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..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii or (2) the serial number of this product is authorized in the...
..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii or (2) the serial number of this product is authorized in the...
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... setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details on installing storage devices to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver...
... setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details on installing storage devices to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver...
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... screen instructions to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with RAID driver, then click OK to a USB flash drive. 5. A message appears, reminding you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. Setup...
... screen instructions to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with RAID driver, then click OK to a USB flash drive. 5. A message appears, reminding you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. Setup...
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... drive. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to read and write data in the array. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 This configuration does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure...
... drive. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to read and write data in the array. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 This configuration does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure...
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... > Onboard Devices Configuration, then set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. • If you are required. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to [PCIe RAID Mode]. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Configure additional settings for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the...
... > Onboard Devices Configuration, then set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. • If you are required. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to [PCIe RAID Mode]. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Configure additional settings for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the...
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... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used ...part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. Offer to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual...
... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used ...part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. Offer to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual...
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... user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. 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 to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS...
... user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. 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 to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS...
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... options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.60000] CPU System Agent Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.7000] - [1.8000] CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.9000] - [1.8000] PLL Termination Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.27000] CPU Standby Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 35 CPU VRM Thermal Control This item allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for external DRAM...
... options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.60000] CPU System Agent Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.7000] - [1.8000] CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.9000] - [1.8000] PLL Termination Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.27000] CPU Standby Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 35 CPU VRM Thermal Control This item allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for external DRAM...
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... you to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 44 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The items in this menu may vary based on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to set the TCC Offset Time Window for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized...
... you to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 44 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The items in this menu may vary based on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to set the TCC Offset Time Window for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized...
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... [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set the maximum allowable temperature for CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [62] - [115] Active Processor Cores This item allows you to activate in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 45 Boot performance mode This...
... [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set the maximum allowable temperature for CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [62] - [115] Active Processor Cores This item allows you to activate in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 45 Boot performance mode This...
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... drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 49 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. Aggressive...
... drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 49 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. Aggressive...
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... switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC This item allows you to schedule an RTC alarm date. When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled...
... switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC This item allows you to schedule an RTC alarm date. When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled...
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... 62 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The following items appear only when you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of these items Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control feature. [DC mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin extension fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet extension fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Set to the selected temperature source. Extension Fan 1-3 Upper Temperature Use the or keys...
... 62 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The following items appear only when you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of these items Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control feature. [DC mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin extension fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet extension fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Set to the selected temperature source. Extension Fan 1-3 Upper Temperature Use the or keys...
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... [Disabled]. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to enable or disable power-on devices for the key to be shown during legacy boot. Boot Device Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual...
... [Disabled]. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to enable or disable power-on devices for the key to be shown during legacy boot. Boot Device Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual...
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... recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on the graphics card installed in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 75 1.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in...
... recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on the graphics card installed in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 75 1.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in...
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... there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 77 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3.
... there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 77 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3.
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... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 78 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS...
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 78 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS...
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... ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 80 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to load default BIOS values. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
... ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 80 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to load default BIOS values. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
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... Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support: - 1 x M .2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE modes) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 14 nm CPU Supports...
... Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support: - 1 x M .2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE modes) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 14 nm CPU Supports...
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... ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5G LAN Card This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [X2 Mode] [X4 Mode] CPU PCIE Configuration Mode This item allows you to configure the CPU PCIE configurations. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Q-Code LED Function [Disabled] Disable the Q-Code LED. [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU...
... ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5G LAN Card This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [X2 Mode] [X4 Mode] CPU PCIE Configuration Mode This item allows you to configure the CPU PCIE configurations. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Q-Code LED Function [Disabled] Disable the Q-Code LED. [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU...