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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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... 3-19 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
... 3-19 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 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 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 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 v
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... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the... hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...
... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the... hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...
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... 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 M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel®...
... 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 M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel®...
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ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O ..., and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Sonic Studio III - Sonic Radar III * Due to https://www.microsoft.com for 8-Channel audio. 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 4 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue... bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for updates on Windows® OS Bluetooth support version. ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - H igh quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and ...
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O ..., and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Sonic Studio III - Sonic Radar III * Due to https://www.microsoft.com for 8-Channel audio. 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 4 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue... bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for updates on Windows® OS Bluetooth support version. ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - H igh quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and ...
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... Button MemOK! Clr CMOS - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi Power On UEFI BIOS features: - Tweakers' Paradise - MicroFine Alloy Choke - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z370 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at ... - 2 x U SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at mid- Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - Profile - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Extreme Tweaker - NexFET MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Crosschill EK II...
... Button MemOK! Clr CMOS - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi Power On UEFI BIOS features: - Tweakers' Paradise - MicroFine Alloy Choke - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z370 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at ... - 2 x U SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at mid- Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - Profile - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Extreme Tweaker - NexFET MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Crosschill EK II...
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... BIOS Flashback - Q-DIMM - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Software ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Code - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Q-Connector - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG...
... BIOS Flashback - Q-DIMM - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Software ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Code - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Q-Connector - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG...
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... for the latest specifications. xiv Please refer to change without notice. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, 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...
... for the latest specifications. xiv Please refer to change without notice. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, 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...
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...actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the memory address limitation on the CPU's capabilities and other ...unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may vary...
...actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the memory address limitation on the CPU's capabilities and other ...unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may vary...
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...™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Hyper M.2 X16...
...™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Hyper M.2 X16...
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...settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. If the test fails, the system...automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system ...
...settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. If the test fails, the system...automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system ...
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... Boot button can be retried in quick succession to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system. 5. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot failure. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-11 Chapter 1 4.
... Boot button can be retried in quick succession to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system. 5. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot failure. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-11 Chapter 1 4.
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...) These connectors connect to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection item in the motherboard support DVD. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 SATA6G_34; If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend...
...) These connectors connect to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection item in the motherboard support DVD. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 SATA6G_34; If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend...
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... power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) These connectors supports several chassis-mounted functions. 9. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-21
... power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) These connectors supports several chassis-mounted functions. 9. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-21
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... contact your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. If this motherboard. 3. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a... solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk...
... contact your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. If this motherboard. 3. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a... solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk...
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...; USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-13 Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables...
...; USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-13 Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables...
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...(starting with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to put the system on sleep mode or soft-... the power, the system may have failed a power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-17 Monitor b. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover...
...(starting with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to put the system on sleep mode or soft-... the power, the system may have failed a power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-17 Monitor b. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover...
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the...
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... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the ... Power-On Self Test (POST). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want...
... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the ... Power-On Self Test (POST). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want...