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...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 DDR4 DIMM slots 6. button 8. 3D Mount 9. SATA6G_56) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 22. Front panel audio connector...; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) 13. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 5. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors; Power-on button (START) 24. ATX power connectors (...
...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 DDR4 DIMM slots 6. button 8. 3D Mount 9. SATA6G_56) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 22. Front panel audio connector...; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) 13. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 5. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors; Power-on button (START) 24. ATX power connectors (...
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... memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer...
... memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer...
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 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. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG MAXIMUS X HERO Bottom of CPU 2-1
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 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. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG MAXIMUS X HERO Bottom of CPU 2-1
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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...