Introduction and Technical Specifications
The ASUS X99-Deluxe is among the latest offerings with support for the new LGA2011-v3 socket CPUs with the performance potential to match looks…
Introduction
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The ASUS X99-Deluxe motherboard is among the initial offerings in ASUS' Intel X99 chipset board line. The board supports the latest Intel LGA2011-v3 socket processors as well as DDR4 memory modules. ASUS also integrated and improved upon many of the features from its award-winning Z97 board line into this product, making for a superior synthesis of technology and computing power. The board does not come cheap with an MSRP of $399.99, but its integrated feature set and performance potential more than justifies the X99-Deluxe's premium price.
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ASUS built the X99-Deluxe to take the punishment associated with a high performance system, integrating a 8+4 phase digital power system for the CPU and DDR4 DRAM power needs. Also integrated is the latest version of ASUS' Digi+ power power regulation circuitry along with 5k rated solid capacitors.
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The ASUS integrated the following features into the X99-Deluxe's design: eight SATA 3 ports; an M.2 PCIe x4 capable port; two SATA Express 10 Gb/s ports; dual Intel Gigabit NICs – Intel I218-V and Intel I211 controllers; a Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controller; five PCI-Express x16 slots; one PCI-Express x4 slot; 2-digit diagnostic LED display; on-board power, reset, CMOS clear, USB BIOS Flashback, and MemOK! buttons; TPU, EPU, EZ_XMP, and multi-GPU switches; Crystal Sound 2 audio solution; and USB 2.0 and 3.0 port support. Also include with the board are the Fan Extension card, M.2 support bracket, and ASUS Hyper M.2 x4 add-on card.
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Technical Specifications (taken from the ASUS website)
CPU | Intel® Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
Chipset | Intel® X99 |
Memory | 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Quad Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
Multi-GPU Support | Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology |
Expansion Slots | 40-Lane CPU- 5 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8, x8/x8/x16/x8, x8/x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) *1 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (max at x4 mode) *2 28-Lane CPU- 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x1 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (max at x4 mode) *2 *1: The PCIe x16_5 shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. Triple PCIe 3.0/2.0 configuration is default set at x8/x8/x8. Adjust PCIEX16_5 Slot Bandwidth in BIOS. *2: The PCIex4_1, USB3_E12 and SATAEXPRESS_E1 connectors share the same bandwidth. The SATAEXPRESS_E1 will be disabled when there is a device installed on PCIEX4_1 slot. Set this option to X2 Mode or X4 Mode when the installed PCIe device is higher than X4 interface. |
Storage | New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only) Intel® X99 chipset : 1 x SATA Express port, , compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), *3 Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology *4 ASMedia® SATA Express controller : *5 1 x SATA Express port, , compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports *1: The PCIe x16_5 shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. Triple PCIe 3.0/2.0 configuration is default set at x8/x8/x8. Adjust PCIEX16_5 Slot Bandwidth in BIOS. *2: The PCIex4_1, USB3_E12 and SATAEXPRESS_E1 connectors share the same bandwidth. The SATAEXPRESS_E1 will be disabled when there is a device installed on PCIEX4_1 slot. Set this option to X2 Mode or X4 Mode when the installed PCIe device is higher than X4 interface. *3: Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID configuration. *4: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. *5: These SATA ports are for data hard driver only. ATAPI devices are not supported. |
LAN | Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controllers- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Support Teaming Technology ASUS Turbo LAN Utility |
Wireless Data Network | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility Up to 1300Mbps transfer speed |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth V4.0 |
Audio | Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking – High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR stereo playback input (Line-in) – High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s) Audio Feature : – DTS Ultra PC II – DTS Connect – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel – BD Audio Layer Content Protection – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference – Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals – Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers – Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity – Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs – Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration – EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality |
USB Ports | Intel® X99 chipset : 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board) Intel® X99 chipset : 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : 10 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (10 at back panel, blue) |
Special Features | 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages. ASUS 5X Protection : – ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 8 Phase digital power design – ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention – ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection – ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors – 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability – ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O – 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS TPU : – Auto Tuning – GPU Boost – TPU switch ASUS EPU : – EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design : – Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design – Industry leading Digital 4 Phase DRAM Power Design – CPU Power Utility – DRAM Power Utility ASUS Wi-Fi GO! – Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer – Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features : – MemOK! – AI Suite 3 – Ai Charger+ – USB Charger+ – M.2 & SATA Express – Anti-Surge – Onboard Button : Power/Reset – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface – USB 3.0 Boost – Disk Unlocker – Turbo LAN – Crystal Sound 2 Interactive HomeCloud – Media Streamer ASUS EZ DIY : – Precision Tweaker 2 – ASUS O.C. Tuner – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 2 – ASUS USB BIOS Flashback – Push Notice ASUS Q-Design : – ASUS Q-Shield – ASUS Q-Code – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) – ASUS Q-Slot – ASUS Q-DIMM – ASUS Q-Connector Special Memory O.C. Design Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 |
Back I/O Ports | 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 10 x USB 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) |
Internal I/O Ports | 1 x AAFP connector 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x SATA Express connector: gray, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only) 1 x TPM connector(s) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s) 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x TPU switch(es) 1 x EPU switch(es) 1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage jumper(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments) |
Accessories | User's manual ASUS Q-Shield 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x ASUS 2-Way/3-Way SLI bridge 1 x M.2 X4 bracket 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 1 x 5-pin to 5-pin cable – 1 x Thermistor cable(s) |
BIOS | 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. |
Manageability | WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE |
Support Disc | ASUS Utilities, EZ Update, Anti-virus software (OEM version) Operating System |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
HEY guys, quick question. My
HEY guys, quick question. My little brother just got an ASUS delux x99 mother board. He only has 2sticks of ddr 4 ram, (8gig sticksx2) which two slots do they go in? right now it says he only has 4 gigs of memory, meaning its not reading both sticks. Please help, Thank you in advance.
Isn’t the M2 placement in
Isn’t the M2 placement in this board extremely stupid? Blocks a lot of airflow into the CPU cooler plus has to be extremely annoying to have that thing there with all the power and sata cables.
Also I can’t install heatsink
Also I can’t install heatsink for my 960 pro with that stupid bracket