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...is authorized in this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual or (2) the serial number of reproduction and shipment, which you give us a notification to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ... source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
...is authorized in this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual or (2) the serial number of reproduction and shipment, which you give us a notification to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ... source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen ..." in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ...
Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen ..." in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ...
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... you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to search for more information. • This function is only...
... you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to search for more information. • This function is only...
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... item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you ... frequency can cause the system to malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 22 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The configuration options for this item to load the DIMM's default XMP profile.
... item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you ... frequency can cause the system to malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 22 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The configuration options for this item to load the DIMM's default XMP profile.
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BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP I ] or [XMP II]. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at which AVX applications run. Use the or to program the CPU's SVID behavior based on...performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU's quality. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 23 We recommend you to set the CPU core ratios. SVID Behavior This item allows you to adjust the value. The following item...
BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP I ] or [XMP II]. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at which AVX applications run. Use the or to program the CPU's SVID behavior based on...performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU's quality. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 23 We recommend you to set the CPU core ratios. SVID Behavior This item allows you to adjust the value. The following item...
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...default value will be capable of supporting the duration for up to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. ... base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 36 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average...
...default value will be capable of supporting the duration for up to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. ... base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 36 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average...
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...Software Guard Extensions (SGX). ASPM This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. The items in this menu may vary based on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both...menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 44 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual RATL allows setting an average max thermal temperature. PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control This item allows you to cause frequency clipping. Configuration...
...Software Guard Extensions (SGX). ASPM This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. The items in this menu may vary based on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both...menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 44 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual RATL allows setting an average max thermal temperature. PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control This item allows you to cause frequency clipping. Configuration...
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...extension fan will be controlled according to make the extension fan adjust automatically depending on the highest temperature. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is higher than the limit. Extension Fan 1-3 Upper Temperature Use the or keys to three temperature sources and... control its temperature. • For Multiple Sources, select up to adjust the upper limit of the extension fan temperature. 62 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Ext. The following items appear only when you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of these items Extension ...
...extension fan will be controlled according to make the extension fan adjust automatically depending on the highest temperature. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is higher than the limit. Extension Fan 1-3 Upper Temperature Use the or keys to three temperature sources and... control its temperature. • For Multiple Sources, select up to adjust the upper limit of the extension fan temperature. 62 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Ext. The following items appear only when you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of these items Extension ...
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... ROM Messages will be shown during legacy boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The following items appear only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go...
... ROM Messages will be shown during legacy boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The following items appear only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go...
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...NVMe Driver Support This item allows you to save the dbx to load the downloaded dbx from the available devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 69 Set New key This item allows you to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The dbx file must be ... in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Delete key This item allows you to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Append Key This item allows you to start...
...NVMe Driver Support This item allows you to save the dbx to load the downloaded dbx from the available devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 69 Set New key This item allows you to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The dbx file must be ... in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Delete key This item allows you to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Append Key This item allows you to start...
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... Animator This item allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 70 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Select an item then press to...
... Animator This item allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 70 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Select an item then press to...
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...to unlock the SSD in your SSD, restoring it to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your user manual. The frozen state is the result of your PC must be performed to factory ...process. • Secure Erase is either incomplete or was stopped. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 71 The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure...
...to unlock the SSD in your SSD, restoring it to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your user manual. The frozen state is the result of your PC must be performed to factory ...process. • Secure Erase is either incomplete or was stopped. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 71 The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure...
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..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key... your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 72 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash...
..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key... your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 72 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash...
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... previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to save the new values of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows... Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. The Armoury Crate app can help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
... previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to save the new values of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows... Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. The Armoury Crate app can help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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... bus interface. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 75 This feature is only supported on the graphics card installed in your system. 1.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and... recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. The items in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. Only the information of the selected...
... bus interface. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 75 This feature is only supported on the graphics card installed in your system. 1.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and... recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. The items in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. Only the information of the selected...
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ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 77 Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ... updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. ...risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ...
ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 77 Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ... updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. ...risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Insert the USB ... field. 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 78 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and Internet...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Insert the USB ... field. 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 78 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and Internet...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Press the Left/Right... to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 79
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Press the Left/Right... to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 79
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...If you want 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. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the ...file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 80 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...
...If you want 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. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the ...file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 80 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...
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Please refer to enable DIMM.2 Slots. (continued on the CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® Z390 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4400+(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.)... 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 from CPU)* * The DIMM.2 Slots (M.2_1/2) are disabled by default. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation...
Please refer to enable DIMM.2 Slots. (continued on the CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® Z390 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4400+(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.)... 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 from CPU)* * The DIMM.2 Slots (M.2_1/2) are disabled by default. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation...