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ASUS X99-E-10G WS Motherboard Announced

17 August 2016ASUS today announced X99-E-10G WS, a new Compact Electronics Bay (CEB) workstation motherboard based on the Intel X99 chipset and with support for four-way multi-GPU setups at full PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 x16 speed for extreme graphics performance.

 

ASUS X99-E-10G WS

X99-E-10G WS also features dual 10-gigabit (10G) Intel Ethernet on board for high-speed networking, the latest USB 3.1, M.2 and U.2 connectivity for ultra-fast transfers and flexible storage, ASUS-exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology for one-click acceleration, and flawless Crystal Sound 3 audio.

Ultimate graphics power: Up to four double-width PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics cards

X99-E-10G WS is equipped with seven PCIe 3.0 slots and is able to accommodate up to four dual-slot graphics cards. The new workstation motherboard supports both four-way NVIDIA Geforce SLI and AMD CrossFireX configurations for extreme multi-GPU performance, making it an excellent choice for graphics professionals who depend on powerful graphics in areas such as design and modeling, medical research, plus processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications.

In addition to graphics cards, X99-E-10G WS’s expandability offers ample room for RAID cards, PCI Express-based solid state storage drives, video capture cards, and other components.

10G LAN and latest connectivity: Dual 10Gbps Ethernet, USB 3.1 Type-A & C, plus M.2 and U.2

X99-E-10G WS is the first ASUS workstation board to be stacked with the latest high-speed networking and connectivity. The workstation motherboard’s built-in dual Intel® 10G Base-T (10G) Ethernet connections operate at up to 10Gbps — ten times (10X) faster speeds than traditional gigabit LAN sockets — enabling support for the high-density, high-bandwidth and low-latency networks needed for extremely demanding applications.

X99-E-10G WS also has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity that delivers data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps — or twice as fast USB 3.0. The board includes both a traditional USB 3.1 Type-A socket, and the all-new reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port for any-way-up convenience. ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further.

M.2 and U.2 sockets are also engineered into X99-E-10G WS, so the motherboard is ready for the next-generation storage technologies. These connections are able to exploit the maximum PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps, offering the potential to attach storage devices that perform up to 5.3X faster than traditional SSDs.

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Fast tuning and flawless audio: 5-Way Optimization and immersive Crystal Sound 3

With 5-Way Optimization X99-E-10G WS sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts. This exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system based on real-time use, for superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for favorite apps.

X99-E-10G WS’s Crystal Sound 3 audio technology provides shielding and protection from electromagnetic interference by separating the left and right audio channel circuits. A de-pop circuit design and a new power pre-regulator help reduce input power noise; while an audio amplifier and premium Japanese-made audio capacitors gives gamers immersive in-game audio.

X99-E-10G WS also includes SafeSlot, the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process that integrates the slot with the fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, SafeSlot is then firmly anchored to the workstation motherboard through additional solder points.

 

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ASUS ROG Strix X99 Gaming Motherboards Announced

10 June 2016Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Strix X99 Gaming from the latest ROG Strix Series line-up — the all-new ATX motherboards based on the Intel X99 chipset and loaded with exclusive technologies to maximize the potential of the latest LGA 2011-3 Intel Core i7 X-series processors.

Commenting on the new product line-up, Joe Hsieh, ASUS Corporate Vice President & General Manager of Motherboard Business Unit said: “Our X99 motherboards have won awards from many respected publications and editors around the world, with ASUS consistently praised as the number-one motherboard brand. We are keen to offer best-selling, easy-to-use, stable and trusted motherboards — that’s why we call them BEST. And we’re proud to introduce our all-new X99 motherboards allowing users to customize their experience and maximize performance in ways that simply aren’t possible with any other brand of motherboard.”

 

ROG Strix X99 Gaming Motherboard

Join the Republic, release your inner rebel

ROG Strix is the newest recruit into the Republic of Gamers — and ROG Strix X99 Gaming is the first ROG Strix motherboard. ROG Strix X99 Gaming delivers premier performance, innovation, and confident dynamism to release the gamer’s inner rebel, with a bold design and bright, customizable colors that channels the spirit of fierce individualism.

ROG Strix X99 Gaming has great gaming aesthetics that enables passionate gamers to illuminate their builds with multicolor magnificence. Ten LED effects can be customized with ASUS Aura, the intuitive lighting control software for the built-in RGB LEDs and attached RGB strips via the integrated 4-pin RGB -strip header, allowing easy custom illumination that can be perfectly synchronized. Included decals allow gamers to color-match lighting effects with their case design and decoration.

ROG Strix X99 Gaming is made for gaming with SupremeFX, Sonic Radar II, Intel Ethernet, and GameFirst technologies. Shielded SupremeFX delivers flawless high-fidelity audio with a remarkable 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), so only the very best is heard on gaming headsets or speakers. Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what opponents and teammates are up to on the battlefield, while tournament-level Intel Gigabit Ethernet has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, significantly reducing the processor’s workload to free up power for the game. The all-new GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — helping gamers dominate with epic speed and agility.

To maximize performance, ROG Strix X99 Gaming also has 5-Way Optimization for one-click auto tuning, including Fan Xpert 4 for ultimate cooling and control, plus OC Socket for maxed-out DDR4 and processor performance.
Gamer’s Guardian offers real-world protection for ROG Strix X99 builds, including the all-new ASUS SafeSlot and loads of brilliant defenses, highly-durable components and smart DIY features. ROG Strix X99 also delivers great data transfers, with onboard U.2, USB 3.1 Type-A and C, M.2, 2×2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO. Uniquely-intelligent RAMCache technology effectively caches an entire storage device to launch favorite games and apps at breakneck speeds.

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Ultra-fast transfers: ThunderboltEX 3 add-on card drives blistering speeds of up to 40Gbps

The new ROG Strix X99 Gaming motherboard support ThunderboltEX 3, an Intel-certified Thunderbolt 3 card that enables breathtaking bi-directional speeds up to 40Gbps — four-times faster than other PC data-transfer cables with twice the video bandwidth for the latest 60Hz 4K UHD displays.

Thunderbolt 3 also supports daisy-chaining of up to six devices, and has a reversible USB Type-C connector for compatibility with the latest USB 3.1 Type-C devices. It also supports the USB Power Delivery specification for fast, high-power charging of up to 36W.

 

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MSI X99A Gaming Pro Carbon Motherboard Announced

MSI is proud to announce the latest X99 Performance GAMING motherboard, the MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON, world’s first motherboard offering front USB 3.1 Type-C.

This new motherboard has been built from the ground up and has a completely new design for its heavy plated heatsinks and covers, based on the latest CARBON look & feel. Besides this totally new design, the MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard also comes packed with several new and unique MSI features such as new Mystic Light with smartphone control over WIFI including a Mystic Light extension RGB cable and pin header.

Onboard Turbo U.2 is present to support the latest and greatest SSDs available in the market supporting NVMe. DDR4 Boost is accompanied by DDR4 Steel Armor to ensure the best memory performance. The MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON is the first X99 model featuring Game Boost with 8 gears up to 5GHz of one-second-overlocking!

Last but not least, this model has been designed and optimized for next-generation Intel ‘Broadwell-E(P)’ processors. So whether looking for extreme performance or endless customization, the new MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON is sure to deliver.

 

World’s first motherboard offering front USB 3.1 Type-C

Direct USB Type-C is compatible with next generation PC chassis, perfect for the latest smartphones and great for next generation mobile storage devices, the MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON is world’s first motherboard to feature front USB 3.1 Type-C.

 

Perfect for gamers who love customization and demand great performance

One of the features of the MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard is its Mystic Light RGB LED feature, supporting up to 16.8 million colors and 17 LED effects to style your rig in any way possible. You can now even do it simply through WIFI by using your smartphone as you skip through all the colors. Mystic Light Extension, dedicated pin header for 4-pin RGB-strip & lighting control, extends your style to everything.

 

Game changing sound experience with Audio Boost 3 featuring Nahimic

Enjoy the best and purest sound through Audio Boost 3. Audio Boost 3 comes with a selection of best audio components to deliver a studio-grade sound experience, onboard! This high-end dedicated onboard sound card delivers game changing sound quality. Nahimic places your user experience right at the heart of their software, offering you highly sought-after gaming benefits: Virtual Sound, Voice Leveler, Bass Boost, Noise Gate & Reduction and HD Audio Recorder.

Audio Boost 3 with Nahimic makes sure you dominate the battlefield through crystal clear sound and pin-point precision. Sound tracker let you dominate enemies in every game and Audio Launchpad make you interact easily with your audience when streaming awesome gameplay.

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Take advantage from next-gen storage solutions

Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely fast loading of applications and games with MSI GAMING motherboards. MSI offers a whole new generation of high speed storage support through onboard Turbo M.2 and now also onboard Turbo U.2, transfer data through a PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface up to 32 Gb/s, making it 5x faster than SATA 3.0 solutions.

By offering this wide variety of storage solutions the MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard supports the latest and greatest high performance SSDs such as the new Intel 750 series with support for NVMe. USB 3.1 Gen2 is 2x faster than USB 3.0 and as a result of innovative engineering the MSI X99A GAMING PRO motherboard offers both a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C interface for the most convenient and fast mobile storage solutions.

 

 

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ASUS BIOS for Intel Core i7 X-Series CPUs Released

14th April, 2016 — ASUS today announced support for the upcoming Intel Core i7 X-Series processors and Intel Xeon processors, with UEFI BIOS updates available immediately for all ASUS X99 Series motherboards.

With a choice of easy-to-use ways to update the ASUS BIOS supported by comprehensive and detailed online tutorials, owners of ASUS X99 Series motherboards can benefit immediately from quick, safe and smooth upgrades without any worries — allowing them to unleash the great performance of the latest high-performance Intel Core i7 X-Series processors in just a few simple steps.

 

Easy BIOS updates with ASUS USB BIOS Flashback and EZ Flash 2

ASUS X99 Series motherboards include the renowned ASUS USB BIOS Flashback feature, which enables users to apply UEFI BIOS updates with incredible ease. This innovative tool downloads the latest ASUS BIOS to a USB flash drive, enabling users to update the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS quickly and easily.

The motherboard does not even need to have a CPU or DRAM modules in place: users can simply connect the power supply, plug in their USB drive, press the USB BIOS Flashback or ROG Connect button and then sit back and wait — there’s nothing else to do.

Alternatively, users can apply the necessary UEFI BIOS update with the easy-to-use EZ Flash 2 utility — which is built into the UEFI BIOS — using a flash disk.

Users keen to take advantage of the power of Intel Core i7 X-Series processors and Intel Xeon processors can visit the ASUS website and download the relevant UEFI BIOS version today.

 

Availability

ASUS BIOS updates are available immediately worldwide.

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MSI Carbon Edition X99 & Z170 Motherboards Launched

MSI GAMING motherboards are dedicated to ultimate performance and the best gaming experience. With 2 new CARBON special edition models, the Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON and the pinnacle of GAMING, X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON, we managed to make MSI GAMING with Mystic Light better than ever.

The CARBON motherboards full black color scheme, with the new and improved Mystic Light, combines flashiness with sophistication that is sure to make your pc stand out. Besides its strength and futuristic looks, carbon-fiber is also very light to represent the ultimate performance these new CARBON motherboards deliver. Packed with unique gaming features, the new CARBON Edition motherboards are sure to satisfy even the most demanding gamer.

 

X99A Godlike Gaming Carbon Edition

The most powerful gaming solution in the world just got better. The X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition motherboard features the improved Mystic Light RGB LED feature, supporting up to 16.8Million colors and 16 LED effects to style your rig in any way possible.

As a world’s first, Steel Armor technology is now also available for DDR4 Boost on the new GODLIKE motherboard, offering better EMI-shielding and even better signal strength, for optimal memory performance. Together with Audio Boost 3 Pro, Killer DoubleShot-X3 Pro, Turbo M.2 connectivity, 2X Faster USB 3.1 Type-A & Type-C, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition is the most powerful motherboard to serve you in battle.

Besides gaming, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard already proved itself in the world’s top overclocking ranks and carries a rich history of breaking world records inherited from MSI’s legendary Overclocking motherboards.

Featuring the patented Turbo Socket, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition removes all limits by providing extra pins (2036 in total) for better overlocking of the Intel® extreme processors. Dominate the world of gaming and overclocking while looking awesome with the new X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition motherboard.

 

Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon Edition

[adrotate banner=”4″]Sporting the latest Intel® Z170 chipset and the latest version of Mystic Light, the Z170A GAMING PRO Carbon Edition motherboard is sure to offer outstanding performance and customization of your system. Experience superfast online gaming with MSI GAMING LAN powered Intel. Enjoy crystal-clear immersive in game sounds from the premium quality components of Audio Boost 3.

Load your games in the blink of an eye with blazing fast Turbo M.2 data transfer speeds up to 32Gb/s. Steel Armor ensures the most heavyweight graphics card setups are solid and stable. Engineered to provide both a stunning gaming and visual experience, the Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON Edition gives you plenty of reasons to show off.

 

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