ASUS X99-A Review

Published by Hiwa Pouri on 17.10.14
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel X99
Memory Quad Channel DDR4, 8 x DIMM, Max. 64 GB DDR3, 3200 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU
  • Supports NVIDIA 3-way SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-way CrossFireX Technology
Slots
  • 40 Lane CPU
    • 5 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, dual x16, x16/x16/x8, x8/x8/x16/x8, x8/x8/x8/x8)
    • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (28 lane CPU)
  • 28 Lane CPU
    • 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8)
    • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max at x1 mode)
    • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot (compatible with x1 and x4 devices)
  • 1 x M.2 x4 slot
Sound Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Features Crystal Sound 2 CODEC
  • Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
  • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
 
Storage
  • 1 x SATA Express port
  • 1 x M.2 socket 3
  • 8 x SATA 6Gbps port
  • Supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Network
  • Intel I218V Gigabit LAN
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x SATA Express connector: gray,
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design
  • 1 x TPM connector(s)
  • 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  • 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
  • 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x EZ XMP switch
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
  • 1 x DRCT header(s)
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x TPU switch(es)
  • 1 x EPU switch(es)
  • 1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage jumper(s)
  • 1 x Power-on button(s)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
Extrenal Connectors
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
Forfactor ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
BIOS Bios (128 Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS)


   


  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x SLI bridge(s)
  • 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)



Page 1 - Introduction Page 15 - UC Bench
Page 2 - Specs and Delivery Page 16 - Super Pi 1M / 32M
Page 3 - Features Page 17 - wPrime 1024M Multi Core
Page 4 - Layout Page 18 - Cinebench
Page 5 - Connectors and I/O Page 19 - Tomb Raider
Page 6 - BIOS Page 20 - Metro Last Light
Page 7 - Test setup Page 21 - Thief
Page 8 - Preview / Gallery Page 22 - Right Mark Audio Analyzer
Page 9 - 3DMark Page 23 - BCLK Overclocking
Page 10 - 3DMark 11 Page 24 - Power Consumption
Page 11 - 3DMark Vantage Page 25 - Performance Rating
Page 12 - PC Mark 8 Page 26 - Price Comparison
Page 13 - SiSoft Sandra 1 Page 27 - Conclusion
Page 14 - SiSoft Sandra 2  




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