Motherboard PRIME X299 EDITION 30
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................................... vii PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary................................................... ix Package contents......................................................................................................
Chapter 3: 3.1 3.2 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode........................................................................... 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control............................................................................... 3-8 3.2.4 AI OC Guide.........................................................
3.10 Exit menu................................................................................................... 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS........................................................................................... 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update.................................................................................. 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3....................................................................... 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................
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.
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: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary Optimized for Intel® Core™ X-Series 10000 Processor Family, Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family (6-core above) on LGA 2066 Socket* CPU Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ** The support of these features depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel® X299 Chipset Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU - 8 x DIMM, max.
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology Multi-GPU support Supports AMD 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology* * This support depends on the CPU types and VGA cards Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller: VGA - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 ports (Type-C™) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs - Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution 7680x3840@60Hz* * VGA resolution support depends on VGA cards’ resolution.
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording input - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs Audi
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Wireless Data Network 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Up to 2.4 Gbps transfer speed Bluetooth Bluetooth V5.0 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB Type-C™) Intel® X299 Chipset -5xU SB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) - 2 x USB 2.0 ports at back panel USB ASMedia® USB 3.
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking - AI overclocking: Quickly optimizes your CPU performance based on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts.
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Thermal Design - Skived-Fin with heatpipe solution heatsink and 22110 M.2 heatsink design 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel USB Type-C™ connector 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/1110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 x4 mode from CPU or X299 Chipset) 1 x M.
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 specifications summary 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 Module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Aquantia® 5G LAN port (blue) 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port (black) Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ ports (USB Type-C™) 2 x DisplayPort IN ports for Thunderbolt™ 3 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 Manageability WfM 2.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 motherboard 1 x DP to DP cable for Thunderbolt™ 3 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 3 x Thermistor cables Cables 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 1 x RGB LED extension cable 2 x micro USB 2.0 cables for Smart Control Console 6 x Serial ATA 6.
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 CPU Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver DIMM 1 bag of screws Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Components shown in this section may require additional purchase. Refer to Package contents section for more information about the contents of your motherboard package. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ X-series Processors. Chapter 1 1-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA2066 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA2066 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
1.4 System memory Chapter 1 The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 For Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors (6-core or above), you may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the quad-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
1.5 Expansion slots Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Recommended VGA configuration 48 and 44-Lane CPUs Chapter 1 Slot Description 1. PCIEX16_1 2. PCIEX1_1 3. PCIEX16_2 4. PCIEX1_2 5. PCIEX16_3 Single VGA X16 - Dual VGA X16 X16 - Single VGA X16 - Dual VGA X16 X8 - Triple VGA X16 X16 X8 28-Lane CPUs Slot Description 1. PCIEX16_1 2. PCIEX1_1 3. PCIEX16_2 4. PCIEX1_2 5. PCIEX16_3 1-8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode.
1.6 1. Onboard buttons Power button Chapter 1 Press the Power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. FlexKey button (Reset) Press the FlexKey button to reboot the system.
3. Clear CMOS button Press the Clear CMOS button to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1-10 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Press the button for about 5 to 10 seconds. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
1.7 1. Onboard Jumpers CPU Over Voltage jumper ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 Chapter 1 The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the type of the installed CPU). Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set to pins 1-2 to use the default CPU voltage setting.
1.8 1. Onboard LEDs Q LEDs Chapter 1 The Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. USB BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED flashes when you press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for BIOS update.
3. Q-Code LED Chapter 1 The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.
1.9 1. Internal connectors SATA 6 Gb/s connectors Chapter 1 The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. 1-14 • The connectors are set to [IRST Mode] by default. • When using the M.
2. Front panel audio connector Chapter 1 The front panel audio connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
5. USB 2.0 connector Chapter 1 The USB 2.0 connector allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6.
7. Fan and Pump connectors The Fan and Pump connectors allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. Chapter 1 Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 HS_FAN AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ M.2_FAN 1-18 • 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! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector.
8. Power connectors Chapter 1 These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. DO NOT connect the 8-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
9. System Panel connector The System Panel connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System Warning Speaker connector (SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector allows you to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Power LED connector (PLED) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the System Power LED.
10. M.2 slot Chapter 1 The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • For Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series Processors support with Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC): - M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. - M.2_3 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices.
11. Cover LED connector The Cover LED connector is for connecting the LED strips on your motherboard cover.
12. AURA RGB LED connector Chapter 1 The AURA RGB LED connector allows you to connect RGB LED strips. The AURA RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
13. Addressable Gen 2 LED connector The Addressable Gen 2 LED connector allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen 2 LED connector supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 120 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
14. VROC Key connector Chapter 1 The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. The VROC hardware key is purchased separately. 15. Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect Node compatible devices. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list.
16. OLED connector The OLED connector allows you to connect the LiveDash OLED panel. The OLED panel provides you a quick overview of the system temperature, power status, and fan speeds when your system boots up. Chapter 1 1-26 • Use the LiveDash Utility in Armoury Crate to configure and customize the LiveDash OLED panel. • The LiveDash OLED displays a Q-Code that provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 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. CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA2066 socket only. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
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2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
Chapter 2 To install an AIO cooler AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 2-5
2.1.3 Motherboard installation Chapter 2 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
DIMM installation Chapter 2 2.1.
2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
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2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 Chapter 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.
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To install FAN EXTENSION CARD II Chapter 2 The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The chassis and motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 OR The M.2 is purchased separately.
2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. The illustration above is for reference only.
2.1.11 1. Thunderbolt™ 3 monitor connection Connect the bundled ASUS DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on a discrete graphic card and to the DisplayPort IN port on the motherboard. Refer to section Rear I/O connection for the location of the DisplayPort IN port. Chapter 2 DisplayPort IN DisplayPort 2. Connect the Thunderbolt™ 3 cable to the Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C™ port on the motherboard and to the Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C™ port on a monitor.
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, press the USB BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. To use USB BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB FlashBack™ port. We recommend you to use a USB storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability.
Refer to section Onboard LEDs for more information of the FlashBack™ LED. • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ is not operating properly.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Intel® Gb LAN port (LAN1)* 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports E23 2. 3. Aquantia 5G LAN port (LAN2)* 9. DisplayPort IN 2 for Thunderbolt™ 3 DisplayPort IN 1 for Thunderbolt™ 3 10. Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C™ port EC1 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port E1 11. Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C™ port EC2 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 5 12. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 13. Audio I/O ports** 6. 7. ® Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200, Bluetooth V5.
* LAN ports LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Aquantia AQC-111C 5G LAN port LED indications Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 100 Mbps connection GREEN Linked GREEN 5 Gbps BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 2.
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.
2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: 6. a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 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 keyboardonly 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.
3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure 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 or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
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. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey.
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
Search (F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. AURA (F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled. [Aura Only]: Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.
EZ Tuning Wizard This button allows you to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. Refer to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Last Modified button Chapter 3 This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in 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.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
3.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide of the Ai Overclocking feature which highlights the recommended setup procedure and descriptions of the AI Overclocking. Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking.
3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or SATA, then click Next. Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. Select OK to enable RAID. Chapter 3 3.
4. 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 (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). Chapter 3 You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. b. 3-12 For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6.
3.3 My Favorites Chapter 3 My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorite(F3) from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items 3.
3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. 3.5 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password.
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage] [By Specific Core] [AI Optimized] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized setting.
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. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCIe speed. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCIe slots. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to automatically select the PCIe port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1 (2.5 GT/s)] [Gen2 (5 GT/s)] [Gen3 (8 GT/s)] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices.
3.6.6 CPU Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. HD Audio Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller.
3.6.8 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings. ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.
3.6.12 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. TBT Root port Selector This item allows you to select the thunder root port. Configuration options: [Thunderbolt Disabled] [Thunderbolt USB] 3.6.13 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices.
Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance levels. Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase.
3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIe slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface.
3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: Chapter 3 3-28 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section Exit Menu for details. 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
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. 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 https://www.asus.
Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4 The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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Appendix Appendix Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
Q-Code table Appendix Code E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 Description 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 recovery) Recovery condition triggere
Q-Code table Description 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 sta
Q-Code table Appendix Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description 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.
Notices FCC Compliance Information Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International Appendix Responsible Party: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX200 Identification of the modular components used in the assembly: Model Name: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX200 FCC ID: PD9AX200NG This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Appendix This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation Appendix ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements. Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Appendix DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement Appendix 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干 擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項 合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.
Appendix Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/ The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below: Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de l’UE ASUSTek Computer Inc.
ASUS PRIME X299 EDITION 30 WiFi som använder 5150-5350 MHz kommer att begränsas för användning inomhus i de länder som anges i tabellen: ประกาศเกี่ยวกับความสอดคล้องของสหภาพยุโรปแบบย่อ ASUSTek Computer Inc. ขอประกาศในที่นี้ว่าอุปกรณ์นี้มีความสอดคล้องกับความ ต้องการที่จำ�เป็นและเงื่อนไขที่เกี่ยวข้องอื่น ๆ ของบทบัญญัติข้อกำ�หนด 2014/53/EU เนื้อหาที่สมบูรณ์ของประกาศความสอดคล้องกับ EU มีอยู่ที่ https://www.asus.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Appendix Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 www.asus.com +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.