User Guide
Page 3
......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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ... 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...
......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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ... 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...
User Guide
Page 6
... are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all cables are... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your local power company. ...
... are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all cables are... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your local power company. ...
User Guide
Page 7
... and software products. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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 include optional documentation, such as warranty...
... and software products. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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 include optional documentation, such as warranty...
User Guide
Page 15
... Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA motherboard 1 x 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x USB 2.0 adapter 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x Extension Cable for Addressable LED Strips (80cm) 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 bracket 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User...
... Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA motherboard 1 x 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x USB 2.0 adapter 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x Extension Cable for Addressable LED Strips (80cm) 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 bracket 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User...
User Guide
Page 16
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
User Guide
Page 17
...antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
...antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
User Guide
Page 18
1.1.2 Motherboard layout 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. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout 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. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
User Guide
Page 20
... removal of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing,... DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 Ensure that all power cables are not...
... removal of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing,... DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 Ensure that all power cables are not...
User Guide
Page 21
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
User Guide
Page 22
... OS can be about 3GB or less. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the ...the physical characteristics of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from the...
... OS can be about 3GB or less. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the ...the physical characteristics of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from the...
User Guide
Page 23
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
User Guide
Page 24
Chapter 1 VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for better thermal environment. PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8 PCIe Lane PCIe_x1_3 PCIe_x4_3 PCIe operating mode Auto ...
Chapter 1 VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for better thermal environment. PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8 PCIe Lane PCIe_x1_3 PCIe_x4_3 PCIe operating mode Auto ...
User Guide
Page 25
Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when ... the reset button to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-9
Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when ... the reset button to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-9
User Guide
Page 26
... when each timing set is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the... latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the...
... when each timing set is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the... latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the...
User Guide
Page 29
... buttons. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-13 Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting...
... buttons. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-13 Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting...
User Guide
Page 30
The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for troubleshooting. Chapter 1 3. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for more details. 1.1.8 Jumper 1.
The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for troubleshooting. Chapter 1 3. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for more details. 1.1.8 Jumper 1.
User Guide
Page 31
... Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. If you installed...
... Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. If you installed...
User Guide
Page 32
.... 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The USB 3.1 Gen 2 module is for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel...
.... 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The USB 3.1 Gen 2 module is for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel...
User Guide
Page 34
... install the module to monitor the temperature of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 MBps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that allows you to a slot opening at the back of your...
... install the module to monitor the temperature of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 MBps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that allows you to a slot opening at the back of your...