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...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 system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Additional cooling kit installation 2-8 2.1.6 Motherboard...18 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-21 2.3.1 Rear ...
...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 system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Additional cooling kit installation 2-8 2.1.6 Motherboard...18 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-21 2.3.1 Rear ...
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...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ... 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 your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent...
...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ... 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 your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent...
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... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and ...Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you have been added by your dealer. NOTE: Tips and...
... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and ...Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you have been added by your dealer. NOTE: Tips and...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for 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...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for 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...
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Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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...damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 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...
...damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 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...
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1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... cables are not bent. Chapter 1 • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of...
... cables are not bent. Chapter 1 • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of...
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DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 2. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 2. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-7 3. Failure to the following table for the recommended VGA configuration. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-7 3. Failure to the following table for the recommended VGA configuration. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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...W_PUMP+_1/2 header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to cool the system. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 3A 3A Max. 4. Header CPU_FAN ... Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A B B B B C C C C - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-9 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers.
...W_PUMP+_1/2 header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to cool the system. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 3A 3A Max. 4. Header CPU_FAN ... Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A B B B B C C C C - ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-9 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers.
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... W. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to ensure sufficient power when you install multiple graphics cards. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-11 7.
... W. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to ensure sufficient power when you install multiple graphics cards. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-11 7.
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... additional M.2 SSD modules. The M.2 SSD module is detached from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-13 DIMM.2 slot The DIMM.2 slot allows you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the notch on your card is notched to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is aligned correctly with the DIMM...
... additional M.2 SSD modules. The M.2 SSD module is detached from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-13 DIMM.2 slot The DIMM.2 slot allows you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the notch on your card is notched to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is aligned correctly with the DIMM...
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DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Chapter 1 13. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Chapter 1 13. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...1 The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light... the system is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. 14. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED... headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-17
...1 The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light... the system is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. 14. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED... headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-17
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Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is ... purchased separately. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is powered on. •...
Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is ... purchased separately. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is powered on. •...
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... BIOS settings. Chapter 1 The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate which BIOS is currently selected. 16. BIOS Switch button This motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such as activating Safe Boot or turning Aura lighting on or off to the button. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-19 16.
... BIOS settings. Chapter 1 The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate which BIOS is currently selected. 16. BIOS Switch button This motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such as activating Safe Boot or turning Aura lighting on or off to the button. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-19 16.
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Chapter 1 17. We recommend that supports HD Audio. LN2 Mode jumper Set to pins 2-3 to optimize the motherboard to this header. Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 18.
Chapter 1 17. We recommend that supports HD Audio. LN2 Mode jumper Set to pins 2-3 to optimize the motherboard to this header. Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 18.
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You can also measure the ProbeIt points during overclocking. The illustration above is for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points may differ by model. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ProbeIt Measurement Points The ROG ProbeIt allows you to measure the corresponding voltage information. Chapter 1 Using ProbeIt Connect one of the probe onto the GND ProbeIt point, then connect the other probe onto another ProbeIt point to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings using a multimeter. 21.
You can also measure the ProbeIt points during overclocking. The illustration above is for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points may differ by model. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ProbeIt Measurement Points The ROG ProbeIt allows you to measure the corresponding voltage information. Chapter 1 Using ProbeIt Connect one of the probe onto the GND ProbeIt point, then connect the other probe onto another ProbeIt point to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings using a multimeter. 21.
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Chapter 1 26. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-25 Start button Press the Start button to power up when the system is plugged to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. The button also lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings).
Chapter 1 26. ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME 1-25 Start button Press the Start button to power up when the system is plugged to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. The button also lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings).
