Asus prime x299 a ii инструкция - Instruktiv.top - инструкции по применению и эксплуатации на

Motherboard

PRIME

X299-A II

E15936

Revised Edition V2

October 2019

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any

means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written

permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless

such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the

product is defaced or missing.

ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,

LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE),

EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY

DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR

INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,

AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO

RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS

MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or

copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the

owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.

Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software

This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License (“GPL”),

under the Lesser General Public License Version (“LGPL”) and/or other Free Open Source Software

Licenses. Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the extent permitted by the

applicable law. Copies of these licenses are included in this product.

Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data,

you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either

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

(2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location

where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Legal Compliance Dept.

15 Li Te Rd.,

Peitou, Taipei 112

Taiwan

In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in the About Box of the

product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we

can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you.

The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as

the corresponding binary/object code.

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

ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source

Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source

code we would be much obliged if you give us a notication to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating

the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code

archives, etc. to this email address).

iii

Contents

Safety information ………………………………………………………………………………………… vi

About this guide ………………………………………………………………………………………….. vii

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary ………………………………………………………. ix

Package contents ……………………………………………………………………………………….. xvi

Installation tools and components ……………………………………………………………… xvii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ………………………………………………………………………..1-1

1.2 Motherboard layout …………………………………………………………………………1-2

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ………………………………………………………..1-4

1.4 System memory ……………………………………………………………………………..1-5

1.5 Expansion slots ………………………………………………………………………………1-7

1.6 Onboard buttons ……………………………………………………………………………. 1-9

1.7 Onboard jumpers ………………………………………………………………………….1-10

1.8 Onboard LEDs ……………………………………………………………………………… 1-12

1.9 Internal connectors ……………………………………………………………………….1-13

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system …………………………………………………………………2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation …………………………………………………….. 2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation…………………………………………………………………2-3

2.1.3 Cooling system installation…………………………………………………. 2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation………………………………………………………………. 2-7

2.1.5 ATX power connection ………………………………………………………. 2-8

2.1.6 SATA device connection ……………………………………………………. 2-9

2.1.7 Front I/O connector …………………………………………………………. 2-10

2.1.8 Expansion card installation ………………………………………………. 2-11

2.1.9 M.2 installation ……………………………………………………………….. 2-12

2.1.10 Fan bracket installation ……………………………………………………. 2-13

2.2 BIOS update utility ……………………………………………………………………….. 2-14

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ………………………………………2-16

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ………………………………………………………… 2-16

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ……………………………………………………… 2-18

2.4 Starting up for the first time …………………………………………………………..2-20

2.5 Turning off the computer ………………………………………………………………2-20

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ………………………………………………………………………………..3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ……………………………………………………………………….3-2

3.2.1 EZ Mode…………………………………………………………………………..3-3

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ……………………………………………………………….. 3-4

3.2.3 Q-Fan Control ………………………………………………………………….. 3-8

3.2.4 AI OC Guide …………………………………………………………………… 3-10

3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard …………………………………………………………… 3-11

3.3 My Favorites …………………………………………………………………………………3-13

3.4 Main menu ……………………………………………………………………………………3-15

3.5 Ai Tweaker menu …………………………………………………………………………..3-15

3.6 Advanced menu ……………………………………………………………………………3-17

3.6.1 CPU Conguration ………………………………………………………….. 3-17

3.6.2 Platform Misc Conguration ……………………………………………… 3-17

3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ……………………………………… 3-17

3.6.4 PCH Conguration ………………………………………………………….. 3-18

3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration………………………………………………. 3-18

3.6.6 CPU Storage Conguration………………………………………………. 3-19

3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ………………………………………… 3-19

3.6.8 APM Conguration ………………………………………………………….. 3-20

3.6.9 Network Stack Conguration…………………………………………….. 3-20

3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information …………………………………………. 3-20

3.6.11 USB Conguration ………………………………………………………….. 3-20

3.6.12 Thunderbolt(TM) Conguration …………………………………………. 3-21

3.6.13 PCH-FW Conguration ……………………………………………………. 3-21

3.7 Monitor menu ……………………………………………………………………………….3-21

3.8 Boot menu ……………………………………………………………………………………3-21

3.9 Tool menu ……………………………………………………………………………………. 3-23

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility …………………………………………………… 3-23

3.9.2 Secure Erase …………………………………………………………………. 3-24

3.9.3 ASUS User Prole…………………………………………………………… 3-25

3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ……………………………………………………. 3-25

3.9.5 Graphics Card Information ……………………………………………….. 3-25

3.10 Exit menu …………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-26

3.11 Updating BIOS ………………………………………………………………………………3-27

3.11.1 EZ Update ……………………………………………………………………… 3-27

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ……………………………………………………………. 3-28

3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 …………………………………………………. 3-30

Chapter 4: RAID Support

4.1 RAID configurations ……………………………………………………………………….4-1

4.1.1 RAID denitions ……………………………………………………………….. 4-1

Appendix

Q-Code table ……………………………………………………………………………………………… A-1

Notices …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-5

ASUS contact information ………………………………………………………………………… A-10

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,

disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals

that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

vii

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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the

motherboard.

2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when

installing system components.

3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

4. Chapter 4: RAID Support

This chapter describes the RAID congurations.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software

updates.

1. ASUS website

The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

viii

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary

CPU

Optimized for Intel® Core™ X-Series 10000 Processors Family,

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

2066 Socket*

Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC)

Supports 14nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

** Support of these features depends on the CPU types.

Chipset Intel® X299 Chipset

Memory

Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU

8 x DIMM, max. 256GB, DDR4

4266+(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.)

/ 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) /

3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133

MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory*

Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000/7000 X-Series CPU

8 x DIMM, max. 256GB, DDR4

4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) /

3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 /

2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory*

Quad channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.

* If you are using a DIMM with a higher supported frequency than the CPU BCLK

frequency, please enter BIOS and go to Ai Tweaker > DRAM Frequency and set

it to the memory frequency of your DIMM. Please refer to BIOS Setup section for

more information on navigation BIOS.

Expansion slots

48-Lane CPU (Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU)

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots

(single@x16, dual@x16/x16, triple@x16/x16/x8 mode)

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (compatible with PCIe x1 devices)*

44-Lane CPU (Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU)

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots

(single@x16, dual@x16/x16, triple@x16/x16/x8 mode)

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (compatible with PCIe x1 devices)*

28-Lane CPU (Intel® Core™ i7 7000 X-Series CPU)

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single@x16, dual@x16/x8 mode)**

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (compatible with PCIe x1 devices)*

* PCIEX1_1 shares bandwidth with Wi-Fi E Key. PCIEX1_1 is disabled by default.

PCIEX1_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_7. PCIEX1_2 is disabled by default.

** PCIEX16_3 will be disabled when using 28-lane CPU.

Multi-GPU

support

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology

Supports AMD 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology*

* This support depends on the CPU types and VGA cards.

(continued on the next page)

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary

(continued on the next page)

Storage

Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series Processors with Intel® Virtual RAID on

CPU (VROC) support

— 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage

devices support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode)

— 1 x M.2_3 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage

devices support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode)

Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000/7000 X-Series Processors with

Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) support

— 1 x M.2_3 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage

devices support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode)

Intel® X299 Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

(RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) support

— 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage

devices support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode)*

— 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110

(Support both SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode)**

— 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports***

* The M.2_1 PCIe mode source is from X299 Chipset when using 44 and

28-lane CPU.

** The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 when using M.2 SATA

devices.

*** The SATA6G_7 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_2.

— The M.2 PCIe mode source from X299 Chipset supports Intel® Optane™

Memory

LAN

Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN

ASUS LANGuard

ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

Wireless &

Bluetooth

1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 PCIe Wi-Fi/BT module*

* The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately.

** The Wi-Fi E key shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1.

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary

(continued on the next page)

Audio

Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring

Crystal Sound 3

— Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

— High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording

input

— Internal audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone

and speakers

— Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent

performance

— Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs

— Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal

quality

— Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly

reduced multi-lateral interference

— Premium Japan-made audio capacitors

— Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*

— Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC)

— Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

Audio Features

— DTS: X® Ultra

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for

8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10.

USB

Intel® X299 Chipset

— 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)

— 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)

ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controllers

— 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel Type-C™ connector

— 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports at back panel (1 x USB Type-C™, 1 x Type A)

xii

ASUS Exclusive

Features

5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking

— AI overclocking: Quickly optimizes your CPU performance based on the

CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual

tuning by experts.

— DIGI+ Power Control

— TPU Insight

— EPU Guidance

— Fan Xpert 4 with FAN Extension Card II support

— Turbo Core App

OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock II Technology

UEFI BIOS

— AI Overclocking Guide

— CrashFree BIOS 3

— EZ Flash 3

— EZ Tuning Wizard

— BIOS FlashBack™

— Intel® VROC Ready

— Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support

— USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub Multiple-IN Support

Armoury Crate

— AURA SYNC

— ASUS NODE: Hardware control interface

— Turbo LAN

Pre-mounted I/O Shield

Q-Design

— ASUS Q-Code

— ASUS Q-Connector

— ASUS Q-DIMM

— ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

— ASUS Q-Slot

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary

(continued on the next page)

xiii

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary

Special Features

ASUS SafeSlot

— Protect your graphics card investment

ASUS 5X Protection III

— ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortied PCIe with solid soldering

— ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-

electricity discharges!

— ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design

— ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater

durability!

— DIGI+ VRM

AI Suite 3

Ai Charger

Thermal Design — ASUS Fan Xpert 4

— Stylish heatsink and 22110 M.2 heatsink design

Back Panel I/O

Ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port (black)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x USB Type-C™, 1 x USB Type-A)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

8-channel Audio I/O ports

(continued on the next page)

xiv

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary

Internal I/O

Connectors

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel USB Type-C™ connector

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin)

2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports

1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices

support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode from CPU or X299 Chipset)

1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage

devices support (both SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode from X299 Chipset)

1 x M.2_3 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices

support (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode from CPU)

8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support

1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+ connector

1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP Fan connector

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector

1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT Fan connector

2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors

1 x 4-pin M.2 Fan connector

1 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header

1 x NODE connector supports FAN Extension Card II

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

2 x RGB headers

1 x Addressable Gen 2 header

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x VROC_HW_KEY

1 x System Panel connector (Q-Connector) (FlexKey)

1 x 3-pin CPU_OV header

1 x Q_Code

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x Power-on button

(continued on the next page)

PRIME X299-A II specifications summary

BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2

Manageability WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

EZ Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Operating

System Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

• Specications are subject to change without notice.

• Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.

xvi

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS PRIME X299-A II motherboard

Cables

4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

1 x Addressable LED extension cable

1 x RGB LED extension cable

Accessories

1 x FAN holder

1 x Q-Connector

1 x M.2 vertical bracket

1 x M.2 screw package

Application DVD Motherboard support DVD

Documentation User manual

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

xvii

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® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan

Intel® LGA 2066 CPU

DIMM

SATA hard disk drive

Graphics card

Phillips (cross) screwdriver

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

M.2 SSD module (optional)

1 bag of screws

xviii

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-1

Chapter 1

Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded

objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue

tostaticelectricity.

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

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

bagthatcamewiththecomponent.

• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis

switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso

maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

1.1 Before you proceed

Takenoteofthefollowingprecautionsbeforeyouinstallmotherboardcomponentsorchange

anymotherboardsettings.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

RefertoInternal connectorsandRear panel featuresformoreinformation.

1.2 Motherboard layout

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-3

Chapter 1

Layout contents Page

1. DIMMslots 1-5

2. Fanandpumpconnectors 1-22

3. CPUsocket 1-4

4. Powerconnectors 1-23

5. AURARGBLEDconnectors 1-18

6. M.2slot 1-24

7. USB3.2Gen2connector 1-17

8. USB3.2Gen1connectors 1-17

9. ClearRTCRAMjumper 1-10

10. SATA6Gb/sconnectors 1-13

11. Thunderboltconnector 1-14

12. CPUOverVoltagejumper 1-11

13. SystemPanelconnector 1-15

14. Nodeconnector 1-14

15. VROCKeyconnector 1-16

16. USB2.0connector 1-16

17. AddressableRGBLEDconnector 1-19

18. Thermalsensorconnector 1-20

19. Powerbutton 1-9

20. Serialportconnector 1-21

21. Q-CodeLED 1-12

22. FrontPanelAudioconnector 1-21

23. M.2Wi-Fislot 1-25

24. RearI/OCoverLEDconnector 1-20

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

ThemotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA2066socketdesignedfortheIntel®

Core™X-seriesProcessors.

• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA2066socketonly.DONOT

installaCPUdesignedforothersocketsontheLGA2066socket.

• TheCPUtsinonlyonecorrectorientation.DONOTforcetheCPUintothesocketto

preventbendingtheconnectorsonthesocketanddamagingtheCPU.

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

• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand

thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap

ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard

components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/

transit-related.

• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise

Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe

LGA2066socket.

• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom

incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP

cap.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-5

Chapter 1

Recommended memory configurations

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

1.4 System memory

ThemotherboardcomeswithDualInlineMemoryModules(DIMM)slotsdesignedforDDR4

(DoubleDataRate4)memorymodules.

ADDR4memory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.

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

Memory configurations

Youmayinstall4GB,8GB,16GB,and32GBunbufferedandnon-ECCDDR4DIMMsinto

theDIMMsockets.

• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect

(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.

Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata

lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.

• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull

memoryloadoroverclockingcondition.

• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,

werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode

(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory

modules.

• VisittheASUSwebsiteforthelatestQVL.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-7

Chapter 1

1.5 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.

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

• WerecommendthatyouprovidesufcientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™orSLI®

mode.

• Ensuretoconnectboth8-pinpowerplugswhenrunningCrossFireX™orSLI®mode.

• Connectachassisfantothechassisfanconnectorswhenusingmultiplegraphics

cardsforbetterthermalenvironment.

48 and 44-Lane CPUs

28-Lane CPUs

Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA Triple VGA

1. PCIEX16_1 X16 X16 X16

2. PCIEX1_1 —

3. PCIEX16_2 —X16 X16

4. PCIEX1_2 —

5. PCIEX16_3 — — X8

Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA

1. PCIEX16_1 X16 X16

2. PCIEX1_1 — —

3. PCIEX16_2 —X8

4. PCIEX1_2 — —

5. PCIEX16_3 — —

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-9

Chapter 1

1.6 Onboard buttons

1. Power button

PressthePowerbuttontopowerupthesystem,orputthesystemintosleeporsoft-off

mode(dependingontheoperatingsystemsettings).

Thebuttonalsolightsupwhenthesystemispluggedtoapowersource,indicatingthatyou

shouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingorinstallingany

motherboardcomponent.

1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.7 Onboard jumpers

ToerasetheRTCRAM:

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

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

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

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

enterdata.

DONOTshort-circuitthepinsexceptwhenclearingtheRTCRAM.Short-circuitingor

placingajumpercapwillcausesystembootfailure!

Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbuttoncellbatteryandmovethejumper

againtocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebuttoncell

battery.

1. Clear RTC RAM jumper

TheClearRTCRAMjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAM

intheCMOS,whichcontainsthedate,time,systempasswords,andsystemsetup

parameters.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-11

Chapter 1

2. CPU Over Voltage jumper

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).Settopins2-3to

increasetheCPUvoltagesetting,orsettopins1-2tousethedefaultCPUvoltage

setting.

1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.8 Onboard LEDs

1. Q LEDs

TheQLEDscheckkeycomponents(CPU,DRAM,VGA,andbootingdevices)during

themotherboardbootingprocess.Ifanerrorisfound,thecriticalcomponent’sLED

stayslitupuntiltheproblemissolved.

TheQLEDsprovidethemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastartingpointfor

troubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.

2. Q-Code LED

TheQ-CodeLEDdesignprovidesyouwitha2-digiterrorcodethatdisplaysthesystem

status.

• TheQ-CodeLEDsprovidethemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastarting

pointfortroubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.

• PleaserefertotheQ-CodetableintheAppendixsectionformoredetails.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-13

Chapter 1

1.9 Internal connectors

1. SATA 6 Gb/s connectors

TheSATA6Gb/sconnectorallowsyoutoconnectSATAdevicessuchasopticaldisc

drivesandharddiskdrivesviaaSATAcable.

• Theconnectorsaresetto[IRST Mode]bydefault.

• TheM.2_2socketsharesbandwidthwithSATA6G_1portwhenusingM.2SATA

devices.

• TheSATA6G_7portsharesbandwidthwithPCIEX1_2.

• BeforecreatingaRAIDset,refertotheRAID Configuration Guide.Youcan

downloadtheRAID Configuration GuidefromtheASUSwebsite.

IfyouinstalledSATAstoragedevices,youcancreateaRAID0,1,5,and10conguration

withtheIntel®RapidStorageTechnologythroughtheonboardIntel®X299chipset.

1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

2. Thunderbolt connector

TheThunderboltconnectorallowsyoutoconnectan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cablesarepurchasedseparately.

3. Node connector

TheNodeconnectorallowsyoutoconnectNodecompatibledevices.

Visitwww.asus.comformoreinformationaboutthedevicesandthelatestcompatibilitylist.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-15

Chapter 1

• SystemPowerLEDconnector(PLED)

The2-pinand/or3-1pinconnectorsallowyoutoconnecttheSystemPowerLED.

TheSystemPowerLEDlightsupwhenthesystemisconnectedtoapowersource,or

whenyouturnonthesystempower,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.

• StorageDeviceActivityLEDconnector(HDD_LED)

The2-pinconnectorallowsyoutoconnecttheStorageDeviceActivityLED.The

StorageDeviceActivityLEDlightsuporblinkswhendataisreadfromorwrittentothe

storagedeviceorstoragedeviceadd-oncard.

• SystemWarningSpeakerconnector(SPEAKER)

The4-pinconnectorallowsyoutoconnectthechassis-mountedsystemwarning

speaker.Thespeakerallowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.

• PowerButton/Soft-offButtonconnector(PWRSW)

The3-1pinconnectorallowsyoutoconnectthesystempowerbutton.Pressthe

powerbuttontopowerupthesystem,orputthesystemintosleeporsoft-offmode

(dependingontheoperatingsystemsettings).

• Resetbuttonconnector(RESET)

The2-pinconnectorallowsyoutoconnectthechassis-mountedresetbutton.Pressthe

resetbuttontorebootthesystem.

• Chassisintrusionconnector(CHASSIS)

The2-pinconnectorallowsyoutoconnectthechassis-mountedintrusiondetection

sensororswitch.Thechassisintrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignalto

theconnectorwhenachassiscomponentisremovedorreplaced,thesignalisthen

generatedasachassisintrusionevent.

4. System Panel connector

TheSystemPanelconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.

1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

5. VROCKeyconnector

TheVROC(VirtualRaidonCPU)KeyconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaVROC

hardwarekeytoenableadditionalCPURAIDfunctionswithIntel®CPURSTe.

TheVROChardwarekeyispurchasedseparately.

6. USB 2.0 connector

TheUSB2.0connectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSBmoduleforadditionalUSB

2.0ports.TheUSB2.0connectorprovidesdatatransferspeedsofupto480MB/s

connectionspeed.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-17

Chapter 1

7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector

TheUSB3.2Gen1connectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.2Gen1modulefor

additionalUSB3.2Gen1ports.TheUSB3.2Gen1connectorprovidesdatatransfer

speedsofupto5Gb/s

TheUSB3.2Gen1moduleispurchasedseparately.

ThepluggedUSB3.2Gen1devicemayrunonxHCIorEHCImodedependingonthe

operatingsystem’ssetting.

8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector

TheUSB3.2Gen2connectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.2Gen2modulefor

additionalUSB3.2Gen2ports.TheUSB3.2Gen2connectorprovidesdatatransfer

speedsofupto10Gb/s.

TheUSB3.2Gen2moduleispurchasedseparately.

1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

9. AURA RGB LED connector

TheAURARGBLEDconnectorallowsyoutoconnectRGBLEDstrips.

TheAURARGBLEDconnectorsupports5050RGBmulti-colorLEDstrips(12V/G/R/B),

withamaximumpowerratingof3A(12V),andnolongerthan3m.

Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthepowersupplyisswitchedoff

orthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodosomaycausesevere

damagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

• ActuallightingandcolorwillvarywithLEDstrip.

• IfyourLEDstripdoesnotlightup,checkiftheRGBLEDextensioncableandthe

RGBLEDstripisconnectedinthecorrectorientation,andthe12Vconnectoris

alignedwiththe12Vheaderonthemotherboard.

• TheLEDstripwillonlylightupwhenthesystemispoweredon.

• TheLEDstripispurchasedseparately.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-19

Chapter 1

10. Addressable RGB LED connector

TheAddressableRGBLEDconnectorallowsyoutoconnectindividuallyaddressable

RGBWS2812BLEDstripsorWS2812BbasedLEDstrips.

TheAddressableRGBLEDconnectorsupportsWS2812BaddressableRGBLEDstrips

(5V/Data/Ground),withamaximumpowerratingof3A(5V)andamaximumof120LEDs.

Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthepowersupplyisswitchedoff

orthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodosomaycausesevere

damagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

• ActuallightingandcolorwillvarywithLEDstrip.

• IfyourLEDstripdoesnotlightup,checkiftheaddressableRGBLEDstripis

connectedinthecorrectorientation,andthe5Vconnectorisalignedwiththe5V

headeronthemotherboard.

• TheaddressableRGBLEDstripwillonlylightupwhenthesystemispoweredon.

• TheaddressableRGBLEDstripispurchasedseparately.

1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

11. Rear I/O Cover LED connector

TheRearI/OCoverLEDconnectorisforconnectingtheLEDboardonyourrearI/O

cover.

12. Thermal Sensor connector

TheThermalSensorconnectorallowsyoutoconnectasensortomonitorthe

temperatureofthedevicesandthecriticalcomponentsinsidethemotherboard.

Connectthethermalsensorandplaceitonthedeviceorthemotherboard’scomponent

todetectitstemperature.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-21

Chapter 1

13. Serial Port connector

TheSerial(COM)Portconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaserialportmodule.Connect

theserialportmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopening

onthesystemchassis.

Theserialportmoduleispurchasedseparately.

14. Front Panel Audio connector

Thefrontpanelaudioconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodule

thatsupportsHDAudio.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodulecableto

thisconnector.

Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis

connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.

1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

15. Fan and Pump connectors

TheFanandPumpconnectorsallowyoutoconnectfansorpumpstocoolthesystem.

• ConnectthefanofyourwatercoolingkittotheAIO_PUMPconnector.

• W_PUMP+functionsupportdependsonwatercoolingdevice.

• DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairow

insidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!

Donotplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!

• Ensurethecableisfullyinsertedintotheconnector.

Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control

CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q-FanControlled A

CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q-FanControlled A

CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-FanControlled —

CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-FanControlled —

AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full-Speed —

W_PUMP+ 3A 36W Full-Speed —

HS_FAN 1A 12W Q-FanControlled —

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-23

Chapter 1

Ensuretoconnectboth8-pinpowerplugsunderheavyusage.

• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa

systemwithmorepower-consumingdevices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableor

maynotbootupifthepowerisinadequate.

• Ifyouwanttousetwoormorehigh-endPCIex16cards,useaPSUwith1000W

powerorabovetoensurethesystemstability.

16. Power connectors

ThesePowerconnectorsallowyoutoconnectyourmotherboardtoapowersupply.

Thepowersupplyplugsaredesignedtotinonlyoneorientation,ndtheproper

orientationandpushdownrmlyuntilthepowersupplyplugsarefullyinserted.

1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

17. M.2 slot

TheM.2slotallowsyoutoinstallM.2devicessuchasM.2SSDmodules.

• For Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series Processors support with Intel® Virtual RAID

on CPU (VROC):

 -M.2_1socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4modeMKeydesignandtype2242/2260/

2280/22110PCIestoragedevices.

 -M.2_3socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4modeMKeydesignandtype2242/2260/

2280/22110PCIestoragedevices.

• For Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000/7000 X-Series Processors support

with Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC):

 -M.2_3socketssupportPCIe3.0x4modeMKeydesignandtype2242/2260/

2280/22110PCIestoragedevices.

• For Intel® X299 Chipset supports with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

(RAID 0, 1, 5, 10):

 -M.2_2socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4modeandSATAmodeverticalMKeydesign

andtype2242/2260/2280/22110PCIeandSATAstoragedevices.TheM.2_2

socketsharesbandwidthwithSATA6G_1portwhenusingM.2SATAdevices.

 -M.2_1socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4modeMKeydesignandtype2242/2260/

2280/22110PCIestoragedevices.TheM.2_1PCIemodesourceisfromX299

Chipsetwhenusing44and28-laneCPU.

• TheM.2PCIemodesourcefromX299ChipsetsupportsIntel®OptaneMemory.

TheM.2SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 1-25

Chapter 1

18. M.2Wi-Fislot

TheM.2Wi-FislotallowsyoutoinstallanM.2Wi-Fimodule(E-key,type2230).

TheM.2Wi-Fimoduleispurchasedseparately.

1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-1

Chapter 2

Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system

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.

2.1.1 Motherboard installation

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to

the chassis’ rear I/O panel.

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

2. 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 PRIME X299-A II 2-3

Chapter 2

2.1.2 CPU installation

• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA2066socketonly.

• ASUSwillnotcoverdamagesresultingfromincorrectCPUinstallation/removal,

incorrectCPUorientation/placement,orotherdamagesresultingfromnegligenceby

the user.

• 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 PRIME X299-A II 2-5

Chapter 2

2.1.3 Cooling system 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

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

AIO_PUMP

CPU_OPT

CPU_FAN

To install an AIO cooler

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-7

Chapter 2

To remove a DIMM

2.1.4 DIMM installation

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

2.1.5 ATX power connection

Ensuretoconnectboth8-pinpowerplugsunderheavyusage.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-9

Chapter 2

2.1.6 SATA device connection

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

2.1.7 Front I/O connector

USB 3.2 Gen 2

To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectorTo install ASUS Q-Connector

Thisconnectorwillonlytinone

orientation. Push the connector until it

clicksintoplace.

USB 2.0

AAFP

To install USB 2.0 connector

To install front panel audio connector

USB 3.2 Gen 1

To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector

To install system speaker connector

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-11

Chapter 2

2.1.8 Expansion card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

To install PCIe x1 cards

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

2.1.9 M.2 installation

SupportedM.2typevariespermotherboard.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-13

Chapter 2

2.1.10 Fan bracket installation

To install the MOS FAN bracket and fan

Whenusinghighperformancesettingswhilstoverclocking,ensuretoinstalltheMOSFAN

bracketforadditionalfan(s).

• Youmayinstall12V(1A,12W),40mmx40mmfans.

• Thefanispurchasedseparately.

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

2.2 BIOS update utility

BIOS FlashBack™

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BIOSFlashBack™buttonforthree

secondstoautomaticallyupdatetheBIOS.

To use BIOS FlashBack™:

1. InsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheBIOSFlashBack™port.

• WerecommendyoutouseaUSB2.0storagedevicetosavethelatestBIOSversion

for better compatibility and stability.

• Refertosection2.3.1 Rear I/O connectionforthelocationoftheUSBportthat

supportsBIOSFlashBack™.

2. Visithttps://www.asus.com/support/anddownloadthelatestBIOSversionforthis

motherboard.

3. ManuallyrenametheleasX299A2.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe

applicationtoautomaticallyrenamethele,thencopyittoyourUSBstoragedevice.

The BIOSRenamer.exeapplicationiszippedtogetherwithyourBIOSlewhenyou

downloadaBIOSleforaBIOSFlashBack™compatiblemotherboard.

4. Shutdownyourcomputer.

5. PresstheBIOSFlashBack™buttonforthreesecondsuntiltheFlashBack™LED

blinksthreetimes,indicatingthattheBIOSFlashBack™functionisenabled.

BIOS FlashBack™ port BIOS FlashBack™ button

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-15

Chapter 2

6. Waituntilthelightgoesout,indicatingthattheBIOSupdatingprocessiscompleted.

FormoreBIOSupdateutilitiesinBIOSsetup,refertothesection3.11 Updating BIOS in

Chapter3.

• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orpresstheCLR_CMOSbuttonwhile

BIOSupdateisongoing,otherwiseupdatewillbeinterrupted.Incaseofinterruption,

please follow the steps again.

• Ifthelightashesforvesecondsandturnsintoasolidlight,thismeansthatthe

BIOSFlashBack™isnotoperatingproperly.Thismaybecausedbyimproper

installationoftheUSBstoragedeviceandlename/leformaterror.Ifthisscenario

happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.

• UpdatingBIOSmayhaverisks.IftheBIOSprogramisdamagedduringtheprocess

andresultstothesystem’sfailuretobootup,pleasecontactyourlocalASUSService

Center.

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2keyboard/mousecomboport 6. USB3.2Gen1ports7and8

2. Intel®LANport(LAN1)* 7. USB3.2Gen2Type-C™portEC1

3. USB3.2Gen2portE2 8. BIOSFlashBack™button

4. USB2.0ports9and10 9. OpticalS/PDIFOutport

5. USB3.2Gen1ports5and6 10. AudioI/Oports**

* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.

• USB3.1Gen1/Gen2devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.

• Westronglyrecommendthatyouconnectyourdevicestoportswithmatchingdata

transferrate.PleaseconnectyourUSB3.2Gen1devicestoUSB3.2Gen1portsand

yourUSB3.2Gen2devicestoUSB3.2Gen2portsforfasterandbetterperformance

for your devices.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-17

Chapter 2

* LAN ports LED indications

ACT/LINK

LED SPEED

LED

LAN port

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

Off Nolink Off 10Mbpsconnection

Orange Linked Orange 100Mbpsconnection

Orange(Blinking) Data activity Green 1Gbpsconnection

Orange(Blinking

thensteady)

Readytowakeup

fromS5mode

YoucandisabletheLANcontrollersinBIOS.Duetohardwaredesign,theLAN1port’s

LEDsmaycontinuetoblinkevenwhendisabled.

** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Port Headset

2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

LightBlue LineIn LineIn LineIn SideSpeakerOut

Lime LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut

Pink MicIn MicIn MicIn MicIn

Orange – – Center/Sub

woofer

Center/Sub

woofer

Black –RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2-channel Speakers

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 2-19

Chapter 2

Connect to 4-channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers

Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers

2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Chapter 2

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.

3. Connectthepowercordtothepowerconnectoratthebackofthesystemchassis.

4. Connectthepowercordtoapoweroutletthatisequippedwithasurgeprotector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. ExternalSCSIdevices(startingwiththelastdeviceonthechain)

c. Systempower

6. Afterapplyingpower,thesystempowerLEDonthesystemfrontpanelcaselightsup.

ForsystemswithATXpowersupplies,thesystemLEDlightsupwhenyoupressthe

ATXpowerbutton.Ifyourmonitorcomplieswiththe“green”standardsorifithasa

“powerstandby”feature,themonitorLEDmaylightuporchangefromorangetogreen

afterthesystemLEDturnson.

 Thesystemthenrunsthepower-onselftests(POST).Whilethetestsarerunning,the

BIOSbeeps(refertotheBIOSbeepcodestable)oradditionalmessagesappearon

thescreen.Ifyoudonotseeanythingwithin30secondsfromthetimeyouturnedon

thepower,thesystemmayhavefailedapower-ontest.Checkthejumpersettingsand

connections or call your retailer for assistance.

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

Hardware component failure

7. Atpoweron,holddownthe<Delete>keytoentertheBIOSSetup.Followthe

instructionsinChapter3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system

onsleepmodeorsoft-offmode,dependingontheBIOSsetting.Pressthepowerswitch

formorethanfoursecondstoletthesystementerthesoft-offmoderegardlessoftheBIOS

setting.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-1

Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

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 operating system. The

term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot

device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In

normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure

optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following

circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to

run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or

update.

Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly

recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service

personnel.

• When downloading or updating the BIOS le, rename it as X299A2.CAP for this

motherboard.

• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please

refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.

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 any BIOS setting, load the default

settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized

Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section Exit menu for

details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS

and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Onboard jumpers for

information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.

• The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.

Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual.

BIOS menu screen

The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.

3.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen

include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup

program.

Entering BIOS at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test

(POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you

failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.

After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 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, select Advanced Mode or press the <F7> hotkey for the advanced BIOS

settings.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode

for Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Selects the display language

of the BIOS setup program

Displays a quick overview

of the system status

Displays the system properties of the selected mode.

Click < or > to switch modes

Loads optimized

default settings

EZ Tuning Wizard

Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click

the button to manually tune the fans

Saves the changes

and resets the system

Click to display boot devices

Selects the boot device priority

Click to go to Advanced Mode

Search on the FAQ

Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4)AI OC Guide(F11)

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(F7) or press the <F7>

hotkey.

Menu items General help

Menu bar Language Qfan Control(F6)MyFavorite(F3) AI OC Guide(F11) AURA ON/OFF(F4)

Search(F9)

Scroll bar

Pop-up Menu

Configuration fields

Last modified settings EZ Tuning Wizard

Displays a quick overview

of the system status

Search on the FAQ

Go back to EZ Mode

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-5

Chapter 3

Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the

menu bar have their respective menu items.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a

submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Language

This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS.

Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.

My Favorites(F3)

This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently-

used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.

Refer to section My Favorites for more information.

Q-Fan Control(F6)

This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to

manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.

Refer to section Q-Fan Control for more information.

AI OC Guide(F11)

This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and

enable it.

• Refer to section AI OC Guide for more information.

• This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU.

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 Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing

the fan settings.

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tool For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

Search (F9)

This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to

nd the related item listing.

AURA (F4)

This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off.

[All On]: All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled.

[Aura Only]: Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled.

[Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.

[Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled.

Search on FAQ

Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile

device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also

scan the following QR code:

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t

on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display

the other items on the screen.

General help

At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key

to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.

Configuration fields

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can

change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-

congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and

press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Hot keys

This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation

keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-7

Chapter 3

EZ Tuning Wizard

This button allows you to view and congure the RAID settings of your system.

Refer to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.

Last Modified button

This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

3.2.3 Q-Fan Control

The Q-Fan 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 undo the

changes

Click to apply the fan setting

Click to go back to main menu

Select a profile to apply to

your fans

Select between

different Q-Fan modes

Select to manually configure

your fans

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-9

Chapter 3

Speed points Select to manually

configure your fans

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 save the changes then click Exit (ESC).

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

3.2.4 AI OC Guide

• The screenshot shown in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not

exactly match what you see on your screen.

• This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU.

The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide

of the Ai Overclocking feature which highlights the recommended setup procedure and

descriptions of the AI Overclocking.

Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking.

Click to view

the next topic in

the quick guide

Click to view the

previous topic in

the quick guide

Quick guide topics Click to go back

to main menu

Click to enable

AI Overclocking

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-11

Chapter 3

3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard

EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature.

Creating RAID

To create RAID:

1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen.

2. Click RAID

then select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or

SATA, then click Next.

• Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.

• Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.

3. Select Yes to enable RAID.

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup.

6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your

system.

You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.

b. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super

Speed (RAID 5).

a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy

Backup (RAID 10).

4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click

Next.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-13

Chapter 3

3.3 My Favorites

My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite

BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot

related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

Adding items to My Favorites

To add BIOS items:

1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click MyFavorite(F3) 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 My

Favorites screen.

3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as

favorite from the submenu panel and click or press <Enter> on your keyboard.

You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:

• Items with submenu options

• User-managed items such as language and boot order

• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.

4. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.

5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.

Main menu panel

Submenu panel

Selected shortcut

items

Delete all favorite

items

Recover to default

favorite items

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-15

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 security settings.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)

RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section Onboard jumpers for information on

how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not

Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].

3.5 Ai Tweaker 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

installed on the motherboard.

Ai Overclock Tuner

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

frequency. Conguration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole

(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles supported by your

memory modules for optimizing the system performance.

The [X.M.P.] conguration option appears only when you install memory modules

supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole(X.M.P.) Technology.

The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].

BCLK Frequency

This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system

performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.

We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specication, as high BCLK

frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement

[Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized

by ASUS core ratio settings.

[Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings.

CPU Core Ratio

This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage] [By Specic Core]

[AI Optimized]

BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio

[Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized

setting.

[100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:133.

[100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:100.

DRAM Frequency

This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary

with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized

setting.

If you are using a DIMM with a higher supported frequency than the CPU BCLK frequency,

please enter BIOS and go to Ai Tweaker > DRAM Frequency and set it to the memory

frequency of your DIMM. Please refer to BIOS Setup section for more information on

navigation BIOS.

Internal CPU Power Management

The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores

frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat

production.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Turbo Mode

Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating

frequency when it is below power, current and specication limit. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-17

Chapter 3

3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor.

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]

This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing

the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Power Management Configuration

This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

This item allows more than two frequency to be supported.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Turbo Mode

This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base

operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature

specication limit.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Autonomous Core C-State

This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

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.

3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCIe.

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

3.6.4 PCH Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCIe speed.

PCI Express Configuration

This item allows you to congure the PCIe slots.

PCIe Speed

This item allows your system to automatically select the PCIe port speed.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s)] [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)] [Gen 3 (8 GT/s)]

3.6.5 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.

SATA Controller(s)

This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Mode Selection

This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.

[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to

use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The

AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced

Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on

random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize

the order of commands.

[Intel RST Premium

(RAID)]

Set to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)] when you want to create a

RAID conguration from the SATA hard disk drives.

SMART Status Check

SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that

shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the

hard disks.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

SATA6G_1 — SATA6G_8

This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hot Plug

These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows

you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-19

Chapter 3

HD Audio Controller

This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

RGB LED lighting

When system is in working state

This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the

working state.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states

This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the

sleep, hibernate or soft off states.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

Intel LAN Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and congure onboard

devices.

3.6.6 CPU Storage Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to congure CPU storage congurations.

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

3.6.8 APM Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings.

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] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)]

3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to congure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support.

3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information

This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.

NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.

3.6.11 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.

USB Single Port Control

This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.

Refer to section Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-21

Chapter 3

3.7 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change

the fan settings.

Q-Fan Configuration

Q-Fan Tuning

Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum

duty cycle for each fan.

AIO PUMP/W_PUMP+ Control

[Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature.

[Auto] Detects the type of water pump installed and automatically switches

the control modes.

[DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan.

[PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.

3.8 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Fast Boot

[Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.

[Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.

The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].

Next Boot after AC Power Loss

[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.

[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.

3.6.12 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to congure Thunderbolt settings.

TBT Root port Selector

This item allows you to select the thunder root port.

Conguration options: [Thunderbolt Disabled] [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3]

3.6.13 PCH-FW Configuration

This item allows you to congure the rmware TPM.

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

Boot Configuration

Setup Mode

[Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after

POST.

[EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

This item allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully

support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.

Launch CSM

[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.

[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices

or the Windows® UEFI mode.

The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].

Boot Devices Control

This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.

Conguration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]

[UEFI only]

Boot from Network Devices

This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to

launch.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]

Boot from Storage Devices

This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to

launch.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]

Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices

This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that

you want to launch.

Conguration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]

Secure Boot

This item allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to

protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-23

Chapter 3

Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The

number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices

installed in the system.

• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows® 8 not

supported).

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo

appears.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on

the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start

booting from the selected device.

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.

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation

message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press

<Enter> to conrm your choice.

For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 3.

Setup Animator

This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

3.9.2 Secure Erase

SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.

Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance

levels.

Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI.

To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.

Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may

become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.

• The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.

Do not turn off the system during the process.

• Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel

SATA ports, refer to section Motherboard layout of this manual.

Status definition:

• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards

drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the

drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed

with the Secure Erase.

• Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or

was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password

dened by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with

Secure Erase.

Displays the

available SSDs

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-25

Chapter 3

3.9.3 ASUS User Profile

This item allows you to save and load BIOS setting proles.

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 that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/

CPU conguration and BIOS version.

Profile Name

This item allows you to key in a prole name.

Save to Profile

This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a

prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive

This item allows you to load or save prole from your USB drive, load and save prole to your

USB drive.

3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information

This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

3.9.5 Graphics Card Information

This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system.

GPU Post

This item displays the information and recommended conguration for the PCIe slots that the

graphics card is installed in your system.

This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.

Bus Interface

This item allows you to select the bus interface.

Conguration options: [PCIEX16_1]

3-26 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. 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. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.

Select OK to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to

ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,

a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you

select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to

discard changes and exit.

Launch EFI Shell from USB drives

This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of

the available lesystem devices.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-27

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 may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the

instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.

Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard.

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a

USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.

3.11.1 EZ Update

The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®

environment.

• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP

(Internet Service Provider).

• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet

without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local

Internet connection before updating through the Internet.

To update the BIOS by USB:

1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.

2. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.

3. Select via Storage Device(s).

4. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.

5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

6. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.

7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 3-29

Chapter 3

• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and

single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system

boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select

the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section Exit menu for details.

To update the BIOS by Internet:

1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.

2. Select via Internet.

3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then

press <Enter>.

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select

the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section Exit menu for details.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.

5. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

3-30 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 le.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published

on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at

https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB ash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive

containing the BIOS le to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility

reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure

system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default

BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause

system boot failure!

ASUS PRIME X299-A II 4-1

Chapter 4

RAID Support

Chapter 4: RAID Support

4.1 RAID configurations

The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,

and RAID 10 solution.

For more information on conguring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID

Configuration Guide which you can nd at https://www.asus.com/support.

4.1.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in

parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a

sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access

and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to

a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications

to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID

conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use

two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be

of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among

the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and

higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing,

relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.

Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having

to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both

RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive

and three new drives for this setup.

4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support

Chapter 4

ASUS PRIME X299-A II A-1

Appendix

Q-Code table

(continued on the next page)

Code Description

00 Not used

01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).

02 AP initialization before microcode loading

03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading

04 PCH initialization before microcode loading

06 Microcode loading

07 AP initialization after microcode loading

08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading

09 PCH initialization after microcode loading

0B Cache initialization

0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0E Microcode not found

0F Microcode not loaded

10 PEI Core is started

11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started

19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started

2B – 2F Memory initialization

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

31 Memory Installed

32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization

37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started

3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

4F DXE IPL is started

50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory

speed

54 Unspecied memory initialization error

55 Memory not installed

56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

57 CPU mismatch

58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

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

5A Internal CPU error

5B Reset PPI is not available

5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes

A-2 Appendix

Appendix

Q-Code table

Code Description

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

E1 S3 Boot Script execution

E2 Video repost

E3 OS S3 wake vector call

E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

E8 S3 Resume Failed

E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found

EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error

EB S3 OS Wake Error

EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes

F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)

F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

F2 Recovery process started

F3 Recovery rmware image is found

F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded

F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

F8 Recovery PPI is not available

F9 Recovery capsule is not found

FA 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 started

6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started

6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)

70 PCH DXE initialization is started

71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started

72 PCH devices initialization

73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

(continued on the next page)

ASUS PRIME X299-A II A-3

Appendix

Q-Code table

Code Description

90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

91 Driver connecting is started

92 PCI Bus initialization is started

93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

94 PCI Bus Enumeration

95 PCI Bus Request Resources

96 PCI Bus Assign Resources

97 Console Output devices connect

98 Console input devices connect

99 Super IO Initialization

9A USB initialization is started

9B USB Reset

9C USB Detect

9D USB Enable

9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes

A0 IDE initialization is started

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 Verifying Password

A9 Start of Setup

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

AB Setup Input Wait

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

(continued on the next page)

A-4 Appendix

Appendix

Code Description

B4 USB hot plug

B5 PCI bus hot plug

B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 System Agent initialization error

D2 PCH initialization error

D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6 No Console Output Devices are found

D7 No Console Input Devices are found

D8 Invalid password

D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)

DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

DB Flash update is failed

DC Reset protocol is not available

Q-Code table

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. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II A-5

Appendix

Notices

FCC Compliance Information

Responsible Party: Asus Computer International

Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA

Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

A-6 Appendix

Appendix

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

KC: Korea Warning Statement

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement

économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,

et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

ASUS PRIME X299-A II A-7

Appendix

Declaration of compliance for product environmental

regulation

ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and

makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global

environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on

regulation requirements.

Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on

regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33

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.

EU RoHS

This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see

http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits

use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in

homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except

for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS

ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of

the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.

Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng

các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Turkey RoHS

AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest

standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to

be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the

packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed

recycling information in different regions.

A-8 Appendix

Appendix

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to

enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin

indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in

municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol

of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal

waste.

Regional notice for California

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm —

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Google™ License Terms

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this le

except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:

http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the

License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS

OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.

See the License for the specic language governing permissions and limitations under the

License.

ASUS PRIME X299-A II A-9

Appendix

Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se

conformează cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor

conexe. Textul complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene

se găseşte la:

www.asus.com/support

Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u

saglasnosti sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama

povezanih Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan

da adresi:

www.asus.com/support

Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto

zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným

ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty

EÚ je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support

Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z

bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.

Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:

www.asus.com/support

Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este

dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes

de las directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE

de conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support

Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna

enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra

relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om

överensstämmelse nns på: www.asus.com/support

Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій

відповідає основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням

відповідних Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам

ЄС доступний на: www.asus.com/support

Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili

Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB

uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:

www.asus.com/support

Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen

sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.

Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support

English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of

related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:

www.asus.com/support

Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est

conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives

concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à

partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support

Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit

den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen

der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-

Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support

Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo

dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti

con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità

UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support

Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует

основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям

соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,

смотрите на www.asus.com/support

Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това

устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите

приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на

декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:

www.asus.com/support

Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan

s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.

Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support

Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto

zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících

směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:

www.asus.com/support

Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i

overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de

relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan ndes på:

www.asus.com/support

Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat

voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van

de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van

conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support

Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab

asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele

sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel

aadressil: www.asus.com/support

Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on

asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä

koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti

on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support

Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η

συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές

διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας

είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support

Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz

megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb

vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege

innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support

Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto

Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.

Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support

Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka

pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą

ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support

Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i

samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte

direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen nnes på:

www.asus.com/support

Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że

urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi

postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE

jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support

Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em

conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes

das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:

www.asus.com/support

A-10 Appendix

Appendix

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

Web site www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +86-21-38429911

Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#

Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA

Telephone +1-510-739-3777

Fax +1-510-608-4555

Web site http://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support

Support fax +1-812-284-0883

Telephone +1-812-282-2787

Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

Fax +49-2102-959931

Web site http://www.asus.com/de

Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales

Technical Support

Telephone +49-2102-5789555

Support Fax +49-2102-959911

Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

Источник

View the manual for the Asus PRIME X299-A II here, for free. This user manual comes under the category wall outlets and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 7.1. This manual is available in the following languages: English. Do you have a question about the Asus PRIME X299-A II?

Ask your question here

Asus PRIME X299-A II specifications

Below you will find the product specifications and the manual specifications of the Asus PRIME X299-A II.

The Asus Prime X299-A II is a high-end desktop motherboard designed for users who require high-core-count processors for demanding tasks. It supports Intel Core X-Series Processors with up to 18 cores and features a robust power design with 12 power stages. The LGA 2066 socket is compatible with processors with a maximum thermal design power of 165 watts.

This motherboard has 8 memory slots supporting up to 256 GB of unbuffered memory, with Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for enhanced performance. It is also Intel Optane Memory Ready, allowing for faster data access.

The Prime X299-A II offers multiple storage options with support for M.2 and SATA III interfaces. It features next-gen connectivity and intuitive cooling control for optimized performance.

With support for multi-GPU configurations and over 44 PCI Express lanes from the CPU, this motherboard is suitable for users looking to maximize their processing power. The Prime X299-A II is a reliable choice for those seeking a motherboard that can handle CPU-intensive tasks efficiently.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

Yes

Processor manufacturer

Intel

Processor lithography

14 nm

Supported memory types

DDR4-SDRAM

Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2, SATA III

Parallel processing technology support

2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI

General

Brand	Asus
Model	PRIME X299-A II \| 90MB11F0-M0EAY0
Product	wall outlet
EAN	4718017488594
Language	English
Filetype	User manual (PDF)

Processor special features

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready	Yes
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)	Yes

Processor

Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ X-series
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Supported processor sockets	LGA 2066

Other features

Processor lithography	14 nm
HDD size	2.5/3.5 «
Utilities included	Yes

Memory

Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	8
Memory slots type	DIMM
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Maximum internal memory	256 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266 MHz

Storage controllers

Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1,5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support

2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI

Expansion slots

PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	3
Number of M.2 (M) slots	3

Internal I/O

Number of SATA III connectors	8
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
Number of COM connectors	1
CPU fan connector	Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors	2
Thunderbolt headers	1
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
Front panel connector	Yes
Front panel audio connector	Yes
Number of EATX power connectors	2

Network

Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller	Intel® I219-V
Wi-Fi	No

Features

Component for	PC
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Cooling type	Passive
Power source type	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Audio chip	Realtek ALC S1220A

Rear panel I/O ports

PS/2 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
S/PDIF out port	Yes
DVI-D ports quantity	0
Headphone outputs	1
Microphone in	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0
eSATA ports quantity	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	0

BIOS

BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	3.1
ACPI version	6.1

Weight & dimensions

Packaging content

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code

84733020

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Asus PRIME X299-A II below.

What is the width of the Asus PRIME X299-A II?

The Asus PRIME X299-A II has a width of 305 mm.

What is the depth of the Asus PRIME X299-A II?

The Asus PRIME X299-A II has a depth of 244 mm.

Is the manual of the Asus PRIME X299-A II available in English?

Yes, the manual of the Asus PRIME X299-A II is available in English .

Is your question not listed? Ask your question here

Источник

ASUS

Loading…

PRIME-B250M-PLUS
PRIME-B250-PLUS
Prime B450M-A3
Prime B450M-A II2
Prime B450M-K3
Prime B450M-K II2
Prime B450-Plus3
Prime B460-I Plus2
Prime B460M-A2
PRIME B460M-AJ2
Prime B460M-K2
Prime B460-Plus2
Prime B550M-A2
Prime B550M-A [WI-FI]2
Prime B550M-K2
Prime B550-Plus2
PRIME H270
PRIME H270M-PLUS/CSM5
Prime H270-Plus2
Prime H310I-Plus
Prime H310I-Plus R2.02
PRIME H310M2 R2.0/FPT II
Prime H310M-A R2.02
Prime H310M-C
Prime H310M-C R2.0
Prime H310M-D2
Prime H310M-D R2.0
Prime H310M-E2
PRIME H310M-E/BR
Prime H310M-E R2.02
PRIME H310M-E R2.0/BR
Prime H310M-K R2.0
PRIME H310M-R R2.0
Prime H310-Plus R2.0
Prime H310T
Prime H370M-Plus2
Prime H370-Plus
Prime H410I-Plus
Prime H410M-A2
Prime H410M-D2
Prime H410M-E2
Prime H410M-K2
PRIME H410M-R2
Prime H470M-Plus2
Prime H470-Plus2
PRIME J3355I-C
Prime J4005I-C
PRIME J4005I-C/BR
PRIME-Q270M-C2
PRIME TRX40-PRO
Prime TRX40-Pro S2
Prime X299-A
Prime X299-A II
Prime X299-Deluxe2
Prime X299-Deluxe II2
Prime X299 Edition 30
prime x370-a
Prime X370-Pro
Prime X399-A
PRIME X470-PRO
Prime X570-P2
Prime X570-Pro
PRIME Z270-A
PRIME Z270-AR11
Prime Z270M-Plus2
PRIME Z270M-PLUS/BR5
Prime Z270-P2
Prime Z370-P
Prime Z370-P II
Prime Z390-A4
Prime Z390M-Plus2
Prime Z390-P
Prime Z490-A2
Prime Z490M-Plus2
Prime Z490-P2
Prime Z490-V2
PRL-DL
PRL-DLS
PRL-DLS533
PRO 2300
PRO 3227
PRO 35
PRO 362
PRO 36S22
PRO 521
PRO 721
PRO 818
Pro A520M-C2
Pro B460M-C2
PRO B53A
Pro D641SC-I39100030R
Pro E500 G6
PRO H310M-R R2.0 WI-FI
PRO H310M-R R2.0 WI-FI/CSM
Pro H410M-C2
Pro H410T2
Pro P1440FA-FA1476R
Pro P1510CJA-BQ418R
Pro Q470M-C
Pro WS 621-64L SAGE

Loading…

Nothing found

Prime X299-A II

Service Manual

106 pgs8.64 Mb0

Table of contents

Loading…

…

ASUS Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Loading…

+ 76 hidden pages

You need points to download manuals.

1 point = 1 manual.

You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.

Buy points

Upload your manuals

Источник

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:PRIME X299 Series DRAM QVL

Language:Multilingual

Pages:10

Size:864.88 KB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:User’s Manual (French Edition)

Language:Français

Pages:106

Size:7.73 MB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:User’s Manual (Simplified Chinese Edition)

Language:中文(简体)

Pages:106

Size:8.12 MB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:User’s Manual (German Edition)

Language:Deutsch

Pages:106

Size:7.05 MB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:User’s Manual (Traditional Chinese Edition)

Language:中文(繁體)

Pages:104

Size:8.17 MB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:User’s Manual (Japanese Edition)

Language:日本語

Pages:106

Size:8.75 MB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:Intel_X299_DEVICE_QVL

Language:Multilingual

Pages:18

Size:884.76 KB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:User’s Manual (English Edition)

Language:English

Pages:106

Size:8.24 MB

Manufacturer:ASUS

Category:Computers & Peripherals

Device:ASUS Prime X299-A II

Name:PRIME_X299_EDITION_30_device_QVL

Language:Multilingual

Pages:18

Size:683.75 KB

Источник

Материнская плата ASUS PRIME X299-A II, LGA 2066, Intel X299, ATX, Ret

Форм-фактор: ATX
Сокет: LGA 2066; чипсет: Intel X299
Несколько видеокарт: SLI/CrossFireX
Память: 8х DDR4; частотой до 2933 МГц
Слоты: PCI-E 3.0 x16 х 3, PCI-E x1 х 2
Разъемы: M.2 х 2
Сеть: Gigabit Ethernet

‌

Появились вопросы о товаре?

Форм-фактор: ATX
Сокет: LGA 2066; чипсет: Intel X299
Несколько видеокарт: SLI/CrossFireX
Память: 8х DDR4; частотой до 2933 МГц
Слоты: PCI-E 3.0 x16 х 3, PCI-E x1 х 2
Разъемы: M.2 х 2
Сеть: Gigabit Ethernet

Появились вопросы о товаре?

Источник