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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 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 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 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 ...
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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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... chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information... Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • ...
... chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information... Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • ...
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ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ ...)** 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * 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 M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel® HD...
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for details. New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ ...)** 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * 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 M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel® HD...
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.... 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 Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C [black]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks (continued on future versions of Windows®. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary LAN Wireless...
.... 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 Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C [black]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks (continued on future versions of Windows®. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary LAN Wireless...
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... II KeyBot II - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi Power On UEFI BIOS features: - X.M.P. - Tweakers' Paradise - O.C. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z370 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [grey]) - 6 x U SB 2.0 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [...
... II KeyBot II - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi Power On UEFI BIOS features: - X.M.P. - Tweakers' Paradise - O.C. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z370 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [grey]) - 6 x U SB 2.0 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [...
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... Device [yellow green]) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Code - Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS Q-Design - MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Software ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf ROG Keybot II CloneDrive...
... Device [yellow green]) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Code - Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS Q-Design - MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Software ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf ROG Keybot II CloneDrive...
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ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 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 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. xiv...
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 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 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. xiv...
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...the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is...and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may...
...the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is...and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may...
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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
...™ 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
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...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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to...
...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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to...
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ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-11 This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to achieve a successful POST. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Use this button when...
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-11 This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to achieve a successful POST. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Use this button when...
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...; Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane...
...; Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane...
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... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-21 9. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) These connectors supports several chassis-mounted functions.
... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-21 9. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) These connectors supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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... of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to...
... of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to...
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... the xHCI controller. HDMI port 9. Second lowest port supports the KeyBot II feature, and the lowest port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-13 Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS...
... the xHCI controller. HDMI port 9. Second lowest port supports the KeyBot II feature, and the lowest port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-13 Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS...
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... four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-17 Monitor b. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns...to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more...
... four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-17 Monitor b. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns...to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more...
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... the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update...updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10F.CAP for settings and options. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions 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...
... the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update...updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10F.CAP for settings and options. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions 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...
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... button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system ...fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The...
... button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system ...fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The...