Asus X99-E WS manual

Motherboard X99-E WS[...]

ii E9552 First Edition August 2014 Copyright© 2014 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[...]

iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii X99-E WS specifications summary.......................................................[...]

iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3[...]

v 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 Obtainin[...]

vi 6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 6-7 6.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 6-7 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...................................... 6-7 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics card[...]

vii 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[...]

viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 sw[...]

ix 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[...]

x (continued on the next page) X99-E WS specifications summary CPU LGA2011-v3 socket for the Next Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 processors Supports 22nm CPU, up to 20 MB Smart Cache* Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel ® X99 Express Chipset Memory [...]

xi (continued on the next page) X99-E WS specifications summary LAN 1 x Intel ® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Intel ® I218-LM Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) ASUS Turbo LAN utility Audio Realtek ® ALC1150 8-channel high denition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 - Separate [...]

xii (continued on the next page) ASUS Exclusive Features EPU - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control. Turbo App - Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene conguration for selected applications. UEFI BIOS [...]

xiii (continued on the next page) X99-E WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (DIAG_CPU, DIAG_DRAM, DIAG_VGA, DIAG_ HDD) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS Fa[...]

xiv Specications are subject to change without notice. Internal I/O Connectors 1 x EPU switch 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x 3-pin Chassis intrusion (CHASSIS) connector System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 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 F[...]

xv • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS X99-E WS motherboard User Guide Support DVD 12 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1[...]

xvi Installation tools and components The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. PC chassis Power supply unit Intel ® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan Intel ® LGA2011-v3 CPU DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card Philips (cross) screwdriver SATA optical disc drive (optional) 1 bag of screws[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel ® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports 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 [...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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 Con[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-3 Chapter 1 • 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 [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-5 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-7 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 1-32 3. LGA2011-v3 CPU socket 1-6 4. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 )[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel ® Core™ 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 s[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-7 Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations 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.[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • 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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-9 Chapter 1 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. Slot Description 40-LANE 28-LANE 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • We recommend that you provide sufcient 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. 40-LANE/28 LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuratio[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-11 Chapter 1 A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_2 – shared – – – – – – PCIe x16_3 – shared – – – – – – PCIe x16_4 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_5 shared – – – – – – PCIe x16_6 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_7 shared – – – –[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working 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-[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-13 Chapter 1 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • [...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance. • Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system autom[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-15 Chapter 1 5. EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights up when you enable the EPU switch. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact lo[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 6. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7. Dr. Power switch (DR_POWER) This switch allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Dr. Power feature. Install the bundled ASUS Dr. Power Utility then enable this switc[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-17 Chapter 1 8. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to enhance the DIMM’s speed and performance. The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a exible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU volt[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-19 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power- On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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.[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-21 Chapter 1 5. ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3) This LED near the Dr. Power switch lights up when the Dr. Power switch is enabled. 6. PWR_SUPPLY LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the EATX PWR connector lights up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is on and the power supply unit has failed.[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. Power LED (+12V_PWR LED) The Power LED near the EATX12V1 connector lights up when you enable the ASUS Dr. Power switch and if there is no power detected on the 8-pin EATX12V connector. 8. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-23 Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 00 Not used 02 microcode 03 CACHE_ENABLED 04 PCH initialization 06 CPU_EARLY_INIT 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 sta[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description F A Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is star[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-25 Chapter 1 Code Description AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clea[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. ASMedia ® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/SATAEXPRESS_E1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for data drives [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-27 Chapter 1 3. Intel ® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration [...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-29 Chapter 1 6. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E910, USB3_E78) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-ch[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DO NOT connect 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) rst, 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[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-31 Chapter 1 8. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan po[...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-33 Chapter 1 • SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDD_L[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. DirectKey connector (2[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-35 Chapter 1 13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain conguration. The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt c[...]

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a ch[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 1-37 Chapter 1 16. 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. The thermistor cable is purchased separately.[...]

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard 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. Chapter 2: Basic installatio[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Triangle mark Triangle mark[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-5 Chapter 2 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly A B[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 ATX Power connection OR OR[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 To install USB 3.0 connector HDD LED POWER SW RESET SW HDD LED- HDD LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground HDD LED[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-11 Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Q-Code Logger button Q-Code Logger port 2.3 Q-Code Logger utility 2.3.1 Using the Q-Code Logger Q-Code Logger allows you to easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the system’s case. To use the Q-Code Logger: 1. Insert the USB storage device to the dedicated Q-Code Logger USB port. 2. Press the [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-13 Chapter 2 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Rear panel connectors 1. Q-Code Logger button 7. USB 3.0 ports E34 (Supports USB 3.0 Boost) 2. USB 3.0 ports E56 (Support USB 3.0 Boost, upper port support[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 • ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCImodeorEHCImode,dependingonthe operating system’s setting. • USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly. • WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devi[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 2-17 Chapter 2 When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the light blue port. 2.5 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system ch[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three short beeps No VGA detected One continuous beep followed by four short beeps H[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-1 Chapter 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • 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 an[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then se[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or pres[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and conguration. Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displ[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Quick 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 This bu[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-7 Chapter 3 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu Select a profile to apply t[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed. To congure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to congure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. 3. Click Apply to[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-9 Chapter 3 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature. Tuning your system settings To tune your settings: 1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to o[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next . • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel ® SATA connectors. 3. Select the type of storage fo[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-11 Chapter 3 3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-13 Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system secu[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-15 Chapter 3 3.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you ins[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to [100MHz] , [125MHz] , [167MHz] , or [250MHz] . Source Clock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU strap for a better overclocking capability. Conguration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm dbl] [5O[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-17 Chapter 3 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto] . 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to [...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the base clock frequency of the DRAM f[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-19 Chapter 3 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM Command Rate [Au[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Third Timings tRRDR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRRDD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWWDR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWWDD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRWDR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRDR [Auto] Conguration o[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-21 Chapter 3 DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R1) [Auto] Congur[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHB D1 R1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R1) [Au[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-23 Chapter 3 Receiver DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Receiver DQ De-emphasis [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Transmitter DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Receiver DQS Pre-emphasis [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Re[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 MISC DRAM Eventual Voltage (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto] Use <+> or <-> to adjust the eventual voltages of the DIMM slots. The values range from 0.8 V to 1.9 V with a 0.10 V increment. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] This item allows you to set a DRAM clock period. Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [19] Memor[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-25 Chapter 3 CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to congure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be m[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU Power Thermal Control [12[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-27 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled] . Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to congure the amount of Voltage fed to the CPU cores. Increase the voltage when conguring a high CPU core frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-29 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] . Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to congure the CPU cache voltage offset value. Use<+> or &l[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Input Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to congure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.80 V to 2.70 V at 0.010 V increment. DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to [Disabled] to stop the CPU fr[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-31 Chapter 3 PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to terminate the PLL Voltage. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.20000 V to 3.098278 V with a 0.006602 V interval. PLL Reference Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset th[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 eld values can cause the system to malfunction.[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for logical processor threads. Conguration options[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled] , a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces t[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-35 Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Configuration The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to [Enabled] . Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or ena[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. SATAExpress_1 SRIS Support [Auto] When set to [Auto] [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-37 Chapter 3 SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk d[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration NB PCI-E Configuration The items in this menu allow you to select the operating speeds of the PCIe slots. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_1 slot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX16_2 Link Speed[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-39 Chapter 3 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assigment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Intel VT for [...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xH[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-41 Chapter 3 xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. USB S[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features. SA - PCI Express SA SMI ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM (L1) support for the downstream devices. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L1 only] PEG ASPM Support [Di[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-43 Chapter 3 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled] . Front Panel[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PCI-EX16_2 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Audio] [Auto] Runs at x2 mode with ASUS ThunderboltEX card installed. Runs at x8 mode with other cards installed for high system performance. [X2 Mode] Runs at x2 mode with USB3_E12 enabled. The SATAEXPRESS_E1 is disabled. [X4 Mode] Runs at x4 mode for a high performance suppor[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-45 Chapter 3 ASM106SE Storage Controller (SATAEXPRESS_E1) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia storage Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the ASM106SE Storage Controller (SATAEXPRESS_E1) to [Enabled] . Windows Hot-plug Notification [Disabled] [...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled] , all other PME options are switched off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Of[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-47 Chapter 3 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disabled] This item allows you to disable/enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] . Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the I[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.10 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (2) I218-LM 00:1E:99:00:00:37 NIC Configuration The items in this menu allow you to congure the boot protocol, Wake-on LAN, link speed, and virtual LAN. Link Speed [Auto Negotiated] This item allows you to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. Congu[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-49 Chapter 3 3.6.11 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:1E:99:00:00:38 NIC Configuration The items in this menu allow you to congure the boot protocol, Wake-on LAN, link speed, and virtual LAN. Link Speed [Auto Negotiated] This item allows you to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. Conguration[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature / VRM Temperature / PCH Core Temperature / T-SENSOR1 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor au[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-51 Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for 3-pi[...]

3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] These items allow you to set the chassis fans’ Q-Fan control feature into DC Mode, PWM Mode, or disable these Q-Fan controls from your motherboard. Conguration options: [Disabled] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-53 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan 1/4 Lower Temperature [40] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The values may differ via Qfan tuning. Chassis Fan 1/4 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values may differ via Qfan tunin[...]

3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-55 Chapter 3 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Acceler[...]

3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This item allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Executes the trap for INT19 immediately. [Postponed] Executes the trap during legacy boot. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Thi[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-57 Chapter 3 Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] Secure Boot This item allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its ke[...]

3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration opti[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-59 Chapter 3 Append dbx from File This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The dbx le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from th[...]

3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. GPU Post This item shows the installed graphics cards in your motherboard. It also shows the recommended number of graphics card to install to your motherboard [...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-61 Chapter 3 Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend tha[...]

3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-63 Chapter 3 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 of the parameters on the Setup menus. W[...]

3-64 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements 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 ma[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-65 Chapter 3 3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>. 5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to [...]

3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the BIOS l[...]

ASUS X99-E WS 3-67 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press <F8> to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the [...]

3-68 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D: . ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: X99-E WS VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/30/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C: C: D: FORMAN~1 <DIR&g[...]

X99-E WS 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4.1 Installing an operating system • Thismotherboardsupports32-bit/64-bitWindows ® 7,32-bit/64-bitWindows ® 8,and 32-bit/64-bitWindows ® 8.1operatingsystems(OS). • Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.Thesetupprocedure[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Manual [...]

X99-E WS 4-3 Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructionsbelowtoget thenecessarysoftwaremanuals. ThesoftwaremanuallesareinPortableDocumentFormat(PDF).InstalltheAdobe ®  Acrobat ® R[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3 Software information MostoftheapplicationsinthesupportDVDhavewizardsthatwillconvenientlyguideyou throughtheinstallation.Viewtheonlinehelporreadmelethatcamewiththesoftware applicationformoreinformation. [...]

X99-E WS 4-5 Chapter 4 Launching AI Suite 3 Windows ® 7 OS FromtheDesktop,clickortap Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3 . YoucanalsolaunchAISuiteinWindows ® 7byclickingortapping ontheNotication area. Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1 OS Tolaunc[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 main menu bar System Information USB 3.0 Boost Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB Charger+ USB BIOS Flashback Dual Intelligent Processors 5 AI Suite 3 Main menu TheAISuite3mainmenugivesyoueasy-accesscontrolsandinsighttowhat’sgoingon withyourcomputer?[...]

X99-E WS 4-7 Chapter 4 4.4.1 Ai Charger+ AiCharger+allowsyoutofast-chargeyourportableBC1.1*mobiledevicesonyour computer’sUSBportthreetimesfasterthanthestandardUSBdevices**. Launching Ai Charger+ TolaunchAiCharger+,clickortap onthetop-rightcorn[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost USB3.0BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomatically speedsupthetransferratesofyourUSBstoragedevices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost TolaunchUSB3.0Boost,clickortap onthetop-rig[...]

X99-E WS 4-9 Chapter 4 4.4.3 EZ Update EZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftware, driversandBIOSeasily. Withthisutlity,youcanalsomanuallyupdatetheBIOSandselectthebootlogothatdisplays duringPOST. Launching EZ[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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up[...]

X99-E WS 4-11 Chapter 4 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutocheckandsavethelatestBIOSversiontoaUSB storagedevice.UsethisutilitytoquicklycheckforthelatestavailableBIOSandsettheBIOS downloadschedule. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Downloading the latest BIOS Beforeyoustartdownloading,ensurethatyouhaveinstalledtheUSBstoragedeviceto yourcomputer’sUSBportthatsupportsUSBBIOSFlashback.Refertosection 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection ofthisuserguidefor?[...]

X99-E WS 4-13 Chapter 4 4.4.5 USB Charger+ USBCharger+allowsyoutoquick-chargeyourportableUSBdevicesevenifyourcomputer isoff,insleepmodeorhibernatemode. BeforeusingUSBCharger+,ensuretodisabletheErPReadyitemfromthe Advanced > APM > ErP Ready ?[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.6 Push Notice Thisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcan alsosendmessagestoyoursmartdeviceusingthisutility. Beforeusingthisutility,ensurethatyoupairyourcomputerw[...]

X99-E WS 4-15 Chapter 4 Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer Thisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputertosleepmodeandsends analerttoyoursmartdevice. Tick these to enable mode alerts Set the day and time to enable the PC modes Set the minutes to send the alert b[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing your computer status on your smart device Tap Push Notice onyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice. Sending messages to your smart device Thisfeatureallowsyoutosendmessagestoyoursmartdevice. YoucanalsosendmessagesviathePush[...]

X99-E WS 4-17 Chapter 4 4.4.7 System Information Thisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedinformationofthemotherboard,CPU,andmemory settings. Launching the System Information TolaunchSystemInformation,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3 mainmenu,the[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 Audio configurations TheRealtek ® audioCODECprovides8-channelaudiocapabilitytodelivertheultimateaudio experienceonyourcomputer.ThesoftwareprovidesJack-Sensingfunction,S/PDIFOut support,andinterruptcapability.TheCODE[...]

X99-E WS 4-19 Chapter 4 A. Realtek ® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows ® 8.1 / Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.6 ASUS Dr. Power Utility ASUSDr.Powerisamonitoringutilitythatprovidesnoticationswhenthepowersupply isunabletoprovidesufcientpowertothesystem.Youcanchoosetoallowcontinuous noticationsorstopmessagesf[...]

X99-E WS 4-21 Chapter 4 WhenASUSDr.Powerdetectsthatyoursystemisrunninglowonpower,anevent noticationpopsuptoindicatethatyourpowersupplyrequiresattention.Themessagewill bedisplayedfor15secondsoruntilyouclicktheClosebutton.ASUS[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4[...]

X99-E WS 5-1 Chapter 5 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 and load the RAID driver during OS install[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the driv[...]

X99-E WS 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select th[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID lev[...]

X99-E WS 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),then press <Enter>. The available s[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 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 <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to se[...]

X99-E WS 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Plug the USB oppy disk drive and insert a oppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAI[...]

X99-E WS 6-1 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two ide[...]

6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. To install two CrossFire™ graphics cards: 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. [...]

X99-E WS 6-3 Chapter 6 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. ConnectaVGAoraDVIcabletothe graphics card. 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install three CrossFire™ graphics cards: 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install four CrossFire™ graphics cards: 1. Prepare four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-g[...]

X99-E WS 6-5 Chapter 6 6.1.6 Installing the device drivers 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 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. 6.1.7 Enabling the AMD ® Cross[...]

6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technology To enable Dual CrossFire™ technology: 1. IntheAMDVisionEngineControlCenterwindow,click Performance > AMD CrossFireX™ . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX™ . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save [...]

X99-E WS 6-7 Chapter 6 6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology ThemotherboardsupportstheNVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.2.1 Requirements • InSLImode,youshouldhavetwo?[...]

6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 4. AlignandrmlyinserttheSLIbridgeconnectortothegoldngersoneachgraphics card.Ensurethattheconnectorisrmlyinplace. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6.[...]

X99-E WS 6-9 Chapter 6 4. Alignandrmlyinsertthe3-waySLI bridgeconnectortothegoldngerson each graphics card. Ensure that the connectorisrmlyinplace. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. ConnectaVGA?[...]

6-10 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.2.6 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 system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel YoucanlaunchtheNVID[...]

X99-E WS 6-11 Chapter 6 B2. From the Screen Resolution window, click Advanced settings . B3. TheNVIDIAControlPanelwindow appears. Enabling SLI settings FromtheNVIDIAControlPanelwindow, select Configure SLI , Surround , PhysX . In the Quad-SLI enabled , click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for view[...]

6-12 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6[...]

ASUS X99-E WS A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause un[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada[...]

ASUS X99-E WS A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical 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 product has been designed[...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC ([...]

ASUS X99-E WS A-5 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.com/ Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# Online support http://www.asus.com/tw/support/[...]

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