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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before... SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before... SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
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... are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
... are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
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...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix The PCIe x4_3 is subject to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. ** When the M....Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the physical characteristics of 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU ... x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details.
...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix The PCIe x4_3 is subject to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. ** When the M....Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the physical characteristics of 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU ... x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details.
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... reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory ...compatibility tuning for the system to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on...
... reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory ...compatibility tuning for the system to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on...
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...; Optane™ Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from the ASUS support website. • When the M.2_1(Socket 3) is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 (SATA6G_1) will be disabled. • The...
...; Optane™ Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from the ASUS support website. • When the M.2_1(Socket 3) is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 (SATA6G_1) will be disabled. • The...
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Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Updating BIOS may have risks. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 2-13 Copy M9C.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is enabled. A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback...
Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Updating BIOS may have risks. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 2-13 Copy M9C.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is enabled. A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback...
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... during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings ...BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE...
... during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings ...BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE...
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...in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that ...keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self ...
...in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that ...keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self ...
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...number that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ...the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or...
...number that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ...the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or...
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.... However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
.... However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-27 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to the USB port. 3. ...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-27 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to the USB port. 3. ...
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... Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select by Internet: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system ...
... Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select by Internet: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system ...
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...requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the...recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-29 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. ...
...requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the...recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-29 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. ...
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... Configuration 53 1.7 Monitor menu 54 1.8 Boot menu...62 1.9 Tool menu...67 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 67 1.9.2 Secure Erase 68 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 69 1.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 70 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 71 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information 71 1.10 Exit menu...72 1.11 Updating BIOS 73 1.11.1 EZ Update 73 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 74 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 76 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 3
... Configuration 53 1.7 Monitor menu 54 1.8 Boot menu...62 1.9 Tool menu...67 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 67 1.9.2 Secure Erase 68 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 69 1.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 70 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 71 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information 71 1.10 Exit menu...72 1.11 Updating BIOS 73 1.11.1 EZ Update 73 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 74 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 76 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 3
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... the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 73 The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash...
... the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual 73 The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash...
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...: 1. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 74 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy...
...: 1. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 74 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE BIOS Manual Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy...
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before... SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before... SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
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.... ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 2-13 To use the KeyBot feature. The light goes out when the process of your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB storage device. 4. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS...
.... ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 2-13 To use the KeyBot feature. The light goes out when the process of your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB storage device. 4. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS...
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... performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update the motherboard BIOS in...
... performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update the motherboard BIOS in...
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...the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-27 Go to the Tool menu to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet. Press ...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Check ...
...the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX CODE 3-27 Go to the Tool menu to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet. Press ...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Check ...