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You can create different RAID configurations based on ASUS hardware and software products. The screenshots in this guide are similar. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. ...® RAID configurations. • Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration This chapter describes the AMD RAID configurations and lists the setup procedures 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 in this guide are similar. The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. ...® RAID configurations. • Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration This chapter describes the AMD RAID configurations and lists the setup procedures to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on your motherboard chipset and software.
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...RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during Windows® 10 OS installation for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of ...more hard disk drives. Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Intel® RAID Configuration 1 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard. RAID 10 is required for this setup. RAID Configuration Guide 1-5 If one drive to section 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during...
...RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during Windows® 10 OS installation for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of ...more hard disk drives. Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Intel® RAID Configuration 1 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard. RAID 10 is required for this setup. RAID Configuration Guide 1-5 If one drive to section 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during...
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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. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set ...
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. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set ...
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... RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on the PCIE slots. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some... CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you ...
... RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on the PCIE slots. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some... CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you ...
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... Windows only (advanced). 3. If you are now ready to install an operating system to start installing Windows® 10. 2. When prompted to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard's user manual for more information on how to install the RAID controller drivers during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets...
... Windows only (advanced). 3. If you are now ready to install an operating system to start installing Windows® 10. 2. When prompted to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard's user manual for more information on how to install the RAID controller drivers during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets...
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If you need from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows OS installation disc. 8. Select the RAID controller driver you have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in a previous step, ensure ... from the list and click Next. 7. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. When the system...
If you need from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows OS installation disc. 8. Select the RAID controller driver you have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in a previous step, ensure ... from the list and click Next. 7. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. When the system...
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... provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you can create Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 (depends on disks unused by other drive. Refer to read and...
... provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard supports RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, you can create Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 (depends on disks unused by other drive. Refer to read and...
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... Please proceed to Chapter 3 in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Refer to next step. • If you ...using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are required. Configure additional settings for your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to your storage device and RAID ...
... Please proceed to Chapter 3 in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Save your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Refer to next step. • If you ...using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are required. Configure additional settings for your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to your storage device and RAID ...
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...the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in a previous step, ensure to a USB flash drive. 5.... Select the RAID controller driver (rcbottom.inf) from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. 4. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with RAID driver, then click OK to copy the...
...the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in a previous step, ensure to a USB flash drive. 5.... Select the RAID controller driver (rcbottom.inf) from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. 4. A message appears, reminding you can use another computer with RAID driver, then click OK to copy the...
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...ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 Motherboard...11 DIMM.2 installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-18 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-20 ...
...ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 Motherboard...11 DIMM.2 installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-18 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-20 ...
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... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in environments with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ...
... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in environments with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ...
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ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent...vi Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you have been...
ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent...vi Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you have been...
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....2 with Heatsink Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x Support DVD 1 x User...
....2 with Heatsink Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x Support DVD 1 x User...
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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. xvi
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. xvi
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ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 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 before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 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 before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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.../incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent.... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a LGA1200 socket designed for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core...
.../incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent.... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a LGA1200 socket designed for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core...
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Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 1-5 A DDR4 memory 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. Chapter 1 2. 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 XIII APEX 1-5 A DDR4 memory 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. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
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Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 1-7
Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 1-7