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...Computer Inc. This offer is valid to anyone in writing by sending a request to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only for...model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you . ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...Computer Inc. This offer is valid to anyone in writing by sending a request to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only for...model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you . ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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... dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to...
... dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to...
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... help you complete a task. Italics Used to select. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. viii Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press...
... help you complete a task. Italics Used to select. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. viii Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press...
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...to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10...system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs ...
...to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10...system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs ...
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... 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 DVD. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-21 SATA6G_34; SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal...
... 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 DVD. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-21 SATA6G_34; SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal...
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... connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-31 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling...
... connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 1-31 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling...
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... enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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 you change ...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or ... settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-1
... enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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 you change ...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or ... settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-1
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...POST continues with its parameters. Do this section are for information on . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and ...stability. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button...
...POST continues with its parameters. Do this section are for information on . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and ...stability. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button...
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... for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...
... for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...
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Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen...
Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen...
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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 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 FORMULA 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 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 FORMULA 3-7
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed.
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... Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 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 item to set the profiles...
... Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 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 item to set the profiles...
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...clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-15 We recommend you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current... set 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 set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Select the auto mode to 100:100...
...clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-15 We recommend you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current... set 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 set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Select the auto mode to 100:100...
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...The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. If the drive is only supported on its size. You have password protection by ASUS. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to a third party software that do not have to proceed with Secure Erase. Displays... • The time to booting. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-23 The drive may be locked if the ...
...The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. If the drive is only supported on its size. You have password protection by ASUS. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to a third party software that do not have to proceed with Secure Erase. Displays... • The time to booting. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA 3-23 The drive may be locked if the ...
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Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the ...latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS...
Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the ...latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS...
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... Configuration 44 1.6.4 PCH Configuration 45 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 46 1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 48 1.6.7 ROG Effects 48 1.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 49 1.6.9 APM Configuration 51 1.6.10 Network Stack Configuration 52 1.6....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...
... Configuration 44 1.6.4 PCH Configuration 45 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 46 1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 48 1.6.7 ROG Effects 48 1.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 49 1.6.9 APM Configuration 51 1.6.10 Network Stack Configuration 52 1.6....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...
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BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as M9F.CAP for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result...
BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as M9F.CAP for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result...