Once the Motherboard completes all the Power On Self Tests, the LCD Display will settle with a steady A9 readout.
Code A9 signifies the Start of Setup.
Note: All the ASUS Q Codes can be found on page (1-16) of the X99-AII User Guide.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You have passed POST.
You have completed your barebones build.
All that remains is to tune the BIOS, install the disc drives, and load the Operating System.
It’s all downhill from here.
