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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™

mode.

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Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple

graphics cards for better thermal environment.

PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied.

VGA Configuration

PCIe operating mode

PCIe_x16/x8_1

PCIe_x8_2

Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA)

N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card

Hyper M.2 X16 card

configuration

PCIe operating mode

PCIe_x16/x8_1

PCIe_x8_2

2 Intel

SSD on CPU support

x4 + x4

PCIe Lane

PCIe operating mode

Auto mode

x4 mode

PCIe_x1_3

Disabled

PCIe_x4_3

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Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately.

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Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings.

Summary of Contents for MAXIMUS X HERO

Page 1: ...Motherboard MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC ...

Page 2: ... respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this prod...

Page 3: ...nal connectors 1 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 CPU installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 3 2 1 3 Motherboard installation 2 5 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 6 2 1 5 ATX power connection 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 7 2 1 7 Front I O connector 2 8 2 1 8 Expansion card installation 2 9 2 1 9 M 2 installation 2 11 2 1 10 Fan holde...

Page 4: ...orage Configuration 3 17 3 6 6 PCH FW Configuration 3 18 3 6 7 ROG Effects 3 18 3 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 18 3 6 9 APM Configuration 3 20 3 6 10 Network Stack Configuration 3 20 3 6 11 HDD SSD SMART Information 3 20 3 6 12 USB Configuration 3 20 3 7 Monitor menu 3 21 3 8 Boot menu 3 21 3 9 Tool menu 3 23 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3 23 3 9 2 Secure Erase 3 24 3 9 3 ASUS Overclocking...

Page 5: ...ling storage devices 4 2 4 1 3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4 2 4 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4 6 4 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4 10 4 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4 10 Appendix Q Code table A 1 Notices A 5 ASUS contact information A 12 ...

Page 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 7: ... installing system components Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websi...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...x8 x4 x4 Intel Z370 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot max at x4 mode 3 x PCIe 3 0 x1 slots For 2 Intel SSD on CPU support install a Hyper M 2 X16 card sold separately into the PCIeX8_2 slot then enable this card under BIOS settings The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIe x1_3 slot The PCIe x4_3 slot is set to x2 mode by default Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support ...

Page 10: ...o CODEC Supports up to 32 Bit 192kHz playback Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs ES9023P High Definition DAC SupremeFX Shielding Technology Jack detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack retasking Optical S PDIF out port at back panel High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input Dual Headpone Amplifiers Audio Features Sonic Studio III Sonic R...

Page 11: ... Button LN2 Mode Slow Mode switch Mem TweakIt GameFirst IV MemOK Button ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CloneDrive ROG CPU Z Overwolf ROG Aura Aura Lighting Control Aura RGB Strip Headers Aura Addressable RGB Header KeyBot II One click overclocking DirectKey Clr CMOS Power On UEFI BIOS features Extreme Tweaker Tweakers Paradise ROG SSD Secure Erase O C Profile MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC specification...

Page 12: ...Parameter Recall MemOK ASUS Q Design SafeSlot Q Code Q Connector Q LED CPU red DRAM yellow VGA white Boot LED green Q DIMM BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button Pre mounted IO Shield Back I O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x ASUS Wi Fi GO module 2x2 MU MIMO 802 11 a b g n ac and Bluetooth v4 2 1 x HDMI 1 4b 1 x DisplayPort 1 2 2 x USB 2 0 ports black 4 x USB 3 1 Gen1 por...

Page 13: ...W_PUMP connector 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x 4 Pin AIO_PUMP connector 1 x H_AMP fan connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Start button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Retry button 1 x LN2 mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x MemOK Button 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x TPM connecto...

Page 14: ...rus DAEMON Tools Software Winzip ASUS Utilities Sonic Studio III Sonic Radar III Fan Xpert 4 Operating System Support Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5cm x 24 4cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC specifications summary ...

Page 15: ...s Accessories 1 x SLI HB Bridge 2 way M 1 x Q Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x 3D printing mount 1 x 10 in 1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x 2 in 1 M 2 Screw set 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Fan holder 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi moving antenna Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac compliant Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing co...

Page 16: ... screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1151 CPU Intel LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

Page 17: ...nents by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components...

Page 18: ... Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1 1 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 19: ...2_1 M 2_2 1 25 11 Intel Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 1 16 12 Water in water out and water flow connectors 2 pin W_IN 2 pin W_OUT 3 pin W_FLOW 1 25 13 System panel connectors 10 1 pin F_PANEL 4 pin SPEAKER 1 21 14 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 1 18 15 Thermal sensor connector 2 pin T_SENSOR 1 22 16 USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector 20 1 pin U31G1_12 1 17 ...

Page 20: ...tely if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket The product warranty does not ...

Page 21: ... configurations 1 1 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 DDR4 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot ...

Page 22: ...n from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency For an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules o...

Page 23: ...g the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe x1_1 slot 2 PCIe x16 x8_1 slot 3 PCIe x1_2 slot 4 PCIe x8_2 slot 5 PCIe x1_3 slot 6 PCIe x4_3 slot ...

Page 24: ...tches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16 x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommend for single VGA N A Dual VGA PCIe card x8 x8 Hyper M 2 X16 card configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16 x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 2 Intel SSD on CPU support x8 x4 x4 PCIe Lane PCIe operating mode Auto mode x4 mode PCIe_x1_3 x1 Disabled PCIe_x4_3 x2 x4 Hyper M 2 X...

Page 25: ...ually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button START The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 RESET button RESET Press ...

Page 26: ...s the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boot up due ...

Page 27: ...ked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot failure Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system 5 ReTry button RETRY_BUTTON The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless When pressed it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be...

Page 28: ...Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system allowing overclockers to keep track of their overclocking data ...

Page 29: ...ized motherboard 1 1 7 Jumper and holes 1 LN2 Mode jumper 3 pin LN2_MODE With LN2 mode activated the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully Download 3D source files at http www asus com Use the bundled 3D Mount screws to install the 3D printed parts ...

Page 30: ...ign provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds 2 Hard Disk LED HD_LED The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function The Q LEDs provide the most pro...

Page 31: ...e that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the following page for details The Q Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case Please refer to the Q Code table in the Appendix section for more details ...

Page 32: ...onfiguration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z370 chipset These connectors are set to AHCI by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration RAID Before creating a RAID set refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled ...

Page 33: ...r USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately 2 USB 3 1 Gen 2 front panel connector U31G2_E3 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3 1 Gen 2 ports The latest USB 3 1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps The next generation standard is ...

Page 34: ...ng at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed 5 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports HD Audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high defi...

Page 35: ...ot jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector For better Q Fan functions we recommend using 4 pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans 1A or above onto the H_AMP_FAN connector Ensure to disable Q Fan functions if you want to connect powerful 3 pin DC fans 1A or above onto the H_AMP_FAN connector W_PUMP function ...

Page 36: ...th a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCIe x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability 7 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply...

Page 37: ...g speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power button for more...

Page 38: ...connector 2 pin T_SENSOR This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices 10 LED connector 5 pin LED2_CON1 This connector is for connecting LED strips on your cover ...

Page 39: ...ure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard The LED strip will only light up when the system is operatin...

Page 40: ... any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 5V connector is aligned ...

Page 41: ...2260 2280 PCIe storage devices These sockets support IRST Intel Rapid Storage Technology These sockets are Intel Optane Memory Ready The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately 14 Water in water out and water flow connectors 2 pin W_IN 2 pin W_OUT 3 pin W_FLOW These connectors allow you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system You can manually adjust...

Page 42: ...M This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely stores keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protect digital identities and ensures platform integrity The TPM module is purchased separately ...

Page 43: ...he motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ...

Page 44: ...Tool for installing the CPU only DO NOT damage or bend the CPU Installation Tool Always firmly hold both sides of the CPU Installation Tool when installing removing or picking up the CPU Installation Tool Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal incorr...

Page 45: ...C 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 46: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 47: ...es indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 3 Motherboard installation ...

Page 48: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 49: ...ROG MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 50: ...Gen 2 connector To install ASUS Q Connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 1 Gen 1 To install USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector To install system speaker connector ...

Page 51: ...ROG MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 52: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 To install Hyper M 2 x4 card ...

Page 53: ...ROG MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 9 M 2 installation Supported M 2 type varies per motherboard ...

Page 54: ...r and fan When using high performance settings whilst overclocking ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan s You may install 12V 1A 12W 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans Fans are purchased separately MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI ac ...

Page 55: ... cm away from all persons The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models 2 1 11 Wi Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis ...

Page 56: ...lashback LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port KeyBot port Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid ...

Page 57: ...OS Flashback button 8 HDMI port 9 USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type A port EA1 10 USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type C port EC2 11 Optical S PDIF OUT port 12 Audio I O ports USB 3 1 Gen 1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3 1 Gen 2 devices t...

Page 58: ...k OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Sub woofer Center Sub woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou...

Page 59: ...ROG MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC 2 17 Chapter 2 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers ...

Page 60: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers ...

Page 61: ...self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

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Page 63: ...overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you...

Page 64: ... support the Bluetooth devices Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the F7 hotkey 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and ...

Page 65: ...ng sections for the detailed configurations The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details Menu items General help Menu bar Language Hot Keys Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Configuration fields Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature CPU and...

Page 66: ...ive menu items Submenu items A greater than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen My Favorites F3 This button above the menu ...

Page 67: ... on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change ...

Page 68: ...lled to the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch EZ System Tuning modes Loads optimized default settings Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click...

Page 69: ...lly configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to activate DC Mode Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 70: ...ly configure your fans operating speed To configure your fans 1 Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status 2 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans operating speed 3 Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit ESC Speed points Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 71: ...usage and CPU fan to their best settings You can also set RAID in your system using this feature RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning 1 Press F11 on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click OC then click Next 3 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next OC setup ...

Page 72: ...Next Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors 3 Select the port that you want to set to RAID mode PCIE or SATA then click Next 4 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler Tower cooler Water cooler or I m not sure then click Next 5 After selecting the Main Cooling System click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning ...

Page 73: ...o exit the setup then click OK to reset your system You can only select Easy Backup RAID 10 if you connect four 4 HDDs b For Super Speed click Next then select from Super Speed RAID0 or Super Speed RAID5 a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Backup RAID10 4 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click Next ...

Page 74: ... My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items My Favorites comes with several performance power saving and fast boot related items by default You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items ...

Page 75: ...that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press Enter on your keyboard You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 4 Click Exit ESC or press Esc key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Go to My Favorites menu to v...

Page 76: ...ry Profile X M P Technology The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Manual BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK base clock frequency to enhance the system performance Use the or to adjust the value The values range from 40 0 MHz to 650 0 MHz We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU ...

Page 77: ...y overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance Keep Current Settings Keep the current settings without changing anything TPU I Applies air cooling overclocking conditions TPU II Applies water cooling overclocking conditions Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting TPU II Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the...

Page 78: ...uration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Intel R SpeedStep tm This item allows more than two frequency to be supported Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Turbo Mode This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration...

Page 79: ...ATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Controller s This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the SATA Controller s to Enabled SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration AHCI Set to AHCI when you...

Page 80: ...ions Disabled Enabled 3 6 7 ROG Effects The items in this menu allow you to configure the LEDs on your motherboard and the functions for the Q Code LED Onboard LED This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs Configuration options Enabled Disabled Q Code LED Function Auto Automatically display POST Power On Self Test code and CPU temperature on Q Code LED POST Code Only Show POST Power On S...

Page 81: ...ort will always provide power to your devices RGB LED lighting When system is in working state This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working state Configuration options On Off When system is in sleep hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the sleep hibernate or soft off states Co...

Page 82: ...uration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE support 3 6 11 HDD SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices NVM Express devices do not support SMART information 3 6 12 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device i...

Page 83: ...mp control in DC mode for 3 pin chassis fan PWM mode Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for 4 pin chassis fan 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Fast Boot Disabled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed The following item appears only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled Next ...

Page 84: ... Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OPROM Legacy OPROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Ignore Legacy only UEFI driver first Boot from Storage Devices This item allows you to select the type of storage d...

Page 85: ...f device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 3 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator Configuration options Disab...

Page 86: ...ents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size Do not turn off the system during the process Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port For more information about Intel SATA ports refer to section 1 1 2 Motherboard layout of this manual Status definition Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by...

Page 87: ...ey in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your USB drive 3 9 3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings 3 9 4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information 3 9 5 Graphi...

Page 88: ...he default values Save Changes Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this opti...

Page 89: ... to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 3 11...

Page 90: ...SB 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter 2 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 3 Select via Storage Device s 4 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 6 Press Tab to swi...

Page 91: ...ction 3 10 Exit Menu for details To update the BIOS by Internet 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter 2 Select via Internet 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method and then press Enter Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Lo...

Page 92: ... file download the file at https www asus com support and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Fla...

Page 93: ...ive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing dri...

Page 94: ...torage Configuration then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode Selection item to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration RAID If you are using PCIE storage devices ensure to enable all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items 4 Go to the Boot menu CSM Compatibility Support Module Launch CSM then set the item to Disabled 5 Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup then enter the BIOS Setup ag...

Page 95: ...ate RAID Volume and press Enter The following screen appears 2 When the Name item is selected enter a name for the RAID set and press Enter 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press Enter to select the RAID level to create and then press Enter 4 Under Select Disks press Enter and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set ...

Page 96: ... 128 KB RAID 10 64 KB RAID 5 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 6 When the Capacity MB item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 7 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter to cre...

Page 97: ...when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu select the RAID volume you want to delete and press Enter The following screen appears 2 When the Delete item is selected press Enter then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu or select No to cancel ...

Page 98: ...gh the menus and select the menu options The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 1...

Page 99: ...isk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less HELP Name Volume 0 RAID Level aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Disks dssdsdsds Strip Size aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Capacity aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sync aaaaaaaaaa Create volume SELECT DISKS Port Device Model Serial Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB Non RAID ...

Page 100: ... RAID 10 64 KB RAID 5 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following wa...

Page 101: ...ete The following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes HELP DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0 Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Sele...

Page 102: ... disk in Windows To install the RAID driver for Windows OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Cl...

Page 103: ...rted 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below 31 Memory Installed 32 36 CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B 3E Post Memory PCH initialization is started ...

Page 104: ... F5 F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A Syst...

Page 105: ...ed 9B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes sectio...

Page 106: ... LoadImage returned error DA Boot Option is failed StartImage returned error DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available Q Code table ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is w...

Page 107: ...may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or...

Page 108: ...eration of the device Déclaration de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES 003 RSS 210 et CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Le présent appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son utilisation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes 1...

Page 109: ...te ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in diffe...

Page 110: ...an interference causing equipment regulations Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative aux modules sans fil Bluetooth Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada NCC Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について本製品は 5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています電波法の定めにより5 2GHz 5 3GHz帯域の電波は屋外で使用が禁じられています法律および規制遵守本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令...

Page 111: ...tre sécurité lors de l utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux les avions les aéroports les hôpitaux les stations service et les garages professionnels b Évitez d utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés Si vous portez un implant électronique stimulateurs cardiaques pompes à insuline neurostimulateurs veuillez impérativement respecter une distance minimale de 15 ...

Page 112: ...rmity ASUSTek Computer Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https www asus com support The WiFi operating in the band 5150 5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below Déclaration simplifiée de conformi...

Page 113: ...o základnými požiadavkami a ďalšími príslušnými ustanoveniami smernice č 2014 53 EÚ Plné znenie vyhlásenia o zhode pre EÚ je k dispozícii na lokalite https www asus com support Činnosť WiFi v pásme 5150 5350 MHz bude obmedzená na použitie vo vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti ASUSTek Computer Inc tukaj izjavlja da je ta naprava skladna s ...

Page 114: ...L America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site http www asus com us Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Online support http qr asus com techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http e...

Page 115: ... that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number ROG MAXIMUS X HERO ROG MAXIMUS X HERO WI FI AC Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept a...

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