The Asus X99 Deluxe is one of the debut motherboards for Intel's fifth generation of Core i7 processors. This is the first chipset (X99) and line of CPUs to use DDR4 memory, and this specific motherboard also brings a host of other connectivity with it. USB 2.0 and 3.0 are both present, of course, along with SATA 6Gbps, SATA Express, M.2, dual Gb Ethernet ports, WiFi 802.11ac, and audio. Thunderbolt support is not built-in, but can be added via an expansion card from Asus.
Model: Asus X99-DELUXE
Specifications
Socket | 2011-3 |
CPU Compatibility | Intel Core i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 Socket |
Form Factor | ATX |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset | X99 |
Front Side Bus | QuickPath Interconnect |
Network Connectivity | Dual Gigabit Networking + 802.11 A/B/G/N/AC |
Network Controller | Intel I218-V, Intel I211-AT |
Audio Controller | Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
Cooling System | Heatsink |
Color | Black & White |
Memory Support | |
Type | DDR4 |
Maximum Speed | 2133 MHz |
Number of Slots | 8 |
Maximum Size per Slot | 8 GB |
Maximum Amount Supported | 64 GB |
External Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 10 |
Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
S/PDIF | Optical |
LAN (RJ45) | 2 |
Wireless Antenna Port | Yes |
Internal Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 2 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps | 8 |
SATA Express | 2 |
M.2 Connector | 1 |
M.2 Support | M.2 x4 Socket 3 with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 |
TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
SATA Controllers | |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | 4 port - Intel X99 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 2 | 4 port - Intel X99 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 3 | 1 SATA Express port - ASMedia |
Expansion Slots | |
Slot 1 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Slot 2 | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
Slot 3 | PCI Express 3.0 x8 in a x16 size |
Slot 4 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Slot 5 | PCI Express 3.0 x8 in a x16 size |
Slot 6 | PCI Express 3.0 x8 in a x16 size |
Additional Information | |
SLI Compatible | Yes |
Crossfire Compatible | Yes |
RAID Support | 0,1,5,10 (Only on SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34 ports) |
Bluetooth | Yes (4.0) |
BIOS Features | |
UEFI BIOS | Yes |
EZ Flash | Yes |
OC Profiles | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Height | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |