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... Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...free by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are included in this product. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
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... this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to be of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. If one drive to your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configurations. Please refer to a second drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive...
... this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to be of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. If one drive to your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configurations. Please refer to a second drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive...
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..., when SATA ports are set SATA Mode Selection to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Please proceed to next step. • If you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to RAID mode, all the corresponding PCIE slots to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-6 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Save your storage device and RAID configuration: •...
..., when SATA ports are set SATA Mode Selection to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Please proceed to next step. • If you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to RAID mode, all the corresponding PCIE slots to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-6 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Save your storage device and RAID configuration: •...
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... have only one optical drive installed in a previous step, ensure to a USB flash drive. 5. Follow screen instructions to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. Select the RAID controller driver you to complete. 1-20 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration 4. A message appears, reminding you need from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS...
... have only one optical drive installed in a previous step, ensure to a USB flash drive. 5. Follow screen instructions to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. Select the RAID controller driver you to complete. 1-20 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration 4. A message appears, reminding you need from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS...
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... more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in data loss. Use of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you...
... more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in data loss. Use of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you...
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... motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to Chapter 2 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Configure additional settings for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to [Disabled]. 5. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using Hyper M.2 x16 card(s), go to Advanced > SATA Configuration (or Advanced > AMD PBS), then set NVMe RAID mode to [Enabled]. • If you are set SATA Mode to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu...
... motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to Chapter 2 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Configure additional settings for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to [Disabled]. 5. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using Hyper M.2 x16 card(s), go to Advanced > SATA Configuration (or Advanced > AMD PBS), then set NVMe RAID mode to [Enabled]. • If you are set SATA Mode to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu...
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... the USB flash drive with RAID driver, then click OK to continue. • If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the Windows OS installation disc. 10. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will appear. 9. RAID Configuration Guide 2-7 Click Browse to continue. 6. 4. Repeat steps 3 to 5 and select the RAID controller driver (rcraid.inf) from the support DVD to copy the RAID driver from the list...
... the USB flash drive with RAID driver, then click OK to continue. • If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the Windows OS installation disc. 10. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will appear. 9. RAID Configuration Guide 2-7 Click Browse to continue. 6. 4. Repeat steps 3 to 5 and select the RAID controller driver (rcraid.inf) from the support DVD to copy the RAID driver from the list...
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... to change without notice. xiii ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x NODE connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-pin...
... to change without notice. xiii ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x NODE connector 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-pin...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE motherboard 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED strips (80cm) 1 x USB 2.0 adapter 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-Way SLI™ HB bridge 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 screws package 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items...
... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE motherboard 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED strips (80cm) 1 x USB 2.0 adapter 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-Way SLI™ HB bridge 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 screws package 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items...
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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 XI CODE 2-13 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The illustration above 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 XI CODE 2-13 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The illustration above is the same for reference only.
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... for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary...
... for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary...
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... the related item listing. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-5 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. To change the settings. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. General help...
... the related item listing. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-5 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. To change the settings. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. General help...
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... the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-15 Security The Security menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [XMP I] If you install memory modules supporting...
... the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-15 Security The Security menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [XMP I] If you install memory modules supporting...
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...disable the SATA Device. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] Set to [AHCI] when you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
...disable the SATA Device. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] Set to [AHCI] when you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
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... selected ASUS graphics cards. This feature is installed in your system. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from USB drives This item allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.6 Graphics Card...
... selected ASUS graphics cards. This feature is installed in your system. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from USB drives This item allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.6 Graphics Card...
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... the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-29 To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Reboot...
... the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-29 To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Reboot...
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... you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-31 The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 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 to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-31 The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If...
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... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE A-3
... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE A-3
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... USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. A-4 Appendix Appendix Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...
... USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. A-4 Appendix Appendix Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...
