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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 2.
2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX TM-Ready Graphics Cards 37 2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireX TM-Ready Graphics Cards 38 2.10.4 Driver Installation and Setup 39 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 40 2.12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide 43 2.13 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide 44 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 45 3.1 Installing Drivers 45 3.2 A-Tuning 46 3.3 ASRock APP Shop 52 3.3.1 UI Overview 52 3.3.2 Apps 53 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 56 3.3.
4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 77 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration 78 4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration 79 4.4.6 USB Coniguration 80 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 81 4.5 Tools 82 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 86 4.7 Security Screen 88 4.8 Boot Screen 89 4.
X99 WS Chapter 1 Introduction hank you for purchasing ASRock X99 WS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the sotware and utilities.
1.2 Speciications Platform • EATX Form Factor • 2oz Copper PCB • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU TM • Supports Intel® Core i7 and Xeon® E5-1600/2600 v3 Processor Family for the LGA 2011-3 Socket, up to 18 Cores and 160W • Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.
X99 WS TM TM • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX , 4-Way CrossFireX , TM TM 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX TM TM TM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLI , 4-Way SLI , 3-Way SLI TM and SLI * If you install CPU with 28 lanes, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way SLITM are not supported. • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE4) Audio • 7.
• 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 10 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 13), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology (S_SATA3_3 connector is shared with the eSATA port) (S_SATA3_2 connector is shared with Ultra M.2 Socket) * RAID is supported on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only. • 1 x eSATA Connector, supports NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.
X99 WS BIOS Feature • 2 x 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.
1.3 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CLRC BTN1 CPU_FAN2 USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 ATXPWR1 DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_C2 (64 bit, 284-pin module) USB3_5_6 PWR_FAN1 PCIE_PWR1 CHA_FAN3 1 Center: FRONT Top: LINE IN Bottom: MIC IN Top: Central/Bass Bottom: Optical SPDIF Center: REAR SPK DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 284-pin module) LAN DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 284-pin module) Top: RJ-45 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 284-pin module) USB 3.
X99 WS 1 2 x 284-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 2 x 284-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 2 x 284-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D2, DDR4_C2) 5 2 x 284-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D1, DDR4_C1) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 USB 3.
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X99 WS 1.4 I/O Panel 15 14 13 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 No. Description No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) 9 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I210AT)* 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) 3 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I217LM)* 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12) 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 eSATA Connector*** 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 USB 2.
* here are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Of Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Of Orange Green 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
X99 WS Chapter 2 Installation his is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components.
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 2011-3-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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6 A B 7 A B 8 English Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. For quad channel coniguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 3. he DIMM only its in one correct orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.
X99 WS PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 PCIE6 Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM x16 N/A N/A x8 N/A N/A x8 x8 N/A x8 N/A N/A Mode hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode or 3-Way SLITM Mode * 4-Way CrossFireXTM Mode and 4-Way SLITM Mode are not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes.
2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 25) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
X99 WS 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 18) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below.
Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.6, No. 19) English USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.6, No. 9) SATA3_3 SATA3_5 SATA3_1 S_SATA3_3 S_SATA3_0 SATA3_2 SATA3_4 SATA3_0 S_SATA3_2 S_SATA3_1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Serial ATA3 Connectors (S_SATA3_0_1: see p.6, No. 12) (S_SATA3_2_3: see p.6, No. 13) (SATA3_0_1: see p.6, No. 16) (SATA3_2_3: see p.6, No. 15) (SATA3_4_5: see p.6, No. 14) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB5_6) (see p.6, No. 28) (9-pin USB7_8) (see p.6, No.
X99 WS GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 32) his header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1 O U T 2 _ L J _ S E N S E OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2.
CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 6) 4 3 2 1 CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 7) ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 8) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 3) GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED 12 24 1 13 his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. 8 5 4 1 his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.
X99 WS RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 Serial Port Headers (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 30) (9-pin COM2) (see p.6, No. 29) his header supports a serial port module. 1 GND +3VSB PCICLK 1 his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/of the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or boot from diferent BIOS. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.6, No. 20) Reset Switch (RSTBTN) (see p.6, No. 21) Power Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/of the system. Reset Reset Switch allows users to quickly reset the system. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.9, No.
X99 WS 2.8 Dr. Debug Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules.
English 28 b4 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices. b7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. d6 he VGA could not be recognized. Please clear CMOS and try re-installing the VGA card. If the problem still exists, please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other VGA cards.
X99 WS 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLITM, 4-way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM technology supports Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. Requirements 1. You should only use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certiied. 2.
Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_3S Card to the goldingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_3S Card is irmly in place. SLI_Bridge_3S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
X99 WS 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics card. Please make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are connected. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards.
Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
X99 WS 2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into the PCIE1 slot, another graphics card into the PCIE2 slot, the third graphics card into the PCIE4 slot and the last graphics card into the PCIE6 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics card. Please make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are connected.
Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
X99 WS 2.9.4 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. Ater that, you can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU. Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the Windows® system tray. Step 2 In the let pane, click Set SLI and PhysX coniguration. hen select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Step 3 English Reboot your system.
2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM, 4-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64bit OS. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certiied. 2.
X99 WS Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card into PCIE2 slot, the third graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the last graphics card into PCIE6 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
X99 WS 2.10.4 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer.
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide he M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. he Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Please be noted that the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) is shared with the S_SATA3_2 connector; you can only choose either the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) or the S_SATA3_2 connector to use.
X99 WS Step 3 E D C A B Move the standof based on the module type and length. he standof is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standof by hand. Step 4 E D C A B Peel of the yellow protective ilm on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standof into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Step 5 C E Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot.
M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-AG256M6e ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B Plextor PX-AG512M6e ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston RBU-SNS8400S3/180GD For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.
X99 WS 2.12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide The HDD Saver Connector on this motherboard allows you to switch on and off the connected HDDs via sotware when needed. his design secures more privacy, saves more energy, and extends the HDDs' lifespans. Please follow the steps below to install the HDD Saver Cable. Connection Diagram 1 HDD Saver Cable 2 SATA data cable *he diagram shown here is for reference only. 1.
2.13 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more efective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.
X99 WS Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the ile “ASRSETUP.
3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidiier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. Ater the installation, you will ind the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop.
X99 WS Tools Various tools and utilities. XFast RAM Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which iles should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a speciic mode for making the designated program's priority highest. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.
FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to ive diferent fan speeds using the graph. he fans will automatically shit to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and conigure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
X99 WS OC Tweaker Conigurations for overclocking the system. System Info English View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
X99 WS Settings English Conigure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.
3.3 ASRock APP Shop he ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading sotware applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.3.
X99 WS 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. he most recommended app appears on the let side of the screen. he other various apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed. You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - he red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge.
Step 3 to start downloading. If you want to install the app, click on the red icon Step 4 When installation completes, you can ind the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. English To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *he trash icon may not appear for certain apps. 54 .
X99 WS Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 to start upgrading.
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. English 56 to see more details.
X99 WS 3.3.4 Setting English In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup.
3.4 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater eiciency. 3.4.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.4.2 Coniguring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. hen select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon.
X99 WS Conigure Conigure provides coniguration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more.
Control lets you conigure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop. It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface. About Displays information about Start8.
X99 WS Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to conigure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right ater you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY ater POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.
X99 WS 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI English When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768.
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
X99 WS Minimum CPU Cache Ratio Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. BCLK Frequency he CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also afect the clock speed of other components. BCLK/PCIE Ratio Conigure BCLK Ratio to prevent the PC from crashing when the internal CPUclock speed and clock speed of other components are too high.
Primary Plane Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. DRAM Timing Coniguration DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
X99 WS CAS# Latency (tCL) he time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) he number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it. Row Precharge Time (tRP) he number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row.
Write to Read Delay (tWTR_L) he number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank. Read to Precharge (tRTP) he number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row precharge command to the same rank. Four Activate Window (tFAW) he time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank. CAS Write Latency (tCWL) Conigure CAS Write Latency. tREFI Conigure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.
X99 WS tRWDR Conigure Read to Write diferent rank dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent rank separation parameter. tWRDD Conigure Write to Read diferent DIMM dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent DIMM separation parameter. tWRDR Conigure Write to Read diferent rank dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent rank separation parameter. tWWDD Conigure Write to Write diferent DIMM dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent DIMM separation parameter.
ODT PARK (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B. ODT NOM (CH B) Use this to change ODT (CH B) Auto/Manual settings. he default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CH C) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel C. ODT PARK (CH C) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel C. ODT NOM (CH C) Use this to change ODT (CH C) Auto/Manual settings. he default is [Auto].
X99 WS System Agent Voltage Ofset Conigure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities. CPU Integrated VR Eiciency Mode Enable FIVR Eiciency Management for power saving. Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities.
4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Coniguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration, USB Coniguration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
X99 WS 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded sotware is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks.
CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
X99 WS 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Intel(R) Thunderbolt Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2.
PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE6. Onboard LAN 1 Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Onboard LAN 2 Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.
X99 WS 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. English S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability.
4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration Serial Port 1 Enable or disable the Serial port 1. Serial Port 1 Address Select the address of the Serial port 1. Serial Port 2 Enable or disable the Serial port 2. Serial Port 2 Address Select the address of the Serial port 2. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
X99 WS 4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard. Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals. RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system.
4.4.6 USB Coniguration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled ater rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver ater entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Set [Disabled] to disable the USB 3.0 ports.
X99 WS 4.4.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support English Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
X99 WS Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is enabled. he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 HDD Saver By connecting your HDDs to the onboard SATA power connector with our special designed power cable, you can switch these HDDs on and of when needed. his design allows you to protect your privacy, save more energy, and prolong your HDDs' life spans. HDD Saver Technology Set [Enabled] to switch on the HDD Saver.
Re-detect SATA Power Connection Re-detect your SATA Power connection. It is recommended to proceed the re-detection for any changes of your HDD coniguration. You can also proceed the re-detection via the HDD Saver application under your OS. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
X99 WS Network Coniguration Use this to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI irmware. Save User Default Type a proile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default English Load previously saved user defaults.
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
X99 WS Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Over Temperature Protection English When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated.
4.7 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. User Password Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
X99 WS 4.8 Boot Screen his section displays the available devices on your system for you to conigure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or conigure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings. Boot Failure Guard Count Conigure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings.
X99 WS CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1/8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.
4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save coniguration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop out.
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