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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC ... time 2-25 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC ... time 2-25 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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... / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III * 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. Please adjust BIOS settings... AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet ASUS LANGuard (continued on the CPU types. Refer to enable DIMM.2 Slots. ** When M.2_1 is default set at x2 mode. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage ...
... / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III * 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. Please adjust BIOS settings... AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet ASUS LANGuard (continued on the CPU types. Refer to enable DIMM.2 Slots. ** When M.2_1 is default set at x2 mode. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage ...
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...Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet port 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack... ready in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - LED-illuminated audio jacks - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802...
...Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet port 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack... ready in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - LED-illuminated audio jacks - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802...
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... [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover - ASUS Q-Code - BIOS Flashback™ button - LN2 Mode - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Standard RGB headers - Probelt - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary Special Features ROG Extreme OC kit - Clear CMOS button - Steel backplate ASUS EZ DIY - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers LiveDash OLED 2" (continued on the next page) x
... [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover - ASUS Q-Code - BIOS Flashback™ button - LN2 Mode - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Standard RGB headers - Probelt - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary Special Features ROG Extreme OC kit - Clear CMOS button - Steel backplate ASUS EZ DIY - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers LiveDash OLED 2" (continued on the next page) x
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... Radar III - EZ update AI Charger WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Mem Tweakit - RAMCache III - Overwolf - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - DTS® Sound Unbound - Aura Creator - OLED Display AI...
... Radar III - EZ update AI Charger WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Mem Tweakit - RAMCache III - Overwolf - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - DTS® Sound Unbound - Aura Creator - OLED Display AI...
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... the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Fan Extension Card II ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink THUNDERBOLTEX 3-TR Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 8 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x Fan bracket 1 x ROG assistant fan (40mm) 1 x Fan Extension Card II 1 x Fan Extension Card II...
... the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Fan Extension Card II ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink THUNDERBOLTEX 3-TR Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 8 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x Fan bracket 1 x ROG assistant fan (40mm) 1 x Fan Extension Card II 1 x Fan Extension Card II...
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Press this switch to Enabled may result in quick succession to Disabled. Please ensure the RSVD switch is set to achieve a successful POST. Chapter 1 23. Setting this button to force the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in damages to your system. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-23 22. ReTry button The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is reserved for ASUS-authorized technicians only. RSVD switch The RSVD switch is rendered useless.
Press this switch to Enabled may result in quick succession to Disabled. Please ensure the RSVD switch is set to achieve a successful POST. Chapter 1 23. Setting this button to force the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in damages to your system. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-23 22. ReTry button The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is reserved for ASUS-authorized technicians only. RSVD switch The RSVD switch is rendered useless.
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... models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages...
... models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages...
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... FlashBack™ function is zipped together with your computer. 5. We recommend you to save the BIOS file. 4. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to use... BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 2-19 Shut down your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. • Ensure to use a...
... FlashBack™ function is zipped together with your computer. 5. We recommend you to save the BIOS file. 4. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to use... BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 2-19 Shut down your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. • Ensure to use a...
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... the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 3-1 Please refer to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest...the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking ...
... the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 3-1 Please refer to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest...the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking ...
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3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk ... the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 3-3 Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press to switch to ensure...
3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk ... the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 3-3 Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press to switch to ensure...
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...10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 3-5 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction... data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive...
...10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 3-5 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction... data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive...
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... interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME A-5 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 Identification of the...
... interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME A-5 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 Identification of the...
