Asus 90MB0U00-M0EAY0 User manual

Motherboard
TUF X299
MARK 1

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E12783
First Edition
June 2017
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
TUF X299 MARK 1 specifications summary ............................................................ ix
Package contents..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components.......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed..................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-7
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................... 1-9
1.1.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-11
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-13
1.1.9 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation.............................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation............................... 2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6
2.1.5 ATX power connection................................................................ 2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection............................................................. 2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O connector ..................................................................... 2-9
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-10
2.1.9 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-11
2.2 BIOS update utility................................................................................... 2-12
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-13
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-15
2.4 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-17
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-17

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3 QFan Control............................................................................... 3-7
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9
3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-12
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-14
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................3-14
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-16
3.6.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-16
3.6.2 Platform Misc Conguration...................................................... 3-16
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-16
3.6.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-17
3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-17
3.6.6 CPU Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-18
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 3-18
3.6.8 APM Conguration.................................................................... 3-19
3.6.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-19
3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-19
3.6.11 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-19
3.6.12 Thunderbolt(TM) Conguration................................................. 3-19
3.6.13 PCH-FW Conguration ............................................................. 3-20
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-20
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-20
3.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................3-22
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-22
3.9.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................ 3-23
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Prole ....................................................... 3-24
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 3-24
3.9.5 Graphics Card Information........................................................ 3-24
3.10 Exit menu..................................................................................................3-25
3.11 Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... 3-26
3.11.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 3-26
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 3-27
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 3-29

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Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Installing storage devices............................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS.......................... 4-2
4.1.4 Intel®Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS.................................... 4-6
4.1.5 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility................ 4-12
4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................................4-16
4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®................................. 4-16
Appendix
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-7

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4. Chapter 4: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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TUF X299 MARK 1 specifications summary
CPU
Intel®Core™ X-Series Processors Family on LGA 2066 Socket*
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
** Support of these features depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel®X299 Chipset
Memory
Intel®Core™ X-Series Processors (6-core or above)
- 8 x DIMM, max. 128GB DDR4 4133+(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.)* / 3400(O.C.)* /
3333(O.C.)* / 3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3000(O.C.)* / 2800(O.C.)* /
2666 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Quad channel memory architecture
Intel®Core™ X-Series Processors (4-core)
- 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4133+(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.)* / 3400(O.C.)* /
3333(O.C.)* / 3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3000(O.C.)* / 2800(O.C.)* /
2666 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
Expansion slots
44-Lane CPU
3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single@x16, dual@x16/x16, triple@x16/x16/x8 mode)
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slots (PCIEX4_1 max. at x1 mode, PCIEX4_2 max. at
x4 mode)*
28-Lane CPU
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single@x16, dual@x16/x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_3 max. at x1 mode)**
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slots (PCIEX4_1 max. at x1 mode, PCIEX4_2 max. at
x4 mode)*
16-Lane CPU
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single@x16, dual@x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_3 max. at x1 mode)**
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slots (PCIEX4_1 max. at x1 mode, PCIEX4_2 max. at
x4 mode)*
* PCIEX4_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5/6/7/8.
** PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX4_1
Multi-GPU
support
Supports NVIDIA®2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16
graphics card)/ 3-Way SLI™ Technology*
Supports AMD®3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
* Support depends on the CPU types and VGA cards.
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TUF X299 MARK 1 specifications summary
Storage
Intel®X299 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage
Technology 15 support
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
(Support PCIe storage device only)
- Ready for Intel®Optane™ Memory
- 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports**
- Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology
* SATA6G_5/6/7/8 share bandwidth with PCIEX4_2.
Back Panel I/O
Ports
1 x TUF Detective USB port
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
2 x LAN (RJ45) ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (teal blue, Type A)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (Type C)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black, one supports USB BIOS Flashback)
8-channel Audio I/O ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth V4.0 LE
Audio
Realtek®S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent
performance
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal
quality
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference
- Internal audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
- Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 113dB
SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- DTS®Headphone:X
- DTS®Connect
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC)
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for
8-Channel audio.
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TUF X299 MARK 1 specifications summary
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LAN
Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efcient Ethernet (EEE)
appliance
Intel®I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media
Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
Intel®I211 Gigabit LAN controller
TUF LANGuard
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
ASUS Features
- USB BIOS Flashback
- TPU
- EPU
- AURA SYNC
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less
lags
- Intel®VROC Ready
- AI Suite 3
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- EZ Update
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- Multi-language BIOS
USB
Intel®X299 Chipset
- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, blue)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, black)
ASMedia®USB 3.1 Gen 2 controllers- supports 3A power output
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector*
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A)
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port @back panel (Type C)

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TUF X299 MARK 1 specifications summary
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Exclusive TUF
Features
“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution
- TUF Thermal Armor
- TUF Thermal Radar 3
- TUF ICe
“We Got Your Back!” Shape Force
- TUF Fortier
- ASUS SafeSlot
- TUF VGA holder
“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design
- 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Chokes & MOSFET; certied by
military-standard)
“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel
- TUF Detective 2
- TUF ESD Guards 2
- Dust Defenders
- MemOK!
Internal I/O
connectors
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin)
1 x USB 2.0/1/1 connector supports additional 2 USB ports
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)
1 x Vertical M.2_2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices)
8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
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)
1 x W_Pump+ header (4-pin)
5 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) coolers control
1 x H_AMP_FAN (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) control
1 x Assistant Fan connector (4-pin)
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x COM port
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers

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BIOS Features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11
EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modied log,
F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory
information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
contents
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating
system support Windows®10 64-bit
Form factor ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
• Specications are subject to change without notice.
• Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.
TUF X299 MARK 1 specifications summary

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS TUF X299 MARK 1 motherboard
Cables 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
1 x SLI BRIDGE(3-WAY)
1 x Q-Connector
1 x M.2 vertical bracket
1 x M.2 screw package
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
1 x TUF VGA holder
1 x TUF Dongle
1 x TUF INSIDE sticker
1 x STAY COOL BE TUF sticker
1 x TUF accessory package
- 3 x PCIe x16 slot dust covers
- 1 x PCIe x4 slot dust covers
Application DVD Motherboard support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual
1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (by region)
1 x TUF Certication card
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Installation tools and components
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
PC chassis
Power supply unit
Intel®LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan
Intel®LGA 2066 CPU
DIMM
SATA hard disk drive
Graphics card
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
M.2 SSD module (optional)
1 bag of screws

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ASUS TUF X299 MARK 1 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bagthatcamewiththecomponent.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Takenoteofthefollowingprecautionsbeforeyouinstallmotherboardcomponentsorchange
anymotherboardsettings.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Referto1.1.9 Internal connectorsand2.3.1 Rear I/O connectionformoreinformation
aboutrearpanelconnectorsandinternalconnectors.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout

ASUS TUF X299 MARK 1 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
2. CPU,CPUoptional,assistant,waterpump+,highamp,andchassisfan
connectors(4-pinCPU_FAN;4-pinCPU_OPT;4-pinASST_FAN;4-pin
W_PUMP+;4-pinH_AMP_FAN;4-pinCHA_FAN1-5)
1-18
3. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V_1;4-pin
EATX12V_2)
1-19
4. LGA2066CPUsocket 1-4
5. MemOK!button 1-9
6. USB3.1Gen2frontpanelconnector(U31G2_E3) 1-15
7. USB3.1Gen1connectors(20-1pinU31G1_12;U31G1_34) 1-16
8. Intel®SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_12;SATA6G_34;
SATA6G_56;SATA6G_78)
1-14
9. CPUOverVoltagejumper(3-pinCPU_OV) 1-12
10. Systempanelconnector(20-3pinPANEL) 1-20
11. M.2sockets(M.2_1(Socket3);M.2_2(Socket3)) 1-22
12. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB1314) 1-17
13. VROC_HW_KEYconnector(4-pinVROC_KEY) 1-21
14. RGBheader(4-pinRGB_HEADER) 1-23
15. Thunderboltheader(5-pinTB_HEADER) 1-21
16. Power-onbutton 1-10
17. ClearRTCRAMjumper(2-pinCLRTC) 1-11
18. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-15
19. Thermalsensorconnector(2-pinT_SENSOR1-3) 1-17

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA2066socketdesignedfortheIntel®
Core™X-seriesProcessors.
• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA2066socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.