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  • Page 1 Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary ............ix Package contents ..................... xiii Installation tools and components ................. xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2...
  • Page 4 3.6.14 Network Stack Configuration............. 3-19 Monitor menu ................... 3-20 Boot menu ....................3-20 Tool menu ....................3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-23 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile..............3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-24 3.9.5...
  • Page 5 ........5-10 ® ® Appendix Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (48-Lane) ........... A-1 Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (44-Lane) ........... A-2 Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (28-Lane) ........... A-2 Q-Code table ......................A-3 Notices ........................

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 8 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 9: Pro Ws X299 Sage Ii Specifications Summary

    Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary LGA2066 Socket for Intel Core™ X-Series Processors ® Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. ** Support of these features depends on the CPU types.
  • Page 10 Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary Realtek ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal sound 3 - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance. - Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal...
  • Page 11 - Aura Addressable Strip Header Features Ai Charger + 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 ASUS BIOS FlashBack™ Onboard Button: Power/Reset...
  • Page 12 Pro WS X299 SAGE II specifications summary Intel X299 Chipset ® - 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 ports @ rear, 2 ports @ front) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @ rear) ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports @ rear (1 x Type A;...

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x Pro WS X299 SAGE II motherboard 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 2 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set...

  • Page 14: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components Intel LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel LGA 2066 CPU ® ® PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.1.2 Motherboard layout Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 17 17. AURA RGB LED connectors 1-23 18. Serial port connector 1-22 19. Clear CMOS button 1-10 20. Q-Code LED 21. FlexKey button (Reset) 22. Power-on button 23. Front panel audio connector 1-15 24. Thunderbolt header 1-20 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

  • Page 19: System Memory

    A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) ® ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 20 (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 22 Single Triple Quad Septuple Slot Description Dual VGA 1. PCIEX16_1 2. PCIEX16_2 3. PCIEX16_3 4. PCIEX16_4 5. PCIEX16_5 6. PCIEX16_6 7. PCIEX16_7 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI ® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

  • Page 23: Onboard Buttons

    Safe Boot or turning Aura lighting on or off to the button. This button is set to [Reset] by default. You can assign a different function to this button in the BIOS settings. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 24 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...

  • Page 25: Onboard Jumpers

    The U.2 LED SW jumper allows you to select the LED mode for storage devices. Set to pins 1-2 for NVMe device LED mode. Set to pins 2-3 for normal storage device LED mode. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-11...

  • Page 26: Onboard Leds

    1.1.8 Onboard LEDs M.2 LEDs The M.2 LED near the M.2 socket will light up when an SATA SSD device is detected. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. •...
  • Page 27 LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-13...

  • Page 28: Internal Connectors

    1.1.9 Internal connectors SATA 6 Gb/s connectors These connectors connect to SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed SATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ®...
  • Page 29 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-15...
  • Page 30 USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.2 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.2 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
  • Page 31 Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN Q-Fan Controlled CPU_OPT Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 Q-Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP Full-Speed W_PUMP+ Full-Speed M.2_FAN Q-Fan Controlled ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-17...
  • Page 32 Power connectors These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage.
  • Page 33 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced, the signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-19...
  • Page 34 Express storage. • The U.2 module is purchased separately. • The U.2 connectors are only supported on 48/44-Lane CPUs. • U.2_3 is only supported on 48-Lane CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest AVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-20...
  • Page 35 The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • The M.2 LED near the M.2_2 socket will light up when an SATA SSD device is detected. Refer to section Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the M.2 LED. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-21...
  • Page 36 Thermal sensor connector This connector is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature.
  • Page 37 RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-23...
  • Page 38 Addressable RGB LED connector This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The addressable RGB LED connector supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
  • Page 39 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 1-25...
  • Page 40 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-26...

  • Page 41: Building Your Pc System

    2.1.1 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
  • Page 42 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 43: Cpu Installation

    Please note the order in opening/closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 44 Triangle mark Triangle mark Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 45: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 46: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 47: Atx Power Connection

    ATX power connection • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 48: Sata Device Connection

    2.1.6 SATA device connection Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 49: Front I/O Connector

    This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 AAFP ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 50: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-10...

  • Page 51: Installation

    2.1.9 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-11...

  • Page 52: Asus Fan Holder Installation

    2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans.

  • Page 53: Bios Update Utility

    • Refer to section Rear I/O connection for the location of the USB port that supports BIOS FlashBack™. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Manually rename the file as WSXSG2.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to your USB storage device.
  • Page 54 • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 55: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-15...
  • Page 56 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED No link Green 2.5 Gbps connection Solid Green Linked Yellow 1 Gbps connection Green (Blinking) Data activity 100/10 Mbps connection No link LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS.

  • Page 57: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-17...
  • Page 58 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-18...

  • Page 59: Starting Up For The First Time

    BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 2-19...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-20...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

  • Page 63: Ez Mode

    Click to go to Advanced Mode Loads optimized Search on the FAQ default settings Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 64: Advanced Mode

    3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey.
  • Page 65 This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to section AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 66 Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code:...

  • Page 67: Q-Fan Control

    Q-Fan modes Select a profile to apply to Click to apply the fan setting your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 68 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 69: Ai Oc Guide

    Quick guide topics Click to view the Click to view Click to enable Click to go back previous topic in the next topic in AI Overclocking to main menu the quick guide the quick guide ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 70: Ez Tuning Wizard

    3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature. Creating RAID To create RAID: Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click RAID then select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or SATA, then click Next.
  • Page 71 After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-11...

  • Page 72: My Favorites

    My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-12...
  • Page 73 Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-13...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
  • Page 75 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-15...

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

  • Page 77: Pch Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-17...

  • Page 78: Cpu Storage Configuration

    3.6.6 CPU Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. • This menu will appear only when an Intel Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or ® above) is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe only supports Intel ®...

  • Page 79: Usb Configuration

    Configuration options: [Thunderbolt Disabled] [PCIEX16_2] 3.6.13 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.6.14 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-19...

  • Page 80: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disable the Q-Fan control feature.
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys ® to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-21...

  • Page 82: Tool Menu

    3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 83: Secure Erase

    To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.

  • Page 84: Asus User Profile

    This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIe slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface.

  • Page 85: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 3-25...

  • Page 86: Updating Bios

    3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.

  • Page 87: Asus Ez Flash 3

    3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
  • Page 88 To update the BIOS by Internet: Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>. Select via Internet. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 89: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 90 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-30...

  • Page 91: Chapter 4: Raid Support

    With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 92: Installing Storage Devices

    4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives and PCIe SSD storage devices. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. 4.1.3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS...
  • Page 93 When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 94 When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128 KB RAID 10: 64 KB RAID 5: 64 KB...
  • Page 95 <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to ® cancel. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 96: Intel ® Virtual Raid On Cpu In Uefi Bios

    4.1.4 Intel Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS ® This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe. ® • The KEY module is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel ®...
  • Page 97 Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers, then press <Enter> to display the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu. ® Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 98 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press ® <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter>...
  • Page 99 <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu. ® ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 100 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete ®...
  • Page 101 Boot the computer using the Windows 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen ® instructions to start installing Windows ® When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-11...
  • Page 102 A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive.

  • Page 103: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-13...
  • Page 104 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Name: Volume 0 RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Disks: dssdsdsds Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sync:aaaaaaaaaa Create volume [HELP] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
  • Page 105 Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-15...
  • Page 106 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: [DELETE VOLUME MENU] Name...

  • Page 107: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI ® driver for your optical drive. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 4-17...
  • Page 108 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4-18...

  • Page 109: Chapter 5: Multi Gpu Support

    AMD CrossFireX™ graphics cards to your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: Close all current applications. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. Select Uninstall. Turn off your computer. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 110: Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. To install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards: Prepare two CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards.

  • Page 111: Installing Three Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 112: Installing Four Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    5.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install four CrossFireX™ graphics cards: Prepare four CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.

  • Page 113: Installing The Device Drivers

    AMD Vision Engine Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center: Right-click on the Windows desktop and select ® AMD VISION Engine Control Center. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 114 Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technology To enable Dual CrossFireX™ technology: In the AMD Vision Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX™. Select Enable AMD CrossFireX™. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support...

  • Page 115: Nvidia ® Sli ® Technology

    PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 116: Installing Three Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics ® card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.

  • Page 117: Installing Four Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4-way SLI ® bridge ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 118: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.2.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCIe graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA technology. ® ® Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.NVIDIA.com.
  • Page 119 From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, ® select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When ® done, click Apply. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II 5-11...
  • Page 120 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support 5-12...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Appendix Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (48-Lane) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...

  • Page 122: Pro Ws X299 Sage Ii Block Diagram (44-Lane

    Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (44-Lane) Pro WS X299 SAGE II block diagram (28-Lane) Appendix...

  • Page 123: Q-Code Table

    Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 124 Code Description Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes F5 – F7 Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes...
  • Page 125 IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait (continued on the next page) ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 126 Code Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM...

  • Page 127: Notices

    The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II...
  • Page 128 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES- 3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 129 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 130 DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 131 överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto відповідає...

  • Page 132: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Online contact https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=de-de Technical Support Telephone (DE) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone (AT)
  • Page 133 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ver. 180125 ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II A-13...
  • Page 134 Appendix A-14...

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