MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 2
...code archives, etc. If however you to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of these licenses are used only for the cost of alteration... number of this product. Such software in this product is distributed without the express written permission of this email address). 2 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
...code archives, etc. If however you to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of these licenses are used only for the cost of alteration... number of this product. Such software in this product is distributed without the express written permission of this email address). 2 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 3
...PCH Storage Configuration 45 1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 47 1.6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 47 1.6.8 ROG Effects 48 1.6.9 Onboard Devices Configuration 48 1.6.10 APM Configuration 50 1.6.11 Network Stack ...ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 66 1.9.2 Secure Erase 67 1.9.3 Setup Animator 68 1.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 68 1.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 69 1.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 70 1.9.7 Graphics Card Information 70 1.10 Exit menu...71 1.11 Updating BIOS 72 1.11.1 EZ Update 72 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 73 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 75 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual...
...PCH Storage Configuration 45 1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 47 1.6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 47 1.6.8 ROG Effects 48 1.6.9 Onboard Devices Configuration 48 1.6.10 APM Configuration 50 1.6.11 Network Stack ...ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 66 1.9.2 Secure Erase 67 1.9.3 Setup Animator 68 1.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 68 1.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 69 1.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 70 1.9.7 Graphics Card Information 70 1.10 Exit menu...71 1.11 Updating BIOS 72 1.11.1 EZ Update 72 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 73 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 75 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 4
... In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M9H.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances... settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a...
... In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M9H.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances... settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 5
...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in using the first two options. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 5 If you in your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. After doing either of the three options... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to your user manual for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to...
...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in using the first two options. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 5 If you in your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. After doing either of the three options... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to your user manual for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 6
... FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or...
... FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 7
... for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 7 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
... for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 7 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 8
...that menu. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you want to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. 8 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu .... Language This button above the menu bar allows you can select for your fans. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to RAID ...
...that menu. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you want to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. 8 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu .... Language This button above the menu bar allows you can select for your fans. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to RAID ...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 9
ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. You can change the value of the ASUS support website. To change the settings. Press the Up/Down...
ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. You can change the value of the ASUS support website. To change the settings. Press the Up/Down...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 10
1.2.3 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 10 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual
1.2.3 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 10 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 11
Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 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. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 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. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 12
Press on your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click OC then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
Press on your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click OC then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 13
...; SATA connectors. 3. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to start the OC Tuning. 4. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 13 Click RAID then click Next. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5.
...; SATA connectors. 3. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to start the OC Tuning. 4. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 13 Click RAID then click Next. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5.
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 14
For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual a. 4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next.
For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual a. 4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next.
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 15
... Yes to reset your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 15 You can easily save and access your system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK...
... Yes to reset your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 15 You can easily save and access your system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 16
... press on your keyboard. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot...
... press on your keyboard. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 17
ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 17 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your user manual for information on how...
ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 17 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your user manual for information on how...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 18
... have set an administrator password, we recommend that you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing...
... have set an administrator password, we recommend that you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 19
... the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 19 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Overclocking Presets Select this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM...items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology,...
... the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 19 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Overclocking Presets Select this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM...items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology,...
MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS EMEnglish
Page 20
...BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. We recommend you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to default core ratio settings. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set to 1000.0 MHz...maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to subtract a value from 40.0 MHz to [Sync All Cores], the following items appear. AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you to set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following ...
...BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. We recommend you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to default core ratio settings. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set to 1000.0 MHz...maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to subtract a value from 40.0 MHz to [Sync All Cores], the following items appear. AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you to set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following ...