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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1... 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1... 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5...
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...; Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when...
...; Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when...
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...• The DRAM LED also lights up while re-training, and turn off, please refrain from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! II switch to disabled. • Ensure to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that you turn...installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the error. • If you download and update to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure....
...• The DRAM LED also lights up while re-training, and turn off, please refrain from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! II switch to disabled. • Ensure to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that you turn...installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the error. • If you download and update to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure....
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...boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is damaged during the process ... your computer. 5. Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press...
...boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is damaged during the process ... your computer. 5. Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press...
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... compatibility. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4 12. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 2-15 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 7 and 8 6. HDMI port 9. Bottom port supports the USB BIOS Flashback. 8. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices. • Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB...
... compatibility. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4 12. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 2-15 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 7 and 8 6. HDMI port 9. Bottom port supports the USB BIOS Flashback. 8. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices. • Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB...
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...system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. The term "BIOS" in the following...; When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...
...system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. The term "BIOS" in the following...; When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...
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...using the first two options. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and ...Mode. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure...
...using the first two options. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and ...Mode. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure...
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..., BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. Load Default This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS menu. Load from your USB drive. 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core..., and CPU ratio in a profile name. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Profile Name This item allows you to save and load multiple BIOS settings profiles. Save Above Settings This item allows you to key in the UEFI BIOS. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to save the new values of...
..., BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. Load Default This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS menu. Load from your USB drive. 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core..., and CPU ratio in a profile name. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Profile Name This item allows you to save and load multiple BIOS settings profiles. Save Above Settings This item allows you to key in the UEFI BIOS. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to save the new values of...
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... DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. However, BIOS updating is available in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using the motherboard support...
... DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. However, BIOS updating is available in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using the motherboard support...
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... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-29 Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert...
... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-29 Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert...
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... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility...
... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility...
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... or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-31 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that...
... or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-31 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that...