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... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS X99-DELUXE II motherboard 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI bridge 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables... 1 x Onboard M.2 X4 bracket 1 x Q-Connector User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD • If any of the above...
... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS X99-DELUXE II motherboard 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS 2-WAY/3-WAY SLI bridge 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables... 1 x Onboard M.2 X4 bracket 1 x Q-Connector User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD • If any of the above...
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a ...
ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a ...
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... SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-5 1-26 1-27 1-4 1-12 1-30 1-24 1-21 1-14 1-14 1-29 1-28 1-30 1-25 1-13 1-23 1-32 1-31 1-29 1-13 1-17 1-11 1-11 1-22 1-22 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 7. Reset button 23. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 17. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 21. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...
... SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-5 1-26 1-27 1-4 1-12 1-30 1-24 1-21 1-14 1-14 1-29 1-28 1-30 1-25 1-13 1-23 1-32 1-31 1-29 1-13 1-17 1-11 1-11 1-22 1-22 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 7. Reset button 23. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 17. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 21. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 40-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot Slot Description 28-LANE PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-11 Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing...
... system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-11 Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing...
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... to the specific slots. • The LEDs below the SLI/CFX switch and near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 Chapter 1 5. When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the PCIE slots light up , telling you to determine the slots for the PCIE LEDs to...
... to the specific slots. • The LEDs below the SLI/CFX switch and near the slots light up when the SLI/ CFX switch is enabled. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-13 Chapter 1 5. When enabled, the PCIE LEDs near the PCIE slots light up , telling you to determine the slots for the PCIE LEDs to...
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-15 If an error is solved. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.
ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-15 If an error is solved. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.
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Refer to bring you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. ID LEDs The ID LEDs light up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you an ultimate lighting effect. 6. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-17 Chapter 1 5.
Refer to bring you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. ID LEDs The ID LEDs light up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you an ultimate lighting effect. 6. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-17 Chapter 1 5.
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... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-19 F7 F8 F9 FA FB - Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 -
... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-19 F7 F8 F9 FA FB - Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 -
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports do not ... motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1 connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb...
ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-21 Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to chipset behavior, the SATA6G_78 and SATA6G_910 ports do not ... motherboard support DVD. • The SATAEXPRESS_1 connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb...
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... all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 4. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-23 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on...
... all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 4. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-23 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on...
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... onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-25 Chapter 1 6. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that...
... onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-25 Chapter 1 6. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that...
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... connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to ensure the system stability. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12V_1 power plug. The power...
... connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to ensure the system stability. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12V_1 power plug. The power...
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-29 10. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 11. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) ...
ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-29 10. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 11. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) ...
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-31 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will ...
ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 1-31 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will ...
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
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2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-3
2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-3
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-7
2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. ASUS X99-DELUXE II Series 2-7