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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 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 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 1-13 1.1.8 Jumper 1-20 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 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 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 1-13 1.1.8 Jumper 1-20 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building...
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... are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical...
... are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical...
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... will be disabled. *** Intel® Optane™ Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. MAXIMUS IX FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. The PCIe 3.0 x4_3 is subject to Memory QVL... Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. ** When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in PCIe 3.0 x4 mode, SATA ports ...
... will be disabled. *** Intel® Optane™ Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. MAXIMUS IX FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. The PCIe 3.0 x4_3 is subject to Memory QVL... Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. ** When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in PCIe 3.0 x4 mode, SATA ports ...
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Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 14. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Slow Mode switch (SLOW_MODE) 18. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 22. Front panel audio... slots 6. RESET button (RESET) 9. SATA6G_34; LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 13. M.2_2) 17. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) 19. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 20. RGB_LED_STRIP2) Page 1-26 1-4 1-25 1-29 1-5 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-22 1-22 1-21 1-20 1-28 1-31 1-27 1-30 1-12 1-23 1-28 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-31 1-24 1-24 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA...
Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 14. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Slow Mode switch (SLOW_MODE) 18. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 22. Front panel audio... slots 6. RESET button (RESET) 9. SATA6G_34; LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 13. M.2_2) 17. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) 19. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 20. RGB_LED_STRIP2) Page 1-26 1-4 1-25 1-29 1-5 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-22 1-22 1-21 1-20 1-28 1-31 1-27 1-30 1-12 1-23 1-28 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-31 1-24 1-24 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 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 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 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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...shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIEX8_2 - ASMedia 2142-1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIEX4_3 shared - - - - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - Chapter ...when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction I.G.F.X. Intel XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - ...
...shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIEX8_2 - ASMedia 2142-1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIEX4_3 shared - - - - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - Chapter ...when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction I.G.F.X. Intel XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - ...
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This USB connector complies with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) This connector is for USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at mid-board shares pins with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-23 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1 x USB 2.0 port (USB1314) at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 4.
This USB connector complies with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) This connector is for USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at mid-board shares pins with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-23 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1 x USB 2.0 port (USB1314) at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 4.
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...PCIe Speed This item allows your system to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-17 SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items ...order of SATA devices. SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to configure the PCI Express slots. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you to the corresponding SATA port. PCI Express Configuration...
...PCIe Speed This item allows your system to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-17 SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items ...order of SATA devices. SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to configure the PCI Express slots. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you to the corresponding SATA port. PCI Express Configuration...
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...changes and exit. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to load the default values for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on the Setup menus. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-25 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. ... to save or discard your changes. Select OK to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the parameters on selected ASUS graphics cards. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you select this option from the Exit menu.
...changes and exit. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to load the default values for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on the Setup menus. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-25 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. ... to save or discard your changes. Select OK to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the parameters on selected ASUS graphics cards. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you select this option from the Exit menu.
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... CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [... or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] XTU Setting Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] 28 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual MRC Fast Boot Allows ...
... CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [... or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] XTU Setting Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] 28 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual MRC Fast Boot Allows ...
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... speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX8_2 Link Speed This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings.... you to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 45 DMI/OPI ...
... speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX8_2 Link Speed This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings.... you to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 45 DMI/OPI ...
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GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 71 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.
GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 71 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 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 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 1-13 1.1.8 Jumper 1-20 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 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 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 1-13 1.1.8 Jumper 1-20 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-21 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building...
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... surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi If you are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system...
... surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi If you are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system...
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MAXIMUS IX FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. at x2 mode. The PCIe 3.0 x4_3 is default set at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.... mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. ** When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is subject to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. *** Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors.
MAXIMUS IX FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. at x2 mode. The PCIe 3.0 x4_3 is default set at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.... mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. ** When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is subject to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. *** Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors.
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...1-31 1-24 1-24 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-3 ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 23. Q_Code LED 7. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) 16. LED connectors (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP1; DDR4 DIMM slots 6. ROG Extension connector (18-1 ... (USB3.1_E1) 10. button 21. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 14. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. M.2_2) 17. MemOK! SATA6G_34; LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, water pump+, AIO ...
...1-31 1-24 1-24 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-3 ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 23. Q_Code LED 7. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) 16. LED connectors (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP1; DDR4 DIMM slots 6. ROG Extension connector (18-1 ... (USB3.1_E1) 10. button 21. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 14. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. M.2_2) 17. MemOK! SATA6G_34; LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, water pump+, AIO ...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No.
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... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIEX8_2 - I.G.F.X. Intel XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - ...- PCIEX4_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 2142-2 - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Intel LAN Controller shared - - - - - - -...
... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIEX8_2 - I.G.F.X. Intel XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - ...- PCIEX4_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 2142-2 - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Intel LAN Controller shared - - - - - - -...
