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... Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations 1-5 1.1.1 RAID definitions 1-5 1.1.2 Installing storage devices 1-5 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 1-6 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 1-10 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1-14 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...
... Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations 1-5 1.1.1 RAID definitions 1-5 1.1.2 Installing storage devices 1-5 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 1-6 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 1-10 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1-14 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...
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... the Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. Please proceed ... details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to Advanced ...
... the Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. Please proceed ... details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to Advanced ...
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...174; Virtual Raid on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across...supported PCIE slots. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to [Disabled]. 3. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above...
...174; Virtual Raid on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across...supported PCIE slots. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to [Disabled]. 3. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above...
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The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Turn on your screen. 1-14 ...
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Turn on your screen. 1-14 ...
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...storage devices to your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Please proceed to next step. • ... to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
...storage devices to your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Please proceed to next step. • ... to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration, then set to [Disabled]. 5. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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...menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes ... 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
...menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes ... 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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mounted I /O Ports AURA - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Ai Charger - Q-DIMM - BIOS Flashback Button - Reset Button ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Aura RGB Strip Headers - MemOK! Pre- AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports...
mounted I /O Ports AURA - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Ai Charger - Q-DIMM - BIOS Flashback Button - Reset Button ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Aura RGB Strip Headers - MemOK! Pre- AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports...
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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... button 1 x ReTry button 1 x MemOK!_II switch 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1 WOL, PXE Overwolf Anti-virus software (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" ...
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... button 1 x ReTry button 1 x MemOK!_II switch 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1 WOL, PXE Overwolf Anti-virus software (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" ...
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...; or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIEX16_2 slot is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
...; or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIEX16_2 slot is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...unresponsive due to memory problems. The Mem_LED will turn off , please refrain from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before the...requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is turned off, please refer to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.1.7 Onboard...boot after turning on the error. • If you download and update to the Q-code LED and Q-code table for the exact location of profiles. MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows...
...unresponsive due to memory problems. The Mem_LED will turn off , please refrain from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before the...requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is turned off, please refer to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.1.7 Onboard...boot after turning on the error. • If you download and update to the Q-code LED and Q-code table for the exact location of profiles. MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows...
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SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 1.1.8...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to Serial ATA 6...
SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 1.1.8...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to Serial ATA 6...
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... the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-21 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
... the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-21 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
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... light, this motherboard. 3. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. Rename the file as M11C.CAP, then copy it to the USB Flashback port. If this scenario happens...
... light, this motherboard. 3. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. Rename the file as M11C.CAP, then copy it to the USB Flashback port. If this scenario happens...
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... button 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 7, 8,...ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C6 10. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E5 and E6 3. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port ...
... button 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to ports with matching data transfer rate. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 7, 8,...ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C6 10. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E5 and E6 3. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port ...
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... in the following order: a. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-19 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear ...on the screen. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the...
... in the following order: a. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 2-19 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear ...on the screen. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the...
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.... Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 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 interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input ... as M11C.CAP for settings and options. Please refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in...
.... Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 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 interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input ... as M11C.CAP for settings and options. Please refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in...
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... keys and brief onscreen help to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot...
... keys and brief onscreen help to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot...
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... Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for details. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-3 The default screen for the detailed configurations. Refer to EZ Mode Hot Keys... Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.
... Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for details. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 3-3 The default screen for the detailed configurations. Refer to EZ Mode Hot Keys... Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.
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... menu bar allows you can select for more information. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit... of AI overclocking and enable it to section 3.3 My Favorites for your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Use this button to select the language that you to view the descriptions of the screen...
... menu bar allows you can select for more information. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit... of AI overclocking and enable it to section 3.3 My Favorites for your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Use this button to select the language that you to view the descriptions of the screen...