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... THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is distributed without any warranty to this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual to the extent permitted by ASUS; No part of this product. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it for...
... THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is distributed without any warranty to this email address). 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual to the extent permitted by ASUS; No part of this product. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it for...
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... beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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. • When downloading or updating... as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings,...
... beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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. • When downloading or updating... as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings,...
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... over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to display the other items on the screen. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or... it. • Refer to find the related item listing. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. AURA (F4) This button allows you to view the descriptions of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the...
... over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to display the other items on the screen. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or... it. • Refer to find the related item listing. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. AURA (F4) This button allows you to view the descriptions of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the...
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...and other BIOS items. Overclocking Presets Select this item to load various settings suitably tuned for your needs. 1.5 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset ...optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 22 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
...and other BIOS items. Overclocking Presets Select this item to load various settings suitably tuned for your needs. 1.5 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset ...optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 22 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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...on the CPU's quality. The following item appears only when you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at which AVX applications run. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to [XMP I ] or [XMP II]. Configuration options: [Auto]... the CPU permanently. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to subtract a value from your eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP). ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 23 SVID Behavior This item allows you set the CPU core ratios. The following item appears only when ...
...on the CPU's quality. The following item appears only when you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at which AVX applications run. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to [XMP I ] or [XMP II]. Configuration options: [Auto]... the CPU permanently. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to subtract a value from your eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP). ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 23 SVID Behavior This item allows you set the CPU core ratios. The following item appears only when ...
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... Load Line This item allows you to enable your processor cores to exceed TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 36 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for the maximum system performance. Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 2 in 1/100 mOhms. Use...
... Load Line This item allows you to enable your processor cores to exceed TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 36 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for the maximum system performance. Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 2 in 1/100 mOhms. Use...
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... Window for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Tcc Offset Time Window This item allows you to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 44 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control This...
... Window for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Tcc Offset Time Window This item allows you to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 44 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control This...
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The extension fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is higher than the limit. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ...] [WB Out T Sensor] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of the extension fan temperature. 62 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual When the temperature source reaches the upper limit, the extension fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is...
The extension fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is higher than the limit. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ...] [WB Out T Sensor] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of the extension fan temperature. 62 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual When the temperature source reaches the upper limit, the extension fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Only the ASUS logo will be pressed when error occurs. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to select a desired POST report... you to be shown during the POST. Disable the CSM to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Execute the trap during legacy boot. The following item appears only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Interrupt 19 Capture ...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Only the ASUS logo will be pressed when error occurs. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to select a desired POST report... you to be shown during the POST. Disable the CSM to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Execute the trap during legacy boot. The following item appears only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Interrupt 19 Capture ...
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...Driver Support This item allows you to save the dbx to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 69 Save to file This item allows you to a USB storage device. Set New key This item allows you to load the ... installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Delete key This item allows you to delete the dbx file from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Append...
...Driver Support This item allows you to save the dbx to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 69 Save to file This item allows you to a USB storage device. Set New key This item allows you to load the ... installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Delete key This item allows you to delete the dbx file from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Append...
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... display the submenu. 1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Select an item then press to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 70 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup...
... display the submenu. 1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Select an item then press to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 70 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup...
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...to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with any storage medium due to factory performance levels. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your user manual. Do not turn off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. 1.9.2 Secure ... • The time to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 71 SSDs might be performed to erase the contents of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is the...
...to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with any storage medium due to factory performance levels. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your user manual. Do not turn off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. 1.9.2 Secure ... • The time to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 71 SSDs might be performed to erase the contents of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is the...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 72 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your... one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile name. 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 72 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your... one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile name. 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU...
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... VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. The Armoury Crate app can help... VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Save Above Settings This item allows you to save the new values of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS.
... VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. The Armoury Crate app can help... VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Save Above Settings This item allows you to save the new values of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS.
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ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 75 Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed ... your system. The items in your system. This feature is only supported on the graphics card installed in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards.
ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 75 Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed ... your system. The items in your system. This feature is only supported on the graphics card installed in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards.
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...update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets ...utility is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 77 If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is...
...update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets ...utility is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 77 If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is...
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...the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 78 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies ...per region and Internet conditions. 1.11.2 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 Drive field. ...
...the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 78 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies ...per region and Internet conditions. 1.11.2 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 Drive field. ...
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... system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select via Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 79 Enter the Advanced...
... system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select via Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 79 Enter the Advanced...
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... flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 80 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to a USB flash drive. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS...
... flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 80 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to a USB flash drive. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS...
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Please adjust BIOS settings to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® ... Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)* 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot * When SATA56 is subject to enable DIMM.2 Slots. (continued on the CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® Z390 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4400+(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400...
Please adjust BIOS settings to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® ... Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)* 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot * When SATA56 is subject to enable DIMM.2 Slots. (continued on the CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® Z390 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4400+(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400...