ASUS Announces X99 Series Motherboards

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X99-Deluxe, X99-Pro and X99-A release ultimate performance from X99 chipset with patent-pending OC Socket and exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology

London, England (29th August, 2014) - ASUS today announced X99-Deluxe, X99-Pro and X99-A, three new ATX motherboards based on the Intel® X99 chipset and packed with exclusive technologies, including OC Socket and 5-Way Optimization, to ensure ultimate performance from the latest LGA 2011-v3 Intel CoreTM i7 processors.

X99-Deluxe is the flagship model, with a bundled ASUS Hyper M.2 x4 expansion card for ultra-fast 32Gbit/s transfer speeds; onboard 3x3 (3T3R) 802.11ac for ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1,300Mbit/s; and an ASUS Fan Extension Card for flexible additional cooling. With a cool, streamlined outlook that includes a broad, striking-white shield, X99-Deluxe and X99-Pro also deliver the futuristic style and strong performance demanded by PC enthusiasts

All new X99 Series motherboards also feature Crystal Sound 2 for flawless audio; Turbo LAN technology for lag-free online gaming and productivity; and our renowned UEFI BIOS for intuitive setup and control.

OC Socket and 5-Way Optimization for pumped overclocking performance

X99 Series motherboards are equipped with a brand-new ASUS invention - our patent-pending OC Socket. This unique socket includes extra pins that connect proprietary circuitry to extra contacts found on Haswell-E's land grid array (LGA), and is 100% compatible with Intel's new LGA 2011-v3 (‘Haswell-E') processors. In combination with the ASUS UEFI BIOS, OC Socket enables higher DDR4 memory frequencies, lower latencies and enhanced stability while overclocking, extending all the way to extreme overclocking conditions, such as Liquid Nitrogen (LN2).Users are also able to increase DDR4 memory frequencies to 3200MHz and beyond, even with all eight DIMM slots populated.

PC enthusiasts also benefit from exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology to dynamically optimize an X99-Deluxe-based PC with one click. First up is Turbo Processor Unit (TPU), which offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for both the CPU and the graphics card. Then there's Energy Processing Unit (EPU) to deliver system-wide real-time power savings, controlled via a simple onboard switch or the easy-to-use AI Suite 3 utility.

5-Way Optimization technology also includes the Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) to enhance performance, increase efficiency and ensure reliability, and Fan Xpert 3 for peerless customized fan control. Completing the 5-Way Optimization technology line-up is Turbo App, an intuitive tuning panel to tailor and boost all parts of the system for specific games or programs.

Loaded with extreme hardware for extreme builds

X99-Deluxe is a high-end motherboard loaded with extras for truly awesome builds. The bundled Hyper M.2 x4 expansion card gives users flexibility to equip their systems with up to two M.2 devices to enjoy transfer speeds of up to 32Gbit/s. Hyper M.2 x4 supports M.2 devices from the smallest 30mm (2230) to full-length 110mm (221100) cards.

The supplied ASUS Fan Extension Card provides flexible additional cooling in the shape of three 4-pin/3-pin fan headers. With a hardware-level PWM/DC mode, Fan Extension Card offers exceptional control and is ideal for water-cooled or extreme-airflow high-performance systems.

X99-Deluxe also has super-fast 802.11ac wireless connectivity on board. The three-transmit, three-receive (3x3) antenna configuration enables wireless speeds of up to 1,300Mbit/s.

In common with the other X99-series motherboards, X99-Deluxe supports the ASUS ThunderboltEX II expansion card. This gives users the freedom to add ThunderboltTM 2 connectivity to X99-Deluxe at any time for bi-directional transfer speeds up to 20Gbit/s - that's four times (4X) faster than USB 3.0.

A complete X99 line-up

X99-Pro and X99-A complete the ASUS X99 motherboard line-up. Both boards will arrive slightly later than X99-Deluxe but share many of the same powerful features.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

X99-Deluxe, X99-A and the X99-Pro will be available from Overclockers UK, Scan, Dabs, eBuyer, Novatech and Maplin. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

 

SPECIFICATIONS [1]

ASUS X99-Deluxe

Processor/CPU socket

LGA 2011-v3 socket for new Intel® CoreTM i7 processors

Chipset

Intel X99 Express

Memory

Quad-channel memory architecture; 8 x DIMMs, up to a maximum of 64GB, DDR4 3200MHz (OC)

Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) supported

Expansion slots

40-lane CPU:

5 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x16/x8**, quad at x8/x8/x16/x8 or quintuple at x8/x8/x8/x8/x8 mode)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot (compatible with PCI Express x1 and x4 devices)

 

28-lane CPU:

3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x16/x8 or triple at x8/x8/x8 mode)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (maximum at x1 mode, compatible with PCI Express x1 devices)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot (compatible with PCI Express x1 and x4 devices)

Multi-GPU support

Up to 3-way NVIDIA® SLITM and AMD® CrossFireXTM

Storage

2 x SATA Express ports

8 x SATA 6Gbit/s ports

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices supported (PCI Express SSDs only)

Networking/LAN

Intel® I218-V & I211-AT Gigabit LAN

ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

3x3 (3T3R) 802.11ac Wi-Fi with ASUS Wi-Fi GO!

USB

14 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (10 on back panel, 4 mid-board)

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on back panel, 4 mid-board)

Bundled accessories

ASUS Fan Extension Card

ASUS Hyper M.2 X4

Key features

OC Socket, 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5, 5X Protection, UEFI BIOS, Turbo App, Turbo LAN and  Crystal Sound 2.

Dimensions / form factor

ATX, 12-inch x 9.6-inch (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS [2]

ASUS X99-A

Processor/CPU socket

LGA 2011-v3 socket for new Intel® CoreTM i7 processors

Chipset

Intel X99 Express

Memory

Quad-channel memory architecture; 8 x DIMMs, up to a maximum of 64GB, DDR4 3200MHz (OC)

Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) supported

Expansion slots

40-lane CPU:

3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x16/x16 or triple at x16/x16/x8)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (maximum at x4 mode, compatible with PCI Express x1 and x4 devices)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (compatible with PCI Express x1)

 

28-lane CPU:

3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x16/x8 or triple at x16/x8/x4)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (maximum at x4 mode, compatible with PCI Express x1 and x4 devices)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (compatible with PCI Express x1)

Multi-GPU support

Up to 3-way NVIDIA® SLITM and AMD® CrossFireXTM

Storage

1 x SATA Express port

8 x SATA 6Gbit/s ports

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices supported (PCI Express SSDs only)

Networking/LAN

Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN

ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

USB

10 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (6 on back panel, 4 mid-board)

8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on back panel, 4 mid-board)

Key features

OC Socket, 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5, 5X Protection, UEFI BIOS, Turbo App, Turbo LAN and  Crystal Sound 2.

Dimensions / form factor

ATX, 12-inch x 9.6-inch (30.5cm x 24.4cm)


About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PCTM. ASUS has more than 13,600 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 4,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2013 was approximately US$14 billion.

[1] Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

[2] Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.