Prime X299-A II
Prime X299-A II
CPU
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types,Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors,* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® X299
Memory
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,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 10000 X-Series CPU),(Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU),* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* 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 NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology,Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
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.,2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8) *2,48-Lane CPU-,* The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately,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-,28-Lane CPU-
Storage
2 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),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,(Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU) : ,(Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU) : ,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *6,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),Intel® X299 Chipset : ,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
LAN
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility,ASUS LAN Guard,Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN
Audio
Realtek S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC,- Audio Shielding,- Dedicated audio PCB layers,- Unique de-pop circuit,- Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback,- Premium Japanese audio capacitors,- DTS X®:Ultra,- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel,Audio Feature :
USB Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM),8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller : *1,6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),Intel® X299 Chipset :,1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
Special Features
- ProCool II,- Onboard Button : Power,Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready,AI Overclocking,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology,- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App,- Stylish Fanless Design with M.2 Heat-sink solution,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED),- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,- Pre-mounted I/O Shield,- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface,- ASUS Q-Connector,- USB BIOS Flashback™,- BIOS Flashback™ Button,- ASUS Q-Code,5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5,- Turbo LAN,DIY Friendly Design,- SafeSlot,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 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,- Addressable Gen 2 Header,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- Armoury Crate,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- ASUS Fan Xpert 4,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage,- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!,- 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,- Addressable Gen 2 Header,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- Armoury Crate,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- ASUS Fan Xpert 4,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
Back I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (Type-A + USB Type-CTM),4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1,2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback™),1 x USB BIOS Flashback™ Button(s),1 x Optical S/PDIF out,5 x Audio jack(s),1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s),1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
Internal I/O Ports
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),1 x CPU_OV jumper,1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support,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 System panel(s) (Q-Connector)(Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x Q-Code,1 x VROC_HW_Key,2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors,1 x M.2_FAN connector,1 x Power-on button(s),1 x AAFP connector,8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),1 x W_PUMP+ connector,1 x AIO_PUMP connector,1 x Thermal sensor connector(s),1 x Node Connector(s),1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s),2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers,1 x COM port(s) connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),2 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
2 x M.2 Screw Package,1 x ASUS Fan Holder,1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set,1 x Q-Connector,1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm),4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED,User´s manual,1 x Supporting DVD
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)
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ),ATX Form Factor
Note
* 1. PCIEX1_1 shares bandwidth with Wi-Fi E Key. PCIEX1_1 is disabled by default.
PCIEX1_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_7. PCIEX1_2 is disabled by default.
* 2. PCIeX16_3 will be disabled when using 28-lane CPU.
* 3. The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port when using M.2 SATA devices.
* 4. The M.2_1 PCIe mode source is from X299 Chipset when using 44 and 28-lane CPU.
* 5. The SATA6G_7 shares bandwidth with PCIeX1_2.
* 6. The M.2 PCIE mode source from X299 Chipset supports Intel® Optane Memory
PCIEX1_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_7. PCIEX1_2 is disabled by default.
* 2. PCIeX16_3 will be disabled when using 28-lane CPU.
* 3. The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port when using M.2 SATA devices.
* 4. The M.2_1 PCIe mode source is from X299 Chipset when using 44 and 28-lane CPU.
* 5. The SATA6G_7 shares bandwidth with PCIeX1_2.
* 6. The M.2 PCIE mode source from X299 Chipset supports Intel® Optane Memory