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...2_1 supports PCIE mode only, M.2_2 supports PCIE x4 and SATA modes. ** This function will work depending on the CPU type ** Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® Z270 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 32GB DDR4 4266+(OC)* / 4133(OC)* / ... ASUS support website. (continued on DIMM.2 EXT. at x4 mode) Intel® Z270 Express Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- card* - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Storage LGA1151...
...2_1 supports PCIE mode only, M.2_2 supports PCIE x4 and SATA modes. ** This function will work depending on the CPU type ** Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® Z270 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 32GB DDR4 4266+(OC)* / 4133(OC)* / ... ASUS support website. (continued on DIMM.2 EXT. at x4 mode) Intel® Z270 Express Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- card* - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - MAXIMUS IX APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Storage LGA1151...
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... SPEAKER) 27. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 28. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; LGA1151 CPU Socket 4. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) 6. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE..., water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) 26. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 30. Power-on button (START) 8. Intel® Z270 ...1-21 1-34 1-10 1-24 1-23 1-22 1-22 1-24 1-33 1-30 1-12 1-25 1-28 1-33 1-26 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-3 RESET button (RESET) 7. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 10. Slow Mode switch (SLOW_MODE) 14. USB1314) 29. ...
... SPEAKER) 27. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 28. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; LGA1151 CPU Socket 4. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) 6. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE..., water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) 26. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 30. Power-on button (START) 8. Intel® Z270 ...1-21 1-34 1-10 1-24 1-23 1-22 1-22 1-24 1-33 1-30 1-12 1-25 1-28 1-33 1-26 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-3 RESET button (RESET) 7. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 10. Slow Mode switch (SLOW_MODE) 14. USB1314) 29. ...
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...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ...the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer immediately...
...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ...the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer immediately...
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2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
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... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard..... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4...
... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard..... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4...
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...; memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. (continued on the next page) ix 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®...
...; memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. (continued on the next page) ix 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®...
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... 1-22 1-24 1-33 1-30 1-12 1-25 1-28 1-33 1-26 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-3 ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 9. DRAM lane jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA1; 3-pin DRAM_CHB1) 18. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 28. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 30. LGA1151 CPU Socket 4. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 10. Thermal sensor connector...
... 1-22 1-24 1-33 1-30 1-12 1-25 1-28 1-33 1-26 ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 1-3 ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 9. DRAM lane jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA1; 3-pin DRAM_CHB1) 18. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 28. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 30. LGA1151 CPU Socket 4. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 10. Thermal sensor connector...
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.../ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 Ensure that the... or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are ...
.../ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 Ensure that the... or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are ...
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Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
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.... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard....
.... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard....