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... ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED 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 ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be reproduced,...
... ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED 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 ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be reproduced,...
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...The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to a second drive. If one drive to your motherboard. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID ...and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. RAID Configuration Guide 1-5
...The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to a second drive. If one drive to your motherboard. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID ...and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. RAID Configuration Guide 1-5
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... [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using Hyper M.2 cards or PCIE SSDs, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set...
... [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using Hyper M.2 cards or PCIE SSDs, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set...
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... the Hyper M.2 x16 card(s) or PCIE X4 SSD card(s) to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 4. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. RAID 0 can be created without a KEY module, while RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 ...8482; X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section Internal connectors in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. Refer to section Expansion slots in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup...
... the Hyper M.2 x16 card(s) or PCIE X4 SSD card(s) to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 4. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. RAID 0 can be created without a KEY module, while RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 ...8482; X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section Internal connectors in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. Refer to section Expansion slots in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup...
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If you are now ready to install an operating system to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows ...
If you are now ready to install an operating system to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows ...
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... space or create a redundant array after a system is required for this setup. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 10 is useful...
... space or create a redundant array after a system is required for this setup. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 10 is useful...
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Refer to Chapter 2 in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Go to Advanced > SATA Configuration, then set Launch ...), then set SATA Mode to [Disabled]. 5. Save your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD...
Refer to Chapter 2 in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Go to Advanced > SATA Configuration, then set Launch ...), then set SATA Mode to [Disabled]. 5. Save your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD...
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Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code of such... is valid to this product is distributed without intent to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code of such... is valid to this product is distributed without intent to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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...unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to instability or boot failure. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. You can easily ...and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. 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 are needed for settings ...
...unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to instability or boot failure. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. You can easily ...and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. 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 are needed for settings ...
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...the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 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 guide you in this option only if you do not press or , POST... (POST). If you failed to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system ...
...the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 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 guide you in this option only if you do not press or , POST... (POST). If you failed to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system ...
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... details. 1.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 7 Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot Keys EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview...
... details. 1.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 7 Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot Keys EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview...
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...) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Language This button above the menu bar...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 (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you can select for more information. 8 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use this button to...
...) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Language This button above the menu bar...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 (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you can select for more information. 8 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use this button to...
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... you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on your mouse over this button to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to show a QR code, scan this QR code on or off. [All On]: All...
... you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on your mouse over this button to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to show a QR code, scan this QR code on or off. [All On]: All...
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... the RAID settings of your system. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select...
... the RAID settings of your system. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select...
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1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 11 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < ...
1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 11 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < ...
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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' operating speed. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 13 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 13 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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... to enable AI the next topic in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 14 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Clicking on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU.
... to enable AI the next topic in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 14 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Clicking on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU.
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OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 15 You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 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 open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2.
OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 15 You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 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 open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2.