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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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... Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to RAID mode, all the corresponding PCIE slots to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Refer to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. Go to Boot > CSM... SATA storage devices, no additional settings are set all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your changes and exit the...
... Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to RAID mode, all the corresponding PCIE slots to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Refer to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. Go to Boot > CSM... SATA storage devices, no additional settings are set all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your changes and exit the...
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...]. 3. Go to the Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to section Expansion slots in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as ...) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. RAID 0 can be created without a KEY module, while RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 requires a KEY module. • The KEY ...
...]. 3. Go to the Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to section Expansion slots in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as ...) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. RAID 0 can be created without a KEY module, while RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 requires a KEY module. • The KEY ...
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... Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
... Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
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...SATA Configuration, then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to [RAID]. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Save your ...to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS: 1. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage ...
...SATA Configuration, then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to [RAID]. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Save your ...to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS: 1. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage ...
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... means, except documentation kept by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding...may be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product for backup purposes, without intent to the extent permitted by ASUS; Offer to , by the purchaser for which you give us a notification to this information. E14983 First ...is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
... means, except documentation kept by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding...may be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product for backup purposes, without intent to the extent permitted by ASUS; Offer to , by the purchaser for which you give us a notification to this information. E14983 First ...is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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... with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel...
... with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel...
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... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you...Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 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 Bluetooth devices. If you want to use...
... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you...Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 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 Bluetooth devices. If you want to use...
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The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 7 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The default screen for the detailed configurations. 1.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode item ... OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.
The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 7 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The default screen for the detailed configurations. 1.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode item ... OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) 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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...exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you can select for more information. 8 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Refer to select the language that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . My ...(F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Use this button to section 1.3 My Favorites...
...exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you can select for more information. 8 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Refer to select the language that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . My ...(F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Use this button to section 1.3 My Favorites...
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...CPU. AURA (F4) This button allows you to display the other items on the right side of the ASUS support website. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this... QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on or off. [All... will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on ...
...CPU. AURA (F4) This button allows you to display the other items on the right side of the ASUS support website. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this... QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on or off. [All... will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on ...
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... saved in the menu and change the value of your system. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to view and configure the RAID settings of the field opposite the item. ...button contains the navigation keys for more information. To change the value of a field, select it to section 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for...
... saved in the menu and change the value of your system. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to view and configure the RAID settings of the field opposite the item. ...button contains the navigation keys for more information. To change the value of a field, select it to section 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for...
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... program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the system. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 11 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to switch modes...
... program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the system. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 11 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to switch modes...
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1.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 12 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
1.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 12 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 13 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 13 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
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... to enable AI the next topic in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 14 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The AI OC Guide allows you see on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking. 1.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the...
... to enable AI the next topic in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 14 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The AI OC Guide allows you see on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking. 1.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the...
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You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 15 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature.
You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 15 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature.
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... Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to start the OC Tuning. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 4. Click RAID... port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. 16 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
... Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to start the OC Tuning. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 4. Click RAID... port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. 16 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 17 4. Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. b. You ...
ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 17 4. Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. b. You ...