The Prime X299-A II caters to users with serious pursuits: Those who prefer to put their high-core-count processors to more productive use. This high-end desktop board combines cutting-edge performance with our signature features, including an enhanced VRM tailored for running the CPU performance at stock speeds, intuitive cooling control, next-gen connectivity, & extensive customization. Get the most out of all your cores Intel&174;'s high-end desktop platform raises the stakes with updated Intel Core&132;&162; X-Series Processors that boast cores, cache, & bandwidth. The Prime X299-A II is ready for the additional processing power that plows through CPU-intensive tasks, & the extra bandwidth means that you can add more GPUs & NVMe SSDs to accelerate a wide range of work. Robust Power Design The LGA 2066 socket is compatible with Intel Core X-Series Processors with up to 18 cores, over 44 PCI Express&174; lanes, & 165-watt thermal design power (TDP). Those specs require serious power, so the Prime X299-A II is equipped with an enhanced power solution that
Includes:: 12 power stages that line up neatly along the top edge of the PCB. Multi-GPU support Fully loaded takes on a new meaning when you have over 44 PCI Express lanes stemming from the CPU. Those lanes can be split in an x 16/x 16/x 8 configuration spanning the board's trio of PCIe x 16 slots, allowing you to load up on GPUs to accelerate an increasingly diverse array of work. Achieve speed with onboard M.2 Professional applications require fast solid-state storage, which is why the Prime X299-A II is equipped with three M.2 slots that are compatible with the latest NVMe SSDs. All slots support longer 110 mm drives, & they can be configured into bootable RAID arrays connected directly to the CPU via Intel VROC technology. VROC Upgrade your RAID Use onboard M.2 slots & ASUS Hyper M.2 x 16 Card V2* to take advantage of Intel's Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)** by connecting the three M.2 drives in RAID configurations. With VROC, your RAID arrays are easily configured to be bootable, & traditional DMI bottlenecks are eliminated so that your storage is not held back by other traffic. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 front-panel connector Future-proof connectivity Plenty of USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are provided to support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel header with faster USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases. Intel Ethernet More throughput, less CPU usage & great gaming experiences The latest Intel I219-V Ethernet has the advantage of reducing CPU overhead & offering exceptionally high TCP & UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer. Cool to the core Effective cooling is extremely important, even at stock speeds. That is why the Prime X299-A II allows consolidated cooling control of the entire system, even for the most hardcore rigs. It comes equipped with onboard heatsinks, an array of fan headers, & options for water pump or AIO headers. M.2 Heatsinks Two M.2 slots are covered by heatsinks to combat temperature-induced throttling that can affect performance during heavy, sustained storage loads. Backplate A reinforced backplate improves the stability of the board, & the included thermal pad efficiently directs heat away from the VRM & other components. Cooler by design Prime X299-A II features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors, & via Fan Xpert 4 you can even map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- & CPU-intensive tasks. Tune it your way Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime X299-A II packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system to deliver the performance that you desire. AI Overclocking ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster & smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU & cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system. 5-way Optimization One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system, providing overclocking & cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.
- An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking & cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.
- Fans stay quiet as a whisper for everyday computing, & deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.
- All-new stress test that allows users to optimize & overclock for CPU or memory-centric workloads. UEFI BIOS The renowned UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak, & tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. Advanced tuning for serious tweaker When you're ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode & take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, & a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, & when you're ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want. Prediction AI Overclocking monitors system vitals such as temperature, fan speed, & power draw to estimate overclocking performance. AI Overclocking Guide The AI Overclocking Guide means that you can enable AI Overclocking or to view a quick guide. Search Function Quickly & easily find the option or setting that you're looking for. ASUS User Profile Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends. Breeze setup with ease Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings & stats on one single page. With guided wizards, drag-&-drop functionality, & one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up & running in no time. AI Overclocking Enable AI Overclocking intelligence via shortcut Intuitive Graphical Fan Control Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse. EZ XMP Improve DRAM performance with one click. Aura On/ Off mode (Stealth) Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch. Little things make a big difference We pay careful attention to all the little details that improve your overall experience, from integrating a flashing utility directly into the UEFI to simplifying firmware updates or displaying your system vital signs. Prime X299-A II provides the tools you need to personalize your build & stay on top of things. Pre-mounted I/O Shield Set up without slip-ups Form meets function in the pre-mounted I/O shield that we pioneered with the ROG series. Now available on Prime X299-A II, this feature streamlines the installation process for budding builders & savvy enthusiasts alike. Flex Key A multi-purpose button The Flex Key maps the rarely used Reset button on the front-panel of your chassis to a different function. Instead of leaving the button set to a dated function, you can reassign it to change performance profiles, boot directly into the UEFI, toggle Aura Sync lighting, & much more. BIOS Flash Back&132;&162; Update your BIOS without CPU & DRAM The Prime X299-A II supports USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flash Back&132;&162;, which can perform low-level firmware updates using only a power supply & a USB (Universal Serial Bus) stick with the required file. ASUS Node A header to keep ahead ASUS Node is a proprietary bi-directional interface that allows ASUS motherboards to communicate with other system components, opening up a wealth of new options for system builders.&1 Intel Optane memory ready Intel Optane&132;&162; is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by Prime X299-A II. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot & load times, so everything feels faster & more responsive. Intel X299 chipset The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X-Series Processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. in addition, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6 Gbps ports & up to 32 Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval. Intel&174; Core&132;&162; X-series processors for LGA 2066 socket Intel Core X-series processors (6-core & above): 4-channel (8-DIMM), over 44 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 3 Thunderbolt headers 1 Front panel connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2 Number of SATA III connectors 8 Number of EATX power connectors 2 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 2 Front panel audio connector Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes Technical details Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel&174; X299 Supported processor sockets LGA 2066 Parallel processing technology support 2-Way SLI, 3-Way Cross Fire X, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU SLICooling type Passive Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance HDD size 2.5/3.5" Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDIntel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Yes Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 Education x 64, Windows 10 Enterprise x 64, Windows 10 Home x 64, Windows 10 Pro x 64, Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel&174; X299RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Supported processor sockets LGA 2066 Cooling type Passive Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Core&132;&162; X-series Supported processor sockets LGA 2066 Maximum number of SMP processors 1 Processor socket LGA 2066 (Socket R4) Processor lithography 14 nm Memory Number of memory slots 8 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR4-SDRAMNon-ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266 MHz Maximum internal memory 256 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers HDD size 2.5/3.5" Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Graphics Parallel processing technology support 2-Way SLI, 3-Way Cross Fire X, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU SLIRear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2USB 2.0 ports quantity 2S/PDIF out port Yes PS/2 ports quantity 1 Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi No LAN controller Intel&174; I219-VEthernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet Features Power source type ATXWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 Education x 64, Windows 10 Enterprise x 64, Windows 10 Home x 64, Windows 10 Pro x 64, Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel&174; X299 Supported processor sockets LGA 2066 Cooling type Passive Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC S1220 A Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 3PCI Express x 1 (Gen 3.x) slots 2PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 3BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIBIOS memory size 128 Mbit ACPI version 6.1 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version 3.1 Power Power source type ATXProcessor special features Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Yes Intel&174; Optane&132;&162; Memory Ready Yes Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 Education x 64, Windows 10 Enterprise x 64, Windows 10 Home x 64, Windows 10 Pro x 64, Windows 10 x 64 Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Utilities included Yes Drivers included Yes Other features HDD size 2.5/3.5" Utilities included Yes Processor lithography 14 nm\n\n\n\n