Asus Prime X299 Edition 30 LGA 2066 ATX Motherboard

The new, special Prime X299 Edition 30 celebrates three decades of ASUS motherboard development. This high-end desktop combines cutting-edge performance with our signature features, including a powerful VRM tailored for overclocking, intuitive cooling control, next-gen connectivity, and extensive customization. It also has a brand-new Smart Control Console with an external OLED.

Get the most out of all your cores

Intel®'s high-end desktop platform raises the stakes with updated Intel Core™ X-Series Processors that boast cores, cache, and bandwidth. The Prime X299 Edition 30 is ready for the additional processing power that plows through CPU-intensive tasks, and the extra bandwidth allows you to add more GPUs and NVMe SSDs to accelerate a wide range of work..

Robust Power Design

The LGA 2066 socket is compatible with the latest Intel Core X-Series Processors with up to 18 cores, over 44 PCI Express® lanes, and 165-watt thermal design power (TDP). Those specs require serious power, especially if you're overclocking, so the Prime X299 Edition 30 is equipped with a premium power solution that includes 16 power stages that line up neatly along the top edge of the PCB. The power stages are cooled well enough to sustain a staggering up to 544 W output, which is more than enough to overclock 18-core CPUs into truly extreme territory.

Multi-GPU support

Fully loaded takes on a new meaning when you have over 44 PCI Express lanes stemming from the CPU. Those lanes can be split in an x16/x16/x8 configuration spanning the board's trio of PCIe x16 slots, allowing you to load up on GPUs to accelerate an increasingly diverse array of work.

M.2

Achieve speed with onboard M.2

Professional applications require fast solid-state storage, which is why the Prime X299 Edition 30 is equipped with three M.2 slots that are compatible with the latest NVMe SSDs. All slots support longer 110 mm drives, and they can be configured into bootable RAID arrays connected directly to the CPU via Intel VROC technology.

Thunderbolt 3

Type-C ports

Experience blistering speeds and any-way-up connectivity

High-speed external storage is required for many workstations, so Prime X299 Edition 30 integrates Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 with up to 40Gbps of aggregate interface bandwidth. The rear I/O panel has dual Thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports that support data in addition to DisplayPort 1.4 output. Up to six devices can be daisy-chained from one Thunderbolt 3 port, with the provision of up to 15W of power for fast-charging devices connected in this way.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 front-panel connector

Future-proof connectivity

Plenty of USB ports are provided to support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel header with faster USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases.

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200

Integrated Wi-Fi up to 2.4Gbps and large coverage

The Prime X299 Edition 30 comes with the latest Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, which is compatible with 802.11ax. Otherwise known as Wi-Fi 6, the new networking protocol pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic.

Aquantia AQC-111C 5G Ethernet

Accelerated, built-in networking

Prime X299 Edition 30 has 5Gbps Ethernet onboard to deliver up to 5X the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet. You'll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos without stutter, and backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before. There's also support for intermediate connections, so it's easy to choose your ideal bandwidth and benefit from ultra-low latency at any speed up to 5Gbps.

Intel Ethernet

More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences

The latest Intel I219-V Ethernet has the advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.

Cool to the core

Effective cooling is extremely important, even at stock speeds. That is why the Prime X299 Edition 30 allows consolidated cooling control of the entire system, even for the most hardcore rigs. It comes equipped with onboard heatsinks, an array of fan headers, the Fan Extension Card II, options for water pump and AIO headers.

Actively Cooled Heatsink

Since mass and airflow are critically important, our VRM heatsink is manufactured with skived, high aspect ratio thin fins. The hidden 40 mm fan turns on after 60°C. This combination offers optimal cooling for CPU-intensive tasks.

M.2 Heatsinks

Two M.2 slots are covered by heatsinks to combat temperature-induced throttling that can affect performance during heavy, sustained storage loads.

Stack Cool 3+

2oz-copper layers shift heat away from critical components, reducing the temperature by up to 20°C.

Backplate

A reinforced backplate improves the stability of the board, and the included thermal pad efficiently directs heat away from the VRM and other components.

Tune it your way

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime X299 Edition 30 packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system to deliver the performance that you desire.

AI Overclocking

ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster and smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system.

Little things make a big difference

We pay careful attention to all the little details that improve your overall experience, from integrating a flashing utility directly into the UEFI to simplifying firmware updates or displaying your system vital signs. Prime X299 Edition 30 provides the tools you need to personalize your build and stay on top of things.

Pre-mounted I/O Shield

Set up without slip-ups

Form meets function in the pre-mounted I/O shield that we pioneered with the ROG series. Now available on Prime X299 Edition 30, this feature streamlines the installation process for budding builders and savvy enthusiasts alike.

FlexKey

A multi-purpose button

The FlexKey maps the rarely used Reset button to a different function. Instead of leaving the button set to a dated function, you can reassign it to change performance profiles, boot directly into the UEFI, toggle Aura Sync lighting, and much more.

BIOS FlashBackâ„¢

Update your BIOS without CPU and DRAM

The Prime X299 Edition 30 supports USB BIOS FlashBackâ„¢, which can perform low-level firmware updates using only a power supply and a USB stick with the required file.

ASUS Node

A header to keep ahead

ASUS Node is a proprietary bi-directional interface that allows ASUS motherboards to communicate with other system components, opening up a wealth of new options for system builders.​

Intel Optane memory ready

Intel Optaneâ„¢ is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by Prime X299 Edition 30. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive.

Intel X299 chipset

The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X-Series Processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6 Gbps ports and up to 32 Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.

Intel® Core™ X-series processors for LGA 2066 socket

Intel Core X-series processors (6-core and above): 4-channel (8-DIMM), over 44 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes

Product Specifications:

CPU

• Intel® Socket 2066 Coreâ„¢ X-Series Processors
• Optimized for Intel® Coreâ„¢ X-Series 10000 Processor Family
• The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types
• Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

• Intel® X299

Memory

• (Intel® Coreâ„¢ i9 10000 X-Series CPU)
• 8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
• (Intel® Coreâ„¢ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU)
• 8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
• Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Thunderbolt

• 2 x Intel® Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 ports(TypeCâ„¢) support DisplayPort and Thunderboltâ„¢ video outputs
• Supports DisplayPort 1.4/ with max. resolution 7680/ x 3840/@ 60 Hz*

1. VGA resolution support depends on VGA cards' resolution.

• Data transfer rate up to 40 Gbps
• Daisy-chain up to 12 Thunderbolt devices
• Up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support

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 CrossFireXâ„¢ Technology
• Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireXâ„¢ Technology

Expansion Slots

• 48-Lane CPU-
• 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *1
• 44-Lane CPU-
• 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *1
• 28-Lane CPU-
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8) *2
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *1

Storage

• Intel® X299 Chipset :
• 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3
• 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*5
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
• (Intel® Coreâ„¢ i9 10000 X-Series CPU) :
• 2 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU(VROC)
• (Intel® Coreâ„¢ i9 9000/7000 and i7 9000 X-Series CPU) :
• 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU(VROC)
• Intel® Optaneâ„¢ Memory Ready *6

LAN

• Aquantia AQC111C 5G LAN
• Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN
• ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
• ASUS LAN Guard

Wireless Data Network

• Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
• Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth® 5.0
• Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
• 2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
• Up to 2.4Gbps transfer speed

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth® 5.0

Audio

• Realtek® S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
• Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
• Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers

• Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• Audio Feature :
• DTS X®:Ultra
• Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
• Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
• Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
• Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs

USB Ports

• Intel® Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 Controller :
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (USB Type-CTM)
• ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller : *1
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
• GL852G USB Hub :
• 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
• Intel® X299 Chipset :
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
• Intel® X299 Chipset :
• 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, )
• ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub :
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (3 at back panel, )

Special Features

• OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
• 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

AI Overclocking

• ASUS 5X Protection III :
• ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
• ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
• ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
• ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
• ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
• ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
• 2 ” LiveDash
• AURA :
• Aura RGB Strip Headers
• Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
• Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
• ASUS Exclusive Features :
• USB BIOS FlashBackâ„¢
• AI Suite 3
• Ai Charger
• Onboard Button : Power
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
• Turbo LAN
• Armoury Crate
• Pre-mounted I/O Shield
• ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
• BIOS FlashBackâ„¢ Button
• Clear CMOS Button
• ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
• Stylish Design Heat-pipe solution
• ASUS Fan Xpert 4
• ASUS Q-Design :
• ASUS Q-Code
• ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED)
• ASUS Q-Slot
• ASUS Q-DIMM
• ASUS Q-Connector
• Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready
• DIY Friendly Design
• ProCool II
• SafeSlot

Back I/O Ports

• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports TypeCâ„¢
• 2 x DisplayPort IN ports for Thunderboltâ„¢ 3
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBackâ„¢)
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 5 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x AQC-111C 5G LAN port

Internal I/O Ports

• 2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
• 1 x AAFP connector
• 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
• 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/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 W_PUMP+ connector
• 1 x AIO_PUMP connector
• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
• 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
• 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
• 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
• 1 x CPU OV
• 1 x Power-on button(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
• 1 x Node Connector(s)
• 1 x USB BIOS FlashBackâ„¢ button(s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
• 1 x Q-Code
• 1 x FlexKey button

Accessories

• User's manual
• 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• 1 x Fan Extension Card II (6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors, 3 x RGB headers, 3 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header)
• 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable
• 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable
• 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package
• 1 x DisplayPort cable
• 1 x Q-Connector
• 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
• 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
• 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
• 3 x Thermistor cable(s)
• Smart Control Console
• 1 x Smart Control Console
• 2 x micro USB 2.0 cables for Smart Console Console

BIOS

• 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 AI OC Guide, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, F4 AURA ON/OFF 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

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor
• 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

* 1. PCIEX1_1 shares bandwidth with USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector(U31G2_E1). It is disabled by default.

PCIEX1_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_7.

* 2. PCIeX16_3 will be disabled when using 28-lane CPU.

* 3. The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port when using M.2 SATA devices.

* 4. The M.2_1 PCIe mode source is from X299 Chipset when using 44 and 28-lane CPU.

* 5. The SATA6G_7 shares bandwidth with PCIeX1_2.

* 6. The M.2 PCIE mode source from X299 Chipset supports Intel® Optane Memory