Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II [3/114] Chapter 1 product introduction

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING II specifications summary ........................................ ix

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv

Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1

1.2 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................1-2

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................1-4

1.4 System memory .........................................................................................1-5

1.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................................1-7

1.6 Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................1-9

1.7 Onboard jumpers .....................................................................................1-10

1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 1-12

1.9 Internal connectors ..................................................................................1-14

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 CPU and heatsink installation ..................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Cooling system installation..........................................................2-4

2.1.3 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-6

2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-7

2.1.5 ATX Power connection................................................................2-8

2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-9

2.1.7 Front I/O connector ...................................................................2-10

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-11

2.1.9 M.2 installation ..........................................................................2-13

2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation ..........................................................2-18

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-19

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-21

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-21

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-23

2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-25

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-25