Question 1

How to install the 4 sticks of ram? all four one one side or 2 on each side?

Accepted Answer

If you are using quad core processor (Core i5-7640X or Core i7-7740X) - then use DDR on one side (right). If you are using Core i7-7800X or above - use both sides.

If you use both sides, then install DDR in chess order (leave empty slot between DDR). And check manual, to ensure which slots are first on channel.

After installation i would recommend run some DDR benchmarks (AIDA64 or userbenchmark).

Question 2

Does this motherboard come ready to have an SSD isntalled?

Accepted Answer

This motherboard has 2 slots for m2 drives. One is flat against the board and the other is perpendicular. It comes with the proper hardware to mount drives in both directions. The board also comes with some seta cables for seata drives.

Question 3

do the m.2 slots stick straight out of the board?

Accepted Answer

The primary lays flat and is under a heat sync (to the right of the middle vid slot).  The secondary one does stand straight up and it's to the right of the right RAM bank.

Question 4

I am buying this mb with the I 9 processor. Since there are 8 slots, can I fill 6 slots, 3 sets of 32gb (2x16) memory?

Accepted Answer

You can, but you'll be hindering performance. You want to to take advantage of the quad channel capabilities of this board, and so you should use 4*Xgb quad channel kits. Either fill up 4 slots or all 8, nothing in between. In your case you could do a 4x16gb kit and you'd be pretty well off with a 64gb quad channel setup.

Question 5

What is the difference between STRIX X299-E and STRIX X299-XE?
X=extra accessories?

Accepted Answer

I have a X299-E and looking at the specs for both boards I honestly don't see any difference that would justify the $140 price difference. The "XE" appears to come with a few more accessories, like a programmable LED light strip, but this isn't worth $140. Not obvious to me why they produced this board & why it's $140 more.

Question 6

can I use windows 7 pro with this board and the i9 processor ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there should not be an issue with it.  Drivers on the disk should work, otherwise go to ASUS website and get specific drivers for Windows 7.

Question 7

Does it come with the wi-fi antenna? If not, where do I get?

Accepted Answer

It's included.

Question 8

Does this board have a Thunderbolt Port?  I didn't see one mentioned in the specs?

Accepted Answer

It has a Thunderbolt header to connect a PCIe Thunderbolt add-on card.  The "Asus ThunderboltEX 3" is sold separately.

Question 9

hi. is this compatible with i7-7700K Kaby Lake Quad-Core 4.2 GHz LGA 1151?

Accepted Answer

No it is defiantly not. Only the 7th generation LGA2066 socket Intel Core X-Series are compatible with this.

Question 10

Will this work with the i7 9800x?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 9800x is an LGA2066 processor and Asus officially lists it as being compatible (see asus product page for this board>Support>CPU / Memory support)

Brand	ASUS
Series	ROG
Model	STRIX X299-E GAMING

CPU Socket Type	LGA 2066
CPU Type	Core X series (LGA2066) * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Supported CPU Technologies	The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.

Number of Memory Slots	Intel Core X-series Processors (6-core above): 8 x DIMM Intel Core X-series Processors (4-core): 4 x DIMM
Memory Standard	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. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported	Intel Core X-series Processors (6-core above): 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB Intel Core X-series Processors (4-core): 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB

PCI Express 3.0 x16	44-Lane CPU: 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) 28-Lane CPU: 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x1) 16-Lane CPU: 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x8/x1)
PCI Express x4	2 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x4 mode) * * PCIEX4_1 max. at x1 mode
PCI Express x1	1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Serial ATA (SATA)	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)
Intel Optane Ready	Yes
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10

ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING LGA2066 DDR4 M.2 USB 3.1 802.11 AC WI-FI X299 ATX Motherboard for Intel Core i9 and i7 X-Series Processors

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Audio Chipset	SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels	8 Channels

LAN Chipset	Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed	1Gbps
Wireless LAN	WiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V4.2

RJ45	1 x RJ45
USB 3.1	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 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)
USB Type-C	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
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 v4.0/3.0+HS)

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

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)

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