Model

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

Strix X299-XE Gaming

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 2066

CPU Type

Core X series (LGA2066)

Supported CPU Technologies

The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel X299

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

None

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

Intel Core X-series Processors (6-core above): 8x288pin

Intel Core X-series Processors (4-core): Max. 4x288pin

Memory Standard

Intel Core X-series Processors (6-core above):
DDR4 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133

Intel Core X-series Processors (4-core):
DDR4 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Maximum Memory Supported

Intel Core X-series Processors (6-core above): Max. 128GB

Intel Core X-series Processors (4-core): Max. 64GB

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

44-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)

28-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x1)

16-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x8/x1)

PCI Express x4

44-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
2 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x4 mode) *

28-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
2 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x4 mode) *

16-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
2 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x4 mode) *

*PCIEX4_1 max. at x1 mode

PCI Express x1

44-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

28-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

16-Lane CPU-
Intel Core X-Series Processors Family:
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

8 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

Audio Channels

8 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I219-V

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Wireless LAN

WiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac

Bluetooth

Bluetooth V4.2*, V4.1, V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS
* Bluetooth V4.2 will be supported on future versions of Windows. Refer to microsoft site for updateds on Windows OS Blutooth support version.

Rear Panel Ports

RJ45

1 x RJ45

USB 3.1

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-C
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)

USB 1.1/2.0

2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 Ports

Antenna Connectors

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth)

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other Connectors

1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x COM port(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 AIO_PUMP connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x CPU_OV jumper

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

Features

Features

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
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology 

ROG Exclusive Features:
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG CloneDrive
Overwolf
GameFirst IV
ROG Aura
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers

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
AURA:
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
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 EZ DIY:
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Gaming Aesthetics:
- 3D printing friendly
- AURA-RGB Lighting
M.2 Onboard (The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)

BIOS:
128MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen 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

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
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 ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan)
1 x ROG addressable LED strip (30cm)
1 x Strix door hanger
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)
1 x Q-Connector
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount)
1 x Thermal sensor cable pack(s)
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
ROG Fan Label
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x 3D printing mount package