

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the 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. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

2.Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

3.Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions 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 updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

vii

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take 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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
	means that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).

viii

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary

		Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family on LGA 2066 socket
		Supports 14nm CPU
	CPU	Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
		* The support of these features depends on the CPU types.
		* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
	Chipset	Intel® X299 Chipset
		Intel® Core™ X-series (6-core above) Processors
		- 8 x DIMM, max. 128GB DDR4 4000(OC)* / 3866(OC)*
		/ 3733(OC)* / 3600(OC)* / 3466(OC)* / 3400(OC)* / 3333(OC)*
		/ 3300(OC)* / 3200(OC)* / 3000(OC)* / 2800(OC)* / 2666
		/ 2400 / 2133 MHz
		- Quad channel memory architecture
		Intel® Core™ X-series (4-core) Processors
	Memory	- 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 4000(OC)* / 3866(OC)* / 3733(OC)*
		/ 3600(OC)* / 3466(OC)* / 3400(OC)* / 3333(OC)* / 3300(OC)*
		/ 3200(OC)* / 3000(OC)* / 2800(OC)* / 2666 / 2400 /
		2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
		- Dual channel memory architecture
		Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
		* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
		individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)
		on www.asus.com for details.
		3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
		(supports x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU; x16,
		x16/x8, x16/x8/x1 mode with 28-LANE; x16, x8/x8 , x8/x8/x1 mode
		with 16-LANE)
		1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4 slot (max. at x4 mode) [PCH]*
	Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4 slot (supports x1 mode) [PCH]
		1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot[PCH]**
		* PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4 slot share with SATA_56 ports and SATA_78 ports
		when use device in x4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use SATA
		devices.
		** PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot share with USB3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector.
	Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
		Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
		Intel® X299 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage
		Technology 15 support
		- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
		- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
	Storage	- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage
		devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*
		- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
		storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
		- Ready for Intel® Optane Memory
		* The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode
		device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
		(continued on the next page)

ix

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary

		Intel® I219-V Gigabit LANDual interconnect between the integrated
	LAN	Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
		Anti-surge LANGuard
		ROG GameFirst technology
		Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
	Wireless & Bluetooth	with MU-MIMO support
		Bluetooth V4.2, V4.1, V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS
		ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio
		CODEC
		- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
		- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
		- High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR
		recording input
		- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	Audio	- Dual Headphone Amplifiers
		- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
		- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
		Audio Features
		- Sonic Radar III
		- Sonic Studio III
		* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for
		8-Channel audio.
		Intel® X299 Chipset
		- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 4 ports at
		mid-board)
		- 4 x USB 2.0 ports ( 2 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board)
	USB	ASMedia® USB3.1 Gen 2 controller
		- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
		(1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C™ ports at back panel)
		- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector*
		* The USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector shares bandwidth with PCIe
		3.0/2.0 x1 slot.
		ROG RAMCache II
		ROG GameFirst IV*
	ROG Exclusive Features	ROG CPU-Z
		ROG Overwolf
		ROG Clonedrive
		* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows® 10/8.1 64-bit
		(continued on the next page)

x

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary

		Performance Optimization
		5-Way Optimization
		- Whole system optimization with a single click! Perfectly
		consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital
		power control, system cooling and app usages.
		Digi+VRM
		EPU
		- EPU
		TPU
		- Auto Tuning
		Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple
		thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
		Turbo Core App (6-core or above)* / Turbo App (4-core)*
		ASUS EZ DIY
		- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
		- ASUS EZ Flash 3
		ASUS Q-Design
		- Q-Code
	Special Features	- Q-Shield
		- Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
		- Q-Slot
		- Q-DIMM
		Gamer’s Guardian
		- Procool
		- SafeSlot
		- DIGI+ VRM
		- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
		- ESD Guards on VGA, LAN, Audio, USB3.1 Gen 1, and USB3.1
		Gen 2 ports
		- Highly Durable Components
		- Stainless Steel Back I/O
		ASUS Exclusive Features
		- AURA Lighting Control
		- 3D Printing Friendly design
		- AI Suite 3
		- AI Charger
		* Only available on Intel® Core™ X-series processors
		(continued on the next page)

xi

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary

1 x USB BIOS Flashback button

2 x USB2.0 ports

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue]

2 x USB3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C™ ports

Back I/O Ports

at back panel)

1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2)

5 x Audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector

2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports

1 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector

1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector

1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4-Pin M.2 fan connectors

1 x 5-Pin Extension fan connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

Internal I/O Ports 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support ( Support PCIE and SATA modes)

1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support ( Support PCIE mode only)

1 x Power-on button

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x COM connector

2 x RGB Headers

1 x Addressable Header

1 x System panel connector

1 x Thermal sensor connector

1 x CPU_OV

1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin)

1 x VROC HW header

1 x Q-Code

(continued on the next page)

xii

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING specifications summary

			128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
			ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree
	BIOS Features		BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites,
			Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial
			Presence Detect) memory information.
	Manageability		WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
			Drivers
	Software		ASUS Utilities
			EZ Update
			Anti-virus software (OEM version)
	Operating System		Windows® 10 64-bit
	Form Factors		ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

xiii

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items:

Motherboard	ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING
	4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables
	1 x SLI® HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)
Cables	1 x RGB LED extension cable
	1 x Addressable LED extension cable
	1 x Thermal sensor cable
	1 x I/O Shield
	1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas
	(Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
	1 x ROG cable label
	1 x Q-Connector Kit
Accessories	1 x 3D Printing Mount
	1 x M.2 Screw Package
	1 x M.2 bracket
	1 x ROG Strix door hanger
	1 x Pack of cable ties
	1 x ROG fan label
Application DVD	ROG motherboard support DVD
Documentation	User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

xiv

Installation tools and components

Intel® LGA2066 CPU

Intel® LGA2066 compatible CPU Fan

PC chassis

SATA hard disk drive

Philips (cross) screwdriver

1 bag of screws

DIMM

Power supply unit

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

Graphics card

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

xv

xvi

Product Introduction	1

1.1Motherboard overview

1.1.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

•Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag 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

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

1-1

1.1.2Motherboard layout

1 Chapter

Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

1-2	Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots		Page
1.	DDR4 DIMM slots	1-5		1
2.	CPU, CPU optional, M.2, water pump, AIO, extension, and chassis fan	1-22
	connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin M.2_FAN; 4-pin W_			Chapter
	EATX12V_2)
	PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2)
3.	RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1, RGB_HEADER2)	1-25
4.	ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin	1-23
5.	LGA2066 CPU socket	1-4
6.	M.2 Socket 3	1-19
7.	USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3)	1-20
8.	USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12, U31G1_34)	1-20
9.	T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)	1-21
10.	Intel® X299 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12,	1-18
	SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA6G_78)
11.	VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY)	1-27
12.	Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)	1-11
13.	CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV)	1-12
14.	System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL)	1-24
15.	3D Mount	1-12
16.	Addressable header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER)	1-26
17.	USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910)	1-21
18.	Power-on button	1-10
19.	Q-Code LED	1-13
20.	Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)	1-19
21.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	1-27

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

1-3

1.1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family.

1 Chapter

•Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

•Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair 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 LGA2066 socket.

•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1-4	Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.4System memory

The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

Ensure to install at least one of the memory modules into the A1*/B1*/C1*/D1* slot under X-Series (6-core above) Processors.

Recommended memory configurations

Intel® Core™ X-Series (6-core above) Processors

Chapter 1

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

1-5

Intel® Core™ X-series (4-core) Processors

1 Chapter

Memory configurations

You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

•For Intel® Core™ X-series (4-core) Processors, you may install varying memory sizes in Channel C and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

•For Intel® Core™ X-series (6-core above) Processors, you may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the quad-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

•The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

•For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

•Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS 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.

•Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

1-6	Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.5Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Chapter 1

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

1-7

1 Chapter

44-LANE CPU	PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA configuration	PCIEX16/X8_1	PCIEX16/X8_2	PCIEX8/X1_3
	x16
Single VGA/PCIe card	(single VGA	N/A	N/A
	recommended)
Dual VGA/PCIe cards	x16	x16	N/A
Triple VGA/PCIe cards	x16	x16	x8
28-LANE CPU	PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA configuration	PCIEX16/X8_1	PCIEX16/X8_2	PCIEX8/X1_3
	x16
Single VGA/PCIe card	(single VGA	N/A	N/A
	recommended)
Dual VGA/PCIe cards	x16	x8	N/A
Triple VGA/PCIe cards	x16	x8	x1
16-LANE CPU	PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA configuration	PCIEX16/X8_1	PCIEX16/X8_2	PCIEX8/X1_3
	x16
Single VGA/PCIe card	(single VGA	N/A	N/A
	recommended)
Dual VGA/PCIe cards	x8	x8	N/A
Triple VGA/PCIe cards	x8	x8	x1

1-8	Chapter 1: Product Introduction

•We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode.

•Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

Chapter 1

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

1-9

1.1.6

Onboard buttons and switches

Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or

open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings

Chapter

to enhance system performance.

up the system.

1.

Power-on button

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake

1

1-10	Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.7Jumpers and holes

1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the

1

CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in

Chapter

CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object for about 5-10 seconds.

3.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4.Hold down the <Delete> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

•If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

•You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

•Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

1-11

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
1 Chapter	voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage
	setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.

3.3D Mount

Secure 3D printed parts to these 3D Mount holes for a personalized motherboard.

•Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com.

•Use the bundled 3D Mount screws to install the 3D printed parts.

1-12	Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.8Onboard LEDs

1.	POST State LEDs
	The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST	1
	(Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an
		Chapter
	error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.

2.Q-Code LED

The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details.

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

1-13

1 Chapter

Q-Code table

Code		Description
00		Not used
01		Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
02		AP initialization before microcode loading
03		System Agent initialization before microcode loading
04		PCH initialization before microcode loading
06		Microcode loading
07		AP initialization after microcode loading
08		System Agent initialization after microcode loading
09		PCH initialization after microcode loading
0B		Cache initialization
0C – 0D		Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
0E		Microcode not found
0F		Microcode not loaded
10		PEI Core is started
11	– 14	Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15	– 18	Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19	– 1C	Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F		Memory initialization

30Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

31Memory Installed

	32	– 36	CPU post-memory initialization
	37	– 3A	Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
	3B – 3E		Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
	4F		DXE IPL is started
	50	– 53	Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
			speed

54Unspecified memory initialization error

55Memory not installed

56Invalid CPU type or Speed

57CPU mismatch

58CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

59CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

(continued on the next page)

1-14	Chapter 1: Product Introduction