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Motherboard RAID Configuration Guide
Motherboard RAID Configuration Guide
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... in this guide are similar. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. Where to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on your motherboard chipset and software. iv You can create different RAID configurations based on...
... in this guide are similar. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. Where to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on your motherboard chipset and software. iv You can create different RAID configurations based on...
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.... Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in your... motherboard. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Among the advantages of ...
.... Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in your... motherboard. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Among the advantages of ...
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... next step. • If you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using Hyper M.2 cards or PCIE SSDs, go to Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration...
... next step. • If you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using Hyper M.2 cards or PCIE SSDs, go to Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration...
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.... 4. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to display the...; The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Save your motherboard's user manual for more information on the PCIE slots. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some...
.... 4. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to display the...; The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Save your motherboard's user manual for more information on the PCIE slots. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some...
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... installation After creating the RAID sets, you plan on the PCIE slots. This part provides the instructions on how to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc.
... installation After creating the RAID sets, you plan on the PCIE slots. This part provides the instructions on how to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc.
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...previous step, ensure to continue. 6. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with RAID driver, then click OK to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the... If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver....
...previous step, ensure to continue. 6. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with RAID driver, then click OK to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the... If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver....
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... a complete copy 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 disks unused by other drive. Please refer to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. The ability to your... motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you get all applications to add more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is...
... a complete copy 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 disks unused by other drive. Please refer to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. The ability to your... motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you get all applications to add more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is...
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...set to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to RAID mode, ...all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set Launch CSM ...
...set to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to RAID mode, ...all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set Launch CSM ...
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... OK to continue. 6. If you can use another computer with the Windows OS installation disc. 10. Follow screen instructions to replace the motherboard Support DVD with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to 5 and select the RAID controller driver (rccfg....with the OS installation. The available drives will temporary disappear. 7. Repeat steps 3 to a USB flash drive. 5. Setup then proceeds with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have an optical drive, you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the ...
... OK to continue. 6. If you can use another computer with the Windows OS installation disc. 10. Follow screen instructions to replace the motherboard Support DVD with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to 5 and select the RAID controller driver (rccfg....with the OS installation. The available drives will temporary disappear. 7. Repeat steps 3 to a USB flash drive. 5. Setup then proceeds with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have an optical drive, you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the ...
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Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE
Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE
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...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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central ... 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8...
...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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central ... 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8...
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If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables ...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables ...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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xv Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package.
xv Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling...damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or ...
...on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling...damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or ...
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core...
... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
