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... Technology 15 support - 2 x M .2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA Modes)* on DIMM.2 EXT. MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory ...Expansion slots Graphic Storage LGA1151 socket for 7th and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type ** Please refer to www.asus...
... Technology 15 support - 2 x M .2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA Modes)* on DIMM.2 EXT. MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory ...Expansion slots Graphic Storage LGA1151 socket for 7th and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type ** Please refer to www.asus...
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... Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)* 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan...
... Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)* 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan...
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...ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Design - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Q-Code - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Shield - SafeDIMM slot Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 8.1 64-bit* Windows® 7* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported... subject to change without notice. USB BIOS Flashback - xiii MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Special Features Operating System Support Form Factor ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly...
...ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Design - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Q-Code - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Shield - SafeDIMM slot Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 8.1 64-bit* Windows® 7* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported... subject to change without notice. USB BIOS Flashback - xiii MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Special Features Operating System Support Form Factor ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly...
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... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x DIMM.2 Extension Card 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Customizable NamePlate Accessory Pack 1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-WAY-L) 1 x 3D Printing Mount Screw Package ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any...
... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x DIMM.2 Extension Card 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Customizable NamePlate Accessory Pack 1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-WAY-L) 1 x 3D Printing Mount Screw Package ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any...
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... caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors on water cooling device. W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the...Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A Uncontrollable Uncontrollable Uncontrollable B B ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-27 6. CPU, CPU optional, full speed, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin FS_FAN1-3; 4-pin W_PUMP+; ...
... caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors on water cooling device. W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the...Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A Uncontrollable Uncontrollable Uncontrollable B B ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-27 6. CPU, CPU optional, full speed, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin FS_FAN1-3; 4-pin W_PUMP+; ...
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...the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on top of the screen show [Installed]. 3.5 ... for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
...the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on top of the screen show [Installed]. 3.5 ... for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
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... faster than two frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Be cautious when changing the settings of the CPU states. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and...temperature specification limit. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to manage and configure the...
... faster than two frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Be cautious when changing the settings of the CPU states. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and...temperature specification limit. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to manage and configure the...
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...[Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.6.7 ROG Effects The items in the hard disks. SATA6G_4(Gray) SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Q-Code LED Function [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on your motherboard and...is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_4(Gray) This item allows you to enable or disable...
...[Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.6.7 ROG Effects The items in the hard disks. SATA6G_4(Gray) SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Q-Code LED Function [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on your motherboard and...is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_4(Gray) This item allows you to enable or disable...
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.... MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Storage LGA1151 socket for 7th and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type ** Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support...
.... MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Storage LGA1151 socket for 7th and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type ** Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support...
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MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)* 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4-Pin Water_pump+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump connector 2 x Thermal sensor...
MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)* 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4-Pin Water_pump+ connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump connector 2 x Thermal sensor...
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... 3 - Q-Shield - Q-Connector - AI Suite 3 - 3D Printing Friendly design ASUS EZ DIY - MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Code - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Design - xiii MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Special Features Operating System Support Form Factor ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and...
... 3 - Q-Shield - Q-Connector - AI Suite 3 - 3D Printing Friendly design ASUS EZ DIY - MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Code - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Design - xiii MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary Special Features Operating System Support Form Factor ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x DIMM.2 Extension Card 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Customizable NamePlate Accessory Pack 1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-WAY-L) ROG motherboard support DVD User guide 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 Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x DIMM.2 Extension Card 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Customizable NamePlate Accessory Pack 1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-WAY-L) ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the...Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A Uncontrollable Uncontrollable Uncontrollable B B ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-27 Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 FS_FAN1 FS_FAN2 FS_FAN3 AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. Chapter 1 • DO NOT...Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors. 6. CPU, CPU optional, full speed, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin...
W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the...Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A Uncontrollable Uncontrollable Uncontrollable B B ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-27 Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 FS_FAN1 FS_FAN2 FS_FAN3 AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. Chapter 1 • DO NOT...Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors. 6. CPU, CPU optional, full speed, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin...
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... language, and security settings. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to clear the BIOS password. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS ... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to malfunction The configuration options for information on top of the...
... language, and security settings. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to clear the BIOS password. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS ... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to malfunction The configuration options for information on top of the...
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...Configuration This item allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C-States This item allows you to set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to be supported. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the... base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) ...
...Configuration This item allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C-States This item allows you to set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to be supported. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the... base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) ...
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...port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.6.7 ROG Effects The items in the hard disks. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup SATA6G_4(Gray) SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration ...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Q-Code LED Function [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on Self Test) when ...and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) -
...port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.6.7 ROG Effects The items in the hard disks. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup SATA6G_4(Gray) SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration ...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Q-Code LED Function [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on Self Test) when ...and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) -