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... 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 1-19 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration 2.1 RAID configurations 2-1 2.1.1 RAID definitions 2-1 2.1.2 Installing storage devices 2-2 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS 2-2 2.2 Installing...
... 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 1-19 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration 2.1 RAID configurations 2-1 2.1.1 RAID definitions 2-1 2.1.2 Installing storage devices 2-2 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS 2-2 2.2 Installing...
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Please refer to your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or ...1.1 Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the other business systems...
Please refer to your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or ...1.1 Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the other business systems...
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...If you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. When prompted to install the RAID controller drivers during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets, you plan on how to choose a type of installation, click ...Install Windows only (advanced). 3. This part provides the instructions on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please...
...If you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. When prompted to install the RAID controller drivers during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets, you plan on how to choose a type of installation, click ...Install Windows only (advanced). 3. This part provides the instructions on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please...
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...have an optical drive, you do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Select the RAID controller driver you to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. 4. Setup then proceeds with the Windows OS installation disc.... message appears, reminding you need from the support DVD to install Windows and click Next. Locate the driver in a previous step, ensure to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with an optical drive to copy the RAID...
...have an optical drive, you do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Select the RAID controller driver you to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. 4. Setup then proceeds with the Windows OS installation disc.... message appears, reminding you need from the support DVD to install Windows and click Next. Locate the driver in a previous step, ensure to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with an optical drive to copy the RAID...
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...optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 2.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to a second drive. The ability to read and write data in parallel, interleaved...of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in a RAID set, you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Please refer to the entire system. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of...
...optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 2.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to a second drive. The ability to read and write data in parallel, interleaved...of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in a RAID set, you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Please refer to the entire system. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of...
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When prompted to install the RAID controller drivers during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets, you are now ready to install an operating system to start installing Windows® ... a type of the partitions or format the NVMe devices. Follow the screen instructions to the independent drives or bootable array. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. DO NOT delete any of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Click Load...
When prompted to install the RAID controller drivers during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets, you are now ready to install an operating system to start installing Windows® ... a type of the partitions or format the NVMe devices. Follow the screen instructions to the independent drives or bootable array. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. DO NOT delete any of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Click Load...
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... replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. RAID Configuration Guide 2-7 Repeat steps 3 to install Windows and click Next. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have... Virtual Disk will temporary disappear. 7. Click Browse to continue. • If you can use another computer with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. The available drives will reappear. 8. If you to a USB flash drive. 5. Repeat steps 3 to complete. ...
... replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. RAID Configuration Guide 2-7 Repeat steps 3 to install Windows and click Next. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have... Virtual Disk will temporary disappear. 7. Click Browse to continue. • If you can use another computer with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. The available drives will reappear. 8. If you to a USB flash drive. 5. Repeat steps 3 to complete. ...
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...is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order...)] when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 49 When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Aggressive LPM support This item is installed to create a RAID Acceleration...
...is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order...)] when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 49 When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Aggressive LPM support This item is installed to create a RAID Acceleration...
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... USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for operating systems without XHCI support. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 55 XHCI Hand-off This item is set Network Stack to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.13 NVMe Configuration This menu... [Enable] The following item appears only when you to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in your user manual for operating systems with XHCI support. Support XHCI by XHCI...
... USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for operating systems without XHCI support. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 55 XHCI Hand-off This item is set Network Stack to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.13 NVMe Configuration This menu... [Enable] The following item appears only when you to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in your user manual for operating systems with XHCI support. Support XHCI by XHCI...
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...to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Setup Mode [Advanced ... POST. Post Report This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of network devices that you want to boot. Only the ASUS logo will be shown during legacy boot. The following items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items...
...to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Setup Mode [Advanced ... POST. Post Report This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of network devices that you want to boot. Only the ASUS logo will be shown during legacy boot. The following items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items...
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...device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 68 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ...Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete key This item allows you can load on the single...
...device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 68 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ...Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete key This item allows you can load on the single...
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... structure with time-based authenticated variable. AMI Native NVMe Driver Support This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from the selected device. Save to file This item allows you to start booting from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 69 Boot Option Priorities These items specify... number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
... structure with time-based authenticated variable. AMI Native NVMe Driver Support This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from the selected device. Save to file This item allows you to start booting from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 69 Boot Option Priorities These items specify... number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
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...help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Load from profile This item allows you to load the 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® OS. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Save Above Settings This item ...
...help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Load from profile This item allows you to load the 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® OS. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Save Above Settings This item ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application USB Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME motherboard 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ROG Weave SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x 5 pin Wafer cable 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x Extension ...™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x ROG Coaster 3 x M.2 Screw packages 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Fan extension card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any of the above items is ...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application USB Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME motherboard 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ROG Weave SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x 5 pin Wafer cable 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x Extension ...™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x ROG Coaster 3 x M.2 Screw packages 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Fan extension card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any of the above items is ...
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...The M.2 SSD module is notched to fit in only one orientation. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME 1-31 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to enable DIMM... or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is purchased separately. Ensure that the notch on your motherboard drivers and BIOS to connect M.2 SSD modules. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) This socket allows you have updated your...Optane memory modules, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from ASUS support website. Chapter 1 • Before you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that you to...
...The M.2 SSD module is notched to fit in only one orientation. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME 1-31 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to enable DIMM... or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is purchased separately. Ensure that the notch on your motherboard drivers and BIOS to connect M.2 SSD modules. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) This socket allows you have updated your...Optane memory modules, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from ASUS support website. Chapter 1 • Before you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that you to...
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... and M.2_1(DIMM.2) when sourced from the PCH. 12 11 13 14 Chapter 2 16 15 • Before you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. •...
... and M.2_1(DIMM.2) when sourced from the PCH. 12 11 13 14 Chapter 2 16 15 • Before you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. •...
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... occurs in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. SATA6G_6(Black) SATA6G_1(Black) - Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port. 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
... occurs in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. SATA6G_6(Black) SATA6G_1(Black) - Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port. 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
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...OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to...for better compatibility. The following items appear only when you set Launch CSM to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from the selected device. Click an item to launch. The number of device items that you want to [Enabled]. Boot ...
...OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to...for better compatibility. The following items appear only when you set Launch CSM to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from the selected device. Click an item to launch. The number of device items that you want to [Enabled]. Boot ...
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... A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources... Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME A-3
... A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources... Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME A-3