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... 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 Configuration ...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...
... 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 Configuration ...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...
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... a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. 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 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or...
... a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. 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 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or...
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...in using the first two options. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ...BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS...
...in using the first two options. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ...BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS...
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...allows you to set the power saving of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report This item allows you to the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] ...] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable prevents certain classes of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 41 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you set the C-state limit for...
...allows you to set the power saving of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report This item allows you to the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] ...] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable prevents certain classes of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 41 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you set the C-state limit for...
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...ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Profile Name This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that you update... the BIOS file only coming from one to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the ...
...ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Profile Name This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that you update... the BIOS file only coming from one to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the ...
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... the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 72 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Carefully follow the instructions in Windows®...
... the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 72 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Carefully follow the instructions in Windows®...
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... the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 73 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Enter the Advanced Mode of...
... the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 73 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Enter the Advanced Mode of...
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... 1.10 Exit Menu for details. 74 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select via Internet. 3. Ensure...
... 1.10 Exit Menu for details. 74 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select via Internet. 3. Ensure...
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... To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. If you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 75 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
... To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. If you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO BIOS Manual 75 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
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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... 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 3D printing part 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 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
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... 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 3D printing part 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 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
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...17 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 3-17 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 3-18 3.6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-18 3.6.8 ROG Effects 3-18 3.6.9 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 APM Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 Network Stack Configuration 3-20...ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-25 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-26 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
...17 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 3-17 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 3-18 3.6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-18 3.6.8 ROG Effects 3-18 3.6.9 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 APM Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 Network Stack Configuration 3-20...ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-25 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-26 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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...been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to ...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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...
...been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to ...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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...
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... Please refer to the latest version from ASUS support website. (continued on the CPU installed. **** Intel® 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 details. ATAPI devices are not supported. *** This function will be disabled. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. MAXIMUS IX HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
... Please refer to the latest version from ASUS support website. (continued on the CPU installed. **** Intel® 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 details. ATAPI devices are not supported. *** This function will be disabled. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. MAXIMUS IX HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ... 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 that the BIOS has been restored to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 1 • Refer to memory tuning...
button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ... 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 that the BIOS has been restored to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 1 • Refer to memory tuning...
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... you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your local ASUS Service Center. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 2-13 A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is complete...
... you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your local ASUS Service Center. ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 2-13 A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is complete...
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... apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as...
... apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as...
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... match what you see on your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for information on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After doing either of the three options, press key to your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is... system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering...
... match what you see on your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for information on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After doing either of the three options, press key to your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is... system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering...
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...a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 3-25 Profile Name This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the default ...ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
...a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 3-25 Profile Name This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the default ...ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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...). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 3-27 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot.
...). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 3-27 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot.
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... program. Select by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press...
... program. Select by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press...