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1. 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 MemOK button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK button lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK button until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot o HHA a MemOK E Di Aa E ASUS X99 M WS DO feo Coe iio X99 M WS MemOK button A ASUS X99 M WS Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DIAG_ DRAM LED The DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK button does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DIAG_DRAM LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested
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3. PCIEX16_3 Gen3 Link When installing Intel Socket 2011 v3 Core i7 Processors and non ECC UDIMM pee ee leda a x4 DMI PCl e x1 Intel Lan1 PCIEX1 PCl e x1 Clarksville i218LM ji mPCIE PCl exi PCI e x1 PCI e x2 Intel PCI e x2 Wellsburg x PECE 2 x USB3 1 Ports HD Audio PCH Realtek ALC1150 X99 6 x USB3 0 Ports 6 x USB2 0 Ports 4 x SATA III Ports 4 x SSATA III Ports LPC TPM Module Super I O J gt 3 3 n A 2 Appendices IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license 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 Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interferences et 2 cet apparei
4. TPU TPU_II Soe DOL Lin T O i E A_N O Disabled Enabled Enabled Hm Ad Default CPU Ratio Boost CPU BCLK L and Ratio Boost O S a l ASUS X99 M WS EBE To Jalon Coe r haa X99 M WS TPU switch e The TPU LEDs TPU_LED near the TPU switch light up when you set the TPU switch to TPU_I mode or TPU_II mode Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LEDs e lf you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup 1 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption aN Enable this switch when the system is powered off EPU A Disabled Enabled Default ASUS X99 M WS EBE l imc EZlm m Coe id J X99 M WS EPU switch e The EPU LED O2LED3 near the EPU switch lights up when you enable the EPU e If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the EPU function wi
5. 05 15 2015 1 5 1 g lt 3 English MyFavorite F3 qo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E quer are et Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor CPU Hyper Threading ALL Enabled 3300 MHz Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor CATE j ni Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled 100 0 MHz Execute Disable Bit Enabled Sa Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled di 33x Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Memory i Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled AI 2133 MHz Boot Performance Mode Max Performance EW 4096 MB Maximum CPU Core Temperature Auto gt Active Processor Cores Voltage gt CPU Power Management Configuration 12 096 V 5 040 V Enable Disable each processor packages Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Hyper Threading ALL Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the Hyper Threading for logical processor threads Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point The thermal monitor includes TM1 Thermal monitor 1 TM2 Thermal monitor 2 and EMTTM Enhanced Multi threaded Thermal Monitoring Configuration options Disabled Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without
6. I J 9 D ue Ja 4 4 Chapter 4 Software support Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click or tap Al Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following a Goto the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app b On the lower left corner of the Desktop click or tap File Explorer then select your DVD drive and tap or double click or tap the Setup application Launching Al Suite 3 Windows 7 OS From the Desktop click or tap Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite 3 gt Al Suite 3 You can also launch Al Suite in Windows 7 by clicking or tapping pJ on the Notification area Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 OS To launch Al Suite 3 in Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 tap the Al Suite 3 app on the Start Screen or if you re using a mouse click or tap the Al Suite 3 app on the Start Screen Al Suite lll ASUS X99 M WS 4 5 lt 9 ed A K Q Al Suite 3 Main menu The Al Suite 3 main menu gives you easy access controls and insight to what s going on with your computer allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability The Al Suite main menu includes is a quick access menu bar that all
7. Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Disabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled Package C State limit Auto This item allows you to set the a C state support for the CPU package Configuration options Auto C0 C1 state C2 state C6 non Retention state C6 Retention state Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 2 PCH Configuration ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mi _ 05 19 2015 Dengi i gt Q i E gt Qui 2 a 1 9 02 W English MyFavorite F3 7 Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 2 Hor Tuesday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor lt Advanced PCH Configuration 3300 MHz 43 C gt PCI Express Configuration 100 0 MHz 0 992 V PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots PCIX1_1 Speed Auto This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed When set to Gen1 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 1 0 speed When set to Gen2 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 2 0 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 ASUS X99 M WS 3 35 3 36 3 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup the
8. Configuration options On Off Chapter 3 BIOS setup SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection AHCI This item allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk 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 RAID Mode Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives PA The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to IDE A SATA6G_1 4 Gray These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports If some ports are not used these items show Not Installed SATA Controller 2 Mode Selection AHCI This item allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increas
9. QW This feature only works when set under normal boot Z The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Disabled a Post Report 5 sec This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC DirectKey DRCT Enabled Disabled Disables the DirectKey button The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button Enabled Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when you press the Reset button Connect the 2 pin connector of the chassis reset buton cable to the onboard DRCT header Chapter 3 BIOS setup Bootup NumLock State Enabled This item allows you to enable disable power on state of the NumLock Configuration options Enabled Disabled Wait For F1 If Error Enabled This item allows your system to wait for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS This item allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current INT19 Trap Response Immediate Immediate Executes the trap for INT19 immediately Postponed Executes the trap during legacy boot Above 4G Decoding Disabled This item allows you to decode the 64 bit capable devices above 4G address space Ensure that your system supports 64 bit PCI decoding Configuration
10. The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada NCC Taiwan Wireless Statement FRR GR KO fli BY Ss Ba REY TURA BE H ZEBRA IR FERS II gt AT ERRATI Ei B8 WE JN 2R I RUBS BE JIR ER ET ZEEE SR NN JR HETA AAR SRLS RFRA IE ZAP TRG gt ELISA Y KK z EE WE THEN JI e WE SUBH gt RR gt A XER IH TAK EEE ERATE FR FRR ES gt 1K DIXAN RA R XE HH IR DR ASR BR HORE IN VE Rix i ZR JA 5 25GHz 5 35GHz Bit NRE JER AR RR He HY SH BA THEHR 5 250 5 350GHz ZHIEIRAENE Japan RF Equipment Statement IONLI J B WIRS5 15 5 35G Hz Bi fE U TSE Ri RAK EY TOAKAAETT GoogleTM License Terms Copyright 2015 Google Inc All Rights Reserved Licensed under the Apache License Version 2 0 the License you may not use this file 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
11. X M P____ Disabled er FAN gt CHA1 FAN 2647 RPM Lo CHA2 FAN CHA3 FAN es FA CPU OPT FAN CPU Core Voltage e 0 992 V QFan Control 3 Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Save amp Exit F10 Advanced Mode F7 gt Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode J Shows the J Displays the Advanced _ for Intel Rapid Storage Technology bootable devices mode menus Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click A Saves the changes and Selects the boot _ the button to manually tune the fans resets the system T device priority Loads optimized __ default settings YA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system __z ASUS X99 M WS 3 3 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations EZ Tuning Wizard Qfan Control J MyFavorite 1 r Quick Note Hot Keys Language Menu bar ASUS UEF BIOS utility Advanced I nil 05 15 2015 1 5 1 og English MyFavorite F3 qo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E Quick Note F9 e a Friday BA ac Ms CE sn i eS gt y My Favorites Main AiTweaker Monitor Boot T
12. Disabled ASUS X99 M WS 3 39 3 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced NN 05 15 2015 1 6 24 q2 English MyFavorite F3 do Qfan Contro F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E quer re at Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor lt Advanced USB Configuration CPU l 3300 MHz 100 0 MHz Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto EHCI Legacy Support Enabled z xHCI Hand off Enabled X Memory EHCI Hand off DET di ZE XARE ZEUS Sa 2133 MHz Mass Storage Devices JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8 07 Auto TE 4096 MB gt USB Single Port Control A oltage 12 096 V 5 000 V Smart Auto Once the xHCI driver has been detected the USB 3 0 mode will be supported during both POST and operating system Auto xHCI controller will be enabled and run at USB 3 0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system Enabled Enable the xHCI controller Disabled Disable the xHCI controller Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc YA The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3 0 mode when the XHCI driver is installed in the operating system Smart Auto Upon detection th
13. Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc ASUS X99 M WS 3 59 3 60 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 ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced a 05 15 2015 1 6 36 lt 3 English MyFavorite F3 Fo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E Quick Note F9 N EZIO TT i Friday po My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor gt Load Optimized Defaults CPU Save Changes amp Reset 3300 a r gt Discard Changes and Exit P 100 0 MHz gt Launch EFI Shell from USB drives 33x Memory 2133 MHz 4096 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 000 V 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 lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished 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 lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When
14. 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle The values may differ via Qfan tuning Chassis Fan 1 3 Lower Temperature 40 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fans lower temperature The values may differ via Qfan tuning Chassis Fan 1 3 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values may differ via Qfan tuning ASUS X99 M WS 3 49 3 50 Allow Fan Stop Disabled This item allows your fans to run at 0 duty cycle when the temperature of the source drops below the lower temperature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Anti Surge Support On This item allows you to enable or disable the OVP Over Voltage Protection and UVP Under Voltage Protection functions This causes the system to automatically shut down when the voltage exceeds the safe range that protects the motherboard s components Configuration options On Off chassis Intrude Detect Support On This item allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrude detect function Configuration options On Off Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced a 05 15 2015 1 6 26 lt 3 English MyFavorite F3 Fo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 N Ef GO et Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker A
15. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK button to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www asus com after using the MemOK function 4 TPU switch With its two level adjustment functions the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance AN e Enable this switch when the system is powered off e When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU_I CPU Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance e When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU_II CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate BCLK and the CPU ratio for a more enhanced performance L TPU PI
16. USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 48 Mb s connection speed E a9 H zl E De je 1 L GND NC GND NC USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 USB 5V USB_P14 USB _P14 Es TTTITTITTIT TTI png Ez n nnninn nnn IDO DD DD n NI _ a usB1112 44 usp1314 jj Hi PIN 1 j PIN 1 ji 1 L n ASUS X99 M WS Biz OSS q A IO dao L Tho Je lomo z a 22a ang X99 M WS USB2 0 connectors motherboard You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q Connector USB first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports AN DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction CPU CPU optional auxiliary and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cabl
17. either express or implied See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License V Q D U Q Q lt ASUS X99 M WS A 5 gt 3 3 n English AsusTek Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directives Please see the CE Declaration of Conformity for more details Frangais AsusTek Inc d clare par la pr sente que cet appareil est conforme aux crit res essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives europ ennes Veuillez consulter la d claration de conformit CE pour plus d informations Deutsch AsusTek Inc erklart hiermit dass dieses Gerat mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der CE Richtlinien bereinstimmt Weitere Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte der CE Konformit tserkl rung Italiano AsusTek Inc con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformit CE Kommanna ASUS 3asBiser UTO 9TO YCTPOHCTBO COOTBETCTBYET OCHOBHBIM TpeOoBaHHAM H JIpyrHM COOTBETCTBYIOIIMM YCJIOBHAM EBPONCHCKHX mupextu IToxpo6Hyro nHpopmannio noxKanycra CMOTpHTe B JI KJI paIIHTI COOTBETCTBHA boeJ rapeku C Hacroamoro AsusTek Inc 1ekmapupa ue ToBa ycTpolicTBo B CBOTBETC
18. faptul c acest dispozitiv respect cerin ele esen iale si alte prevederi relevante ale directivelor CE Pentru mai multe detalii consulta i declara ia de conformitate CE Srpski AsusTek Inc ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj ure aj u saglasnosti sa klju nim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama CE Direktiva Molimo vas pogledajte CE Deklaraciju o uskla enosti za vi e detalja Slovensky Spolo nos AsusTek Inc t mto prehlasuje ze toto zariadenie vyhovuje pr slu n m po iadavk m a dal m s visiacim ustanoveniam smern c ES Viac podrobnost si pozrite v prehl sen o zhode ES Sloven ina AsusTek Inc tukaj izjavlja da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktiv CE Za ve informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti Espa ol Por la presente AsusTek Inc declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos b sicos y otras disposiciones relevantes de las directivas de la CE Consulte la Declaraci n de conformidad de la CE para obtener m s detalles Svenska AsusTek Inc f rklarar h rmed att denna enhet r i verensst mmelse med de grundl ggande kraven och andra relevanta best mmelser i CE direktiven Se CE f rs kran om verensst mmelse f r mer information Ykpa ncska AsusTek Inc saage no Wel npacTpi BiJIIIOBiJI OCHOBHUM BHMOTam B JITIOBiJIHHX J upekruB CC BbyJ nacka THB iJIbIII TIOJIDOOHIIb y Jlexnapatii BiJIIIOBiJIHOCTi Hopmam CC T rk
19. 2 9 Internal connectors 1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for the serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis o ja a a fa a a fa a aa nce CO i RXD1 DTR1 DSR1 CTS1 ng fi COMI i a a GND RTS1 RT1 DCD1 TXD1 N 2 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot Opening at the back of the system chassis o aim eta feleimtafa a ere ras ol os e SPDIF_OUT E DO TEPE ma S i E 5 Dr LL rm r gt 99 L d DI 2 OG PE I E ET TIT N X99 M WS Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF module is purchased separately 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction Intel X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_78 SATA6G_910 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb s signal cables If you installed
20. 2 Motherboard Ayla 1 4 1 2 9 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 6 1 2 4 System DLN PRI ER E RE RES PAT 1 7 1 2 5 EXPANSIONS Renania 1 9 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and SWItCHNES cccccceseseeeesseeeeesseeeessneees 1 12 1 2 7 aa el Sr DN NAE N r r ayran 1 17 1 2 8 Onboard LEDS hk A khilull kk keke kk kk kek KAR kk 1 18 1 2 9 Internal CONNECHOFS kk kk k kk 1 24 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC system rr 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installatiON ii 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installatioN keke 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM installatioN EEE 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power COMMECTION wise icrsvstasacacntastbeacetbataxducemseaivavionnisauvenceanees 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device CONNECHION o 2 8 2 1 7 Front I O Connector l lllkkkk ana 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion Card INSIAllatioNi rari 2 10 2 1 9 Wi Fi antenna installatiON i 2 11 2 2 BIOS update UtiV ccl k la i sik al k k k rka k and b n aaia 2 12 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio conneciion 2 13 2 3 1 Rear I O connection sccciisstsecssscssesssscsnsssccsrsnsecsessecsasnvsennnnsseen 2 13 2 3 2 Audio VO GONNE 2 15 2 4 Starting up for the first tIMEe iii 2 17 2 5 Turning off the computer
21. 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS X99 M WS 1 31 10 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protect digital identities and ensures platform integrity O reser O BARSBAARARAA LPCPD GND 3VSB NC LADO 3V LAD3 LREST LFRAME LCLK l E a co j PIN 1 TPM NC CLKRUN NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND SERIRQ L Z The TPM module is purchased separately 11 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard O lan gg DO DO gg Bi H n lol E n RO EC MOSNARANANnA ammala mm alamim qo r rn a ag L DRCT i A n 23 O nAg fSUS X99 M WS L TC omma Coe Don ona X99 M WS DRCT connector aN Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectK
22. 24 DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored YA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification CPU VRM Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production Select Manual to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300 KHz to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled This item allows to enhance the system stability Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Frequency Mode Disabled This item allows to enhance the power saving condition of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Power Phase Response AN DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Power Phase Response The thermal conditions should be monitored Z
23. 4 13 4 4 6 Push Notice This utility allows you get the detailed status of your system to your smart device You can also send messages to your smart device using this utility Before using this utility ensure that you pair your computer with your smart device For pairing information refer to section Pairing your computer and smart device Launching Push Notice on your computer To launch Push Notice click or tap EE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Push Notice Push Notice screen Click or tap to enable Push Notice FELIS Push Notice ON OFF PC Mode Alerts Ei HTC One SV f Tick to select the smart device Advance activation alertin Mins v Alert Message Click or tap to Click or tap to discard the settings apply the settings Z You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower right corner nas of your screen To do this click or tap lt lt then click or tap PA then select Gi Pairing your computer and smart device To pair your computer and smart device 1 On your smart device tap a to launch Push Notice Push Notice 2 Tap Push Scan then tap the name of your computer that you want to pair with AN To pair your computer and smart device ensure that both are connected to the same wireless network 4 14 Chapter 4 Software support Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer This feature allows you to restart shut down
24. 6 Multi GPU Support 6 1 AMD CrossFireXTM technology scssccsssssessessseseesssnsessessesseeseeseeenees 6 1 6 1 1 0 VUE RARE E TE 6 1 6 1 2 Belor you DEQ in 6 1 6 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 6 2 6 1 4 Installing The device GNIVENS ciicccssconsnesensesnacastenstienscieietueienseeaine 6 3 Db Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology 6 3 6 2 NVIDIA SLIM technology nici 6 5 6 2 1 Requ remerntS li kk kek kk kk kk K k kK YA KA 6 5 6 2 2 Installing two SLl ready graphics Cards U UU 6 5 6 2 3 Installing the device dr vers E Ennn 6 6 6 2 4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology 6 7 Appendices DRUGS sewala suis e EI A 1 X99 M WS block diagram csscssscssssseesseeesseesseeesseesseeesseesneeesseesaseesseneaseesseneaseeees A 2 ASUS contact information 1 s0rrrrrerese ini ni nere seen iene eee A 7 vi 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
25. AES AVX EM64T SSE4A 6x32KB 6x32KB 6 x 256 KB 1x 15360 KB Threads ASUS X99 M WS 4 17 4 18 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory s information AUS System Information MB Chapter 4 Software support Control settings panel 4 5 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Sensing function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click or tap on the icon to display the Realtek HD JI A YO col L Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC Il for Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Advanced settings ADL Realtek HD Audio Manager Digital Output Spe Digital Output Optical Microphone Main Volume L Set default device button Sound Effects gt Sewer P
26. ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if ithas 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 lf 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 ASUS X99 M WS 2 17 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the lt Delete gt 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 2 18 Chapter 2 Basic installation BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing
27. Auto 50 99 91 1 MC Vref CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 50 99 911 MC Vref CHC Auto Configuration options Auto 50 99 91 1 MC Vref CHD Auto Configuration options Auto 50 99 911 DRAM Vref CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 60 99 DRAM Vref CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 60 99 DRAM Vref CHC Auto Configuration options Auto 60 99 DRAM Vref CHD Auto Configuration options Auto 60 99 CTL Vref CHAB Sign Configuration options CTL Vref CHAB Auto Configuration options Auto 0 00 0 20 CTL Vref CHCD Sign Configuration options CTL Vref CHCD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 00 0 20 ASUS X99 M WS 3 21 3 22 Receiver DQ Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 90 1 20 Receiver DQ De emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 90 1 20 Transmitter DQ Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 90 1 60 Receiver DQS Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 90 1 60 Receiver DQS De emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 90 1 60 Transmitter DQS Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 90 1 60 Receiver CMD Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 80 1 60 Receiver CMD De emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 0 80 1 60 Transmitter CMD De emphasis Auto Conf
28. BIOS Z The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified 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 flexible 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 specified BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration 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 e You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update AN 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 Z When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as X99 M WS CAP for this motherboard ____ ASUS X99 M WS 3 1 3 2 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or confi
29. Center AMDA Preferences P AMD CrossFirex w gt Pinned AMD CrossFireX enables multiple graphics processors to work together for improved graphics quality and p rf gt Presets E PT Desktop gt Management k Common Display Tasks bu Choose to enable AMD CrossFireX for added graphics performance n Enable AMD CrossFireX gt My VGA Displays Disable AMD CrossFireX gt Video gt Gaming Your system has more than two graphics processors that are capable of AMD CrossFireX Select the GPU combination that you want to use AMD CrossFirex x AMD OverDrive 4 GPUs 0 126 18 gt Audio 3 GPUs 0126 2 GPUs 0 12 gt Information Discard O g U or Dn 6 4 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 2 NVIDIA SLI technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section 6 2 1 Requirements e In SLI mode you should have two identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified e Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www nvidia com e Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system LS e We recommend that you install ad
30. Flash 2 Q Design Q Code Q Shield Q LED CPU DRAM VGA HDD LED Q Slot Q DIMM Q Connector 2 x RJ 45 ports for GbE LAN 1 x 8 channel audio jack 1 x Optical S PDIF out 1 x ASUS Wi Fi Go module Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac and Bluetooth v4 0 2 x USB 3 1 ports 4 x USB 3 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB BIOS flashback button continued on the next page xi X99 M WS specifications summary Special features USB 3 1 boost Al Suite 3 MemOK EZ XMP USB Charger Ai Charger Disk unlocker ASUS PIKE SAS upgrade kit optional Workstation Exclusive 12K hours capacitors ASUS Special Features ProCool Power connector 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports 19 pin 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M 2 Socket 3 for M key type 2260 2280 devices 8 x SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 4 x gray 4 x black 1 x CPU fan connector 4 pin for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT fan connector 4 pin 3 x Chassis fan connectors 4 pin for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode coolers control Front Panel Audio Connector AAFP 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x TPM connector Internal I O Connectors 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 2 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 6 pin EATX 12V_1 power connector System Panel Q Connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x DRCT Direct Key connector 1
31. Ring feature of your motherboard Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the RTC Real Time Clock to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date When enabled you can set the days hours minutes or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS X99 M WS 3 45 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration N ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mb _ 05 15 2015 1 6 25 q2 English MyFavorite F3 Fo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 2 nai Friday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Advanced Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Disabled i 3300 MHz 45 C Network stack Disabled This item allows you to disable enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled __ Ipv4 ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 10 NVMe Configuration NVMe controller and Drive information This item allows you to view your NVMe controller and drive information 3 46 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings Scroll down
32. Yes No Load Default PK This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device aN The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Delete the KEK This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default KEK This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append Default KEK This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management aN The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable ASUS X99 M WS 3 55 3 56 DB Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer Delete the db This item allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default db This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append Default db This item allows you to load the additional db from a storage
33. a ajala aa E E Ea fl n TT Tt a Q_ CODE Til rete Sete X99 M WS Q Code LED 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction Q Code table Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started Pre memory CPU initialization is started Pre memory System Agent initialization is started Pre memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Memory Installed CPU post memory initialization Post Memory System Agent initialization is started Post Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed DXE IPL is started Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware Auto recover
34. above then press F4 key to DRAM Voltage CHA CHB aie ee A Y E expand all Exit ESC 3 Select an item from main menu panel then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and tap or click or press lt Enter gt on your keyboard Z You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items EE e Items with submenu options e User managed items such as language and boot order e Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 4 Click Exit ESC or press lt esc gt key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Goto My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items ASUS X99 M WS 3 11 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 ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mb gt 05 15 2015 1 6 067 English MyFavorite F3 qo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E quiet a Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EzlHardware Monitor CPU 3300 MHz 100 0 MHz Memory PARRA ari 4096 MB System Language English Voltage System Date 05 15 2015 12 096 V 5 000 V Cuetam Tima 16 06 04 Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings ASUS U
35. 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 fix it by yourself Contact a qualified 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 qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts 1 Chapter 1 Product Introduction This c
36. contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration 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 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration 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 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup ASUS X99 M WS 5 1 5 2 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration T Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable
37. items AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Z The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard A Scroll down to display other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced a 05 15 2015 1 6 077 2 English EZ MyFavorite F3 Go Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E Quick Note F9 ii T8 Friday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EA Hardware Monitor Target CPU Turbo Mode Frequency 3600MHz CPU Target DRAM Frequency 2133MHz Target Cache Frequency 3000MHz 3300 MHz Target DMI PEG Frequency 100MHz 100 0 MHz Ai Overclock Tuner ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio Memory Min CPU Cache Ratio i 2133 MHz Max CPU Cache Ratio Internal PLL Overvoltage _T reed 4096 MB BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Voltage DRAM Frequency 12 096 V 5 000 V AS Tiimno Manual When the manual mode is selected the BCLK base clock frequency can be assigned manually XMP When the XMP extreme memory profile mode is selected the BCLK frequency and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Ai Overclock Tuner Auto This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU intern
38. only USB ports with keyboard and Initialization mouse connections will be detected ASUS X99 M WS 3 51 3 52 PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Disabled Disabled For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices are available after the PC enters the OS Full Initialization For full system control PS 2 devices are always available during POST This process extends POST time Auto For a faster POST time PS 2 devices are available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Sets the boot logo to display during POST Full Screen Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST Disabled Disables the boot logo display during POST Z The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Auto and Full Screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds
39. or put your computer to sleep mode and sends an alert to your smart device ASUS Push Notice ON OFF PC Mode Alerts ci Tick these to enable mode alerts HTC One SV f Tick to select the smart device Shut down Hrs v v v v v Set the day and time to Advance activation alert in Advance activation alert in Advance activation alert in enable the PC modes _ Set the minutes to send gt v the alert before the PC Alert Message Alert Message Alert Message mode s activatation Key in your messages for more information Setting up PC Status alerts This feature allows you to send alerts of the unusual activities of the voltage temperature and fan settings of your computer to your smart device ASUS Push Notice ON OFF PC Status Alerts Ed HTC One SV f Tick to select the smart device Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device Send an alert notice when PC is back to normal Tick to send alert when the components selected are back to its normal status ASUS X99 M WS 4 15 Sending messages to your smart device This feature allows you to send messages to your smart device aN You can also send messages via the Push Notice messaging shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap lt lt then click or tap Al then select ASUS Push Notice Message 4 HTC One SV f Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send Enter keywor
40. or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers gt RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation Z Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer a to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive Chapter 5 RAID configurations Multiple GPU support 6 1 AMD CrossFireX technology The motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section 6 1 1 Requirements e In Dual CrossFireX mode you should have two identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX ready dual GPU graphics card that are AMD certified e Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www amd com e Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 1 for details LS e We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment e Visit the AMD Game website at http gam
41. 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 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 Double Data Rate 4 Quad Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot lt 5 BEA gt O QO OAO DIMM_C1 ASUS X99 M WS 1 7 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets LS e You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A Channel B Channel C and Channel D The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation e According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65 V is recommended to protect the CPU e Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the followi
42. support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS SuSE Linux 9 2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled This item allows the mid level cache L2 to prefetch adjacent cache lines reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Performance Mode Max Performance This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration Configuration options Max Efficient Max Performance Maximum CPU Core Temperature Auto This item allows you to set the maximum allowable temperature for CPU cores The CPU throttles or shuts down when it r
43. that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 5 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done AN e This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure LS 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 3 10 Exit Menu for details 3 62 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file AN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash 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 flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB
44. the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer Press lt Delete gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press lt 1 gt to create a RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt o SU DI OL fi N Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process ASUS X99 M WS 5 7 5 8 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk 3 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Go to the Intel AHCI RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder 5 Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating system Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your USB floppy disk drive Z Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port
45. to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_56 These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3 0 module for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 ea e i r USB3_56 q E PIN 1 i Vbus Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX IA A IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND r GND m IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX Ha m IntA_P1_SSTX n IntA_P2_SSTX GND ASUS X99 M WS GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D Tim IntA_P2_D GND X99 M WS USB3 0 connector The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately aN e Ensure to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 e The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting e These USB 3 0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows 8 Windows 8 1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3 0 Boost feature ASUS X99 M WS 1 27 6 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112
46. to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced MOT i 05 15 2015 Lo engi i F Q ing Wi E Qui a 1 6 25 J English MyFavorite F3 qe Qfan Control F6 e EZ Tuning Wizard F11 P Quick Note lil Friday _ My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EzlHardware Monitor CPU Temperature 46 C 114 F CPU MotherBoard Temperature 34 C 93 F 3300 MHz VRM Temperature 54 C 129 F 100 0 MHz PCH Temperature 42 C 107 F T_Sensor1 Temperature N A 33x CPU Fan Speed 2581 RPM Memory CPU Optional Fan Speed N A uen PARES Nan Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N A 4096 MB Chassis Fan 3 Speed N A Voltage CPU Core Voltage 12 096 V 5 000 V n IU aliama CPU Temperature Lt 3 248 V Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc CPU Motherboard VRM PCH T_Sensor1 Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and the motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU FAN Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A CPU Optional Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore Chassis Fan1 3 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field
47. to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button e The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 1 EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hot key for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3 8 Boot menu for details Displays the system properties of the selected mode 4 Click lt or gt to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and speed and SATA information of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking i l ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode N E Le English EZ Tuning Wizard F11 X99 MWS BIOS Ver 0201 Intel R Core TM i7 5820K CPU 3 30GHz Speed 3300 MHz Memory 4096 MB DDR4 2133MHz 46 C Apacer 4GB 2133MHz Hitachi HDP725050GLA380 500 1GB N A N A d Normal N A N A N A N A N A N A Switch all J O P1 Hitachi HDP725050GLA380
48. you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available file system devices Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 LS Visit http www asus com to download the latest BIOS file 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 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive 3 11 1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment e EZ Update r
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50. 2011 v3 package It provides great system performance quad channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2 0 3 0 expansion slots Intel X99 Express Chipset Intel X99 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011 v3 socket for Intel Core i7 processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance It natively supports up to six 6 USB 3 0 ports and ten 10 SATA 6 Gb s ports PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCle 3 0 is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCle 2 0 It provides an optimal graphics performance unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCle 1 0 2 0 devices 2 WAY SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX Support This motherboad features NVIDIA 2 WAY and Quad GPU AMD CrossfireX support that enables mulit GPU setup giving you the full power of the latest graphics technologies It also features native support for 4K UHD ultra high definition resolution of up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort resulting to four times the number of pixels for incredible visual clarity detail and realism Quad Channel DDR4 2133 MHz Support The motherboard supports the quad channel DDR4 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR4 2133 MHz to boost the system s performance and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics multimedia and Internet a
51. 3 11 Updating BIOS in Z Chapter 3 e 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 e Ifthe light flashes for five 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 filename file format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light e 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 12 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2 3 1 Rear I O connection Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 mouse and keyboard port 7 USB 3 1 ports E12 Supports USB 3 1 Boost 2 Intel LAN port LAN2 8 USB 3 0 ports 34 3 Intel LAN port LAN1 9 USB 3 0 ports 12 4 Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth 10 Optical S PDIF Out port V4 0 5 USB 2 0 ports 78 11 Audio I O ports 6 USB BIOS Flashback and Refer to the tables on the next page for the Bluetooth and Wi Fi module LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions ASUS X99 M WS 2 13 aN e The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode depending on the operati
52. 3 J J 3 fe fe E E J J S na j gt qo co qo 6 ane 3 Cani ojll o Li 2 64bit 288 pin module 2 5 2 fe E ma co o NI G t Ne 2 LAN1_USB3_12 DDR4 DIMM_A1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power DDR4 DIMM_B1 DDR4 DIMM_D1 DDR4 DIMM_C1 n OKO n li Wi Fi BT4 CPU_FAN H H O2LED3 XLED1 DIAG_VGA H DIAG_CPU SERSEI CHA_FAN3 3 CHA_FAN1 H 1211 AT AUDIO EATX12V_1 DO 8 IOD 2 UD PCIEX16_1 DIAG_HDD 25 M 2 SOCKET3 PCIEX16_2 lt 1150 ASUS X99 M WS EPU _ ee Intel X99 n NI mng CHAFAN_SEL RCT SATA6G_9 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_10 SATA6G_8 J SATA6G_4 SATA6G_2 HERRE nnn E PCIEX16_3 lt x pil n 5 DO Q_CODE 2 2 CHASSIS ERE 24 aces COM1 TPM 2 USB1112 USB1314 pomm EL eeel HEM Gi re 6 a ei Pe JEHT EEE PANEL 23 B A U Ue AoW COW W Us US LN Refer to 1 2 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Buttons and switches Slots Page 1 DDR4 DIMM slots Te 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 8 pin EATX12V1 6 pin EATX12V_1 3 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 7 Power on button 1 12 10 Intel Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_12 SA
53. 4 x DIMM Max 64 GB DDR4 2133 MHz ECC register memory When installing Intel Xeon E5 1600 v3 2600 v3 processors Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Refer to memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists for details 3 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 Slots 40 Lane CPU x16 x16 x16 x16 x16 x8 Mode 28 Lane CPU x16 x16 x8 x16 x8 x4 Mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot Supports AMD 2 Way CrossFireX Technology Supports NVIDIA 2 Way SLITM Technology Intel X99 Express Chipset with RAID 0 1 5 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support 8x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 1 x M 2 Socket 3 with M Key Type 2260 2280 Storage Devices Support SATA PCIE mode Supports Intel Smart Response Technology These functions will work depending on the CPU installed 1 x Intel 1210 AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Intel 1218 LM Gigabit LAN Dual Interconnect between the Integrated LAN Controller and Physical Layer PHY Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac supports dual band frequency 2 4 5 GHz Supports ASUS Wi Fi Go utility Up to 1300Mbps transfer speed Bluetooth V4 0 Realtek ALC1150 8 channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 Separate Layer for Left and Right Track Ensuring Both Sound Deliver Equal Quality Audio Shielding Ensures Precision Analog Digital S
54. 60812AS QS ORT Sel 149 0GB Non RAID Disk Select 2 tO 6 tO use in Creatine che volume ti Prev Next SPACE SelectDisk ENTER DONE 5 4 Chapter 5 RAID configurations 9 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB The following are typical values RAID 0 128 KB RAID 10 64 KB RAID 5 64 KB LS We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press lt Y gt to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or lt N gt to go back to ihe CREATE VOLUME menu ASUS X99 M WS 5 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the uti
55. 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Side Speaker Out Lime Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Orange la ls Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 2 14 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 3 2 Audio I O connection Audio I O ports ASUS X99 M WS 2 15 Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS m gt Mm Rear Front mi gt SS TI AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS O r i da 2 16 Chapter 2 Basic installation Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers li li When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the light blue port 2 4 Starting up for the first time 1 After making all the connections replace the system case cover Ensure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector g a N 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
56. AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration for details e Before creating a RAID set refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD Due to chipset behavior the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports black do not support Intel Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configuration E ASUS X99 M WS 1 25 4 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector DE SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PRESENCE famata ma ata a al GND AGND NC NC NC q n Hi AAFP ane ee AI ESSE 2 2 JZ 55545 36309 co Crewe op J pm O di Yn a o E HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 L cin ee n kar pin definition compliant definition X99 M WS Analog front panel connector A e We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e If you want
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58. BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Da 05 28 2015 1 6 35 2 English EZ MyFavorite F3 Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 ri a Thursday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor lt Advanced PCH Storage Configuration CPU it Mod Disabled Hyper kit Mode Disabled 2 3300 MHz S M A R T Status Check On SATA Controller 1 100 0 MHz SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection AHCI Support Aggressive Link Power Management Disabled SATA6G 1 Gray Hitachi HDP725 500 1 GB Memory gt SATA6G_1 Gray l PARSE GT SATA6G_1 Gray Enabled o Hot Plug Disabled z salse SATA6G_2 Gray Not Installed Mekka Voltage SATA6G_2 Gray SATA6G_2 Gray Essi 12 000V 5 000 V Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Hyper kit Mode Disabled This item allows you to disable this option for M 2 devices or enable this option for ASUS Hyper kit card Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check On S M A R T 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
59. CD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tUWRDR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 3 tRWDR2 Auto Configuration options Auto 0 31 tRWDD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 31 tRWSR2 Auto Configuration options Auto 0 31 tWRDD2 Auto Configuration options Auto 0 31 tCCDWR Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7 tCCD_L Auto Configuration options Auto 1 3 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL INIT Value Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHA DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 ASUS X99 M WS 3 19 3 20 DRAM RTL CHA DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHA D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHA D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHB DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHB DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHB D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHB D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHC DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHC DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHC D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHC D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHD DO RO Auto Co
60. DIEOGIIUION E10426 First Edition June 2015 Copyright 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser 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 modified or altered unless such repair modification 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
61. DRAM DIAG_VGA DIAG_HDD DIAG_CPU ASUS X99 M WS E co HH Tho Jeo Coe T Gio X99 M WS Diagnosis LED 2 TPU LED TPU_LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled HEHHE TPU_LED ZSUS X99 M WS Hia oo fio ooo ia ea CH X99 M WS TPU LED 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction EPU LED O2LED3 The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled O2LED3 ASUS X99 M WS Tho j mun m Cd X99 M WS EPU LED EZ XMP LED XLED1 This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch LE XLED1 an DI ee TOA TT CO X99 M WS XLED1 ASUS X99 M WS 5 Q Code LEDs The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the next page for details rm o RENE n__ ZH E n n oa laj a ala
62. Disabled Attempt Fast Boot Auto This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible to increase boot speed Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Attempt Fast Cold Boot Auto This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible to increase boot speed Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM Training Auto This item allows the system to set the training channel status of the installed DRAMs Configuration options Auto Ignore Enabled DRAM SPD Write Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the DRAM SPD write for memory SMBus programming Configuration options Enabled Disabled External Digi Power Control CPU Input Boot Voltage Auto This item allows you to set a higher CPU input boot voltage for better overclocking capability Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 80 V to 2 7 V with an interval of 10 V CPU Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel specification and affects CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0 to 125 Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 9 ASUS X99 M WS 3 23 3
63. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www nvidia com I g 9 D e 0 6 6 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 2 4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA Control Panel under the Windows 7 operating system Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears See Step B3 View j Sort by j Refresh Paste Paste shortcut lt 23 NVIDIA Control Panel New k Screen resolution E Gadgets za Personalize B1 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step View gt A select Screen Resolution Sort by gt Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Undo Rename Ctrl Z New gt si Gadgets Ei Personalize O rs Lv ed 2 K Q ASUS X99 M WS 6 7 B2 From the Screen Resolution window click Advanced settings Je lt Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Display 1 Generic Non PnP Monitor v Resolution Advanced settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose B3 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears NVIDIA SLI tochciogy slows out use two or mere GP Ua fer sgr fcon mprovene
64. EFI BIOS Utility Advanced uao S 05 15 2015 1 6 067 English CE MyFavorite F3 do Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E cuit e BEE Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Main Security CPU 3300 MHz 100 0 MHz Memory 2133 MHz 4096 MB If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 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 12 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then p
65. EKLE ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options LS The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen Z The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration ASUS X99 M WS 5 3 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Tsa dl IR Rapid Storage Tecmmology Qouion vio 5 J l070 Copyright C 2003 14 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE VOLUME MENU i E RAID Level Disks Srel SilwSs CajoaGalte y3 SAC E Create volume EEE Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less 11 Select ESC Slane ENTER Select Menu 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears SELECT DISKS Port Device Model Serial Size Status ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 B 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB Non RATD Disk 3 ST31
66. ER 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 ATA 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 lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign viii X99 M WS specifications summary Chipset Expansion slots Multi GPU support Storage Wireless data network Bluetooth LGA2011 v3 socket for Intel Core i7 Xeon E5 2600 1600 v3 processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Intel X99 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM Max 64 GB DDR4 3200 0 C 2800 0 C 2666 0 C 2400 0 C 2133 MHz non ECC unbuffered memory When installing Intel Socket 2011 v3 Core i7 processors 4 x DIMM Max 64 GB DDR4 2133 MHz ECC unbuffered memory When installing Intel Xeon E5 1600 v3 2600 v3 processors
67. F3 do Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E ee eel Thursday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mo Advanced APM Configuration d Ei mio LO Fagoe 3300 MHz 46 C Restore AC Power Loss Power Off 100 0 MHz 0 992 V Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PCI E Disabled 33x Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC DER 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled S4 S5 Enabled S5 Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item allows your system to go to ON state OFF state or both states after an AC power loss When setting your system to Last State it goes to the previous state before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled This item allows you to set the keyboard key for the Power On By PS 2 Keyboard feature Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PCI E Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the Wake on LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI E LAN cards Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By Ring Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the Power On by
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69. It also ehnances the audio settings through augmenting low and high frequencies of musical tones restores compressed or re mastered sounds improves bass performance even without a subwoofer and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu ray Disc Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e 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 e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component e 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 ASUS X99 M WS 1 3 1 2 2 Motherboard layout 1 26 2 3 1 3 e OCOO0 DO000 Err DIGI LIUULIIILUULI pian CHA_FAN2 KBMS_USB78 EATX12V EATX12V1 EPU Lan OLE al PWR_SW ASM MemOK BIOS_FLBK 1 5 USB3 1_E12 DIAG_DRAM E 5 LAN2_USB3_34 Intel 1218LM alla 2 2 5 3
70. Ji Ji Ji English French German Japanese Russian Simplified_ Spanish Chinese jo lt Manual MB_Guide A xw Traditional_ AsusSetup AsusSetup Chinese The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models _ ASUS X99 M WS 4 3 of e ad O 2 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 ASUS Utilities Your motherboard supports the following utilities e Ai Charger USB Charger e Dual Intelligent Processors 5 EZ Update e Push Notice e System Information USB 3 1 Boost e USB BIOS Flashback To install these utlities on your computer Windows 7 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 Inthe AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP exe then select the Utilities tab DVD Drive D MB Support CD Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media aren Run ASSETUP exe Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc General options A Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel 3 From the Utilities tab click the name of the utility then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions
71. LA AALAN 12 Volts 5 Volts i LAN SK 4 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK floating GND GND qaqaqaaQa A A GND GND 5506 5556 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts EATX1 2V_1 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 GND 12V DC ove GND 12V DC GND 12V DC ooo III EZlum m Co Cy Ga HEBE X99 M WS ATX power connectors N For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring 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 PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 9 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mount
72. M RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto Timing 1T Timing 3T Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 DRAM RAS to RAS Delay L Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 1023 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 32767 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Auto Configuration options Auto 4 8 DRAM Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Third Timings tRRDR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tRRDD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWWDR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWWDD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tRWDR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWRDR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWRDD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tRWSR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tC
73. Recovery condition triggered by user Forced recovery Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found continued on the next page ASUS X99 M WS 1 21 Description Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Pas
74. Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel X99 chipset n HAE n DI i 5 De Ji F Q SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_8 Hg GND GND GND GND n Ha RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXP8 U DPDu ew RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN7 RSATA_TXN8 r B GND GND GND GND hi RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXN8 L RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP7 RSATA_RXP8 Da EE PERE GND GND GND GND DB 1 E H SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_9 SATA6G_10 GND GND GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXP9 RSATA_TXP10 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXN9 RSATA_TXN10 FTT GND GND GND GND n RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXN9 RSATA_RXN10 TIS RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXP9 RSATA_RXP10 Tin Jom Coe CE GND GND GND GND X99 M WS Intel SATA 6 Gb s connectors a right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards LN e These connectors are set to
75. TA 6G_34 1 25 SATA6G_78 SATA6G_910 13 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT 1 32 18 System panel connector 20 1 pin PANEL 1 31 20 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 1 28 23 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 26 26 LGA2011 v3 CPU socket 1 6 ASUS X99 M WS 1 5 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 v3 socket designed for Intel Core i processors Ooh gt A P Sot Tim Je a j LETT X99 M WS CPU LGA2011 v3 Socket 4 e Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU e 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 e Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 v3 socket e The
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77. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Power Phase Response Power Phase Response Fast This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance A N DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Current Capability Auto This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 CPU Power Thermal Control 115 A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed A DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM AB CD Current Capability 100 This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclockin
78. Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed 3 16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the base clock frequency of the DRAM frequency ratio Auto The DRAM ratio is set to its optimized settings 100 100 The DRAM ratio is set to 100 100 100 133 The DRAM ratio is set to 100 133 DRAM Frequency Auto This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting Configuration options DDR4 800MHz DDR4 1000MHz DDR4 1067MHz DDR4 1200MHz DDR4 1333MHz DDR4 1400MHz DDR4 1600MHz DDR4 1800MHz DDR4 1866MHz DDR4 2000MHz DDR4 2133MHz DDR4 2200MHz DDR4 2400MHzZ DDR4 2600MHz DDR4 2666MHz DDR4 2800MHz DDR4 2933MHz DDR4 3000MHzZ DDR4 3200MHz DDR4 3400MHz DDR4 3467MHz DDR4 3600MHz DDR4 3733MHzZ DDR4 3800MHz DDR4 4000MHz OC Tuner Keep Current Set
79. al frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency PA The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Manual lt CPU Strap Auto This item allows you to select a strap close to your target BCLK base clock for an extreme overclocking or leave it at Auto for the BIOS to upgrade Configuration options Auto 100MHz 125MHz 167MHz 250MHz Chapter 3 BIOS setup Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to 100MHz 125MHz 167MHz or 250MHz Source Clock Tuner Auto This item allows you to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU strap for a better overclocking capability Configuration options BOhm dbl 7Ohm dbl 6Ohm dbl 5Ohm dbl 40hm dbl 3Ohm dbl 2Ohm dbl PLL Selection Auto This item is set to LC PLL by default for better stability Select SB PLL when the BCLK base clock frequency is far away from 100 MHz This may affect the function of other devices that need precise clock jitters Configuration options Auto LC PLL SB PLL Filter PLL Auto Set this item to high BCLK base clock mode when using a very high BCLK to improve overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Low BCLK mode High BCLK mode BCLK Frequency 100 0 This item allows you to set the BCLK base c
80. assign a value for 2 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 3 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value for 3 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit and 2 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 5 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value for 4 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit and 3 Core Ratio to Auto 5 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 6 Core Ratio Limit AN If you assign a value for 5 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit 3 Core Ratio and 4 Core Ratio to Auto 6 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 6 Core Limit value AN If you assign a value for 6 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit 3 Core Ratio 4 Core Ratio and 5 Core Ratio to Auto Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor
81. d Mo lt Advanced Platform Misc Configuration PCI Exore 3300 MHz 46 C SA DMI ASPM Disabled PEG ASPM Support Disabled 100 0 MHz 0 9932 V 33x PCH DMI ASPM Disabled ASPM Support Disabled PAKE AW laz 1 203 V SA PCI Express SA SMI ASPM Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the ASPM L1 support for the downstream devices Configuration options Auto Disabled L1 only PEG ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the ASPM support for the downstream devices Configuration options Disabled L1 only PCH PCI Express PCH DMI ASPM Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the PCH DMI ASPM Setting Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the ASPM support for all downstream devices Configuration options Disabled L1 only 3 42 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mx 05 15 2015 1 6 24 English EZ MyFavorite F3 GoQfanControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 2o a Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EzlHardware Monitor lt Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration CPU HD Audio Controller Fen r ee Enabled 3300 MHz Front Panel Type HD Audio r n 100 0 MHz SPDIF Out Type EDG 33x Asmedia USB 3 1 Controller Enabl
82. device so that more images can be loaded securely aN The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management The dbx Revoked Signature database lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded Delete the dbx This item allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Load Default dbx This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No Append Default dbx This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded aN The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system aN e To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported e To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These item displays the available devices The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 Tool menu The Tool menu ite
83. dia Controller 1042AE M 2 WiFi ASUS X99 M WS 1 2 A a D E F G H B C red red red 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system 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 J n me za i Do me am an Da L ni PWR_SW O E AO pi Jay Li alal a aja qd LP F e LO ASUS X99 M WS BI i BA HH L Til Alina Coe CIE J X99 M WS Power on button 2 Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system E n RST_SW RESET iO BB o Sole ASUS X99 M WS A Tt CE om a Coad X99 M WS Reset button
84. ditional chassis fans for better thermal environment e Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http www nzone com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list 6 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards LS The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same To install two SLI ready graphics cards 1 Prepare two SLI ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots ASUS X99 M WS 6 5 el Lv rw 2 da Q 4 Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card SLI bridge Goldfingers 6 2 3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers AN Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology
85. dministrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating systems To run the support DVD k Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click or tap Run ASSETUP EXE E Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media eres Run ASSETUP exe iss Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc General options A Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Pane Z If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear browse the contents of the support DVD and double click or tap bin ASSETUP EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu ASUS X99 M WS 4 1 shows the applications lt ASUS InstAll and other software that the motherboard Google Chrome Browser supports I J 9 r D ue 4 2 Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects The AHCI RAID Driver installed devices Install the necessary menu contains the drivers to use the devices RAID AHCI driver disk Drivers The Utilities menu Google Toolbar Norton Internet Security ASUS Probe Il Sense Driver Intel Chipset Driver Click or tap an Realtek Audio Driver item to install Management Engine Interface Intel LAN Driver Asmedia USB3 1 3 0 Driver Intel USB 3 0 Driver The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user g
86. ds or URLs here your message Clear All Click or tap to key in your message Viewing your computer status on your smart device Tap D on your smart device to launch Push Notice Push Notice Incoming Messages Tap to view PC PC Mode Alerts SARE a alerts Z97 WINBLUE X65 Restart 2014 3 9 00 00 Restart for OS Update alerts Tap to view PC 5 PC Status Alerts status alerts Tap to view PC Push Message sent messages Tap to scan more Push Scan host computers 4 16 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 7 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard CPU and memory settings Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information ASUS System Information 3 MB Cek CPU Motherboard Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Product X99 E WS Rev 1 xx MB 1234567890 Manufacturer American Megatrends Inc Caption 07 29 2014 0403 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ASS System Information MB Q CPU Processor Manufacturer Intel Caption x64 Family 6 Model 63 Stepping 2 Name Intel R Core TM i7 5930K CPU 3 50GHz Socket Family Model Stepping Ext Family MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 VT x SSE4 2
87. dvanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EzlHardware Monitor CPU Fast Boot Enabled i 3300 MHz SATA Support USB Support Partial Initialization hak a PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Disabled Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Memory Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot PARES a Boot Logo Display Auto POST Delay Time 3 sec 4096 MB DirectKey DRCT Enabled _ Voltage Boot up NumLock State Enabled 0 a PES 12 096 V Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS boot options Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Disabled This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed PA The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support All Devices All Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Hard Drive Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Boot Drive Only Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial For a faster POST time
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89. e CPU by the external voltage regulator Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 80 V to 2 70 V at 0 010 V increment DRAM SVID Support Auto Set this item to Disabled to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator Disable this item when you overclock your system Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled DRAM Voltage CHA CHB CHC CHD Auto This item allows you to set the voltage for the system memory Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 80 V to 1 90 V at 0 010 V increment AN According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65 V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65 V PCH Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the core voltage for the PCH platform controller hub Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 70 V to 1 80 V at 0 00625 V increment PCH I O Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the I O voltage for the PCH platform controller hub Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 1 20 V to 2 20 V at 0 00625 V increment VCCIO CPU 1 05V Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the main power supply for the CPU REF Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 7000 V t
90. e amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 6 1 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 Go to Control Panel gt Programs and Features 3 Select your current graphics card driver s 4 Select Uninstall 5 Turn off your computer ASUS X99 M WS 6 1 6 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards aN The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same To install two CrossFire graphics cards 1 Prepare two CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insertthetwo graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place Goldfingers CrossFireX bridge bundled with graphics cards I J Q9 e D a 9 6 2 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU suppor
91. e matches the ground pin of the connector AN e DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors e Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector 9 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 5V CHA FAN IN ay ae CHA FAN PWR GND 258 lt C LZ 3 e T O CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWM miin CPU FAN IN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWR GND GND Th JE Z umm e DO X99 M WS Fan connectors CHA_FAN3 5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND LS The CPU_FAN connectors support the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power ASUS X99 M WS 1 29 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR12V 8 pin EATX12V 8 pin EATX12V1 6 pin EATX12V_1 These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit O Q EATX12V EATX12V1 EATXPWR 3955 BAe a 3 Volts GND Li gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 12 Volts 5 Volts ANA
92. e xHCI driver supports the USB 3 0 mode during both POST and operating system Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup EHCI Legacy Support Enabled Enabled Your system supports the USB 2 0 devices in legacy operating systems Disabled Your USB 2 0 devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list Auto Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2 0 devices at startup If any USB 2 0 devices are detected the xHCI legacy USB support is enabled xHCI Hand off Enabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the xHCI Hand off support EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the EHCI Hand off support USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports Refer to section 1 2 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports r ASUS X99 M WS 3 41 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features A e E 05 15 2015 1 6 24 English MyFavorite F3 Go Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 al Friday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advance
93. eaches its maximum temperature to prevent damaging the CPU cores Configuration options Auto 60 120 A We recommend that you set the temperature 105 C or lower High temperatures may damage the CPU permanently Active Processor Cores The items in this menu allow you to enable disable the cores of your CPU Active Processor Core 0 5 Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Configuration The items in this menu allow you to manage and configure the CPU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows your system to adjust the CPU s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed ASUS X99 M WS 3 33 3 34 Turbo Mode Enabled 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 specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU states Auto This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to Enabled D Enhanced C1 state Enabled This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode
94. ed Asmedia USB 3 1 Battery Charging Support Disabled wz i i J Memory Bluetooth Controller Enabled woz al YARKA Nar Wi Fi Controller Enabled l 4096 MB Intel LAN1 Controller Enabled Voltage Intel Lan1 PXE Option ROM DET 12 096 V 5 000 V Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc HD Audio Controller Enabled This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Audio Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI audio output ASUS X99 M WS 3 43 3 44 ASMedia USB 3 1 Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the ASMedia USB 3 0 controller of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller to Enabled ASMedia USB 3 1 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item allo
95. ed by the BCLK Set this item to Enabled for EMI reduction or set this item to Disabled to enhance BCLK overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mb 05 15 2015 1 6 1 4 English EZ MyFavorite F3 Go Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 F quant i _ Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EzlHardware Monitor gt CPU Configuration CPU gt PCH Configuration 3300 MH Z PCH Storage Configuration System Agent Configuration 100 0 MHz USB Configuration Platform Misc Configuration Memo Onboard Devices Configuration ry APM Configuration 2133 MHz Network Stack Configuration 4096 MB NVMe Configuration Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Voltage 12 096 V 5 000 V CPU Configuration Parameters Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc ASUS X99 M WS 3 31 3 32 3 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects LS The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mb gt
96. ed functions Ces DE r DOO n CES sss On a a 400M i i i r 25 Q E PIN 1 K Eg vg uu ES 8 i d a O O A At E ASUS X99 M WS TE K E Too no lo cin HDD_LED PWRSW RESET X99 M WS System panel connector e System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode e Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD e System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings e ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF e Reset button 2 pin RESET This
97. el TPU switch EPU EPU EPU switch Fan Xpert 3 Featuring fan auto tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App Featuring system performance tuning network priority and audio scene configuration for selected applications UEFI BIOS Most advanced options with fast response time M 2 Onboard The latest transfer technology with up to 10 Gb s data transfer speeds for M 2 continued on the next page X99 M WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Rear Panel I O Ports Special Memory O C Design Superb memory O C capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Wi Fi GO Function Cloud GO Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Media Streamer Gaming Scenario Turbo App Perform Each Application with Tailored Performance Network Priority and Audio Configuration for Your Needs Turbo LAN Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 2 Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios Steam support Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows system ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback With USB BIOS flashback wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS Featuring friendly graphics user interface O C Tuner CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ
98. eparation and Greatly Reduced Multi lateral Interference Audio Amplifier to Enhance the Highest Quality Sound for Headphone and Speakers continued on the next page X99 M WS specifications summary High Quality 109dB SNR Stereo Playback Output Line out back amp 104dB SNR Recording Input Line in Support Absolute Pitch 192khz 24bit True BD Lossless Sound BD Audio Layer Content Protection DTS UltraPC II DTS Connect Supports Jack detection Multi streaming Front Panel Jack retasking MIC Optical S PDIF out Port at back I O Intel X99 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3 0 2 0 2 ports at front panel 4 ports at rear panel 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 2 ports at rear panel ASMedia USB 3 1 controllers 2 x USB 3 1 3 0 2 0 ports at rear panel High Performance 5 Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Whole system optimization with a single click 5 Way optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU EPU DIGI Power Control Fan Xpert 3 and Turbo App together providing better CPU performance efficient power saving precise digital power control whole system cooling and even tailor your own App usages DIGI Power Control CPU Power Industry leading digital 8 phase power design ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power Industry leading digital 4 phase DRAM power design ASUS DRAM power utility ASUS Exclusive Features TPU Auto tuning TPU GPU boost 2 lev
99. equires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider IE e This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Refer to the documentation that came with the support DVD 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility Z Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it ASUS X99 M WS 3 61 ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced DE ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v02 01 B Flash Model X99 WS IPMI Version 0203 Date 10 21 2014 File Path fs0 Drive Folder fs0 60503 MB 08 08 2014 16 32 lt DIR gt E9470_A500CG_A501CG_EM V2_A4 09 03 2014 18 30 lt DIR gt System Volume Information 10 21 2014 14 34 lt DIR gt Bundok_ng_Bali 10 22 2014 17 56 lt DIR gt From Beks 10 21 2014 23 07 16779264 X99 WS ASUS IPMI 0203 HWM TEST2 CAP Version i Help Enter Select or Load Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move ESC Exit 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk
100. er of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Ai Charger YA Ai Charger is available only in selected motherboard models Ai Charger screen ASUS Ai Charger Tick to enable or Click or tap to apply disable Ai Charger the selection aN e Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device e Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device e To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger e Ai Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables ASUS X99 M WS 4 7 4 8 4 4 2 USB 3 1 Boost USB 3 1 Boost technology supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices Launching USB 3 1 Boost To launch USB 3 1 Boost click or tap EES on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 1 Boost Using the USB 3 1 Boost Vi USB 3 1 Boost Click or tap to enable the USB device s normal data transfer rate Click or tap to enable UASP or Turbo Mode for a faster data transfer rate Click or tap to select a USB device LN Ensure to connect your USB 3 1 3 0 devices to the USB 3 1 3 0 ports that support USB 3 1 Boost Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user guide for more detail
101. eric characters to enter your notes Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use lt F12 gt key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans rr Click to select a fan to be Click to activate Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Q Fan Control Select your target fan and then move the slider to select a
102. es storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Due to Intel chipset specification the SATA ports from SATA controller 2 does not support Intel Rapid Storage Technology including RAID configuration Z The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to IDE SATA6G_7 10 Black These items display all connected devices to SATA6G ports If some ports are not used these items show Not Installed Support Aggressive Link Power Management Disabled This item is designed for LPM link power management support with a better energy saving conditions When disabled the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hot Plug Disabled SATA6G_1 4 Gray SATA6G_7 10 Black These items allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS X99 M WS 3 37 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration A in Ez 05 15 2015 16 16 english EZ MyFavorite F3 g2 Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 a Friday LI TT ET ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mo My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit kA Hardware Monitor Advanced System Agent Configuration 3300 MHz 45 C gt DMI Configuration gt NB PCI E Configuration 100 0 MHz 0 992 V gt Intel VT for Directed I O VT d MCTP Disabled ACS Control Disabled DMI C
103. ey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 1 32 Chapter 1 Product introduction 12 M 2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M 2 NGFF SSD module EERRERERERER DE M 2 SOCKET3 Dal J un ag om OO 0 coo Hm mme a r kuli X99 M WS M 2 SOCKET3 Pi LN e This socket supports M Key and type 2260 2280 storage devices e This socket supports PCle and SATA modes 13 T_Sensor connector 2 pin T_SENSOR1 This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices E z L E Ov Oh B ne i T_SENSORI r n L n je Ge DE __ BEARERS PIN 1 GND SENSOR IN X99 M WS T SENSOR connector The thermistor cable is purchased separately d ASUS X99 M WS 1 33 14 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level si
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105. fan speed control parameters Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values may differ via Qfan tuning CPU Middle Temperature 25 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to set the value for CPU Middle Temperature The range of the values depends on the CPU installed CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle The values may differ via Qfan tuning CPU Lower Temperature 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan s lower temperature The values range from 20 to 75 CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values may differ via Qfan tuning 3 48 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chassis Fan 1 3 Q Fan Control DC Mode These items allow you to set the chassis fans Q Fan control feature into DC Mode PWM Mode or disable these Q Fan controls from your motherboard Configuration options Disabled DC Mode PWM Mode The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1 3 Q Fan Control to PWM Mode or DC Mode Chassis Fan 1 3 Q Fan Source CPU This item c
106. g Set a higher value to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 140 DRAM AB CD Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the overclocking range and system stability Set this item to Manual to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability Z The following item appears only when you set the DRAM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed DRAM AB CD Switching Frequency KHz 500 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for an increased overclocking range or a lower frequency for an enhanced system stability Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300 KHz to 550 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz DRAM Power Phase Control CHA CHB CHC CHD Standard This item allows you to set the DRAM power phase control Standard The phase control is based on the CPU command Optimized Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Set to the full phase mode ASUS X99 M WS 3 25 3 26 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and its features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency which decreases the average power consumption the average heat production Configurat
107. g a high CPU cache frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode E The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 1 920 V at 0 001 V increment The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Cache Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V at 0 001 V increment 3 28 Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU SVID Support Auto Set this item to Enabled when overclocking Disabling this item prevents the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled PA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Enabled oo SVID Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set a VCCIN for the CPU during initial part of POST Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 2 440 V at 0 001 V increment CPU Input Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the input voltage for th
108. gnal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature L o j BARRA sl LE i q r B F Of 2 El falda m D E 9 me g 39 CZ 2 OG X99 M WS Chassis intrusion connector aN A message appears when you connect the sensor or switch at the first time or when you reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector Reset the system to exit the message 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models et 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ASUS X99 M WS 2 1 di 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 mothe
109. 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 lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt 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 first two options After doing either of the three options press lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS LS e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program e 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 lt F5 gt See section 3 10 Exit menu for details e 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 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how
110. hapter 3 BIOS setup Creating RAID To create RAID 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click RAID then click Next LS e Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes e Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors 3 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click Next a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Select the RAID type for your selected storage function Backup RAID10 LS You can only select Easy Backup RAID 10 if you connect four 4 HDDs Easy Backup RAID1 Cancel b For Super Speed click Next then select from Super Speed RAIDO or Super Speed RAID5 Select the RAID type for your selected storage function Super Speed RAID 0 Cancel 4 After selecting the type of RAID click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup 5 After the RAID setup is done click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system ASUS X99 M WS 3 9 3 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mb 05 15 2015 1 6 04 English EZ MyFavorite F3 do Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E quant i r Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EAHardware Monitor Ai Overc
111. hapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components 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 Chapter 4 Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Chapter 6 Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards 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 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANG
112. heck for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback click or tap HEI on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB BIOS Flashback Z USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download USB BIOS Flashback Check for New BIOS Update Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to apply the download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS schedule setting update available for download Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule 2 Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule ASUS X99 M WS 4 11 4 12 Downloading the latest BIOS N Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of this user guide for more details To download the updated BIOS 1 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen click or tap Check for New BIOS Update Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version 2 After the utility detects a new BIOS click or tap JM from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then clic
113. iguration options Auto 0 80 1 60 Receiver CLK Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 2 00 Receiver CLK De emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 2 00 Transmitter CLK Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 2 00 Receiver CTL Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 1 60 Receiver CTL De emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 1 60 Transmitter CTL Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 1 60 Receiver ODT Pre emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 1 60 Receiver ODT De emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 1 60 Transmitter ODT De emphasis Auto Configuration options Auto 1 00 1 60 Chapter 3 BIOS setup MISC DRAM Eventual Voltage CHA CHB CHC CHD Auto Use lt gt or lt gt to adjust the eventual voltages of the DIMM slots The values range from 0 8 V to 1 9 V with a 0 10 V increment DRAM CLK Period Auto This item allows you to set a DRAM clock period Configuration options Auto 1 19 Memory optimize Control Auto This item allows you to optimize the memory control Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Enhanced Training CHA CHB CHC CHD Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled MemTest Auto This item allows you to enable or disable the memory testing Configuration options Auto Enabled
114. ion options Enabled Disabled Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio s time duration that exceeds the TDP Thermal Design Power for maximum performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W to 4095 W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the lt gt Or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W to 4095 W CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 125 to 1023 875 with a 0 125 interval CPU Internal Power Fa
115. ipe Bathroom Stone Room Auditorium Environment lt None gt se Loudness Equalization Karaoke gt ON ia AI pe Q K A TUTU nel N Pop c 0 Equalizer Voice Cancellation Analog Digital PM Analog and digital connector status ASUS X99 M WS 4 19 q n a 2 I g Q9 D a Ja 4 20 Chapter 4 Software support RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 solution LS lf you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 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
116. k or tap Download 3 After the download is complete click or tap OK Checking please wait Cancel Download Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 5 USB Charger USB Charger allows you to quick charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off in sleep mode or hibernate mode Z Before using USB Charger ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced gt APM gt ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS Setup program Launching USB Charger To launch USB Charger click or tap ERB on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB Charger USB Charger screen SB Charger Click or tap to detect the connected USB device Indicates that the connected USB device is i Click or tap to fast in charging mode charge your USB device Click or tap to stop charging your USB Fast charging under system sleep hibernate or shutdown mode device Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Click or tap to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off aN Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user guide for more details YA e The USB Charger does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables and generic USB cables e The USB Charger may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design ASUS X99 M WS
117. keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS Z The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations 5 Select Yes then press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See section 3 10 Exit menu for details AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot ASUS X99 M WS 3 65 3 66 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system Z e This motherboard supports 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 and 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 1 operating systems OS e Motherboard settings and hardware options vary The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only Refer to Windows operating system documentation for detailed information 4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an A
118. l doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaite de l appareil Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE OIL 27 7A BREE CT COIL pEr CETA SL 2H WME LCWETA OAIEEBBSIV ART V EV VSI CTE U Cf amp 7L2 R EBB amp H742 2 Z150 ET ARARE o TELOR RVR LUT FAV KC Korea Warning Statement B 77 138 454217 2L 4l e ANE ALBH ZL A Z 7 2A 2 PAAA ASHE AL 34 al BE JAAN 48 YS lo ini 39 FALAT UPEA HSV N23 Q 3 8 8 HST 4 gg dl V Q D U Q Q lt ASUS X99 M WS A 3 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed 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 di
119. lity main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears DELETE VOLUME MENU Drives Capacity Status Bootable HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes 2 Use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Delete gt The following warning message appears ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST has does nort apply co Reco volumes Are vou surse Y l wanc to celere Wolumeo i 3 Press lt Y gt to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press lt N gt to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu 5 6 Chapter 5 RAID configurations Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you Sure you want to exit Y N 2 Press lt Y gt to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set aN The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering
120. ll be activated after the next system bootup e You may change the EPU settings in BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made ASUS X99 M WS switch Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED 6 Clear CMOS button CLR_CMOS Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking L n e Fes DE O Del _ CLR_CMOS X99 M WS CLR_ CMOS button 7 EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs allowing you to enhance the DIMM s speed and performance O O a D ei dA Ta a sin mal n EZ_XMP d j Ha n Da BC EG E a e Di pe Disabled Enabled lt Default ASUS X99 M WS m om GH ToC JE Zl m m Coe Hm X99 M WS EZ_XMP switch The EZ XMP LED XLED1 lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch For the location of the EZ XMP LED refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 16 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU_OV The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU vol
121. lock frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options 80 0 300 0 We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently Initial BCLK Frequency Auto This item allows you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK base clock frequency to the assigned BCLK frequency Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The value ranges depend on the value you set on BCLK Frequency ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto 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 Sync All Cores This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to Per Core 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit ASUS X99 M WS 3 15 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit AN If you
122. lock Tuner Auto l CPU 3300 MHz 100 0 MHz 0 992 V Memory 2133 MHz 1 203 V 4096 MB 1 206 V Voltage 12 096 V 5 000 V Manual When the manual mode is selected the BCLK base clock frequency can be assigned manually XMP When the XMP extreme memory profile mode is selected the BCLK frequency and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc 3 10 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items 1 Press lt F3 gt on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen from the BIOS screen to open 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen Setup Tree Map My Favorite amp Shortcut Main Ai Overclock Tuner Ai Overclock Tuner ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Advanced CPU Core Ratio Monitor Min CPU Cache Ratio Boot Max CPU Cache Ratio Tool Internal PLL Overvoltage Exit BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio DRAM Frequency Selected shortcut Main menu panel OC Tuner items EPU Power Saving Mode gt DRAM Timing Control External Digi Power Control Internal CPU Power Management Fully Manual Mode CPU Core Voltage CPU Cache Voltage Submenu panel CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign CPU System Agent Voltage Offset CPU SVID Support CPU Input Voltage Remo rtcut press delete o T DRAM SVID Support Sele 1 listed
123. me 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 notification 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 Contents Salety MOa a vi ADOUL D S QUIS cli vii X99 M WS specifications SUMMAFYy iii ix Pat kad CONG S s sain k la Al n anaE keke na A h w n x kn k EERE xiii Installation tools and COMPONENMS cssccessseeesseeessssseeeesssessesseesesnseeeeesseaneeeeeees xiv Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Special feature SNN yy err Ai 1 1 Lii Product MoRnNONIS r rrr 1 1 1 1 2 Other special features viocisicascieniscaccatepttwssvscasisaiersieneleleouienceanetehs 1 2 1 2 Motherboard OVERVIEW iii 1 3 1 2 1 Before YOU DrOC 0 E ii kk kk keke kk ke KA 1 3 1 2
124. menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen MyFavorites 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 PA Refer to section 3 3 My Favorites for more information __nz QFan 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 Z Refer to section 3 2 3 QFan Control for more information EZ Tuning Wizard F11 This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system It also allows you to change the motherboard s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode Refer to section 3 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information ASUS X99 M WS 3 5 3 6 Quick Note F9 This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS e The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete Zazan cut copy and paste e You can only use the alphanum
125. ms allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced METE aa 05 15 2015 1 6 27 lt 3 English MyFavorite F3 do Qfan Controk F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E quite ia BEE Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor gt GPU Post CPU ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3300 MHz gt ASUS Overclocking Profile i 100 0 MHz ASUS SPD Information Memory 2133 MHz 4096 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 000 V GPU Post GPU Post This item shows the installed graphics cards in your motherboard It also shows the recommended number of graphics card to install to your motherboard for best performance 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice Z For more details refer to section 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS X99 M WS 3 57 3 58 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mao 05 15 2015 Lo BE 9 e mie E Ge 1 6 27 amp English I MyFavorite F3 go Qfan Control F6 7 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note ES li Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit kA Ha
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127. nfiguration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHD DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHD D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM RTL CHD D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 127 DRAM IOL CHA DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHA DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHA D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHA D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHB DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHB DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHB D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM IOL CHB D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHC DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHC DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHC D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHC D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHD DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHD DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHD D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM IOL CHD D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 IO control MC Vref CHA Auto Configuration options
128. ng a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Installa 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4 GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us e The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment e For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 8 DIMMs or overclocking condition e Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices e 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 e ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function e Hyper DIMM support is subject to
129. ng system s setting e Only USB 3 1 ports E12 support Ai Charger function e Only USB 2 0 port 8 supports USB Charger function e USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only e We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices e Due to the design of the Intel X99 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Bluetooth and Wi Fi module LED indications Wi Fi LED Bluetooth LED Status Description Status Description succo Green Linket sue und ED law sey LL Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth v4 0 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such mark by ASUSTeK Computer Inc is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description ACT LINK SPEED 10 Mbps connection LED LED Orange Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity 1 Gbps connection Orange Blinking Ready to wake up LAN port then steady 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 9 Audio 2 4 6 or
130. nstall the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi Fi GO software The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models ASUS X99 M WS 2 11 2 2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port the USB port hole marked in green on the I O shield then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS To use USB BIOS Flashback 1 Download the latest BIOS from the support site at http support asus com and save it to as USB storage device aN We recommend you to use a USB 2 0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability 2 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port aN Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for the location of the USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback 3 Shut down your computer 4 Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is working BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 5 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
131. ny of these profiles Standard Silent Turbo and Full Spe 2d You can also move the slider to Manual and manually configure thie fan s ing speed DC CPU FAN CHA1 FAN CHA2 FAN CHA3 FAN n Silent Turbo Full Speed Manual Exit ESC Select a profile to apply to Click to apply the fan setting our fans aT Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ASUS X99 M WS 3 7 3 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM computer usage and CPU fan to their best settings You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature EZ Tuning Wizard 0c RAID PC scenario Main cooling system Freq 3300 MHz Ratio 33x BCLK 100 0 MHz Temp 41 C Estimation tuning result DRAM Freq 4096 MB DDR4 2133MHz System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your settings 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen then click Next 2 Selecta PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next 3 Select the CPU fan type Box cooler Tower cooler or Water cooler that you installed then click Next If you are not sure of the CPU fan type click I m not sure The system automatically detects the CPU fan type ZZZ 4 Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto tuning 3 8 C
132. o 1 8000 V at 0 00625 V increment VCCIO PCH 1 05V Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the tmain power supply for the PCH REF Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 7000 V to 1 8000 V at 0 00625 V increment ASUS X99 M WS 3 29 3 30 VTTDR Voltage CHA CHB Auto This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the DRAM on the left Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 2000 V to 1 0000 V at 0 00625 V increment VTTDR Voltage CHC CHD Auto This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the DRAM on the right Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 2000 V to 1 0000 V at 0 00625 V increment PLL Termination Voltage Auto This item allows you to terminate the PLL Voltage You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 20000 V to 1 797684 V with a 0 006602 V interval PLL Reference Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value PLL Reference Offset Value Auto This item allows you to configure the PLL reference value You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 1 20 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI electromagnetic disturbance generat
133. oftware Support 4 1 Installing an operating system rie 4 1 4 2 Support DVD information rrrrririiiiiiiiie 4 1 4 2 1 Running the support DVD j ne keke eee 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manualS EiE EEE 4 3 4 3 Software information ccccccssecsecceccccssessececeeccenscsececeeeenecseeeeeeeneneseeeeseeanees 4 4 4 4 ASUSUNIITIES ci 4 4 4 4 1 ACI ia 4 7 4 4 2 USB Eolica 4 8 4 4 3 ran dea 4 9 4 4 4 USB BIOS FlashlaCK idia kla lakka ye del nl ainia 4 11 4 4 5 USB Oh aI Ek N illa aa yad Ee lsa vena d ka 4 13 4 4 6 PESIN NO Rai 4 14 4 4 7 System Information u uk keke ekekkeek ke 4 17 4 5 Audio configurations srrrrrriiieiieii in 4 19 Chapter 5 RAID Support 5 1 RAID configurallons ii a 5 1 5 1 1 RAID d TIAIMONS i xin yaaa di kayan kana ala helaka rab r yek bayek 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver CiSK cscsssscssesssssseessseesseesseeessessseessenensenses 5 7 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 7 5 22 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows CORR TO TO TANT 5 8 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 5 8 Chapter
134. om PCI E PCI Expansion Devices Legacy only This item allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy only UEFI driver first Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI Mode Windows UEFI This item allows you to select your installed operating system Mode Execute the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device 3 54 Chapter 3 BIOS setup PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Delete PK This item allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options
135. on This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 4 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required ASUS X99 M WS A 1 X99 M WS block diagram DDR4 3200 O C 3000 0 C 2800 0 C PCl e x16 2666 O C 2400 O C 2133 MHz PCIEX16_1 Gens Link Intel PCI e x16 Haswell E DDR4 3200 O C 3000 0 C 2800 O C PCIEX16 2 Gena Link_ LGA201 1 3 2666 O C 2400 O C 2133 MHz PCl e x8
136. onfiguration The item in this menu allows you configure the Direct Media Interface DMI Gen 2 Enabled This item allows you to run the DMI at PCI E 2 0 speed Configuration options Enabled Disabled NB PCI E Configuration The items in this menu allow you to select the operating speeds of the PCle slots PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Auto This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_1 slot Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 PCIEX16_2 Link Speed Auto This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_2 slot Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 PCIEX16_3 Link Speed Auto This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_3 slot Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 3 38 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Intel VT for Directed I O VT d The item in this menu allows you to configure the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O VT d Intel VT for Directed I O VT d Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O VT d by reporting the I O device assignment to VMM via the DMAR ACPI Tables Configuration options Enabled Disabled MCTP Disabled This item allows you to enable disable Management Component Transport Protocol Configuration options Enabled Disabled ACS Control Disabled This item allows you to enable disable ACS Control Configuration options Enabled
137. ontrols the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source Configuration options CPU MB VRM PCH T_SENSOR1 If you select T_SENSORI plug a thermistor cable to T_SENSOR1 header and stick the thermistor cable s head to the desired component as the temperature source Chassis Fan 1 3 Speed Low Limit 300 RPM This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan 1 3 Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Set to make the chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters PA The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Fan 1 3 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan 1 3 Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values may differ via Qfan tuning Chassis Fan 1 3 Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature Chassis Fan 1 3 Middle Duty Cycle
138. ool Exit Hardware Monitor L3 Cache Hyper Threading ALL Enabled Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology r Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled Boot Performance Mode Max Performance Maximum CPU Core Temperature Auto gt Active Processor Cores gt CPU Power Management Configuration J I Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 16 1242 Copyright C 2015 America Megatri nds Inc I Sub menu item Item description Configuration fields Scroll bar Menu items Shows the last modified items Goes back to EzMode Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU and memory voltage output 3 4 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Advanced Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the Monitor fan settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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
139. options Disabled Enabled Setup Mode EZ 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 configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disables the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Z The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OPROM This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy only This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Ignore Legacy only UEFI driver first ASUS X99 M WS 3 53 Boot from Storage Devices Legacy only This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy only UEFI driver first Ignore Boot fr
140. ows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click or tap HH on the top right corner of the menu to launch the menu bar Click or tap to launch Al Suite 3 menu bar ASS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 2 4 CPU Speed Frequency CPU Fan Benchmark Energy Saving Configured Max CPU Powe Fan Status Optimized Phase Active Frequency Mode 4 Cored age E Temperature L MHz CPUC Voltag r CPU The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model co AI Suite 3 main menu bar Dual Intelligent USB BIOS Processors 5 Ai Charger EZ Update Flashback Push Notice D wi 2 a Ai Charger EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback Push Notice Ve a ASUS Dual Intelligent WS m 4 Al Suite 3 Processors 5 USB 3 0 Boost System Information USB Charger USB 3 0 Boost System ormagon USB Charger Version LN e Some functions in the Al Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model e Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration 4 6 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 1 Ai Charger Ai Charger allows you to fast charge your portable BC 1 1 mobile devices on your computers USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices Launching Ai Charger To launch Ai Charger click or tap EES on the top right corn
141. port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values A DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 3 11 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen E Before updating BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive e Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from htip support asus com and save them in your USB flash drive LS NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer e Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive ASUS X99 M WS 3 63 Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press lt F8 gt to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot device screen appears insert the Support DVD in
142. pplications M 2 Support This motherboard features the M 2 slot with a data transfer speed up to 10 Gb s This helps enhance the performance of your SSD Solid State Drive that is dedicated only to the operating system Supports PCle SATA mode ASUS X99 M WS 1 1 Complete USB 3 1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3 1 connectivity built in with dual Type A ports for the very fastest USB data transfers that s up to 10 Gb s or twice as fast as USB 3 0 The next generation standard is completely backward compatible with your existing USB devices and you ll be all set for USB 3 1 s breakneck speeds 1 1 2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies DTS Neo PC upmixes stereo sources CDs MP3s WMAs internet radio into as many as 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection such as S PDIF or HDMI designed to deliver audio to an external decoder DTS UltraPC Il DTS UltraPC Il delivers a superior surround sound experience through your system s speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats
143. rboard 2 2 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 2 CPU installation on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual The plastic cap AN Please note the order in opening closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down ASUS X99 M WS 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation AN Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 2 4 Chapter 2 Basic installation mbly To install the CPU heatsink and fan asse 2 1 4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 5 ATX Power connection ASUS X99 M WS 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector Ground Reset 1 Ground To install USB 2 0 connector ASUS X99 M WS 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCle x16 cards 2 10 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 9 Wi Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi Fi antenna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis HE a IO Shield aN e Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports e Ensure to i
144. rdware Monitor Tool ASUS Overclocking Profile 3300 MHz 100 0 MHz 2133 MHz 4096 MB Profile Name 12 096 V Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Z e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure e We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name Save to Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your USB drive Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 3 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced mo 05 15 2015 4 6 28 English EZ MyFavorite F3 go Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 eae el _ ni Friday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Tool ASUS SPD Information CPU 3300 MHz DIMM Slot Number DIMM_A1 100 0 MHz Memory 2133 MHz 4096 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 000 V
145. ress lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ASUS X99 M WS 3 13 3 14 3 9 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related
146. rts in rendeng performance and image qi ize GPU coeleratior lo provide amazing realdme phyecs effects NVIDIA Surround alone you lo jon mule displaye into a Set the following PhysX settings Processor Muto select recommended View compatility with games i video Adjust video color settings Adjust video mage settings PhysX GeForce GTX 295 2 6 1A 1R GeForce GTX 295 1 Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Configure SLI Surround PhysX n In the Quad SLI enabled click Maximize cc 3D Performance SLI to set the display for ss ce a viewing SLI rendered content When done sta n wan rara e click Apply r B l PhysX Geforce GTX 295 2 0 LA TR 2A 28 GeForce GTX 295 1 GeForce GTX 295 2 I g 9 D a 9 6 8 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e 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 installati
147. s Z e USB 3 1 Boost automatically detects the USB 3 1 3 0 devices that support UASP e The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance use a USB 3 1 3 0 device Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 3 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard s software drivers and BIOS easily With this utlity you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click or tap SEES on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select EZ Update Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver software and firmware ASUS EZ Update or BIOS Update MyLogo Update Click or tap to search and Click or tap to select a Click or tap to select the BIOS file peat logo update the BIOS ASUS X99 M WS 4 9 4 10 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo ASUS EZ Update Update Click or tap to go back to i ti EZ Update main screen CEICORTapio e Rel oad After you click or tap BIOS Update button click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 4 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device Use this utility to quickly c
148. shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed CPU Core Voltage 3 3V 5V 12V Voltages The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan ASUS X99 M WS 3 47 CPU Q Fan Control Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Q Fan operating mode Auto Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes PWM Mode Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan DC Mode Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature in DC mode for 3 pin CPU fan Disabled Disables the Q Fan control Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q Fan Control to Auto PWM Mode and DC Mode _ CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 300 RPM This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed
149. sposal 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 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 RF Equipment Notices CE European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized gt 3 3 n A 4 Appendices FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
150. sword Start of Setup Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Setup Input Wait continued on the next page 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction Description Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean up of NVRAM Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM settings Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option Loadimage returned error Boot Option is failed Startlmage returned error Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints under OS Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in PIC mode System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC mode ASUS X99 M WS 1 23 1
151. t 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the q QA graphics card ivo RS ENN Ye SEED BEA e TN S 6 1 4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www amd com 6 1 5 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireXTM feature through the AMD Vision Engine Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select AMD View gt VISION Engine Control Center Sort by gt Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Undo Copy Ctrl Z New gt Screen resolution wi Gadgets EW Personalize O Lv Pw 2 K Q ASUS X99 M WS 6 3 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology To enable Dual CrossFire technology 1 In the AMD Vision Engine Control Center window click Performance gt AMD CrossFireXTM 2 Select Enable CrossFireXTM 3 Select a GPU combination from the drop down list 4 Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made napeon AMD VISION Engine Control
152. tage for a flexible overclocking system depending on the type of the installed CPU To gain more CPU voltage setting insert the jumper to pins 2 3 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting insert the jumper to pins 1 2 n REZE Coe Re DE CPU_OV 1 2 23 i DE MEJ m Disable Enable TC mma Coe r iii default setting X99 M WS CPU_ OV setting 2 Chassis Fan control setting jumper 3 pin CHAFAN_SEL These jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control Set pins 1 2 to let the BIOS control the settings of the chassis fans Set pins 2 3 to control the settings of the 4 pin PWM fans n EREN EREN n Ea j i r a L_ fi ii a i r CHAFAN_SEL E 1 2 2 3 n CIO ASUS X99 M WS Bi Chosen 4Pin Too keli By BIOS PWM FAN X99 M WS CHAFAN setting ASUS X99 M WS 1 17 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory modules VGA card and hard disk drives If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved DIAG_
153. the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P or D O C P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support e Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 5 Expansion slots A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 ZS5US X99 M WS PCIEX16_3 lt Slot Description 40 LANE 28 LANE ASUS X99 M WS 1 9 40 LANE CPU VGA configuration 40 LANE CPU PCI Express 3 0 operating mode VGA PCle 3 0 2 0 PCle 3 0 2 0 PCle 3 0 2 0 configuration x16_1 x16_2 x16_3 Single VGA PCle x16 N A N A N A 28 LANE CPU VGA configuration 28 LANE CPU PCI Express 3 0 operating mode VGA PCle 3 0 2 0 PCle 3 0 2 0 PCle 3 0 2 0 configuration x16_1 x16_2 x16_3 Single VGA PCle x16 N A N A aN e We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode e Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled REAR_FAN1 or FRNT_ FAN1 3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Chapter 1 Product introduction IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCle x16_1 PCle x16_2 PCle x16_3 PCle x1_1 SMBUS Controller Intel SATA Controller Intel SATA Controller Intel LAN1 i218 Intel LAN2 i210 Intel xHCI Intel EHCI 1 Intel EHCI 2 HD Audio ASMe
154. tings This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading Configuration options Keep Current Settings Ratio Tuning BCLK Ratio Tuning LS Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either BCLK First or Ratio First To keep the current overclocking tuner status select Keep Current Settings EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled The ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key AN Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings ASUS X99 M WS 3 17 3 18 Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRA
155. to the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device El ASUS DVD E818A6T 4069MB USE DHS 250 Ss VIE USEL FA USB DISK 2 0 3258245 ENTE Setup I and l to mova selection ENTER to select boot device EOC to boort using ceraulte 4 When the booting message appears press lt Enter gt within five 5 seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt ISOLINUX 3 20 2006 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boot from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot 5 On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org e S els D gt Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 On the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g 3 64 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 2 On the BIOS Updater screen press lt Tab gt to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2015 04 30 Et ee X99 M WS CAP 8390626 2015 04 30 21 14 34 Drives panel Files panel Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press lt Up Down or Home End gt
156. to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To set the RAID item in BIOS 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Goto the Advanced menu gt PCH Storage Configuration gt SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection then press lt Enter gt 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Da Due to chipset limitation when SATA ports are set to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together Chapter 5 RAID configurations 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press lt Ctrl gt lt l gt to display the utility main menu TNCS UX Rale Sica recmiolocy Ojsicsom WilO 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 14 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 5 legale RAID Volumes Physical Devices PORE Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB I SII 60B12AS 9LSOFA4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 GE Select LESC
157. uides Click or tap an item to open the folder of the user guide Click or tap to display the MB O N ASUS contact information ease select items to install Click or tap an icon to display DVD motherboard information Chapter 4 Software support 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals Z The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files To read about your motherboard s utility guide 1 Click or tap Manual tab gt ASUS n Motherboard Utility Guide Manua Wii ME wr N it select items to install ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide Norton Internet Security UserGuide Disk Unlocker User Manual ASUS WebStorage User is Manual 2 From the Manual folder open the A P b q JJ LL DIO Rw Drive E MB Support CD Manual ASUS uii 4 gt folder of the software manual that eee you wish to read 4 Files Currently on the Disc 3 h AI Suite_Il a BIOS_Updater File folder File folder Ji WebStorage File folder r 3 Some software manuals are li GG provided in different languages II 2A Open the language s folder to view 4 aes Gurren y on the Disc 10 the software manual Ji Ji Ji Ji
158. ult Control CPU Integrated VR Fault Management Auto Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over voltage We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management Auto This item allows you to improve the power rating when the CPU is in low power state or make the FIVR fully integrated voltage regulator work in high performance at all times Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced Chapter 3 BIOS setup Extreme Over voltage Disabled Disable this item to protect the CPU from damage by over voltage or enable to choose a high voltage for overclocking Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z You can only enable this item if you enable the CPU OverVoltage jumper on your motherboard Refer to section 1 2 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the CPU Overvoltage jumper _ Fully Manual Mode Disabled Set this item to Enabled to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set Fully Manual Mode item to Disabled _ _ CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Auto This item allows
159. ws you to enable disable the ASMedia USB 3 0 battery charging support of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Bluetooth Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the bluetooth controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Wi Fi Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Wi Fi controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Controller LAN1 LAN2 Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1 2 controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled e Intel PKE OPROM LAN1 LAN2 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The items in this menu allows you to set the parameters of the serial port Z This items in this menu works only if a serial port connector is installed on the motherboard e Serial Port On This item allows you to enable disable the serial port Configuration options On Off Change Settings lO 3F8h IRQ 4 This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 I0 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 lO 2E8h IRQ 3 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 8 APM Configuration Nn TE E 05 28 2015 1 1 222 English MyFavorite
160. x TPU switch advanced two stage adjustments 1 x EPU switch 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power on button 1 x Reset button 1 x 3 pin Chassis chassis intrusion connector Operating System Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Support Form Factors Micro ATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm PA Specifications are subject to change without notice xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items r 1 x ASUS Q Shield 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb s cables 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q Connector kit J LS OEZIE 70 9 COM port bracket 1 x USB 2 0 module 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector lt l Support DVD User Guide 1 x 3T3R dual band Wi Fi moving antennas Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac compliant PP e If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer e The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models xiii Installation tools and components Intel LGA2011 v3 CPU PC chassis SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card PA The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package n XIV Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights LGA2011 v3 socket for Intel Core i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel Core i7 processors in the LGA
161. you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the processor including its PCIE controller and power control unit PCU Setting a high system agent voltage may enhance the overclocking capability Use the lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V at 0 001 V increment CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of Voltage fed to the CPU cores Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Core Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920 V at 0 001 V increment Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage offset value Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999V at 0 001 V increment ASUS X99 M WS 3 27 CPU Cache Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including it is cache Increase the voltage when configurin

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