ASUS PRIME X299-A II Motherboard
PRIME-X299-A-II | ASUSThis product has been discontinued
The ASUS PRIME X299-A II supports Intel Socket 2066 Core X-Series processors, up to 8 DDR4 memory up to 4266 MHz or beyond, features 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A and USB-C), 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (4 back panel, 4 mid-board), 6 x USB 2.0 (2 back panel, 4 mid-board)1 x Intel Gigabyte Ethernet, 3 x PCIe Express 3.0, Realtek S1220A 8-Channel HD audio codec, 2 x M.2 x4 socket 3, 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector, Intel I219V LAN and ATX form factor.
Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
Features
Specifications
CPU | Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
Chipset | Intel® X299 |
Memory | (Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU) 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 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU) 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 Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 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 NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology |
Expansion Slots | 48-Lane CPU- 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 44-Lane CPU- 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 28-Lane CPU- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8) 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 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. The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately |
Storage | Intel® X299 Chipset : 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) 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports (Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU) : 2 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports (Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU) : 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready |
LAN | Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LANM ASUS Turbo LAN Utility ASUS LAN Guard |
Audio | Realtek® S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - DTS X®:Ultra - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs |
USB Ports | ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller : 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller : 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM) Intel® X299 Chipset : 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) Intel® X299 Chipset : 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) |
Special Features | OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App AI Overclocking 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 Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - 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 - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Addressable Gen 2 Header ASUS Exclusive Features : - USB BIOS FlashBack™ - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger - Onboard Button : Power - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Turbo LAN - Armoury Crate - Pre-mounted I/O Shield - ASUS NODE: hardware control interface - BIOS FlashBack™ Button ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design with M.2 Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready DIY Friendly Design - ProCool II - SafeSlot |
Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.2 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) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (Type-A + USB Type-CTM) |
Internal I/O Ports | 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 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) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 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 COM port(s) connector(s) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x M.2_FAN connector 1 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 (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x Node Connector(s) 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x Q-Code |
Accessories | User's manual 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set 1 x ASUS Fan Holder 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED |
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) |
Operating System | Windows® 10 64-bit |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
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 |