Asus X99-M WS - Advanced System Configuration

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Chapter 3

3.6 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system

devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

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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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