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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 - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Code - MemOK! Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf...
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 - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Code - MemOK! Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - SafeSlot Drivers ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf...
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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...
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...
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Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-11 The illustration above is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models.
Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-11 The illustration above is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models.
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Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or...this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with...
Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or...this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with...
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... save it and press to the removable storage device. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-5 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it to display a list of the ASUS support website. You can change the value of the selected item. To change the settings. Last...
... save it and press to the removable storage device. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-5 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it to display a list of the ASUS support website. You can change the value of the selected item. To change the settings. Last...
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... [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. Ensure to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz] TPU This item...
... [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. Ensure to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz] TPU This item...
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... SSD. • The time to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-23 The drive may be due to a third party software that do not have to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. Do not turn...
... SSD. • The time to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-23 The drive may be due to a third party software that do not have to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. Do not turn...
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....2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA...
....2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA...
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... you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-29 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11....3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when ...
... you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-29 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11....3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when ...
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... be installed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from all persons and must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions... the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at least 20 cm from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other antenna or transmitter. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA A-7 DO NOT throw the motherboard in conjunction with antenna installation...
... be installed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from all persons and must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions... the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at least 20 cm from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other antenna or transmitter. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA A-7 DO NOT throw the motherboard in conjunction with antenna installation...
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...must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard CODE Model Number : ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA, ROG MAXIMUS X Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This ...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Oct. 13, 2017 Ver. 120601 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA...
...must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard CODE Model Number : ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA, ROG MAXIMUS X Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This ...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Oct. 13, 2017 Ver. 120601 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA...