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... ATX power connection 2-10 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-11 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-12 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-17 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations...
... ATX power connection 2-10 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-11 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-12 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-17 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations...
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... x1 mode. *** M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors** Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x HDMI™ 1.4b * Graphics specfications...
... x1 mode. *** M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors** Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x HDMI™ 1.4b * Graphics specfications...
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... out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) viii Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate Support 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports CNVI interface Bluetooth v5.1* * BT 5.1 function will be ready in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications...
... out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) viii Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate Support 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports CNVI interface Bluetooth v5.1* * BT 5.1 function will be ready in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications...
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ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and cooling-related headers 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-Pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-Pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector (supports USB Type-C...
ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and cooling-related headers 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-Pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-Pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector (supports USB Type-C...
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... RGB headers ROG Exclusive Software - Mem Tweakit - Aura Creator - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - RAMCache III - DTS® Sound Unbound - ASUS Q-Connector - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Q-Design - Overwolf - EZ update AI Charger WinRAR (continued on the next page) x SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG CPU-Z - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Sonic Radar III - ASUS Q-Code - BIOS...
... RGB headers ROG Exclusive Software - Mem Tweakit - Aura Creator - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - RAMCache III - DTS® Sound Unbound - ASUS Q-Connector - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Q-Design - Overwolf - EZ update AI Charger WinRAR (continued on the next page) x SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG CPU-Z - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Sonic Radar III - ASUS Q-Code - BIOS...
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xi ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
xi ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Fan bracket 1 x ROG assistant fan (40mm) 2 x M.2 Rubber packages 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Fan bracket 1 x ROG assistant fan (40mm) 2 x M.2 Rubber packages 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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... from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded...
... from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded...
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... Sensor header 20. Power connectors 7. Front Panel Audio header 16. Q-Code LED 22. Liquid Cooling System headers 6. Fan and Pump headers 5. M.2 slot 8. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4. SATA 6GB/s port 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector 10. USB 2.0 header 12. AURA Addressable Gen2 header 13. FlexKey button (Reset) 15. ReTry button 17. Q-LEDs 23. Storage Device Activity LED 24. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-25 1-26 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI...
... Sensor header 20. Power connectors 7. Front Panel Audio header 16. Q-Code LED 22. Liquid Cooling System headers 6. Fan and Pump headers 5. M.2 slot 8. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4. SATA 6GB/s port 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector 10. USB 2.0 header 12. AURA Addressable Gen2 header 13. FlexKey button (Reset) 15. ReTry button 17. Q-LEDs 23. Storage Device Activity LED 24. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-25 1-26 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI...
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Chapter 1 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
Chapter 1 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... H_AMP Max. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-9 Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. • For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the W_PUMP+ header. • For better Q-Fan functions, we recommend using 4-pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans (1A or above ) onto the H_AMP fan header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components...
... H_AMP Max. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-9 Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. • For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the W_PUMP+ header. • For better Q-Fan functions, we recommend using 4-pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans (1A or above ) onto the H_AMP fan header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components...
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... creating a RAID set, refer to [Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • SATA6G_56 share bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z490 chipset. • The slots are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 If you installed SATA storage devices, you to [AHCI] by default.
... creating a RAID set, refer to [Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • SATA6G_56 share bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z490 chipset. • The slots are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 If you installed SATA storage devices, you to [AHCI] by default.
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will...
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will...
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The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the antenna is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 2-15 2.1.11 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. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is for all persons.
The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the antenna is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 2-15 2.1.11 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. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is for all persons.
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...error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI...
...error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI...
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 3-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then...
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 3-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then...
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... system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. If...
... system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. If...
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... software directs all applications to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 3-5 RAID...
... software directs all applications to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 3-5 RAID...
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... radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) A-5 Operation is connected. - These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in conjunction with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in a particular installation. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone...
... radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) A-5 Operation is connected. - These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in conjunction with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in a particular installation. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone...