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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...connectors 1-23 1.2.10 ProbeIt 1-35 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 ROG Monoblock installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-6 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-8 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-12 2.1.9 M.2 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...connectors 1-23 1.2.10 ProbeIt 1-35 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 ROG Monoblock installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-6 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-8 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-12 2.1.9 M.2 ...
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... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-1
... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-1
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 2. ...12 1-13 1-11 1-11 1-10 1-21 1-25 1-25 1-27 1-23 1-24 1-12 1-31 1-33 1-34 1-26 1-27 1-29 1-24 1-26 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-3 LED connectors (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP1; ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12; M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 27. USB1112) 28. Power-on...and switches/Slots 1. DRAM_CHB) 18. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 16. ROG Monoblock connector (9-1 pin WATER_ZONE) 4. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 29. BIOS switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 24.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 2. ...12 1-13 1-11 1-11 1-10 1-21 1-25 1-25 1-27 1-23 1-24 1-12 1-31 1-33 1-34 1-26 1-27 1-29 1-24 1-26 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-3 LED connectors (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP1; ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12; M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 27. USB1112) 28. Power-on...and switches/Slots 1. DRAM_CHB) 18. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 16. ROG Monoblock connector (9-1 pin WATER_ZONE) 4. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 29. BIOS switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 24.
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...graphics cards. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V_2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.... Chapter 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to use two or more high-...
...graphics cards. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V_2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.... Chapter 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to use two or more high-...
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13. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-31 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the system ...
13. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-31 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the system ...
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... LED strip does not light up when the system is detached from the power supply. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is operating. • The LED strips are for RGB LED strips. Failure to do so may...
... LED strip does not light up when the system is detached from the power supply. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is operating. • The LED strips are for RGB LED strips. Failure to do so may...
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ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 2-9 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 2-9 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
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... up or change from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Ensure... turns on. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up .
... up or change from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Ensure... turns on. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up .