4-way graphic power with ultra-fast USB 3.1 onboard Quad Strength Graphic Power – 4-Way PCI-E Gen3 x16 link supporting NVidia GeForce SLI and AMD CrossFireX on demandSupreme Power Solution – Premium components deliver industry-leading power efficiency5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click, total system optimizationSuperb storage flexibility– onboard M.2 x4 and support for both ASUS PIKE II and ThunderboltEX II cardsEasy maintenance–ASUS Q-Code Logger, an easy-maintenance button and Dr. Power LED displays unusual power statusesThe latest 10Gb/s USB 3.1 built into the board-twice as fast USB 3.0 Shop Modal header Workstation Exclusive Flagship Performance For Gamers & Professionals Powerful Home Server Workstation Exclusive Flagship Performance For Gamers & Professionals Powerful Home Server Workstation Exclusive Flagship Performance For Gamers & Professionals Powerful Home Server Workstation Exclusive Quad Strength Graphic Power The Intel X99 chipset-based workstation motherboard features on-demand NVIDIA® GeForce® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ technology, plus hassle-free troubleshooting features for minimized downtime. Four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots enable extreme graphics power The X99-E WS/USB 3.1 can carry up to four dual-slot graphics. It supports 4-Way NVIDIA® Geforce® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ x 16 Link, making it an excellent choice for graphics professionals who depend on powerful graphics in areas such as design and modeling, medical research, plus processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications. In addition to graphics cards, extensive X99-E WS/USB 3.1 expandability offers ample room for RAID cards, PCI Express-based solid state storage drives, video capture cards, and other components. SLI Performance 3D MarkFire Strike Extreme scope Testing Software:3D Mark (2013)Testing Configuration:MB:X99-E WS/USB 3.1 / CPU : Intel Core i7-5960X/DRAM: Samsung 21338GB x4 GPU: GTX780Ti / O.S.: Windows 8.1_64 Supreme Power Solutions ASUS X99-E WS/USB 3.1 couples innovative thinking with premium components to deliver industry-leading power efficiency. Carefully engineered with Beat Thermal Chokes made of highly conductive and efficient gold-treated coating for minimal-loss power delivery and integrated Dr.MOS MOSFET that both saves space and reduces operating temperatures. For the latest workstation motherboard, ASUS introduce the industry's most durable 12K solid capacitors, and exclusive ASUS ProCool power connectors. X99-E WS/USB 3.1 is built to stay cool under pressure — and boosts performance, power efficiency and product longevity into extreme levels! 12K Hours Capacitors ProCool Power Connector Beat Thermal Choke Dr. MOS MOSFET 12K Hours Capacitors 12K hour caps - Capacitors with World's Best Longevity ASUS is the world's first motherboard manufacturer to introduce 12K solid capacitors, and X99-E WS/USB 3.1 is of course equipped. These Japanese-made capacitors are the most durable in the industry, able to endure up to 12K hours at 105 °C and 1.2M hours at 65 °C. This is far higher than the temperatures generated by everyday computing, so X99-E WS/USB 3.1 is built for endurance . Our 12k capacitors also boast lowered equivalent series resistance (ESR) for increased efficiency and minimized heat generation — improving overall performance! ProCool Power Connector ProCool Power Connectors ASUS ProCool is the power connector reinvented! Compared with traditional power connectors, ProCool connectors ensure an exceptionally close and secure connection with the X99-E WS/USB 3.1 motherboard. This design is much stronger, and it also benefits power efficiency: the flush connection enables lower impedance and better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperature. Beat Thermal Choke Higher stability and lower power loss with Beat Thermal Choke ASUS Beat Thermal Chokes deliver great durability and up to 93% power efficiency under normal operation. A special fin design results in 3-5℃ lower choke temps for added stability, which is increased exponentially by use of highly conductive and efficient gold-treated coating. This translates into minimal-loss power delivery. Dr. MOS MOSFET Dr. MOS - the do-more MOSFET X99-E WS/USB 3.1 benefits from an integrated Driver-MOSFET (Dr. MOS) that both saves space and reduces operating temperatures. Compared with traditional MOSFET designs, the Dr. MOS high-side and low-side MOSFETs and built-in driver extend component lifespan and enhances power efficiency. Easy Maintenance Q-Code Logger – one-touch status checker Q-code logger is your one-touch status checker that lets users easily check system status at any time. Plug a flash drive into adjacent USB port, press the motherboard's dedicated Q-Code logger button and all ASUS Q-Code event logs for the current live session will be copied to the drive even with the system off. ASUS Dr. Power hassle-free power supply health monitoring As the X99-E WS/USB 3.1 is meant for professional users who rely on non-stop operation, stable power delivery is critical. Real time power supply health detection helps prevent sudden system shutdown and provides hassle-free notifications should power delivery be insufficient. Additionally, LED messages on the board clearly indicate any relevant power issues in the event your system fails to boot. Flagship performance Drive 8-core CPU and DDR4 performance beyond all expectations! ASUS Exclusive OC Socket The X99-E WS/USB 3.1' CPU socket includes extra pins that connect proprietary circuitry to extra contacts found on Haswell-E's land grid array (LGA). When combined with our customized UEFI, this exclusive feature offers comprehensively-improved overclocking margins, especially under extreme liquid-nitrogen (LN2) overclocking. You'll enjoy better margins for memory overclocking, better comparative memory performance under the same frequencies, and better margins for CPU overclocking with minimal voltage drop — so you're able to push the latest processors and DDR4 memory beyond their limits! OC Socket is 100% compatible with the new Haswell-E LGA 2011-3 processors. Forget limits, break every performance barrier with OC Socket! Make your memory go faster This is the first platform to support DDR4 memory, and it is capable of overclocking memory up to DDR4 3200+ MHz with all eight DIMMs fully loaded! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus patent-pending OC Socket unleash the full potential of DDR4 by minimizing crosstalk and signal reflections. Thanks to our expertise in motherboard layout design, signal timing issues are also greatly reduced, resulting in improved stability and overall performance. ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the best compatibility – so you're assured reliable performance from your favorite brands. Enjoy the DDR4 benefits with X99-E WS/USB 3.1. (DDR4:DDR3) One click overclock and cooling, done! Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you One click takes care of all that complex tuning. Your PC is smart with ASUS 5-Way Optimization. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use – so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and now even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else! Games run swiftly and smoothly with highest performance, prioritized bandwidth and crystal-clear sound. Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming. Never-stutter in professional apps and heavy loading. Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money. Overclocked CPU Extreme Quiet Mode Away Mode Testing configuration:Intel LGA2011-3 i7-5960X 140W | X99-E WS/USB 3.1 | Seagate ST3500320AS 500G | ENERMAX EMR1350EWT-AS | ASUS PA246Q | CORSAIR CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB*2 | ASUS AMD RADEON HD7970*1 CPU performance boost All-round energy efficiency CPU, Chassis, Graphics card fan controls Top your game, top your rank Customized by apps CPU Performance boost TPU Unleash your PC's full performance with a simple two-phase onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The Turbo Processor Unit (TPU) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and to exploit the potential out of your graphics card*. *Refer to graphics card QVL All-round energy efficiency EPU With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you will enjoy from system-wide real-time power savings, controlled via a simple onboard switch or the AI Suite 3 utility. EPU detects and adjusts power consumption according to the PC's needs — automatically. It can also reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level or enjoy even more savings with Away Mode, which creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused extra I/O controllers and reduces the graphics cards' power level while you're away, so the PC consumes only the energy it needs — and not a drop more! Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness Fan Xpert 3 Fan Xpert 3 puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in one place. It scans each fan's characteristics and delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated area temperatures detected by hardware thermal sensors. Make sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. Fan Xpert 3 supports hardware-level PWM/DC combo mode for both the CPU and case fans. It even can reduce the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet and power saving operation during light loads. Next page > Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness Fan Xpert 3 RPM Fixed Mode Designed for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB with highly specific fan speed control. Auto Tuning Mode Scans fan parameters through exclusive automatic speed detection to provide custom settings for each fan with a single click. Informative fan controlsDelivers complete information that allows you to take advanced control over each fan. < Previous page Precise Digital Power Control DIGI+ Power Control Power control is one of the most essential motherboard designs. Intelligent CPU power draw detection with ASUS DIGI+ Power Control is an innovative, industry-leading technology that fully complies with Intel® VRD12.5 specifications, increasing overclocking potential, enhancing system stability, and improving power efficiency with superior flexibility and accurate control. App specific optimization for professionals and gamers Turbo App Gamers and professionals can get benefit from app specific optimizations by the exclusive ASUS Turbo App. Its intuitive tuning panel boosts a range of hardware; overclock your CPU, tune your fans, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings automatically. Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily. Map to MyFavorite: Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the MyFavorites list! EZ Tuning Wizard – OC and RAID: Select your hardware and use scenarios to tune system performance or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups! EZ XMP Improve your DRAM performance with a click! Intuitive graphical fan control Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse! Real-time hardware monitor Benefit from instant information from the critical parts of your system! EZ Mode Fan Profile: Detailed CPU and case fan information for instant cooling! SATA Information: Displays SATA port details for you to easily recognize devices! Fast Clock Adjustment: Use mouse controls to change the time and date! EZ XMP: Improve your DRAM performance with a click! Advanced Mode GPU POST: Find more info about your graphics cards and slot bandwidth allocation. Great for 2 or 3-way SLI or CrossFireX Shortcut: Press Enter to create shortcuts to favorite settings, or select an existing shortcut and press F4 to go straight there! Quick Notes: Make notes and capture BIOS-related ideas, quickly and conveniently! Last Modified Log: Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive! SATA Port Renaming: Rename SATA ports for easy identification! Ultra-fast transfer speed Evolve your storage speed with SATA Express SATA Express provides up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds from two PCIE 2.0 lanes, resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. The current SSDs consume up to 550MB/s, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind. Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32Gb/s With a 4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gb/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible. 10Gb/s USB 3.1 built in to the board With the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in and dual Type-A ports for the very fastest USB data transfers, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further! For Gamers and Professionals App specific optimization for professionals and gamers Turbo App Gamers and professionals can get benefit from app specific optimizations by the exclusive ASUS Turbo App. Its intuitive tuning panel boosts a range of hardware; overclock your CPU, tune your fans, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings automatically. Networking boost Prioritized game data for no-lag gameplay! Speed boost Easy overclocking for ultra-fast gaming performance! Sound boost Advanced audio design for crystal-clear sound and in-game chat! Fan boost Optimize fan settings for extreme cooling and quietness Flawless audio that makes you part of the game Crystal Sound 2 Crystal Sound 2 makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, be it gaming, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium components, including Japanese-made audio capacitors and operational amplifiers (op-amps), result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule! Audio Shielding Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference EMI protection Prevents electrical noise to affect the audio quality Audio amplifier Enhances the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers Unique de-pop circuit Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs Premium Japanese-made 12K hours capacitors Provides more durable and reliable lifespan for improving performance Dedicated audio PCB layers Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals A double win for gaming! The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why ASUS motherboards are equipped with state-of-the-art networking technology that puts your frags first! Turbo LAN Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls. Real-time speed monitor Grouping your own favorite list Set priority to speed up for your application Intel® Gigabit Ethernet —top gaming choice that goes faster with your CPU Faster, smoother gaming – always. Intel® Gigabit Ethernet has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with CPUs and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay. Up to 2X-faster UDP game-data performance ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 byte) UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with X99 your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies! Multi-GPU support With support for both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ 2/3-WAY configurations, the X99 motherboard enables multi-GPU setups so you can harness the full power of the latest graphics technologies to drive games at 4K and beyond. CPU 40 Lane & CPU 28 Lane 4-Way/ 3-Way/2-Way Powerful Home Server Powerful Home Server ASUS HomeCloud ASUS HomeCloud creates a world without boundaries. It lets you access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content to wherever you want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere — no matter where it's stored. It even turns your hard drive into private cloud storage, removing worries about storage limits. With HomeCloud, your PC becomes the gateway to your world. A digital PC hub perfect for sharing and home theater Media Streamer Enjoy your PC's multimedia content —anywhere! Pipe music from your PC while sipping coffee in a café or sit back with friends and stream a favorite movie to a smart TV. With ASUS Media Streamer, your entertainment goes wherever you go. Intel CPU and chipset features Intel® Core™ i7 Processor LGA2011-v3 Ready This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 4-channel (8 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 40/28 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Intel® X99 Express Chipset The Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA2011-v3 Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X99 provides a maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports, 10 SATA 6Gbit/s ports for faster data retrieval. X