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... to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. 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. E14794 Revised Edition V4 August...
... to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. 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. E14794 Revised Edition V4 August...
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... the benefits of the data in your motherboard's user manual for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 10 is best suited for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a RAID set, you want to install a Windows® operating system to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise...
... the benefits of the data in your motherboard's user manual for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 10 is best suited for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a RAID set, you want to install a Windows® operating system to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise...
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... you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set all the corresponding PCIE slots to [Disabled]. 5. 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 changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-6 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Configure additional settings for...
... you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set all the corresponding PCIE slots to [Disabled]. 5. 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 changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-6 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Configure additional settings for...
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... in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the drive to complete. 1-20 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. Locate the driver in a previous step, ensure to replace the motherboard Support DVD with an optical drive to continue. 6. Setup then proceeds with RAID driver, then click OK to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. 4. A message appears...
... in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the drive to complete. 1-20 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. Locate the driver in a previous step, ensure to replace the motherboard Support DVD with an optical drive to continue. 6. Setup then proceeds with RAID driver, then click OK to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. 4. A message appears...
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... the user to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This configuration is required for this setup. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of Volume (JBOD) that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use of...
... the user to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This configuration is required for this setup. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of Volume (JBOD) that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use of...
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..., when SATA ports are required. Due 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. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6.
..., when SATA ports are required. Due 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. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6.
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... replace the motherboard Support DVD with an optical drive to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with the OS installation. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will temporary disappear. 7. Select the drive to complete. Setup then proceeds with RAID driver, then click OK to continue. 6. 4. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. RAID Configuration Guide 2-7 Select the RAID controller driver (rcbottom.inf) from the list and click Next. Repeat steps 3 to a USB flash drive...
... replace the motherboard Support DVD with an optical drive to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with the OS installation. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will temporary disappear. 7. Select the drive to complete. Setup then proceeds with RAID driver, then click OK to continue. 6. 4. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. RAID Configuration Guide 2-7 Select the RAID controller driver (rcbottom.inf) from the list and click Next. Repeat steps 3 to a USB flash drive...
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... describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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. Such software in writing by ASUS; Product warranty or service will be...
... describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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. Such software in writing by ASUS; Product warranty or service will be...
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... - BUPDATER - Reset Button ASUS Q-Design - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-C [black] and 3 x Type-A [red]) 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x AQC-111C 5G LAN port 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 1 x 2 x 2 Wi-Fi module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xii II - AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS NODE : hardware control interface - Q-Connector - ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary...
... - BUPDATER - Reset Button ASUS Q-Design - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-C [black] and 3 x Type-A [red]) 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x AQC-111C 5G LAN port 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 1 x 2 x 2 Wi-Fi module 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xii II - AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS NODE : hardware control interface - Q-Connector - ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary...
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... ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x NODE connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector 3 x 4-pin...
... ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x NODE connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector 3 x 4-pin...
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Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-13 The illustration above is for all persons. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only.
Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-13 The illustration above is for all persons. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only.
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... boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers...
... boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers...
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... the screen. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the removable storage device. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of the field opposite the item. Hot keys This button contains...
... the screen. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the removable storage device. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of the field opposite the item. Hot keys This button contains...
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... to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. After you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-15 Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to load the DIMM's complete default XMP profile. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears...
... to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. After you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-15 Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to load the DIMM's complete default XMP profile. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears...
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... SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to configure the PCI Express slots. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. The SATA Port...
... SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to configure the PCI Express slots. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. The SATA Port...
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.... Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to discard changes and exit. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-27 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you to load the default values...
.... Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to discard changes and exit. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-27 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you to load the default values...
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.... Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-29 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then...
.... Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-29 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then...
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... the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-31 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at...
... the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-31 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at...
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... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot 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 FORMULA A-3
... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot 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 FORMULA A-3
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... Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. A-4 Appendix Appendix Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01...
... Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. A-4 Appendix Appendix Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01...
