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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 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 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 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 FORMULA 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 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 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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.... When M.2_3 and PCIEX16_3 are both occupied, M.2_3 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs X1 mode (continued on CPU function. ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket LGA 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core...Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Total supports 3...
.... When M.2_3 and PCIEX16_3 are both occupied, M.2_3 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs X1 mode (continued on CPU function. ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket LGA 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core...Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Total supports 3...
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ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/... Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 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 Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS ...
ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/... Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 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 Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS ...
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... - Sonic Radar III - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers LiveDash OLED 2" ROG Exclusive Software - Overwolf - ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Software Features ROG Extreme OC kit - CrossChill EK III - Mem Tweakit - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ReTry button - ASUS Q-Connector - Standard RGB headers - Aluminum M.2 heatsink - Procool II - DTS® Sound...
... - Sonic Radar III - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers LiveDash OLED 2" ROG Exclusive Software - Overwolf - ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Software Features ROG Extreme OC kit - CrossChill EK III - Mem Tweakit - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ReTry button - ASUS Q-Connector - Standard RGB headers - Aluminum M.2 heatsink - Procool II - DTS® Sound...
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... with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Fan Xpert 4 Turbo APP - Aura Sync - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows... inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. EZ Update AI Charger WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Aura Creator - ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
... with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Fan Xpert 4 Turbo APP - Aura Sync - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows... inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. EZ Update AI Charger WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Aura Creator - ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 Rubber packages 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual 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 Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 Rubber packages 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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... connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 1-13 When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, SATA6G_56 will be disabled. • When M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. • Before creating a RAID...
... connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 1-13 When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, SATA6G_56 will be disabled. • When M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. • Before creating a RAID...
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... for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are 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...
... for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are 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...
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The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 2-15
The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 2-15
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...version for settings and options. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS ... 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are...
...version for settings and options. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS ... 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are...
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... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA...
... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA...
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... 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. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or ...drives for this setup. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 3-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ...
... 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. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or ...drives for this setup. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA 3-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ...
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... complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. End-users and... device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. 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...
... complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. End-users and... device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. 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...