ASUS X99-PRO, E9707 User Manual
X99-PRO
Motherboard
E9707
First Edition
September 2014
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Contents
Safety information ....................................................................................................... v
About this guide ......................................................................................................... vi
X99-PRO specifications summary .......................................................................... viii
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Other special features .................................................................1-2
1.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................1-3
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-4
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-6
1.2.4 System memory ..........................................................................1-7
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-13
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-16
1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-21
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-23
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-29
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 ............................... 2-4
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 ..........................................................2-12
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-13
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-14
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-14
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-16
2.4 Starting up for the first time .................................................................... 2-18
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-19
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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 ......................................................................................3-15
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-32
3.6.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................3-33
3.6.2 PCH Conguration ....................................................................3-35
3.6.3 PCH Storage Conguration.......................................................3-36
3.6.4 System Agent Conguration .....................................................3-38
3.6.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-39
3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration ......................................................3-41
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................3-42
3.6.8 APM Conguration ....................................................................3-44
3.6.9 Network Stack Conguration.....................................................3-45
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-46
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-51
3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-57
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................3-57
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................3-58
3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information .................................................3-59
3.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-60
3.11 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
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4
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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
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 yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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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
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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X99-PRO specifications summary
LGA2011-v3 socket for the New Intel® Core™ i7 processors
Supports 22nm CPU
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion slots
Multi-GPU support
Storage
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types.
Intel® X99 Express Chipset
8 x DIMM DDR4 max at 64 GB 3300 (O.C.)* / 3200 (O.C.)* / 3000
(O.C.)* / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133 MHz,
non-ECC unbuffered memory
Quad channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics
of individual CPUs. Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL
(Qualified Vendors Lists).
40-LANE CPU
3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots* (single at x16, dual at x16/x16,
triple at x16/x16/x8)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot*** (max. at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1 and PCIe x4 devices)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot***
28-LANE CPU
3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots* (single at x16, dual at x16/x8**,
triple at x16/x8**/x4)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot*** (max. at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot***
* The PCIe x16_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. When the M.2
socket is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 will be disabled.
** The PCIe x16_3 slot supports x8 devices only.
***The PCIe x16_2, PCIe x1_1, and USB3_E56 connectors share the
same bandwidth, and the PCIe x1_2 and Wi-Fi module share the
same bandwidth. By default, the PCIe x16_2 slot and PCIe x1_1
slot automatically run at x1 mode with USB3_E56 and Wi-Fi module
enabled for best resource optimization.
Supports NVIDIA® 3-WAY/Quad GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2
PCIe x16 graphics card)
Supports AMD® 3-WAY/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
New Intel® Core™ i7 processors
- 2 x M.2 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type
2230*/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support**
(supports PCIe SSD only)
Intel® X99 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s
ports)
- 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports*** (4 x gray from controller 1, 4 x black
from controller 2)
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- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid
Recovery Technology***
* Type 2230 storage device is only available on ASUS HYPER M.2x 4
Storage
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
LAN
Audio
USB
card
** 1 at onboard, 1 at bundled add-on card (ASUS HYPER M.2x4 card)
*** Due to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports
(black) do not support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology including RAID
configuration.
****These functions work depending on the CPU installed.
- Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band
4.4/5 GHz
- ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility
Bluetooth v4.0
Gigabit Intel® LAN connection - 802.3az Energy Efcient Ethernet
(EEE) appliance
1 x Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the
integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer
(PHY)
ASUS Turbo LAN utility
Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high denition audio CODEC
featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver
equal quality
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio
conguration
- Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
- Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio
outputs
- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provide warm, natural,
and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at
back) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Absolute Pitch 192 khz/24 bit True BD Lossless Sound
- BD audio layer content protection
- DTS UltraPC II
- DTS Connect
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking (MIC)
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O
Intel® X99 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
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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, efcient 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
- Industry leading digital 4-phase DRAM power design
- ASUS DRAM power utility
TPU
- Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch
EPU
- EPU, EPU switch
ASUS Fan Xpert3
- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors
selection for optimized system cooling control.
ASUS Exclusive
Features
Turbo App
- Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network
priority, audio scene conguration, 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 reection 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
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Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your
entertainment goes wherever you go!
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet,
supporting iOS 7 and Android™ 4.0 systems
NFC Express 2 support (optional)
- NFC Receiver and 2-port USB 3.0 hub
- NFC one-touch features: Video-to-go, Photo Express, Remote
Desktop, Quick Launch, Windows® 8 Login, and Bluetooth
Gamers and Professionals
Turbo APP
- Perform each application with tailored performance, network
priority, audio conguration, and fan speed for your needs
Turbo LAN
- Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less
lag
Crystal Sound 2
- Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios
ASUS Exclusive
Features
ASUS Special 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 EZ Mode
- featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS 5X Protection:
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit
damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long
lifespan with excellent durability
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- ASUS Stainless Steel rear I/O - 3x more durable corrosionresistant coating
USB 3.0 Boost
USB Charger+
ASUS Special Features
ASUS Quiet Thermal
Solution
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
Rear Panel I/O Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Ai Charger+
Disk Unlocker
Ai Suite 3
MemOK!
EZ XMP
Quiet Thermal Design
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution with the aesthetic
streamline I/O cover
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001 V increment
- iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001 V increment
- vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001 V
increment
- vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01 V increment
- vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001 V
increment
- vDRAM Bus: 110-step Memory voltage control
- vPCH: 176-step Chipset voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz to 300 MHz at 0.1
MHz increment.
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x BIOS Flashback button
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback)
1 x Keyboard/Mouse combo connector
8-channel Audio I/O ports
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth
v4.0)
2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors, support additional 4 USB ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
storage devices support (supports PCIE SSD only)
1 x SATA Express connectors (gray)
8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (4 x gray, 4 x black)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection
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1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan connector
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC Mode) and
4-pin (PWM Mode) coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series
support
1 x TPM connector
1 x Serial port (COM) header
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
Internal I/O Connectors
BIOS features
Manageability
Support DVD
Operating system
Form Factors
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x 5-pin Extension fan (EXT_FAN) connector
1 x 3-pin Chassis intrusion (CHASSIS) connector
1 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header
1 x 3-pin CPU OverVoltage (OV) header
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector
1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments)
1 x EPU switch
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0,
SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,
CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My
Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied Log, F12 PrintScreen function,
F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) memory information
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
ATX Form Factor, 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables
ASUS X99-PRO motherboard
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
HYPER M.2 x 4
Support DVD
antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
User Manual
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving
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Technical documentations
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may
vary with different models.
Installation tools and components
Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan
Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU
PC chassis
Power supply unit
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
SATA hard disk drive
1 bag of screws
Philips (cross) screwdriver
DIMM
Graphics card
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Product introduction
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1.1 Special features
1.1.1 Product highlights
LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processors
This motherboard supports the New Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package.
It provides great system performance, quad-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express
2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
Intel® X99 Express Chipset
Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel
Core™ i7 processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and
enhances the system’s performance. It natively supports up to six (6) USB 3.0 ports and ten
(10) SATA 6 Gb/s ports.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
3-WAY SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support
This motherboad supports NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFire™ 2-WAY/3-WAY
congurations that enable multi-GPU setup, giving you full power of the latest graphics
technology to play games at 4K and beyond.
SATA Express support
SATA Express provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, allowing your system to
catch up with the speed of the SSDs. It also features backward compatibility with up to two
SATA drives of the same speed.
Quad-Channel DDR4 3000 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR4 3000 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.
M.2 Support*
This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares bandwidth with PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot
to speed up data transfer up to 32 Gb/s. This helps enhance the performance of your SSD
(Solid State Drive) that is dedicated only to the operating system.
* Supports PCIe mode only.
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Complete USB 3.0 integration
This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear
panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity
solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.
1.1.2 Other special features
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS
Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of
performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending
encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to
deliver audio to an external decoder.
DTS UltraPC II
DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through your system’s
speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference
between digital audio formats. It also ehnances the audio settings through augmenting
low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds,
improves bass performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from
DVD or Blu-ray Disc™.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP
requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-
efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the
product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2 Motherboard overview
1.2.1 Before 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.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout
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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.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-7
2. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 )
3. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 1-6
4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 1-34
5. MemOK! button 1-17
6. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34,
SATA 6G_5, SATA 6G_6/SATAEXPRESS, SATA 6G_78, SATA6G_910)
7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 1-31
8. EPU switch 1-19
9. M.2 Socket 3 1-30
10. TPU switch 1-18
11. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 1-37
12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-38
13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-35
14. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 1-36
15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) 1-32
16. EZ XMP switch 1-20
17. Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21
18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-36
19. Q-Code LEDs 1-25
20. Reset button 1-16
21. Power-on button 1-16
22. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-38
23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-39
24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30
25. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 1-22
26. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 1-37
1-33
1-29
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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel
i7 processors.
• 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
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 of the PnP
cap.
®
Core™
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1.2.4 System memory
The motherboard comes with eight 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
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Memory configurations
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
• 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 dual-
channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4 GB or more on the
motherboard.
c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
• 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. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efcient 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.
• The design of the DIMM fan may vary. Ensure that the DIMM fan ts to the
motherboard.
®
OS.
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X99-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR4 3000 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip
G.SKILL F4-3000C16Q-32GRR 32GB (8GBx4) DS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.35V • •
G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-16GRR 16GB (4GBx4) SS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.35V • •
G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q2-32GRR 32GB (4GBx8) SS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.35V • • • •
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
Brand
support (Optional)
2 4 6 8
DDR4 2800 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip
A_DATA AX4U2800W8G17-DRZ 8GB DS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 17-18-18-36 1.2V • •
A_DATA AX4U2800W4G17 16GB
A_DATA AX4U2800W4G17 32GB
A_DATA AX4U2800W8G17 32GB
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2800C16 16GB
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2800C16 32GB
CORSAIR CMD64GX4M8A2800C16 64GB
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2800C15 16GB
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2800C15 32GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 16GB
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2800C16 32GB
CORSAIR CMK64GX4M8A2800C16 64GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C15R 16GB
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2800C15R 32GB
G.SKILL F4-2800C17Q-16GRR 16GB
G.SKILL F4-2800C17Q-32GRR 32GB
SS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 17-17-17-36 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
SS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 17-17-17-36 1.2V • • • •
(4GBx8)
DS Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 17-17-17-36 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
SS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
DS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2V • • • •
(8GBx8)
SS - - 15-17-17-36 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 15-17-17-36 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
SS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
DS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2V • • • •
(8GBx8)
SS - - 15-17-17-36 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 15-17-17-36 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
SS - - 17-18-18-35 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 17-18-18-35 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
Brand
support (Optional)
2 4 6 8
DDR4 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C14 16GB (4GBx4) SS - - 14-16-16-35 1.2V • •
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2666C14 32GB (8GBx4) DS - - 14-16-16-35 1.2V • •
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 16GB (4GBx4) SS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2V • •
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C15 32GB (8GBx4) DS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2V • •
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C14R 16GB (4GBx4) SS - - 14-16-16-35 1.2V • •
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C14R 32GB (8GBx4) DS - - 14-16-16-35 1.2V • •
G.SKILL F4-2666C15Q-16GRR 16GB (4GBx4) SS 15-17-17-36 1.2V • •
G.SKILL F4-2666C15Q-32GRR 32GB (8GBx4) DS 15-17-17-36 1.2V • •
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Brand
Chip
Timing Voltage DIMM socket support
NO.
(Optional)
2 4 6 8
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DDR4 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip
A_DATA AX4U2400W8G16-DRZ 8GB SS SK hynix H5AN4G
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2400C14 16GB
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2400C14 32GB
CORSAIR CMD64GX4M8A2400C14 64GB
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2400C13 16GB
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2400C13 32GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2400C14B 16GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2400C14R 16GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2400C14 16GB
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2400C14 32GB
CORSAIR CMK64GX4M8A2400C14 64GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2400C13R 16GB
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2400C13R 32GB
G.SKILL F4-2400C17Q-16GRR 16GB
G.SKILL F4-2400C17Q-32GRR 32GB
G.SKILL F4-2400C17Q2-64GRR 64GB
panram PUD42400C154GNJK 4GB SS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2V • •
panram PUD42400C158GNJK 8GB DS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2V • •
panram PUD42400C154G2NJK 8GB
panram PUD42400C158G2NJK 16GB
SS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
DS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • • • •
(8GBx8)
SS - - 13-15-15-31 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 13-15-15-31 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
SS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
SS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
SS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
DS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2V • • • •
(8GBx8)
SS - - 13-15-15-31 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 13-15-15-31 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
SS - - 17-17-17-40 1.2V • •
(4GBx4)
DS - - 17-17-17-40 1.2V • •
(8GBx4)
DS - - 17-17-17-40 1.2V • • • •
(8GBx8)
SS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2V • •
(4GBx2)
DS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2V • •
(8GBx2)
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support
Brand
16-16-16-39 1.2V • •
8NMFR
(Optional)
2 4 6 8
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DDR4 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip
Micron MTA8ATF51264AZ-2G1A1 4GB SS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-
Micron MTA16ATF1G64AZ-2G1A1 8GB DS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-
Crucial CT4G4DFS8213.8FA1 4GB SS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-
Crucial CT8G4DFD8213.16FA1 8GB DS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-
Samsung M378A5143DB0-CPB 4GB SS Samsung K4A4G08
SK hynix HMA451U6MFR8N-TF 4GB SS SK hynix H5AN4G8
SK hynix HMA41GU6MFR8N-TF 8GB DS SK hynix H5AN4G8
A_DATA AX4U2133W4G13-DRZ 4GB SS SK hynix H5AN4G8
A_DATA AX4U2133W8G13-DRZ 8GB DS SK hynix H5AN4G8
A_DATA AX4U2133W4G15-DRZ 4GB SS SK hynix H5AN4G8
A_DATA AX4U2133W8G15-DRZ 8GB DS SK hynix H5AN4G
CORSAIR CMK8GX4M2A2133C15 8GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M2A2133C15 16GB
CORSAIR CMK8GX4M2A2133C15R 8GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2133C13B 16GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2133C13R 16GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2133C13 16GB
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2133C13 32GB
CORSAIR CMK64GX4M8A2133C13 64GB
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2133C12R 16GB
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2133C12R 32GB
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2133C12 16GB
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2133C12 32GB
G.SKILL F4-2133C15Q-16GRR 16GB
G.SKILL F4-2133C15Q-32GRR 32GB
G.SKILL F4-2133C15Q2-64GRR 64GB
Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB DS SK hynix H5AN4G8
panram PUD42133C154GNJK 4GB DS - - 15-15-
panram PUD42133C158GNJK 8GB DS - - 15-15-
panram PUD42133C154G2NJK 8GB
panram PUD42133C158G2NJK 16GB
SUPER
FBU2B008GM 8GB DS - - 15-15-
TALENT
SS - - 15-15-
(4GBx2)
DS - - 15-15-
(8GBx2)
SS - - 15-15-
(4GBx2)
SS - - 13-15-
(4GBx4)
SS - - 13-15-
(4GBx4)
SS - - 13-15-
(4GBx4)
DS - - 13-15-
(8GBx4)
DS - - 13-15-
(8GBx8)
SS - - 12-14-
(4GBx4)
DS - - 12-14-
(8GBx4)
SS - - 12-14-
(4GBx4)
DS - - 12-14-
(8GBx4)
SS - - 15-15-
(4GBx4)
DS - - 15-15-
(8GBx4)
DS - - 15-15-
(8GBx8)
SS - - 15-15-
(4GBx2)
DS - - 15-15-
(8GBx2)
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support
Brand
15-37
15-37
15-37
15-37
15-15-
5WD-
15-37
BCPB
15-15-
NMFRTFC
15-37
15-15-
NMFRTFC
15-37
13-13-
NMFR
13-36
13-13-
NMFR
13-36
15-15-
NMFR
15-37
15-15-
8NMFR
15-37
15-36
15-36
15-36
15-28
15-28
15-28
15-28
15-28
14-27
14-27
14-27
14-27
15-35
15-35
15-35
15-15-
NMFRTFC
15-37
15-36
15-36
15-36
15-36
15-36
(Optional)
2 4 6 8
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• Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:
Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration. We suggest that you install the module into D1 slot.
Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the dark gray slots as one pair
of dual-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the modules
into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility.
Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots
as two pairs of quad-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install
the modules into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility.
Supports six (6) modules inserted into four dark gray slots and two black slots as
three pairs of quad-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install
the modules into slots A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for better compatibility.
Supports eight (8) modules inserted into all slots as fully-loaded quad-channel
memory congurations.
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load
the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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1.2.5 Expansion slots
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No.
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40-LANE 28-LANE
1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot
2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot
4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot
5 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot
6 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot
Slot Description
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40-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA
configuration
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4
Single VGA/
PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe
cards
Triple VGA/
PCIe cards
x16 (single VGA
recommended)
N/A N/A
x16 x16 N/A
x16 x16 x8*
* When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled.
28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4
Single VGA/PCIe card
x16 (single VGA
recommended)
N/A N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 N/A
Triple VGA/PCIe cards x16 x8 x4*
• *The 3-Way SLI™ conguration is not supported when using a 28-LANE CPU.
• *When the M.2 x4 slot is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled.
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• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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