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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 ...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 2-17...
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 ...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 2-17...
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... SMART Information 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
... SMART Information 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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... motherboard. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware...
... motherboard. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware...
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...updates on future versions of Windows®. Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Refer to 867Mbps transfer speed Bluetooth v4.2* * Bluetooth V4.2 will be supported on Windows® OS Bluetooth support version. ROG...band 2.4/5 GHz Up 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 ... 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording input - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O Ports Intel®...
...updates on future versions of Windows®. Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Refer to 867Mbps transfer speed Bluetooth v4.2* * Bluetooth V4.2 will be supported on Windows® OS Bluetooth support version. ROG...band 2.4/5 GHz Up 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 ... 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording input - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O Ports Intel®...
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...tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in ...for the system to boot up when the DIMM is tested. 3. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system...
...tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in ...for the system to boot up when the DIMM is tested. 3. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system...
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... press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is updated automatically. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. This may have risks. Rename the file as M10F.CAP, then copy it to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to your USB storage device. 4. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download...
... press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is updated automatically. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. This may have risks. Rename the file as M10F.CAP, then copy it to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to your USB storage device. 4. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download...
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Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). DisplayPort 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • When KeyBot II is activated, USB hot plug function of the KeyBot port (USB ...port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be temporarily disabled. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-13 Second lowest port supports the KeyBot II feature, and the lowest port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 10. Please ...
Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). DisplayPort 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • When KeyBot II is activated, USB hot plug function of the KeyBot port (USB ...port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be temporarily disabled. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-13 Second lowest port supports the KeyBot II feature, and the lowest port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 10. Please ...
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... refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following ...recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that...
... refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following ...recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that...
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...during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Please visit ASUS website for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you see on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using... stability. After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and ...
...during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Please visit ASUS website for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you see on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using... stability. After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and ...
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... to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to key in the BIOS Flash. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE ...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! •...
... to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to key in the BIOS Flash. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE ...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! •...
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... Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. The following utilities allow you to update...
... Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. The following utilities allow you to update...
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... to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-27 Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per...
... to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-27 Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per...
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To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left/Right arrow ...keys to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ...
To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left/Right arrow ...keys to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ...
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... BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-29 Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS...
... BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-29 Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS...