ASUS PRIME-X299-A-II MOTHERBOARD

ASUS MOTHERBOARD

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
• Chipset
  Intel® X299
• Memory
  (Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU)
  8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  (Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU)
  8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  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 NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
  Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
  Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots
  48-Lane CPU-
  3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *¹
  44-Lane CPU-
  3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *¹
  28-Lane CPU-
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8) *²
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *¹
  1 x M.2 Socket 1 with E key, type 2230 for WIFI/BT devices support PCIE/USB mode*
  * The Wi-Fi E key shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1.
  * The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately
• Storage
  Intel® X299 Chipset :
  1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*³
  1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*⁴
  8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*⁵
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
  (Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU) :
  2 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports
  (Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU) :
  1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
  Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁶
• LAN
  Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN
  ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
  ASUS LAN Guard
• Audio
  Realtek® S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  – Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
  – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
  – Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
  – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  – DTS X®:Ultra
  – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  – 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
  – 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
• USB Ports
  ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller : *¹
  1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
  ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller : *¹
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-C^TM)
  Intel® X299 Chipset :
  8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® X299 Chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
• Special Features
  OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
  5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  – 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App
  AI Overclocking
  ASUS 5X Protection III :
  – ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
  – ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
  – ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
  – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
  – ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention
  – ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection
  ASUS SafeSlot – Protect your graphics card Investment
  AURA :
  – Aura RGB Strip Headers
  – Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
  – Addressable Gen 2 Header
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  – USB BIOS FlashBack^™
  – AI Suite 3
  – Ai Charger
  – Onboard Button : Power
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – Turbo LAN
  – Armoury Crate
  – Pre-mounted I/O Shield
  – ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
  – BIOS FlashBack^™ Button
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  – Stylish Fanless Design with M.2 Heat-sink solution
  – ASUS Fan Xpert 4
  ASUS Q-Design :
  – ASUS Q-Code
  – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED)
  – ASUS Q-Slot
  – ASUS Q-DIMM
  – ASUS Q-Connector
  Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready
  DIY Friendly Design
  – ProCool II
  – SafeSlot
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBack^™)
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  5 x Audio jack(s)
  1 x USB BIOS FlashBack^™ Button(s)
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (Type-A + USB Type-C^TM)
• Internal I/O Ports
  1 x AAFP connector
  2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
  1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 front panel TypeC™ connector
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x M.2_FAN connector
  1 x VROC_HW_Key
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
  2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  1 x W_PUMP+ connector
  1 x AIO_PUMP connector
  1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
  1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  1 x Power-on button(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  1 x Node Connector(s)
  1 x CPU_OV jumper
  1 x Q-Code
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set
  1 x ASUS Fan Holder
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  2 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x Supporting DVD
  1 x Q-Connector
  1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
  1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
• BIOS
  128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 AI OC Guide, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, F4 AURA ON/OFF and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Manageability
  WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Operating System
  Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  ATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )