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... law. If however you encounter any problems in the About Box of shipment with you. 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. Copies of these licenses are used only ... the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required 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 CONDITIONS OF...
... law. If however you encounter any problems in the About Box of shipment with you. 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. Copies of these licenses are used only ... the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required 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 CONDITIONS OF...
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... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power...
... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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... or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Italics Used to complete a task. viii Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to help you must press the enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and...
... or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Italics Used to complete a task. viii Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to help you must press the enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and...
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... in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SATA6G_34) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the...]. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-23
... in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SATA6G_34) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the...]. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-23
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... also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Chapter 1 12. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-33 The TPM module is purchased separately. 13. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors...
... also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Chapter 1 12. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-33 The TPM module is purchased separately. 13. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors...
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...ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M9A.CAP for this user manual... to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional ...
...ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M9A.CAP for this user manual... to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional ...
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... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for information on . Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for information on . Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures ..., and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows 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...
ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures ..., and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows 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...
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... the specific items for your BIOS. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature,...section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker...
... the specific items for your BIOS. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature,...section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker...
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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 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-7
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 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-7
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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... the basic system information, and allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for information on how to...
... the basic system information, and allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for information on how to...
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... [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. ... to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. We recommend you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-15
... [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. ... to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. We recommend you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-15
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...to data processing. This may lower over time as with any storage medium due to proceed with Secure Erase. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. SSDs might be due to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase. • Locked. To ...launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may be locked...
...to data processing. This may lower over time as with any storage medium due to proceed with Secure Erase. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. SSDs might be due to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase. • Locked. To ...launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may be locked...
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... to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-27 Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 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...
... to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 3-27 Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 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...
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...LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your ...ASUSTeK is valid to duly provide complete source code as required under the same license as stated in writing by the applicable law. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
...LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your ...ASUSTeK is valid to duly provide complete source code as required under the same license as stated in writing by the applicable law. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
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... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you...
... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you...
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... names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
... names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
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... (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-23 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS...
... (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-23 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS...
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chapter 1 12. The ... 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. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-33 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and ...
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chapter 1 12. The ... 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. ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-33 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and ...