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  • Page 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ....................... v About this guide ......................vi ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary ......... viii Package contents ...................... xii Installation tools and components ................. xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2...
  • Page 4 3.6.8 USB Configuration ..............3-16 Monitor menu ................... 3-16 Boot menu ....................3-17 Tool menu ....................3-18 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-18 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile ............3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-20 3.9.5...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Rog Strix X399-E Gaming Specifications Summary

    ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary AMD SocketTR4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors * Refer to www.asus.com for the CPU support list. AMD X399 Chipset AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors - 8 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600+(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/2800(O .C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory...
  • Page 9 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING specifications summary ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs...
  • Page 10 Solution - ASUS Stylish MOS & M.2 heatsink Design 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2) 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (blue) Back Panel I/O 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C [black])
  • Page 11 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ BIOS Features Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    1 x ROG fan label 1 x ROG Strix door hanger 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) Application DVD Motherboard support DVD...

  • Page 13: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD SocketTR4 CPU AMD SocketTR4 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive 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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • 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. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.1.2 Motherboard layout 26.9cm(10.6in) CPU_OPT CPU_FAN BIOS_FLBK RGB_HEADER2 DIGI+ LED_CON EATX12V_1 DRAM M.2(WIFI) DIGI+ BOOT EATX12V_2 U31G1_5-8 DIGI+ LAN_U31G1_34 U31G1_12 Intel SocketTR4 I211-AT 3142 U31G2_EA2 U31G2_EC1 AUDIO COV_FAN BIOS 1543 PCIEX16_1 1562 DIGI+ 1480 PCIEX4 Super STRIX X399-E GAMING ® PCIEX8_2 X399 PCIEX16_3...
  • Page 17 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_910; U31G1_1112) 1-19 3D Mount holes 1-10 10. U.2 connector (U.2) 1-24 11. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 1-17 12. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 1-23 13. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 1-20 15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB34) 1-20 16. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 1-26 17. Power-on button 1-10 18. Q-Code LED 1-11 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-18 20. LED connectors (8-pin LED_CON) 1-27 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a SocketTR4 designed for the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING CPU SocketTR4 The SocketTR4 has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the SocketTR4 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! Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 19: System Memory

    1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
  • Page 20 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • 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. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4 STRIX X399-E GAMING PCIEX8_2 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1 PCIEX8_4 Slot No. Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_4 slot ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
  • Page 22 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA Configuration Single VGA SLI™/CFX 3-Way SLI™/CFX PCIe x16_1 PCIe x8_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x8_4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or ™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Jumpers, Buttons And Holes

    1.1.6 Jumpers, buttons and holes Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. STRIX X399-E GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Delete> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never place a metal object or jumper cap on the CLRTC jumper. Placing a metal object or jumper cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and place a metal object or jumper cap again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.
  • Page 24 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. STRIX X399-E GAMING PWR_SW ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Power on button 3D Mount holes Secure 3D printed parts to these 3D Mount holes for a personalized motherboard. STRIX X399-E GAMING 3D_MOUNT 3D_MOUNT ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3D Mount For more details regarding the installation of the 3D printing part on your motherboard, please refer to the product page of your motherboard on the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...

  • Page 25: Onboard Leds

    LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds. BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) CPU (RED) DRAM (YELLOW) STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Q-LED The order which the LEDs light up may vary per CPU. 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. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Q-Code LED ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-11...
  • Page 26 Q-Code table Code Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization 0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 11 – 14 15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2B – 2F Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed 32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 –...
  • Page 27 EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started 63 – 67 PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-13...
  • Page 28 Q-Code table Code Description PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) 73 – 77 ACPI module initialization CSM initialization 7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable 9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable...
  • Page 29 Q-Code table Code Description Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available PCI bus hot plug ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-15...
  • Page 30 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code Description System is entering S1 sleep state 0x01 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x04 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state 0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state 0x30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state 0x40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state 0xAC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. 0xAA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-16...

  • Page 31: Internal Connectors

    1.1.8 Internal connectors AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X399 chipset. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM socket These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-17...
  • Page 32 USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C1) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. U31G2_C1 VBUS SBU2 TX2+ SBU1 TX2- VBUS RX2+ RX1- RX2- RX1+ TX1- TX1+ STRIX X399-E GAMING VBUS ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-18...
  • Page 33 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_910; U31G1_1112) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. U31G1_910 U31G1_1112 PIN 1 PIN 1 STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-19...
  • Page 34 These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. STRIX X399-E GAMING USB12 USB34 PIN 1 PIN 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING USB 2.0 connectors Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. T_SENSOR STRIX X399-E GAMING PIN 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Thermal sensor connector...
  • Page 35 AIO PUMP PWM CHA FAN PWM AIO PUMP IN CHA FAN IN AIO PUMP PWR CHA FAN PWR CHA_FAN2 EXT_FAN W_PUMP+ STRIX X399-E GAMING M.2_FAN ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING CPU fan connectors • 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 that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. •...
  • Page 36 +5 Volts PIN 1 +5 Volts PSON# EATX12V_2 +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 STRIX X399-E GAMING PIN 1 ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING ATX power connectors • 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. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 30A. •...
  • Page 37 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 STRIX X399-E GAMING HDD_LED RESET PLED ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
  • Page 38 M.2 sockets [M.2_1(Socket 3); M.2_2(Socket 3)] These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. M.2_2(SOCKET3) M.2_1(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING M.2 sockets • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode vertical M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage devices. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING U.2 connector...
  • Page 39 AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) These connectors are for RGB LED strips. RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B STRIX X399-E GAMING 1 2 V ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING GAMING RGB header These RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. 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. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.
  • Page 40 Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips with embedded WS2811LED driver ICs. STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. 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. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-26...
  • Page 41 LED connectors (8-pin LED_CON) This connector is for connecting LED strips on your cover. LED_CON STRIX X399-E GAMING ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING LED_CON ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 1-27...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-28...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Use your fingers to pull up the tabs on Remove the external cap. both sides of the rail frame to release the rail frame, then lift the rail frame to its fully open position. External cap Rail frame ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
  • Page 44 Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame until you hear a click sound, Carrier frame then remove the PnP cap. with CPU PnP cap Gently press down the rail frame until it latches to the socket housing, then press down the load plate.

  • Page 45: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly: The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 14 inch-lbf is recommended. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 46: Motherboard Installation

    2.1.3 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
  • Page 47 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. STRIX X399-E GAMING DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 48: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 49: Atx Power Connection

    ATX power connection • 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. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 50: Sata Device Connection

    2.1.6 SATA device connection Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 51: Front I/O Connector

    This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector AAFP ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 52: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x4 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-10...

  • Page 53: M.2 Installation

    2.1.9 M.2 installation • Please remove the plastic film from the thermal pad before use. • Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-11...
  • Page 54 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-12...

  • Page 55: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

    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. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.

  • Page 56: Bios Update Utility

    • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 57: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-15...
  • Page 58 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED No link 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up –...

  • Page 59: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-17...
  • Page 60 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-18...

  • Page 61: Starting Up For The First Time

    While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-19...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-20...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Program

    RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

  • Page 65: Ez Mode

    Click to go to Advanced mode Loads optimized Search on the FAQ default settings Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 66: Advanced Mode

    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 <F7> hotkey.
  • Page 67 This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
  • Page 68 Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.

  • Page 69: Qfan Control

    Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Select a profile to apply to Click to apply the fan setting your fans Click to go back to main menu Click to undo the Select to manually configure changes your fans ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 70: Ez Tuning Wizard

    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 To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...
  • Page 71 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not sure, then click Next. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 72: My Favorites

    My Favorites 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. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-10...
  • Page 73 You cannot add user-managed items such as language and boot order to My Favorites. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-11...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    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.

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-13...

  • Page 76: Onboard Devices Configuration

    SMART Self Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray) SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6 This item allows you to rename the selected SATA port.

  • Page 77: Apm Configuration

    The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack 3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-15...

  • Page 78: Usb Configuration

    3.6.8 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list.

  • Page 79: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-17...

  • Page 80: Tool Menu

    3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 81: Secure Erase

    Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase.

  • Page 82: Asus Overclocking Profile

    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. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1]...

  • Page 83: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 3-21...

  • Page 84: Updating Bios

    ® ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1...

  • Page 85: Asus Ez Flash 3

    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.
  • Page 86 To update the BIOS by Internet: Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>. Select via Internet. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 87: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    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.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 88 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-26...

  • Page 89: Chapter 4: Raid Support

    With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...

  • Page 90: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

  • Page 91: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    OS version, clik OK. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI ® driver for your optical drive. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
  • Page 92 Chapter 4: RAID Support...

  • Page 93: Appendix

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING...
  • Page 94 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES- 3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 95 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 96 FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant. Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
  • Page 97 2014/53/EU. Cijeli di: https://www.asus.com/support/ tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
  • Page 98 ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...

  • Page 99: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...
  • Page 100 CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

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