ASUS Prime X299-A Preview

Published by Marc Büchel on 09.10.17
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel X299
Memory Dual Channel DDR4, 4 x DIMM, Max. 64 GB DDR4, 4133 OC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Quad Channel DDR4, 8 x DIMM, Max. 128 GB DDR4, 4133 OC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology (4-Way)
  • Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology (4-Way)
Slots 44-Lane CPU-
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) 
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
  • 0 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
28-Lane CPU-
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x1) 
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
  • 0 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
16-Lane CPU-
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x8/x1) 
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
  • 0 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Audio Realtek ALC S1220A
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports S/PDIF input/output
Storage Intel X299 chipset
  • 8 x SATA3 6Gb/s
  • 2 x M.2 ports
Network
  • Intel I219V Gigabit LAN
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x M.2_FAN connector
  • 0 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(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x Power-on button(s)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
  • 1 x CPU_OV jumper
Extrenal Connectors
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 4 x USB 3.1 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)
Forfactor ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
BIOS 2 x 128Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS


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  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)


    • Page 1 - Introduction Page 4 - Layout
    Page 2 - Specs and Delivery Page 5 - Connectors and I/O
    Page 3 - Features Page 6 - Conclusion



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