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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 2.5...
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 2.5...
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... SMART Information 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
... SMART Information 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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..., that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts...
..., that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts...
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... been restored to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. ... not properly installed. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! The ...
... been restored to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. ... not properly installed. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! The ...
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... port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To...
... port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To...
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DisplayPort 3. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. •... devices connected to overclocking. 2. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-13 Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are... controlled by the xHCI controller. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC2 10. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port ...
DisplayPort 3. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. •... devices connected to overclocking. 2. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-13 Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are... controlled by the xHCI controller. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC2 10. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port ...
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... that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. 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 a user-friendly ...BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS...
... that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. 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 a user-friendly ...BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS...
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...the Exit menu or press hotkey . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button...its parameters. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot ...
...the Exit menu or press hotkey . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button...its parameters. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot ...
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...and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. This feature is installed in the BIOS Flash. Bus Interface This item allows you to...PCIEX16/X8_1] Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-25 Key in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and...
...and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. This feature is installed in the BIOS Flash. Bus Interface This item allows you to...PCIEX16/X8_1] Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-25 Key in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and...
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... comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in this motherboard. If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-27 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky.
... comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in this motherboard. If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-27 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky.
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... and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
... and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
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... Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select via Internet. 3. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-29 To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method,...
... Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select via Internet. 3. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-29 To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method,...
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...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive,...
...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive,...