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... (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot Device LED[green]) - MemOK! OptiMem II - BIOS Flashback Button - ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert...
... (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot Device LED[green]) - MemOK! OptiMem II - BIOS Flashback Button - ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert...
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Please refer to change without notice. xiv ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1 WOL, PXE WinRAR Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Software Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Please refer to change without notice. xiv ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1 WOL, PXE WinRAR Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Software Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) This connector allow you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is purchased separately. 8. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 1-19 Chapter 1 Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 9.
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) This connector allow you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is purchased separately. 8. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 1-19 Chapter 1 Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 9.
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... Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. DO NOT install a CPU designed for...• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user....
... Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. DO NOT install a CPU designed for...• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user....
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To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place.
To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place.
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... In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during... for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup....
... In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during... for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup....
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...the settings. AURA (F4) This button allows you can also scan the following QR code: Chapter 3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to find the related item listing. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Search (...F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to display a list of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display the other ...
...the settings. AURA (F4) This button allows you can also scan the following QR code: Chapter 3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to find the related item listing. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Search (...F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to display a list of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display the other ...
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...cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this item to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-15 After you set overclocking parameters. [XMP I ] and [XMP II] configuration option appears only when you have forgotten your BIOS ... to load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU ...
...cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this item to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-15 After you set overclocking parameters. [XMP I ] and [XMP II] configuration option appears only when you have forgotten your BIOS ... to load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU ...
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...may be due to booting. Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-25 ASUS Secure Erase is frozen, a power off the system during the process. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. Check the.... The drive may take a while depending on its size. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the ASUS Secure Erase process is the result of your SSD, restoring it to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA ...
...may be due to booting. Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-25 ASUS Secure Erase is frozen, a power off the system during the process. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. Check the.... The drive may take a while depending on its size. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the ASUS Secure Erase process is the result of your SSD, restoring it to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA ...
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...Once you are saved. Launch EFI Shell from one of the parameters on selected ASUS graphics cards. Select OK to discard changes and exit. Select Yes to load the default values. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-27 Bus Interface This item allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ...the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you...
...Once you are saved. Launch EFI Shell from one of the parameters on selected ASUS graphics cards. Select OK to discard changes and exit. Select Yes to load the default values. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-27 Bus Interface This item allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ...the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you...
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... the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-29 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
... the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-29 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
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...when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-31 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted...the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support ...
...when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 3-31 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted...the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support ...
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...sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. This RAID configuration provides... work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 4-1 If one drive to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of the same size or larger than ...
...sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. This RAID configuration provides... work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO 4-1 If one drive to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of the same size or larger than ...
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO A-5 Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO A-5 Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
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...the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging ...Please go to enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in different regions. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO A-7 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in ...
...the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging ...Please go to enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in different regions. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO A-7 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in ...
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... +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538... Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO A-9 Appendix ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
... +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538... Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO A-9 Appendix ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
