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ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if ...law. All Rights Reserved. E12031 First Edition February 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by sending a request to anyone in this information. Such...
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if ...law. All Rights Reserved. E12031 First Edition February 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by sending a request to anyone in this information. Such...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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...: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that...
...: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that...
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... the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support USB drive. • When using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-23
... the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support USB drive. • When using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-23
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... fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 16. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your ROG monoblock. Chapter 1 15. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN2; 2-pin... an integrated connector to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your liquid cooling system. ROG Monoblock connector (9-1 pin WATER_ZONE) This connector allows you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your ROG monoblock. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-33
... fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 16. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your ROG monoblock. Chapter 1 15. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN2; 2-pin... an integrated connector to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your liquid cooling system. ROG Monoblock connector (9-1 pin WATER_ZONE) This connector allows you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your ROG monoblock. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-33
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...update. We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. 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 goes beyond the traditional..., and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You ...
...update. We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. 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 goes beyond the traditional..., and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You ...
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... the three options, press key to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB ... your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to...
... the three options, press key to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB ... your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to...
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... Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the...
... Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the...
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...greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your ...information. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. For changing the ...
...greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your ...information. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. For changing the ...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting to all fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting to all fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-7
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
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... motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings 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... you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After you to set the profiles supported by your BIOS password...
... motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings 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... you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After you to set the profiles supported by your BIOS password...
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...set the memory operating frequency. DRAM Frequency This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-15 Use the or to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies ...item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to enhance the system ...
...set the memory operating frequency. DRAM Frequency This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-15 Use the or to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies ...item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to enhance the system ...
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Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-23 Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD may be due to a third party software that do not have to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. The frozen state is only supported on Intel SATA port. This may take a while depending on an ...a different password defined by freezing them prior to proceed with Secure Erase. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase. • Locked. The drive may become unstable if you run ...
Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-23 Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD may be due to a third party software that do not have to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. The frozen state is only supported on Intel SATA port. This may take a while depending on an ...a different password defined by freezing them prior to proceed with Secure Erase. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase. • Locked. The drive may become unstable if you run ...
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... the support USB drive that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program...an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3....
... the support USB drive that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program...an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3....