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... guide contains information that you need to create RAID configurations. Where to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on your motherboard chipset and software. You can create different RAID configurations based on ASUS hardware and software products. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are...
... guide contains information that you need to create RAID configurations. Where to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on your motherboard chipset and software. You can create different RAID configurations based on ASUS hardware and software products. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are...
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...the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to your motherboard. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and...new drives for this setup. Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Intel® RAID Configuration 1 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you get all applications to a second drive. RAID Configuration Guide 1-5 RAID 10 is best suited for...
...the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to your motherboard. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and...new drives for this setup. Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Intel® RAID Configuration 1 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you get all applications to a second drive. RAID Configuration Guide 1-5 RAID 10 is best suited for...
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... Technology menu. 1-6 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 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. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Due to Chapter...
... Technology menu. 1-6 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 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. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Due to Chapter...
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...8226; Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Refer to section Internal connectors in your motherboard's user manual for more information on the PCIE slots. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to [Disabled]. 3. Go to Boot... supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. If...
...8226; Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Refer to section Internal connectors in your motherboard's user manual for more information on the PCIE slots. Go to the Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU to [Disabled]. 3. Go to Boot... supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. If...
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If you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Click Load Driver. This part provides the instructions on how to ...
If you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Click Load Driver. This part provides the instructions on how to ...
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... you have an optical drive, you need from the support DVD to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you can use another computer with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. Click Browse to continue. • If you have only...
... you have an optical drive, you need from the support DVD to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you can use another computer with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you to copy the RAID driver from the list and click Next. 7. Click Browse to continue. • If you have only...
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... a second drive. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 2.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you can create Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 (depends on the actual supported RAID configurations... will result in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for this setup. Please refer to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size...
... a second drive. Refer to section 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 2.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you can create Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 (depends on the actual supported RAID configurations... will result in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for this setup. Please refer to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size...
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...using Hyper M.2 x16 card(s), go to Advanced > SATA Configuration (or Advanced > AMD PBS), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are required. Please ... 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are setting up an NVMe RAID set, go to Advanced > Onboard...
...using Hyper M.2 x16 card(s), go to Advanced > SATA Configuration (or Advanced > AMD PBS), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are required. Please ... 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are setting up an NVMe RAID set, go to Advanced > Onboard...
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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 do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. The AMD...
... 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 do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. The AMD...
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC...
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.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...cables from the existing system before 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 cables are correctly connected and the power...
.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...cables from the existing system before 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 cables are correctly connected and the power...
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...This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the ...parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 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 include...
...This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the ...parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 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 include...
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... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) motherboard 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strips 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-way-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x M.2 screws package 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD...
... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) motherboard 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strips 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-way-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x M.2 screws package 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD...
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xvi 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.
xvi 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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... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 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 power supply.
... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 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 power supply.
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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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... the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to support dualchannel (4 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 CPU designed...
... the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to support dualchannel (4 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 CPU designed...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 1-5 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.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 1-5 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.