Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II Motherboard

Intel X299 ATX motherboard LGA 2066 for Intel Core X-series processors, with 12 power stages, on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2, SATA, three M.2, OLED and Aura Sync RGB lighting

SOLID HARDWARE SPECS

With comprehensive cooling options and upgraded power delivery to fuel CPUs with more cores, plus faster storage and memory, ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II provides all the essentials you need to harness the full potential of components in your build for top-tier gaming performance.

GAMING ENHANCEMENT

ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II is engineered with the latest connectivity for the best gaming experiences. Transfer files faster and banish lag as you secure more victories.

DESIGN & CUSTOMIZATION

A host of design touches, including a unique cyber-text pattern, plus customization options, comprehensive validation lists, and the most diverse ecosystem of components in the industry make building and personalizing a gaming rig with ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II wonderfully easy.

TUNE YOUR RIG YOU WANT

The ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II motherboard features firmware controls and software utilities designed for all skill levels, making setup, tuning and system maintenance simple. With options from overclocking and cooling to managing network performance and audio characteristics, you can configure your ROG Strix gaming build to perform the way you want.

Specifications

• CPU

Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors
* 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.)/3600(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Quad Channel Memory Architecture
* 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® 3-Way SLI® Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

• Expansion Slots

48-Lane CPU-
(Intel® Core™ i9 10000 X-Series CPU)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)
44-Lane CPU-
(Intel® Core™ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x4)
28-Lane CPU-
(Intel® Core™ i7 7000 X-Series CPU)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4)
Intel® X299 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 *1

• Storage

Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family :
2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU(VROC)
Intel® X299 Chipset :
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode),
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *3

• LAN

Intel® I219V
Realtek® RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology

• Wireless Data Network

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200

• Bluetooth

Bluetooth® 5.0

• Audio

SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Dual Headphone Amplifiers
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR stereo playback input
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *4
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- DTS® Sound Unbound
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- 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
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer

• 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 :
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port(s) (4 at back panel, , 3 x Type-A+1 x Type-C)
Intel® X299 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
Intel® X299 Chipset :
8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

• ROG Exclusive Features

ROG CPU-Z
Overwolf
USB BIOS FlashBack™
ROG Exclusive Software
- GameFirst V
- Overwolf
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer

• Special Features

OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 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
LiveDash OLED
AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- 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
- Armoury Crate
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB BIOS FlashBack™
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector

• Back I/O Ports

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 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 Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
1 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports Type-A
4 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
2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(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)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
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 AIO_PUMP connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
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 M.2 Fan Header
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 4 USB ports

• Accessories

User's manual
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 ROG Strix stickers
1 x Q-Connector
1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount)
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Thermistor cable(s)
1 x ROG Thank you card

• BIOS

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2

• Manageability

WOL, 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 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot share with USB3.2 Gen2 front panel connector.
*2 M.2_2 and M.2_3 support 44-Lane CPU (Intel® Core™ i7 9000 X-Series CPU and above).
*3 The M.2 PCIe mode sources from Intel® X299 Chipset supports Intel® Optane Memory
*4 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio