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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... 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 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... 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 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 have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the...Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such ...
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 have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the...Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such ...
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MAXIMUS IX FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic...; Processors. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Please refer to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. ** When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is default set at x4 mode)* ...174; Optane™ Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for 7th / 6th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
MAXIMUS IX FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic...; Processors. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Please refer to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****This function will be disabled. ** When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is default set at x4 mode)* ...174; Optane™ Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for 7th / 6th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
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3. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button lights continuously. Turn off the ...each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. A message will appear during...
3. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button lights continuously. Turn off the ...each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. A message will appear during...
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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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.... Copy M9F.CAP to the root directory of updating the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 2-13 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. To use the KeyBot feature. The...
.... Copy M9F.CAP to the root directory of updating the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 2-13 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. To use the KeyBot feature. The...
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... updating the BIOS file, rename it as M9F.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS...
... updating the BIOS file, rename it as M9F.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS...
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...if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for information on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use ...the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • ...
...if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for information on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use ...the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • ...
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... Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile 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...
... Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile 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...
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... available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. The...
... available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. The...
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..., and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Updating through the Internet varies per region and...
..., and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Updating through the Internet varies per region and...
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...the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to select... an Internet connection method, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for...
...the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to select... an Internet connection method, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for...
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.... You can cause system boot failure! 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-29
.... You can cause system boot failure! 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-29
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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 FORMULA 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 FORMULA BIOS Manual 3
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... to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 73 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
... to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 73 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
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... then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 74 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual Updating through the Internet. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having...
... then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 74 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual Updating through the Internet. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having...
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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... 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 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... 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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...; Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 2-13 To use the KeyBot feature. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Updating BIOS may have risks. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device...
...; Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 2-13 To use the KeyBot feature. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Updating BIOS may have risks. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device...
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... stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
... stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
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... press . 2. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-27 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... press . 2. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-27 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...