ASUS WS X299 SAGE LGA2066 DDR4 M.2 U.2 X299 CEB Motherboard for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors with quad-GPU support, DDR4 4200MHz, dual M.2 & U.2 support
Designed for 7th generation LGA2066 socket Intel® Core™ X-Series processors with dual M.2, front panel USB 3.1 Gen2, Dual Gigabit Intel® LAN, support for Thunderbolt 3, Intel® VROC and Intel®Optane™Memory compatibility OC Design featuring ASUS ProClock and T-Topology Technology extends CPU and Memory overclocking margins while providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance for memory speeds of DDR4-4133 MHz and beyond 5-Way Optimization featuring Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 delivers automatic overclocking profiles for maximum OC performance while headers for thermal sensors, AIO pump, and watercooling provide dynamic system cooling Patent-pending SafeSlot features an injection molding process that integrates metal framing for stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slots built for heavyweight GPUs, ideal for supporting 3-Way NVIDIA®SLI® or AMD® CrossfireX™ Industry-leading 7.1-channel HD audio enhanced by ASUS exclusive Realtek S1220A featuring Crystal Sound 3, DTS Headphone:X and driven by Japanese capacitors for warm, immersive sound Complete IT Infrastructure Management with In-band ASUS Control Center providing a complete server management solution reducing IT operating costs with features like remote BIOS updating, monitoring multiple systems via mobile device, and one-click software updates/dispatching. AURA Sync RGB lighting via Addressable RGB header features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of AURA Sync enabled products
CPU
Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) * 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™ X-series Processors (6-core above) 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (4-core) 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(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. * Actual memory frequency differs from Intel CPU types and memory module. Please check Intel official site for more detail about the memory types supported by each CPU.
7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8)
Storage
Intel® X299 Chipset : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) 2 x U.2 connector*1 Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.1 for X-Series(6-core and above) CPU RAID Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID
LAN
Intel® I210-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Intel® I219-LM , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
Realtek® ALC S1220A 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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 MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 113 dB (Line-in) Audio Feature : - DTS Connect - DTS Headphone:X - 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 Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
USB Ports
Intel® X299 Chipset : 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (6 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board) Intel® X299 Chipset : 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, ) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 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 TPU
Fan Xpert4 - Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control ASUS 5X Protection III : - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - 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 EPU : - EPU ASUS Digital Power Design : - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase CPU Power Design - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design AURA : - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) ASUS Exclusive Features : - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger+ - Crystal Sound 3 ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS CrashFree BIOS - ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - Multi-language BIOS 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 M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2) Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported
Operating System Support
Windows® 10 64-bit
Back I/O Ports
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-CTM 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Ports
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 2 x U.2 port 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x VROC_HW_
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