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... recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with...advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating...
... recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with...advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating...
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... the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load...8226; The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 5 If you see on . After doing either of the three options, press key to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this ...
... the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load...8226; The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 5 If you see on . After doing either of the three options, press key to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this ...
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Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows ... BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to...
Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows ... BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to...
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... items. Submenu items An arrow sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Refer to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to...
... items. Submenu items An arrow sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Refer to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to...
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... and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 19 Scroll down to display...
... and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 19 Scroll down to display...
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... 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] 32 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Use the and keys to adjust the value. The default value will be capable of supporting the duration for the maximum system performance. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for up to...
... 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] 32 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Use the and keys to adjust the value. The default value will be capable of supporting the duration for the maximum system performance. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for up to...
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...LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on your motherboard and the functions for the Q-Code LED. Onboard LED This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. 1.6.8 ROG Effects The items in this menu allow you to configure the LEDs on Q-Code LED.... 1.6.9 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 48 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO ...
...LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on your motherboard and the functions for the Q-Code LED. Onboard LED This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. 1.6.8 ROG Effects The items in this menu allow you to configure the LEDs on Q-Code LED.... 1.6.9 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 48 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO ...
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Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 52 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your...
Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 52 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your...
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... wish to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH temperature, T_Sensor1 Temperature, EXT_Sensor1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU... optional fan, HAMP fan, extension fan, assist fan, W_PUMP+, AIO pump, chassis fan, and WATER_ FLOW speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 53 Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to change the fan settings. CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V ...
... wish to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH temperature, T_Sensor1 Temperature, EXT_Sensor1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU... optional fan, HAMP fan, extension fan, assist fan, W_PUMP+, AIO pump, chassis fan, and WATER_ FLOW speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 53 Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to change the fan settings. CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V ...
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...to set the value of the CPU temperature. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to set the chassis fan operating mode. [Auto] ...] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 55 CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Source The...
...to set the value of the CPU temperature. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to set the chassis fan operating mode. [Auto] ...] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 55 CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Source The...
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...temperature sources and the fan will be controlled according to control its temperature. • For Multiple Sources, select up . ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 57 Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin HAMP Fan. HAMP Fan Q-Fan Source ...to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of these connectors, then tape the...
...temperature sources and the fan will be controlled according to control its temperature. • For Multiple Sources, select up . ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 57 Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin HAMP Fan. HAMP Fan Q-Fan Source ...to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of these connectors, then tape the...
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...HAMP Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit. Fan(s) Configuration ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is under the limit, the HAMP Fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature...cycle. When the temperature source is required to configure these connectors, then tape the other end on the highest temperature. 58 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to adjust the...
...HAMP Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit. Fan(s) Configuration ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is under the limit, the HAMP Fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature...cycle. When the temperature source is required to configure these connectors, then tape the other end on the highest temperature. 58 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to adjust the...
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... AHCI. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on its size. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your SSD may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. ... If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is the result of your user manual. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 67 Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is only available in the software...
... AHCI. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on its size. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your SSD may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. ... If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is the result of your user manual. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 67 Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is only available in the software...
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... when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 72 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the...
... when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 72 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the...
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...the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 75 If you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash... drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3...
...the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 75 If you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash... drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3...
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX HERO 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 1-13 1.1.8 Jumper 1-19 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS IX HERO 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 1-13 1.1.8 Jumper 1-19 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building ...
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...to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...8226; If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet ...
...to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...8226; If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet ...
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... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...