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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-...
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... 3-19 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
... 3-19 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-12 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-12 v
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... This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...
... This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...
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... * For 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX8_2 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. ** The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. Supports HDMI 1.4b with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2...M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes_M.2_1)* - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details.
... * For 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX8_2 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. ** The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. Supports HDMI 1.4b with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2...M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes_M.2_1)* - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details.
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... 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording input - Sonic Radar III * Due to https://www.microsoft.com for 8-Channel audio. 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 4 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 1 x ...32-Bit/192kHz playback* - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O Ports Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel...
... 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording input - Sonic Radar III * Due to https://www.microsoft.com for 8-Channel audio. 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 4 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 1 x ...32-Bit/192kHz playback* - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O Ports Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel...
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...Safe Boot Button ReTry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button MemOK! Profile - ROG SSD Secure Erase - X.M.P. - Extreme Tweaker - board [black]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector - 2 x U SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at mid- ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® ...) Extreme Engine Digi+ - O.C. Tweakers' Paradise - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II -
...Safe Boot Button ReTry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button MemOK! Profile - ROG SSD Secure Erase - X.M.P. - Extreme Tweaker - board [black]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector - 2 x U SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at mid- ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® ...) Extreme Engine Digi+ - O.C. Tweakers' Paradise - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II -
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... BIOS 3 - Q-Connector - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf ROG Keybot II CloneDrive Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Software Sonic Studio III Sonic Radar III Aura WinZip ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE...
... BIOS 3 - Q-Connector - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf ROG Keybot II CloneDrive Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Software Sonic Studio III Sonic Radar III Aura WinZip ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE...
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..., 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last...
..., 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last...
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...://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • The design of the DIMM fan may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. .... • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the physical characteristics of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the memory modules depend on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the...
...://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • The design of the DIMM fan may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. .... • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the physical characteristics of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the memory modules depend on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the...
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...™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for better thermal environment. Hyper M.2 X16...
...™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for better thermal environment. Hyper M.2 X16...
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...during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press ...
...during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press ...
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... the Reset button is rendered useless. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-11 Chapter 1 4. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot failure.
... the Reset button is rendered useless. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-11 Chapter 1 4. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot failure.
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... using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-15 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors...
... using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-15 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors...
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.... • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-21 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for the system power button. Chapter 1 • System power LED...
.... • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-21 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for the system power button. Chapter 1 • System power LED...
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... the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please...
... the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please...
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...11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2 8. DisplayPort 3. Second lowest port supports the KeyBot II feature, and the lowest port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. Intel® USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-13 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7, 8, 9, and 10. ... Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices to overclocking. 2. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB...
...11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2 8. DisplayPort 3. Second lowest port supports the KeyBot II feature, and the lowest port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. Intel® USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-13 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7, 8, 9, and 10. ... Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices to overclocking. 2. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB...
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... One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in Chapter... power button. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-17 At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure ...
... One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in Chapter... power button. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-17 At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure ...
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... We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI ...BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
... We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI ...BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
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... Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you... see on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you...
... Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you... see on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you...