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... Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations 1-5 1.1.1 RAID definitions 1-5 1.1.2 Installing storage devices 1-5 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 1-6 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 1-10 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1-14 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...
... Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations 1-5 1.1.1 RAID definitions 1-5 1.1.2 Installing storage devices 1-5 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 1-6 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 1-10 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1-14 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...
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... during POST. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. Save your... are set all the corresponding PCIE slots to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4...
... during POST. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. Save your... are set all the corresponding PCIE slots to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4...
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...the VROC_HW_KEY connector. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in your motherboard's user manual for details on the PCIE slots. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to the Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on using the ..., please install the Hyper M.2 x16 cards into supported PCIE slots. Save your motherboard's user manual for more information on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. If you have installed the Hyper M.2 x16 card(s) or PCIE X4 SSD card(s) to section Internal connectors in UEFI...
...the VROC_HW_KEY connector. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in your motherboard's user manual for details on the PCIE slots. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to the Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on using the ..., please install the Hyper M.2 x16 cards into supported PCIE slots. Save your motherboard's user manual for more information on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. If you have installed the Hyper M.2 x16 card(s) or PCIE X4 SSD card(s) to section Internal connectors in UEFI...
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... 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. RAID Volumes: None defined. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. During POST, press + to move...
... 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. RAID Volumes: None defined. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. During POST, press + to move...
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... mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. The Hyper M.2 x16 card...RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Configure additional settings for details on installing storage devices to [Disabled]. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Please proceed to next step. • If you are setting up an NVMe RAID set, go to Advanced > SATA...
... mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. The Hyper M.2 x16 card...RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Configure additional settings for details on installing storage devices to [Disabled]. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Please proceed to next step. • If you are setting up an NVMe RAID set, go to Advanced > SATA...
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Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Such software in this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is ...
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Such software in this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is ...
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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 requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. BIOS... more flexible and convenient mouse input. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: ...
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 requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. BIOS... more flexible and convenient mouse input. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: ...
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...• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to the default... value. Do this section are for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in your motherboard ...
...• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to the default... value. Do this section are for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in your motherboard ...
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The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Q-Fan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(...F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 1.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode...
The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Q-Fan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(...F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 1.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode...
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...exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually ... temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign ...
...exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually ... temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign ...
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...following QR code: Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR ...code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to section 1.2.4 AI OC Guide for BIOS items by...bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen....
...following QR code: Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR ...code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to section 1.2.4 AI OC Guide for BIOS items by...bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen....
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... device. EZ Tuning Wizard This button above the menu bar allows you can change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for more information. Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. Last...
... device. EZ Tuning Wizard This button above the menu bar allows you can change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for more information. Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. Last...
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...To switch from Advanced Mode to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 11 Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA... RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to switch modes EZ ...
...To switch from Advanced Mode to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 11 Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA... RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to switch modes EZ ...
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1.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 12 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
1.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 12 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 13 Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 13 Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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... descriptions of the AI Overclocking. 1.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to main menu 14 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Clicking on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. The AI OC Guide allows you see on Enable...
... descriptions of the AI Overclocking. 1.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to main menu 14 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Clicking on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. The AI OC Guide allows you see on Enable...
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1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 15 Click OC then click Next. 3.
1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 15 Click OC then click Next. 3.
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... port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. 16 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 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...
... port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. 16 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 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...
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For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5). 5. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 17 Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For ...
For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5). 5. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 17 Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For ...