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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...ATX power 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 Fan holder 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 MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...ATX power 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 Fan holder 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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... 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
... 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 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 storage devices 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-9 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 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-9 v
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... by your dealer. 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. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This...
... by your dealer. 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. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This...
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... - Button ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CloneDrive ROG CPU-Z Overwolf ROG Aura - MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Extreme... Engine Digi+ - Safe Boot Button - DirectKey - Start Button - Aura Lighting Control - Aura Addressable RGB Header KeyBot II - Clr CMOS - Extreme Tweaker - NexFET Power Block MOSFET - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors OC Zone - ReTry Button - LN2 Mode - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Power On UEFI BIOS...
... - Button ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CloneDrive ROG CPU-Z Overwolf ROG Aura - MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Extreme... Engine Digi+ - Safe Boot Button - DirectKey - Start Button - Aura Lighting Control - Aura Addressable RGB Header KeyBot II - Clr CMOS - Extreme Tweaker - NexFET Power Block MOSFET - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors OC Zone - ReTry Button - LN2 Mode - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Power On UEFI BIOS...
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...) - Q-Code - MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary Special Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Design - Q-Connector - Q-LED (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot Device LED[green]) - SafeSlot - AI Suite 3 - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM BIOS Flashback Button...
...) - Q-Code - MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary Special Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Design - Q-Connector - Q-LED (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot Device LED[green]) - SafeSlot - AI Suite 3 - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM BIOS Flashback Button...
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MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x AURA Addressable RGB header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0... audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x 3D Mount screw ports 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 Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and...
MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x AURA Addressable RGB header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0... audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x 3D Mount screw ports 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 Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and...
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...section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and ...not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. button to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ...
...section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and ...not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. button to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ...
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...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. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process... This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to achieve a successful POST. Chapter 1 4. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to modify the settings causing boot failure. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-11
...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. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process... This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to achieve a successful POST. Chapter 1 4. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to modify the settings causing boot failure. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-11
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... 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 System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations ...or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to 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 System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations ...or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to Serial ATA ...
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... sleep or soft-off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-21 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 8. Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis...
... sleep or soft-off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-21 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 8. Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis...
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...USB Flashback port. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the... BIOS updating process is completed. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable ...
...USB Flashback port. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the... BIOS updating process is completed. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable ...
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...BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 11. DisplayPort 3. HDMI port 8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC2 10. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO... 2-13 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port EA1 9. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4.
...BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 11. DisplayPort 3. HDMI port 8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC2 10. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO... 2-13 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port EA1 9. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4.
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... surge protector. 5. Press the power button for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-17 At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Monitor b. For systems with the last device on the...If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
... surge protector. 5. Press the power button for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-17 At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Monitor b. For systems with the last device on the...If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
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... settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-1 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 architecture, offering...
... settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-1 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 architecture, offering...
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... Advanced Mode. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . You can be used...
... Advanced Mode. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . You can be used...
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... Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-3 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure...
... Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-3 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure...
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...-used system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to your desired settings. Use this button to display in a Tree Map setup. To.... Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing...
...-used system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to your desired settings. Use this button to display in a Tree Map setup. To.... Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing...
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...show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of a field, select it to the removable storage device. You can change the value of the ASUS support website. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. To ... save it and press to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-5 Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that...
...show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of a field, select it to the removable storage device. You can change the value of the ASUS support website. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. To ... save it and press to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-5 Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that...
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... CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the...modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. To switch from Advanced Mode to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to EZ Mode, click...
... CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the...modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. To switch from Advanced Mode to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to EZ Mode, click...