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...coordinate the terms and cost of the product is distributed without intent to anyone in receipt of alteration is valid to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this product. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of the product for identification or...
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... 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to be calculated and written...information across three or more hard disk drives. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to a hard disk drive included in the other drive. For optimal performance, install identical...
... 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to be calculated and written...information across three or more hard disk drives. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to a hard disk drive included in the other drive. For optimal performance, install identical...
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... to [Disabled]. 5. Go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are set all SATA ports run at...
... to [Disabled]. 5. Go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are set all SATA ports run at...
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... enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid... Configuration, then set Launch CSM to section Internal connectors in your motherboard's user manual for more information on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Save your motherboard's user manual for details on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS...
... enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid... Configuration, then set Launch CSM to section Internal connectors in your motherboard's user manual for more information on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Save your motherboard's user manual for details on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS...
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... RAID sets, you plan on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Click Load Driver. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on how to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on the PCIE slots. RAID Configuration Guide 1-19
... RAID sets, you plan on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Click Load Driver. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on how to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on the PCIE slots. RAID Configuration Guide 1-19
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... and increases fault tolerance to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. 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. Please refer to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you have to read and write data in...
... and increases fault tolerance to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. 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. Please refer to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you have to read and write data in...
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...> CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to [RAID]. Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices ...The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration The Hyper ...
...> CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to [RAID]. Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices ...The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration The Hyper ...
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... ASUSTeK is authorized in this information. or (2) the serial number of this product. 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. Where the applicable license entitles you ...language in receipt of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. 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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... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep...
... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep...
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... and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter...
... and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter...
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LED connector (8-pin LED_CON1) This LED connector is for connecting LED strips on your back I/O cover. 13. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) These connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 12. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system.
LED connector (8-pin LED_CON1) This LED connector is for connecting LED strips on your back I/O cover. 13. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) These connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 12. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system.
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... settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard... advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering ...
... settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard... advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering ...
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... • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing... support the Bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the...
... • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing... support the Bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. Refer to display ...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. Refer to display ...
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... Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 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... priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to switch modes EZ Tuning Wizard Selects the display language of the selected mode. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-7
... Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 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... priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to switch modes EZ Tuning Wizard Selects the display language of the selected mode. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-7
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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 Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The QFan 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 Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans' operating speed. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-9
Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans' operating speed. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-9
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...RAM to load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you installed on the motherboard. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to select the CPU ...Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to load the DIMM's complete default XMP profile. After you set overclocking parameters. [XMP I /O connection for this section vary depending on top of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-15 See section 2.3.1 Rear I ] If you ...
...RAM to load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you installed on the motherboard. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to select the CPU ...Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to load the DIMM's complete default XMP profile. After you set overclocking parameters. [XMP I /O connection for this section vary depending on top of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-15 See section 2.3.1 Rear I ] If you ...
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.... DRAM Frequency This item allows you use an unlocked CPU. Use the or to apply the optimized setting. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto... the CPU core ratios. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual].
.... DRAM Frequency This item allows you use an unlocked CPU. Use the or to apply the optimized setting. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto... the CPU core ratios. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual].
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... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.... 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.... 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...