Asus X99-M WS - Installation Tools and Components; Essential PC Components; System Housing and Storage; Tools and Optional Drives

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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

LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan

Intel

LGA2011-v3 CPU

DIMM

SATA hard disk drive

Graphics card

Philips (cross) screwdriver

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

1 bag of screws

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Electrical Safety6
Safety Information6
About this Guide7
- Conventions Used in this Guide8
X99-M WS Specifications Summary9
Package Contents13
Installation Tools and Components14
Chapter 1: Product Introduction15
Special Features15
- Product Highlights15
- Other Special Features16
Motherboard Overview17
- Before You Proceed17
- Motherboard Layout18
- Layout Contents19
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)20
- System Memory21
- Memory Configurations22
- Expansion Slots23
- Onboard Buttons and Switches26
- Jumpers31
- Onboard Leds32
- Internal Connectors38
- System Panel Connector45
Chapter 2: Basic Installation49
Building Your PC System49
- Motherboard Installation49
- CPU Installation51
- CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation52
- DIMM Installation54
- ATX Power Connection55
- SATA Device Connection56
- Front I/O Connector57
- Expansion Card Installation58
- Wi-Fi Antenna Installation59
BIOS Update Utility60
Motherboard Rear and Audio Connection61
- Rear I/O Connection61
- Audio I/O Connection63
Starting up for the First Time65
Turning off the Computer66
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup67
Knowing BIOS67
BIOS Setup Program68
- EZ Mode69
- Advanced Mode70
- Qfan Control73
- EZ Tuning Wizard74
- Creating Raid75
My Favorites76
- Adding Items to My Favorites77
Main Menu78
- Administrator Password79
Ai Tweaker Menu80
- Dram Timing Control83
Advanced Menu97
- CPU Configuration98
- PCH Configuration101
- PCH Storage Configuration102
- System Agent Configuration104
- USB Configuration106
- Platform Misc Configuration108
- Onboard Devices Configuration109
- Serial Port Configuration110
- APM Configuration111
- Network Stack Configuration112
- Nvme Configuration112
Monitor Menu113
Boot Menu117
- Secure Boot120
- Boot Option Priorities122
- Boot Override122
Tool Menu123
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility123
- ASUS O.C. Profile124
- ASUS SPD Information125
Exit Menu126
Updating BIOS127
- EZ Update127
- ASUS EZ Flash 2127
- ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3129
Chapter 4: Software Support133
Installing an Operating System133
Support DVD Information133
- Running the Support DVD133
- Obtaining the Software Manuals135
Software Information136
ASUS Utilities136
- Ai Charger139
- USB 3.1 Boost140
- EZ Update141
- USB BIOS Flashback143
- USB Charger145
- Push Notice146
  - Sending Messages to Your Smart Device148
  - Viewing Your Computer Status on Your Smart Device148
- System Information149
Audio Configurations151
Chapter 5: RAID Support153
RAID Configurations153
- RAID Definitions153
- Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks154
- Setting the RAID Item in BIOS154
- Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility155
Creating a RAID Driver Disk159
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk Without Entering the os159
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows160
- Installing the RAID Driver During Windows ® os Installation160
Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support161
AMD ® Crossfirex™ Technology161
- Requirements161
- Before You Begin161
- Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards162
- Installing the Device Drivers163
- Enabling the AMD ® Crossfirex™ Technology163
NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology165
- Requirements165
- Installing Two SLI-Ready Graphics Cards165
- Installing the Device Drivers166
- Enabling the Nvidia Sli™ Technology167
Appendices169
Notices169
X99-M WS Block Diagram170
- Canadian Department of Communications Statement171
- Rf Equipment Notices172
ASUS Contact Information175

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