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... - A ura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -way Optimization tuning perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, Digi+ Power Control, FanXpert4, and Turbo app ASUS Exclusive Features - II - mounted I /O Ports AURA - Clear CMOS Button - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - ASUS NODE : hardware control interface - Aura Lighting Control...
... - A ura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -way Optimization tuning perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, Digi+ Power Control, FanXpert4, and Turbo app ASUS Exclusive Features - II - mounted I /O Ports AURA - Clear CMOS Button - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - ASUS NODE : hardware control interface - Aura Lighting Control...
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Please refer to change without notice. 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 ... (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. xiii
Please refer to change without notice. 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 ... (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. xiii
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Package contents Check your motherboard package 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™...
Package contents Check your motherboard package 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™...
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Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-19 Chapter 1 8. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) This connector allow you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card.
Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-19 Chapter 1 8. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) This connector allow you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card.
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... this section are the same for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal...
... this section are the same for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal...
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Push the connector until it clicks into place. Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-9
Push the connector until it clicks into place. Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-9
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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 the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. 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 the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. 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.
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..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 interface that goes...
..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 interface that goes...
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You can change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for the menu... menu and change the value of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-5 Search (F9) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura ...
You can change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for the menu... menu and change the value of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-5 Search (F9) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura ...
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Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-15 Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. The [XMP I] and [XMP II] configuration option appears only when ... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you enter the Advanced Mode of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration...
Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-15 Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. The [XMP I] and [XMP II] configuration option appears only when ... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you enter the Advanced Mode of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration...
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... measure. This may be due to a third party software that do not have to data processing. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-25 If the drive is the result of SSDs tested with ASUS Secure Erase. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is frozen, a power ... off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the ASUS Secure Erase process is only available in the software before proceeding with ASUS Secure Erase. To launch ASUS Secure Erase, click Tool > ASUS Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. The time to booting. You have...
... measure. This may be due to a third party software that do not have to data processing. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-25 If the drive is the result of SSDs tested with ASUS Secure Erase. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is frozen, a power ... off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the ASUS Secure Erase process is only available in the software before proceeding with ASUS Secure Erase. To launch ASUS Secure Erase, click Tool > ASUS Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. The time to booting. You have...
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... to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of the parameters on selected ASUS graphics cards. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-27 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to select the bus interface. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows...
... to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of the parameters on selected ASUS graphics cards. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-27 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to select the bus interface. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows...
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... done. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-29 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 the Folder Info field. 7. Enter...
... done. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-29 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 the Folder Info field. 7. Enter...
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... requires 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. Doing so... to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-31 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file ...restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to the USB port. 3.
... requires 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. Doing so... to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-31 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file ...restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to the USB port. 3.
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This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the other... data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 4-1 Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity...
This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the other... data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 4-1 Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity...
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... for help. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL 9560NGW Identification of the modular components used in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE A-5
... for help. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL 9560NGW Identification of the modular components used in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE A-5
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...of parts and recycling. Regional notice for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software...this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE A-7 This symbol of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to the highest standards for you may obtain a...
...of parts and recycling. Regional notice for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software...this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE A-7 This symbol of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to the highest standards for you may obtain a...
