Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X99-Deluxe Series Asus
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Motherboard X99-DELUXE Series.
ii E9504 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, transmitt.
iii Contents Safety information ....................................................................................................... v About this guide ................................................................................................
iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2 3.
v Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vi 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.
vii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
viii X99-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel ® Core™ i7 processors Supports 22nm CPU, up to 20 MB Smart Cache* Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel ® X99 Express Chipset Memory 8 x DIMM, max.
ix (continued on the next page) X99-DELUXE specifications summary Storage ASMedia ® SATA Express controller*** - 1 x SATA Express ports (gray at bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports) * Due to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology including RAID configuration.
x USB ASMedia ® USB 3.0 controller - support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) ASMedia ® USB 3.0 Hubs - support ASUS USB 3.
xi ASUS Exclusive Features 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 iOS7 and Android 4.
xii ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Special Features 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.
xiii Internal I/O connectors 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.
xiv • 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.
xv 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 .
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ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Quad-Channel DDR4 2800 MHz Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR4 2800 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-5 Chapter 1 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 ) 1-32 3.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
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 quad- channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-9 Chapter 1 X99-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 8 A_DATA AX4U2800W8G17-DRZ 8GB DS Hynix H5AN4G 8NMFR 17-18-18-36 1.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 8 Micron MTA8ATF51264AZ- 2G1A1 4GB SS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-15-37 1.2V • • • • Micron MTA16ATF1G64AZ- 2G1A1 8GB DS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-15-37 1.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-11 Chapter 1 • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-13 Chapter 1 • 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.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_2 shared – –––––– PCIe x16_3 shared – shared* ––––– PCIe.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-15 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.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-17 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.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-19 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. SLI/CFX switch This switch allows you to determine the slots for 2-WAY or 3-WAY graphics card installation.
1-20 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State 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.
1-22 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-DELUXE Series 1-23 Chapter 1 6. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. 5. SLI/CFX LEDs The SLI/CFX LEDs light up when SLI/CFX switch is enabled.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 .
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-25 Chapter 1 Code Description F2 Recovery process started F3 Recovery rmware image is found F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifyin.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-27 Chapter 1 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code Description 03 System is entering S3 sleep state 04 System is entering S4 sleep state 05 System is entering S5 sleep state 30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state 40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 3. 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.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 5. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 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 benets of USB 3.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-31 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.
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN, 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-33 Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 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.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED) 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-35 Chapter 1 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 12. 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 conguration.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 1-37 Chapter 1 14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
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ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
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-DELUXE Series 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-DELUXE Series 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.
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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 OR.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 2-11 Chapter 2 To install HYPER M.2 x4 card For a higher performance, do not install the HYPER M.2 X4 is when using a 28-LANE CPU.
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 To install FAN EXTENSION CARD The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 2-13 Chapter 2 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutoeasilyupdatetheBIOSwithoutenteringtheexisting BIOSoroperatingsystem.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 2-15 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Rear panel connectors 1.
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 • ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCImodeorEHCImode,dependingonthe operating system’s setting. • USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-c.
2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers If you are using Windows ® 8.1 platform, use only the light blue audio port for Side Speaker Outina6-channelconguration.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 2-19 Chapter 2 When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off.
2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGAdetected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two shortbeepsthe.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-1 Chapter 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied 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.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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 conguration.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-7 Chapter 3 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed. To congure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to congure and to view its current status.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-15 Chapter 3 3.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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] .
3-18 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-19 Chapter 3 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DR.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Third Timings TRRDR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] TRRDD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] TWWDR [Auto] Conguration options: [Aut.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-21 Chapter 3 DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1).
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHB D1 R1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-23 Chapter 3 Receiver DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Receiver DQ De-emphasis [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Transmitter DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Enhanced Training (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] MemTest [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the memory testing.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-25 Chapter 3 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual] . Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM AB/CD Current Capability [100%] This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking. Set a higher value to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-27 Chapter 3 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] . CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to congure the CPU core voltage. Use<+> or <-> key to adjust the value.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-29 Chapter 3 CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to congure the CPU cache voltage offset value. Use<+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V at 0.001V increment.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking. Disabling this item prevents the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Auto] or [Disabled] .
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-31 Chapter 3 VCCIO PCH 1.05V Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the tmain power supply for the PCH REF. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.2000V to 1.0000V at 0.00625V increment.
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-DELUXE Series 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.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-35 Chapter 3 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.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-37 Chapter 3 SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA conguration. [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.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-39 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) to [Enabled] . Interrupt Remapping [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the VT-D Interrupt Remapping Support.
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 xHCI Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB 3.0 devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB 3.0 devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-41 Chapter 3 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to congure 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.
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 Denition Audio Controller Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled] .
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-43 Chapter 3 Audio LED Switch [Auto] [Auto] The audio LEDs only light up when the system is fully powered and operating. [Disabled] The audio LEDs does not light up. [Enabled] The audio LEDs always light up at the S0 (Working), S3 (Sleep), S5 (Soft off) states.
3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASM1061SE Storage Controller (SATAEXPRESS_E1) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia storage Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the ASM1061 Storage Controller (SATAEXPRESS_E1) to [Enabled] .
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-45 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.
3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-47 Chapter 3 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-49 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.
3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis Fan 1/4 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-51 Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. EXT 1/3 Fan Lower Temperature [40] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the extension fans’ lower temperature. The values may differ via Qfan tuning.
3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled] . SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST. This process extends the POST time. [Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-53 Chapter 3 Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.
3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add- on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows ® UEFI mode.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-55 Chapter 3 Key Management This item allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx).
3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Delete the db This item allows you to delete the db le from your system.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-57 Chapter 3 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to congure 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.
3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes .
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-59 Chapter 3 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information..
3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-61 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.
3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-63 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.
3-64 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 3-65 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.
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ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
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.
ASUS X99-DELUXE Series 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.
A-6 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Confo rmity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAI WAN Author ized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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