Asus X99-E Series - First Time System Startup

ASUS X99-E Series
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Chapter 2
2.3 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:
a. Monitor
b. ExternalSCSIdevices(startingwiththelastdeviceonthechain)
c. System power
6. Afterapplyingpower,thesystempowerLEDonthesystemfrontpanelcaselightsup.
ForsystemswithATXpowersupplies,thesystemLEDlightsupwhenyoupressthe
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“powerstandby”feature,themonitorLEDmaylightuporchangefromorangetogreen
afterthesystemLEDturnson.
 Thesystemthenrunsthepower-onselftests(POST).Whilethetestsarerunning,the
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on
the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers