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... configurations. iv About this guide This guide contains information that you need to create AMD RAID configurations. You can create different RAID configurations based on ASUS hardware and software products. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. The screenshots in this guide are similar...
... configurations. iv About this guide This guide contains information that you need to create AMD RAID configurations. You can create different RAID configurations based on ASUS hardware and software products. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. The screenshots in this guide are similar...
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...drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Please refer to the entire system. Refer to section 1.2 Creating...drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Refer to Chapter 2 in your motherboard's user manual for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a...
...drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Please refer to the entire system. Refer to section 1.2 Creating...drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Refer to Chapter 2 in your motherboard's user manual for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a...
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... Configuration The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your motherboard's user manual for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating...
... Configuration The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in your motherboard's user manual for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating...
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... Raid on CPU to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 4. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to section Internal connectors in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter...or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to the Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan...
... Raid on CPU to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 4. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to section Internal connectors in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter...or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to the Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan...
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... Windows® 10. 2. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Follow the screen instructions to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on the PCIE slots. 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during OS installation.
... Windows® 10. 2. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Follow the screen instructions to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on the PCIE slots. 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during OS installation.
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... you have an optical drive, you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive 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. Setup then... Configuration 4. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with an optical drive to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation.
... you have an optical drive, you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive 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. Setup then... Configuration 4. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with an optical drive to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation.
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... directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration...
... directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration...
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... to Advanced > SATA Configuration, then set to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to [Disabled]. 5. Save your motherboard's user manual for your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility...> Onboard Devices Configuration, then set NVMe RAID mode to [Enabled]. • If you are required. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to Chapter 2 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Please proceed to next...
... to Advanced > SATA Configuration, then set to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to [Disabled]. 5. Save your motherboard's user manual for your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility...> Onboard Devices Configuration, then set NVMe RAID mode to [Enabled]. • If you are required. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to Chapter 2 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Please proceed to next...
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... to continue. • 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 can use another computer with RAID driver, then click OK to continue. 6. Repeat steps 3 to install Windows and click Next... the RAID controller driver (rccfg.inf) from the list and click Next. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will appear. 9. Follow screen instructions to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation.
... to continue. • 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 can use another computer with RAID driver, then click OK to continue. 6. Repeat steps 3 to install Windows and click Next... the RAID controller driver (rccfg.inf) from the list and click Next. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will appear. 9. Follow screen instructions to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation.
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...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 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 Processing ... 1-28 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 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 ...
...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 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 Processing ... 1-28 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 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 ...
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..., and temperature extremes. If 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 the product, ensure all power cables are connected. These devices... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before...
..., and temperature extremes. If 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 the product, ensure all power cables are connected. These devices... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before...
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... and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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...
... and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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...
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...* Intel® Optane™ Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® Z390 Chipset 2 x DIMM, Max. 64*GB DDR4 4600+(OC) / 4500(OC) ... Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Double Capacity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models. ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation...
...* Intel® Optane™ Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® Z390 Chipset 2 x DIMM, Max. 64*GB DDR4 4600+(OC) / 4500(OC) ... Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Double Capacity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models. ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Storage Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x M.2 Pads for ROG DIMM.2 Heatsink 1 x ROG Coaster 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG Motherboard Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x M.2 Pads for ROG DIMM.2 Heatsink 1 x ROG Coaster 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG Motherboard Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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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 in the table 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 in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 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 1.1.9 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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... 1-12 1-11 1-11 1-8 1-8 1-10 1-10 1-19 1-19 1-17 1-23 1-26 1-12 1-13 1-20 1-24 1-28 1-18 1-18 1-20 ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Q_Code LED 10. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_3) 19. Motherboard light bar jumper (3-pin MB_LIGHT_BAR) 24. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin FS_ FAN1-2; USB 3.1 Gen...
... 1-12 1-11 1-11 1-8 1-8 1-10 1-10 1-19 1-19 1-17 1-23 1-26 1-12 1-13 1-20 1-24 1-28 1-18 1-18 1-20 ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Q_Code LED 10. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_3) 19. Motherboard light bar jumper (3-pin MB_LIGHT_BAR) 24. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin FS_ FAN1-2; USB 3.1 Gen...
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (2 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT install a ... is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports Intel® socket 1151 for LGA1150, LGA1155, and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables ...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (2 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT install a ... is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports Intel® socket 1151 for LGA1150, LGA1155, and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables ...