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... - Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. The PCIe x4_3 is subject to the physical characteristics of 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260...
... - Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. The PCIe x4_3 is subject to the physical characteristics of 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260...
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... Capacitors ROG Armor ROG Aura - X.M.P. - Profile - Tweakers' Paradise - board [black])* ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller: - 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at back panel) * 2 x USB 2.0 ports at mid- board [grey]) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [black], 2 ports at mid- Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - Aura effects - 2 x Aura RGB strip headers Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button ReTry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button MemOK! Power On UEFI BIOS...
... Capacitors ROG Armor ROG Aura - X.M.P. - Profile - Tweakers' Paradise - board [black])* ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller: - 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at back panel) * 2 x USB 2.0 ports at mid- board [grey]) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [black], 2 ports at mid- Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - Aura effects - 2 x Aura RGB strip headers Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button ReTry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button MemOK! Power On UEFI BIOS...
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...) xii MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports [ via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe 3.0 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 mode) 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 EXT_Fan header...
...) xii MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports [ via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe 3.0 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 mode) 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 EXT_Fan header...
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... disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options...
... disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options...
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... the onboard LEDs. 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 the functions for higher performance with SATA6G_56 disabled. 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 this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. If a SATA device is set to [AHCI...
... the onboard LEDs. 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 the functions for higher performance with SATA6G_56 disabled. 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 this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. If a SATA device is set to [AHCI...
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Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration...
Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration...
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... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to complete the installation. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Exit, and...
... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to complete the installation. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Exit, and...
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... be monitored. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) This item allows you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set the shut off the system when the supplied current is higher than the set a higher frequency for external voltage regulator. ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 29 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Use the or to CPU loading. Configuration options [Auto...
... be monitored. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) This item allows you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set the shut off the system when the supplied current is higher than the set a higher frequency for external voltage regulator. ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 29 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Use the or to CPU loading. Configuration options [Auto...
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... you to be supported. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 41 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to automatically set the TCC Offset Time Window for Running Average Temperature Limit (RATL) feature. Turbo Mode This item allows you to [Auto] or [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Tcc Offset Time Window This item allows you to set the CPU cores to run...
... you to be supported. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 41 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to automatically set the TCC Offset Time Window for Running Average Temperature Limit (RATL) feature. Turbo Mode This item allows you to [Auto] or [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Tcc Offset Time Window This item allows you to set the CPU cores to run...
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... the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 45 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable Spread Spectrum Clocking for compliance testing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. DMI Max Link Speed Set this item to [Enabled] to configure the...
... the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 45 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable Spread Spectrum Clocking for compliance testing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. DMI Max Link Speed Set this item to [Enabled] to configure the...
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...ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to display the other BIOS items. Hyper kit1 Mode Disable this option for M.2_1 devices. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Scroll down to the corresponding SATA port...
...ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to display the other BIOS items. Hyper kit1 Mode Disable this option for M.2_1 devices. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Scroll down to the corresponding SATA port...
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... is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. SATA6G_6(Gray) This item allows you want to create a RAID Acceleration (RAID)] configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 47 SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is designed for LPM (link power management...
... is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. SATA6G_6(Gray) This item allows you want to create a RAID Acceleration (RAID)] configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 47 SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is designed for LPM (link power management...
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... menu allow you to enable all the onboard LEDs. 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 the functions for the Q-Code LED. Onboard LED This item allows you to select whether or not the OS will be PTP aware. PTT Configuration TPM Device Selection This item allows you to configure the LEDs on Q-Code LED. 48 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual Configuration options...
... menu allow you to enable all the onboard LEDs. 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 the functions for the Q-Code LED. Onboard LED This item allows you to select whether or not the OS will be PTP aware. PTT Configuration TPM Device Selection This item allows you to configure the LEDs on Q-Code LED. 48 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual Configuration options...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you set the Network Stack to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 52 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 1.6.10 Network Stack Configuration Network stack This item allows you to [Enabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you set the Network Stack to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 52 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 1.6.10 Network Stack Configuration Network stack This item allows you to [Enabled].
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... Socket 3 is default set at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - at x2 mode. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready*** - Please refer to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. *** Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to Memory...
... Socket 3 is default set at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - at x2 mode. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready*** - Please refer to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. *** Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to Memory...
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... USB 2.0 ports at mid- Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - Power On UEFI BIOS features : - O.C. supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid- NexFET MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG RGB Armor ROG Aura - Profile - Extreme Tweaker - MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z270 Chipset - Aura effects (LOGO + ROG Armor RGB lighting) - 2 x Aura RGB strip headers Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button...
... USB 2.0 ports at mid- Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - Power On UEFI BIOS features : - O.C. supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid- NexFET MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG RGB Armor ROG Aura - Profile - Extreme Tweaker - MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z270 Chipset - Aura effects (LOGO + ROG Armor RGB lighting) - 2 x Aura RGB strip headers Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button...
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... SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-17 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you want to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA...
... SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-17 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you want to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA...
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... the SATA signal cables. 3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Connect a SATA power cable to display...
... the SATA signal cables. 3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Connect a SATA power cable to display...
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... sure you 've inserted, go to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Click the name of the device you want to complete the installation.
... sure you 've inserted, go to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Click the name of the device you want to complete the installation.