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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 2-17...
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 2-17...
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... SMART Information 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
... SMART Information 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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.... vii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it...
.... vii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it...
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... III - 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]... Refer to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for updates on Windows® OS Bluetooth support version. ES9023P High Definition DAC - H... port at back panel Audio Features: - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O Ports Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC ...
... III - 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]... Refer to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for updates on Windows® OS Bluetooth support version. ES9023P High Definition DAC - H... port at back panel Audio Features: - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O Ports Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC ...
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...this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Chapter 1 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK!... set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to its default settings. • We recommend that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
...this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Chapter 1 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK!... set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to its default settings. • We recommend that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
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... up, please contact your USB storage device. 4. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this motherboard. 3. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power...
... up, please contact your USB storage device. 4. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this motherboard. 3. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power...
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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. HDMI port 9. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the .... 2. DisplayPort 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • When KeyBot II is activated, USB hot plug function of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected...
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. HDMI port 9. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the .... 2. DisplayPort 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 11. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • When KeyBot II is activated, USB hot plug function of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected...
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...updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10C.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. We strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS... Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-1 Please refer to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with ...
...updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10C.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. We strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS... Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-1 Please refer to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with ...
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...POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly ...match what you failed to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does ...
...POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly ...match what you failed to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does ...
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...to key in the BIOS Flash. Key in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus ...Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This feature is installed in the ...
...to key in the BIOS Flash. Key in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus ...Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This feature is installed in the ...
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... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance...
... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance...
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...contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the ...or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-27 Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 7. Select ...
...contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the ...or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-27 Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 7. Select ...
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... to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select via Internet. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Go ... to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...
... to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select via Internet. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Go ... to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...
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... system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-29 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure...
... system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-29 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure...