Asus X99-M WS User Manual

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4. Chapter 4: Software Support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
5. Chapter 5: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
6. Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple AMD
®
CrossFire™ and
NVIDIA
®
SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

Asus X99-M WS Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Quad-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1866, 2666, 2800, 2133, 3000, 2400, 3200 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 2011-v3
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i7
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
LAN controller	Intel I218-LM, Intel I210-AT
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1150
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X99
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU SLI, 2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 90 %
Cables included	USB, SATA
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Width	244 mm