Asus X99-E WS Specifications

MotherboardX99-E WS

x(continued on the next page)X99-E WS specifications summaryCPULGA2011-v3 socket for the Next Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processorsSupports 22nm CPU,

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Core Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to congure the amount of Voltage fed to the CPU cores. Increase the vol

ASUS X99-E WS3-29Chapter 3The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode].Offset Mode Sign [+][+] To offset the vo

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Input Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to congure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regul

ASUS X99-E WS3-31Chapter 3PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to terminate the PLL Voltage. You can use the <+> or <-> keys

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be c

ASUS X99-E WS3-33Chapter 33.6.1 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The item

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilit

ASUS X99-E WS3-35Chapter 33.6.2 PCH ConfigurationThe following items appear only when you set the CPU states to [Enabled].Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.3 PCH Storage ConfigurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. T

ASUS X99-E WS3-37Chapter 3SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI]This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA funct

xi(continued on the next page)X99-E WS specifications summaryLAN1 x Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller1 x Intel® I218-LM Gigabit LAN-Dual interconn

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.4 System Agent ConfigurationNB PCI-E ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to select the operating spee

ASUS X99-E WS3-39Chapter 3Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled]This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Di

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The Mass Storage Devices

ASUS X99-E WS3-41Chapter 3xHCI Hand-off [Disabled][Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand-off feature.[Disabled] Di

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.6 Platform Misc ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features.SA - PC

ASUS X99-E WS3-43Chapter 33.6.7 Onboard Devices ConfigurationScroll down to view the other BIOS items.HD Audio Controller [Enabled]This item allows y

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PCI-EX16_2 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Audio][Auto] Runs at x2 mode with ASUS ThunderboltEX card installed. Runs at x8

ASUS X99-E WS3-45Chapter 3ASM106SE Storage Controller (SATAEXPRESS_E1) [Enabled]This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia storage Controller.

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.8 APM ConfigurationErP Ready [Disabled]This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the

ASUS X99-E WS3-47Chapter 33.6.9 Network Stack ConfigurationNetwork stack [Disabled]This item allows you to disable/enable the UEFI network stack.Con

xii(continued on the next page)ASUS Exclusive Features EPU- EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple therm

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.10 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (2) I218-LM 00:1E:99:00:00:37NIC ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you

ASUS X99-E WS3-49Chapter 33.6.11 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:1E:99:00:00:38NIC ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to con

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS X99-E WS3-51Chapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.[Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installe

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]These items allow you to set the chassis fans’ Q-Fan control feature into DC

ASUS X99-E WS3-53Chapter 3Chassis Fan 1/4 Lower Temperature [40]Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Boot ConfigurationFast Boot [Enabled][

ASUS X99-E WS3-55Chapter 3Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled][Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.[Enabled]

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]This item allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM.Conguration options: [F

ASUS X99-E WS3-57Chapter 3Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devi

xiii(continued on the next page)X99-E WS specifications summaryASUS Exclusive Features- ASUS O.C. Tuner- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash 2Q-De

3-58Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3KEK ManagementThe KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signa

ASUS X99-E WS3-59Chapter 3Append dbx from FileThis item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be

3-60Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS X99-E WS3-61Chapter 3Load from ProfileThis item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number t

3-62Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD InformationThis item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

ASUS X99-E WS3-63Chapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your

3-64Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

ASUS X99-E WS3-65Chapter 33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains th

3-66Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore t

ASUS X99-E WS3-67Chapter 3Booting the system in DOS environmentTo boot the system in DOS:1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BI

xivSpecications are subject to change without notice.Internal I/O Connectors1 x EPU switch1 x EZ XMP switch1 x Power-on button1 x Reset button1 x 3-p

3-68Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 32. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. ASUSTeK

X99-E WS4-1Chapter 4Software support44.1 Installing an operating system• Thismotherboardsupports32-bit/64-bitWindows®7,32-bit/64-bitWindows®

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necess

X99-E WS4-3Chapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructionsbelowtogetth

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3 Software informationMostoftheapplicationsinthesupportDVDhavewizardsthatwillconvenientlyguide

X99-E WS4-5Chapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFromtheDesktop,clickortapStart > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3.

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4AI Suite 3 main menu barSystem InformationUSB 3.0 BoostAi Charger+ EZ UpdateUSB Charger+USB BIOS FlashbackDual

X99-E WS4-7Chapter 44.4.1 Ai Charger+AiCharger+allowsyoutofast-chargeyourportableBC1.1*mobiledevicesonyourcomputer’sUSBportthreetim

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 USB 3.0 BoostUSB3.0BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomaticallyspee

X99-E WS4-9Chapter 44.4.3 EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftware,driversandBIOSeasil

xv• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product spec

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logoClick or tap to search an image file for your boot logoClick

X99-E WS4-11Chapter 44.4.4 USB BIOS FlashbackUSBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutocheckandsavethelatestBIOSversiontoaUSBstoragedevice.Usethi

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Downloading the latest BIOSBeforeyoustartdownloading,ensurethatyouhaveinstalledtheUSBstoragedevice

X99-E WS4-13Chapter 44.4.5 USB Charger+USBCharger+allowsyoutoquick-chargeyourportableUSBdevicesevenifyourcomputerisoff,insleepmode

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.6 Push NoticeThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcan

X99-E WS4-15Chapter 4Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computerThisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputertosleepmodeands

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Viewing your computer status on your smart deviceTapPush NoticeonyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice.Se

X99-E WS4-17Chapter 44.4.7 System InformationThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedinformationofthemotherboard,CPU,andmemorysettings.Launch

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Audio configurationsTheRealtek®audioCODECprovides8-channelaudiocapabilitytodelivertheultimate

X99-E WS4-19Chapter 4A. Realtek® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 7Configuration option tabs (vary with t

xviInstallation tools and componentsThe tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.PC chassisPower supply uni

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 ASUS Dr. Power UtilityASUSDr.Powerisamonitoringutilitythatprovidesnoticationswhenthepowersu

X99-E WS4-21Chapter 4WhenASUSDr.Powerdetectsthatyoursystemisrunninglowonpower,aneventnoticationpopsuptoindicatethatyourpowersu

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

X99-E WS5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID configurationsThe motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RA

5-2Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 55.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perf

X99-E WS5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:1. Turn o

5-4Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pres

X99-E WS5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive

5-6Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5Deleting a RAID setBe cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

X99-E WS5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit,

ASUS X99-E WS1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsLGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processorsThis mothe

5-8Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 55.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2.

X99-E WS6-1Chapter 6Multiple GPU support66.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to in

6-2Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 66.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cardsThe following pictures are for reference only. The graphics

X99-E WS6-3Chapter 65. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.6. ConnectaVGA

6-4Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 66.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cardsTo install four CrossFire™ graphics cards:1. Prepare four

X99-E WS6-5Chapter 66.1.6 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device dri

6-6Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 6Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technologyTo enable Dual CrossFire™ technology:1. IntheAMDVisionEngineContr

X99-E WS6-7Chapter 66.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThemotherboardsupportstheNVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to insta

6-8Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 64. AlignandrmlyinserttheSLIbridgeconnectortothegoldngersoneachgraphicscard.Ensurethatth

X99-E WS6-9Chapter 64. Alignandrmlyinsertthe3-waySLIbridgeconnectortothegoldngersoneach graphics card. Ensure that the connectorisr

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Complete USB 3.0 integrationThis motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the fr

6-10Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 66.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyAfterinstallingyourgraphicscardsandthedevicedrivers,en

X99-E WS6-11Chapter 6B2. From the Screen Resolution window, click Advanced settings. B3. TheNVIDIAControlPanelwindowappears.Enabling SLI settin

6-12Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 6

ASUS X99-E WSA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

A-2AppendicesAppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210 o

ASUS X99-E WSA-3AppendicesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework,

A-4AppendicesAppendicesBluetooth Industry Canada StatementThis Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment re

ASUS X99-E WSA-5AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894

A-6AppendicesAppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU,

ASUS X99-E WS1-3Chapter 1• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.• Before handling components, use a grounded wri

iiE9552First EditionAugust 2014Copyright© 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel conn

ASUS X99-E WS1-5Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page1. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-72. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATX

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed f

ASUS X99-E WS1-7Chapter 1Recommended memory configurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps

ASUS X99-E WS1-9Chapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physica

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chass

ASUS X99-E WS1-11Chapter 1A B C D E F G HPCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – –PCIe x16_2 – shared – – – – – –PCIe x16_3 – shared – – – – – –PCIe x16_4 share

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.6 Onboard buttons and switchesOnboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-tune performance when wor

ASUS X99-E WS1-13Chapter 13. MemOK! buttonInstalling DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_D

iiiContentsSafety information ... viiAbout this guid

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 14. TPU switchWith its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU

ASUS X99-E WS1-15Chapter 15. EPU switchEnable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consum

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 16. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS)Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the system

ASUS X99-E WS1-17Chapter 18. EZ XMP switchEnable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to enhance the DIMM’s speed and performan

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.7 Jumpers1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV)The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a hig

ASUS X99-E WS1-19Chapter 11.2.8 Onboard LEDs1. Diagnosis LEDsThe Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Sel

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 13. EPU LED (O2LED3)The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.4. EZ XMP LED (XLED1)This LED li

ASUS X99-E WS1-21Chapter 15. ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3)This LED near the Dr. Power switch lights up when the Dr. Power switch is enabled.6. PWR_SUP

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 17. Power LED (+12V_PWR LED)The Power LED near the EATX12V1 connector lights up when you enable the ASUS D

ASUS X99-E WS1-23Chapter 1Q-Code table(continued on the next page)Code Description00Not used02microcode03CACHE_ENABLED04PCH initialization 06CPU_EARLY

ivChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ...3-13.2 BIOS set

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionFA Invalid recovery capsuleFB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes60DXE Core is starte

ASUS X99-E WS1-25Chapter 1Code DescriptionAC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)AD Ready To Boot eventAE Legacy Boot eventAF Exit Bo

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.9 Internal connectors1. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/SATAEXPRESS_E1)These

ASUS X99-E WS1-27Chapter 13. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1, SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910)

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital In

ASUS X99-E WS1-29Chapter 16. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E910, USB3_E78)These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional U

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!You can connect th

ASUS X99-E WS1-31Chapter 18. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4)Connect the fan cables t

1-32Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with AT

ASUS X99-E WS1-33Chapter 1• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to thi

vChapter 4: Software support4.1 Installing an operating system ...4-14.2 Support DVD

1-34Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 111. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which sec

ASUS X99-E WS1-35Chapter 113. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunder

1-36Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 115. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detect

ASUS X99-E WS1-37Chapter 116. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1)This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperatu

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1

ASUS X99-E WS2-1Chapter 2Basic installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are for reference

2-2Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 23. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.DO NOT ove

ASUS X99-E WS2-3Chapter 22.1.2 CPU installationPlease note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the met

2-4Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2Triangle markTriangle mark

ASUS X99-E WS2-5Chapter 22.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you

vi6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...6-76.2.1 Requirements ...

2-6Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2To remove a DIMM2.1.4 DIMM installation

ASUS X99-E WS2-7Chapter 22.1.5 ATX Power connectionOR OR

2-8Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.6 SATA device connectionOR

ASUS X99-E WS2-9Chapter 22.1.7 Front I/O ConnectorTo install ASUS Q-ConnectorUSB 2.0AAFPTo install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio con

2-10Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.8 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cards

ASUS X99-E WS2-11Chapter 22.2 BIOS update utilityUSB BIOS FlashbackUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the exist

2-12Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2Q-Code Logger buttonQ-Code Logger port2.3 Q-Code Logger utility2.3.1 Using the Q-Code LoggerQ-Code Logger

ASUS X99-E WS2-13Chapter 22.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.4.1 Rear I/O connection* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for th

2-14Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2• ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCImodeorEHCImode,dependingontheoperating system’s setting

ASUS X99-E WS2-15Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo Speakers2.4.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

2-16Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers

ASUS X99-E WS2-17Chapter 2When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the light blue port.2.5 Starting up for

2-18Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2BIOS Beep DescriptionOne short beep VGA detectedQuick boot set to disabledNo keyboard detected One continuou

ASUS X99-E WS3-1Chapter 3The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interf

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you s

ASUS X99-E WS3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overv

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settin

ASUS X99-E WS3-5Chapter 3Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My FavoritesFor saving the frequently-used system sett

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Quick Note (F9)This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS

ASUS X99-E WS3-7Chapter 33.2.3 QFan ControlThe QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your CPU and c

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Configuring fans manuallySelect Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.To co

ASUS X99-E WS3-9Chapter 33.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Creating RAIDTo create RAID:1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning

ASUS X99-E WS3-11Chapter 33.3 My FavoritesMyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Adding items to My FavoritesTo add BIOS items:1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen

ASUS X99-E WS3-13Chapter 33.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provide

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passw

ASUS X99-E WS3-15Chapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to [100MHz], [125MHz], [167MHz], or [250MHz].Source Clock

ASUS X99-E WS3-17Chapter 32-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DANG

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the

ASUS X99-E WS3-19Chapter 3Primary TimingsDRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]Conguration opt

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Third TimingstRRDR [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]tRRDD [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]tWW

ASUS X99-E WS3-21Chapter 3DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [

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

ASUS X99-E WS3-23Chapter 3Receiver DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60]Receiver DQ De-emphasis [Auto]Conguration option

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3MISCDRAM Eventual Voltage (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto]Use <+> or <-> to adjust the eventual voltages of the

ASUS X99-E WS3-25Chapter 3CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. S

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Current Capability [Auto]This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking. A higher value setting pro

ASUS X99-E WS3-27Chapter 3The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].Turbo Mode ParametersLong Duration Package Power Li