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button 8. 3D Mount 9. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) 14. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 19. RESET button (RESET) 23. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors; USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 10. Intel® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s ... (5-pin LED2_CON1) Page 1-20 1-4 1-19 1-23 1-5 1-15 1-10 1-13 1-17 1-25 1-16 1-25 1-21 1-18 1-22 1-17 1-26 1-13 1-12 1-11 1-11 1-9 1-9 1-24 1-18 1-22 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1.
button 8. 3D Mount 9. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) 14. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 19. RESET button (RESET) 23. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors; USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 10. Intel® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s ... (5-pin LED2_CON1) Page 1-20 1-4 1-19 1-23 1-5 1-15 1-10 1-13 1-17 1-25 1-16 1-25 1-21 1-18 1-22 1-17 1-26 1-13 1-12 1-11 1-11 1-9 1-9 1-24 1-18 1-22 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1.
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...is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers...Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the...
...is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers...Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the...
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CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG MAXIMUS X HERO Bottom of CPU 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only.
CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG MAXIMUS X HERO Bottom of CPU 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only.
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... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard..... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-2...
... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard..... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-2...