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... MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-14 1.1.8 Jumper 1-22 1.1.9 Internal 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...
... MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-14 1.1.8 Jumper 1-22 1.1.9 Internal 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...
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... is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
... is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
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... RAID configurations. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. 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 ...Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software ...
... RAID configurations. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. 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 ...Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software ...
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... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application USB Documentation ROG MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® HB bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80CM) 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x 5 pin Wafer cable 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x M.2 heatsink pack 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG Fan label 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x ROG monoblock...
... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application USB Documentation ROG MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® HB bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80CM) 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x 5 pin Wafer cable 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x M.2 heatsink pack 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG Fan label 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x ROG monoblock...
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xv Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1151 CPU Intel® LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xv Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1151 CPU Intel® LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply... • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-1
Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply... • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-1
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...• Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/... transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 7th / 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the ...
...• Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/... transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 7th / 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the ...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-5
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-5
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... into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may vary. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking ...value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For an ...
... into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may vary. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking ...value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For an ...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x4_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x4_2 slot ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x4_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x4_2 slot ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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...; Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - I.G.F.X. PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16/X8_1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 2142-1 shared - - - - - - - M.2_1 shared - - - - - - - Intel XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIEX8_2...
...; Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - I.G.F.X. PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16/X8_1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 2142-1 shared - - - - - - - M.2_1 shared - - - - - - - Intel XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIEX8_2...
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RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-9 Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source ... 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system.
RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-9 Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source ... 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system.
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... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding... been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 3. Press and hold the MemOK! function. 1-10 ...
... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding... been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 3. Press and hold the MemOK! function. 1-10 ...
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Press the BIOS button to keep track of their overclocking data. 7. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 6. The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching.
Press the BIOS button to keep track of their overclocking data. 7. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 6. The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching.
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... up when the corresponding BIOS is solved. Chapter 1 2. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is in sequence during motherboard booting process. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to locate the root problem within seconds. 1.1.7 Onboard...
... up when the corresponding BIOS is solved. Chapter 1 2. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is in sequence during motherboard booting process. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to locate the root problem within seconds. 1.1.7 Onboard...
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DIMM LED (DIMM_A1_LED; ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-15 3. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 4. DIMM_B1_LED) The DIMM LED indicates when the corresponding memory channel is designed to DRAM channel jumper for more information. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is enabled. Refer to indicate the hard disk activity.
DIMM LED (DIMM_A1_LED; ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-15 3. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 4. DIMM_B1_LED) The DIMM LED indicates when the corresponding memory channel is designed to DRAM channel jumper for more information. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is enabled. Refer to indicate the hard disk activity.
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When one without removing the DIMMS. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DRAM_CHB) These jumpers allow you can use the jumper to find the faulty one of the installed DIMMs is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding DIMM slots. DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; Chapter 1 1.1.8 Jumper 1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of order, you to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2.
When one without removing the DIMMS. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DRAM_CHB) These jumpers allow you can use the jumper to find the faulty one of the installed DIMMs is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding DIMM slots. DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; Chapter 1 1.1.8 Jumper 1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of order, you to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2.
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... Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support USB drive. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI]. SATA6G_34) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives...
... Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support USB drive. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI]. SATA6G_34) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives...