ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 DDR4 ATX Motherboard - Black

ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 ATX Motherboard - Black

Intel® LGA 2066 ATX motherboard with Thermal Armor, DDR4 4133MHz (OC), dual M.2, Intel VROC support, Intel Optane memory-ready, Intel Gigabit LAN, USB 3.1 Gen 2

The Ultimate Force

Unconditionally Tough.

24/7 Reliability.

TUF X299 Mark 2 is the durable ATX motherboard made for enthusiasts, modders and gamers who demand reliable performance day in, day out. It's engineered with Industry-leading cooling controls and temperature monitoring, enabling you to build a system that's efficiently cooled and supremely stable. Some of the world's most respected independent testing laboratories have certified TUF components as fit for military use. Every board is subjected to rigorous testing and validation procedures, including warp and drop tests so you know that TUF X299 Mark 2 will stand up to whatever you throw at it. In fact, we're so confident of the reliability and durability of our products that each and every TUF motherboard is backed.

Performance

ASUS Pro Clock II Technology

Dedicated design for overclocking

TUF X299 Mark 2 includes a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator to extend CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and BCLK overclocking control, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from the Intel® Core X-series processors.

ASUS T-Topology

Make your memory go faster

ASUS T-Topology allows memory frequencies that are higher than ever to 4133MHz and beyond. ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design provides superb memory-overclocking capability to unleash the full power of DDR4 by minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection. Refined manufacturing ensures ultra-consistent quality, minimal crosstalk between custom trace paths, and time-aligned signaling for superior stability and compatibility.

Ultimate Cooling

Thermal Radar 3

Instant fan tuning, complete system cooling

Our Thermal Radar 3 software allows you to control connected chassis fans, water pumps, AIOs, and even the fans of ASUS graphics cards all to provide ultimate cooling performance for gaming and productivity. Multiple onboard sensors also enable the temperatures of key components to be monitored in real time, so you can assess and optimize cooling efficiency.

24/7 reliability

You demand 24/7 reliability and we've delivered! TUF motherboards undergo the industry's most punishing tests to ensure they're ready for long-term duty in any environment. In our tests we overheat them, chill them, bend them, shock them and drop them so you know that your TUF motherboard is certified for 24/7 reliability!

SafeSlot

Protect your graphics card investment

SafeSlot* is 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, SafeSlot integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

TUF ESD Guards 2

2X-stronger ESD protection

ESD Guards 2 protects TUF X299 Mark 2 from damaging electrostatic discharge. ESD Guards 2 is tested to levels that are 2X higher than industry standards. We also perform pin-level* testing at 30%-higher ESD levels than previous TUF standards. Our stringent tests mean greater component longevity for your TUF motherboard!

TUF Components

Certified for tough duty

TUF Chokes

Certified military-grade TUF chokes offer unbeatable durability in order to maximize the lifespan of your system.

TUF Capacitors

+110% temperature, tolerance and 1.5X-longer lifespan.

Connect with

Unparalleled Speed

USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector

With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A you'll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps.

Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32Gbps

With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, TUF X299 Mark 2's dual M.2 supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds. It's the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.

Intel VROC support

Unleash the TUF X299 Mark 2 Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) feature with the addition of an ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Card, which allows you to attach up to four PCIe® 3.0 x16 M.2 drives for a total bandwidth of up to 128Gbps. With VROC, you can utilize CPU PCIe lanes to configure a bootable RAID array, eliminating traditional DMI bottlenecks, so that storage transfers aren't held back by other traffic.

Intel Optane memory ready

Intel Optane is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by TUF X299 Mark 2. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive.

Intel Gigabit LAN

More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences

Don't let slow networking disrupt your workflow! With Intel® Gigabit Ethernet connectors, TUF X299 Mark 2 keeps your data moving swiftly and efficiently. With LAN port, you'll benefit from increased bandwidth for more speed, automated load balancing for smoother data flows, and instant failover if something should go wrong so access to your files is always fast, efficient and uninterrupted.

Outstanding audio

TUF X299 Mark 2 utilizes a unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek the Realtek S1220A. It also features an unprecedented 120dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line-out and a 113dB SNR for the line-in, providing pristine audio quality. Additionally, a new impedance-sensing circuit automatically adjusts gain to ensure the optimal volume range for your headphones.

Outshine the competition

Aura SyncASUS AURA Synce

A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura Sync offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

Specifications

CPU

• Intel® Socket 2066 Core X-Series Processors
• Optimized for Intel® Core X-Series 10000 Processor Family
• * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types

Chipset

• Intel® X299

Memory

• (Intel® Core i9 10000 X-Series CPU)
• 8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(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® Core 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.)/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
• Intel® Core X-series Processors (4-core)
• 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
• * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
• * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Multi-GPU Support

• Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
• Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI Technology
• Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI Technology
• Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI Technology

Expansion Slots

• 44-Lane CPU-
• 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
• 28-Lane CPU-
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
• 16-Lane CPU-
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1
• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage

• 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 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)
• Intel® X299 Chipset :
• Support Raid 1, 0, 10, 5
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
• Intel® Optane Memory Ready
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
• Support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.1 for X-Series(6-core and above) CPU RAID

LAN

• ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
• 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring Turbo LAN, Intel® I219V

Audio

• Audio Feature :
• - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
• - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
• - 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
• Separate layers for left and right track, ensuring both sounds deliver equal quality
• - Supports : Front Panel Jack-retasking, Jack-detection, Multi-streaming
• - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• Realtek® S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
• - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers

USB Ports

• Intel® X299 Chipset :
• 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
• ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (Type-A)
• Intel® X299 Chipset :
• 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board, 4 at back panel, )

Special Features

• ASUS Exclusive Features :
• - Ai Charger
• - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
• File Transfer
• - Cloud GO!
• - File Transfer
• - AI Suite 3
• - MemOK!
• - Turbo LAN
• Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :
• - TUF Thermal Armor
• - Thermal Radar 3
• OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
• ASUS Q-Design :
• - ASUS Q-Shield
• - ASUS Q-Slot
• - ASUS Q-Connector
• - ASUS Q-LED (Boot Device LED, CPU, DRAM, HDD LED, VGA)
• - ASUS Q-DIMM
• TUF ENGINE! Power Design :
• - 7 +1  Digital Phase Power Design
• - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
• AURA :
• - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
• - Aura Lighting Control
• TUF Features:
• ASUS EZ DIY :
• - Multi-language BIOS
• - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
• - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :
• - TUF LANGuard
• - TUF ESD Guards 2

Back I/O Ports

• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
• 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 4 x USB 2.0
• 5 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
• 1 x VROC_HW_Key
• 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
• 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
• 1 x H_AMP fan connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
• 1 x MemOK! button(s)
• 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
• 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
• 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• 1 x AAFP connector
• 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 1 x AIO_PUMP connector
• 1 x CPU_OV jumper
• 1 x W_PUMP+ connector
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
• 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
• 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
• 2 x 3D Mount screw port(s)
• 1 x M.2_FAN connector
• 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)

Accessories

• 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)
• User´s manual
• 1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white)
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• ASUS Q-Shield
• 1 x Q-Connector
• 1 x TUF Certification card(s)
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)

BIOS

• 128 Mb 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

Form Factor

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

Note

• 1. When using 28-lane & 16-lane CPUs, PCIEX16_3 will be disabled.