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("ASUS"). Product warranty or service downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the cost asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. to this email address). 2 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 3
ASUS Overclocking Profile 69 1.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 70 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 71 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information 71 1.10 Exit menu...72 1.11 Updating BIOS 73 1.11.1 EZ Update 73 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 74 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 76 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 4
a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M9F.CAP for this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 5
to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 6
for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU on the devices you installed to the system. 6 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 7
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 8
) This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 9
a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 10
1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans 10 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 11
to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 12
setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 13
Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 13 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 14
then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 15
My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 15 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 16
open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut > key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 17
. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection in your user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed]. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 17 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 18
accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 19
motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 20
Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 21
Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. If Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 21 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 22
over clocking the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support Disable this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator : [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] 22 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 23
options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 23 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 24
options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Data Falling Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Cmd Falling Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Cmd Falling Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] 24 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 25
(CHA DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 25 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 26
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRRD_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] 26 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 27
] tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] TWRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] TRDPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] OREF_RI Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 27 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 28
memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Configuration options options: [Enabled] [Disabled] XTU Setting Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] 28 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 29
line is defined by Intel® specification and affects support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual manual mode is selected. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 29 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 30
monitored. CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration The load-line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU Graphics power voltage. The CPU Graphics higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU Graphics loading for extra power support. 30 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 31
CPU loading for extra power support. DRAM Power Phase Control This Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 32
Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 33
power limit 1. According to Intel, the platform must be capable of supporting the duration for up to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for a : [Auto] [1.5V/ns] [2.5V/ns] [3.5V/ns] [4.5V/ns] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 33 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 34
current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] 34 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 35
Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 35 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 36
Ratio under activation Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 36 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 37
core voltage offset value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999] AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you to subtract a value from your core BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 37 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 38
Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] 38 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 39
1.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 39 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 40
to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 40 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 41
allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 41 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 42
Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, CPPC supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 43
) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 43 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 44
check of render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] 44 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 45
[Enabled] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 45 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 46
to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. 46 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 47
Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases [Intel RST Premium With Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Intel Optane Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 47 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 48
aware. Configuration options: [PTP aware] [Not PTP aware] 1.6.7 ROG Effects The items in this menu allow you to configure the LEDs on your motherboard and the functions for the Q-Code LED. Onboard LED This Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on Q-Code LED. 48 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 49
will be disabled. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_1 port cannot be used in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. M.2_2 PCIe Bandwidth Front USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 49 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 50
] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Intel LAN PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom of the Intel® LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 50 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 51
the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 51 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 52
event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 52 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 53
hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for the location of the USB ports. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 53 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 54
, chassis fan, and WATER_FLOW speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Core Voltage ] if you do not want to detect this item. 54 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 55
appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is higher than the limit. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 55 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 56
fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For ] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] 56 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 57
fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1-3 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 57 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 58
to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 58 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 59
will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • the fan will automatically change based on the highest temperature. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 59 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 60
for quiet extension fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. The following items appear only when lower temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 60 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 61
the minimum AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP+ duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the AIO_ PUMP/W_PUMP+ will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 61 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 62
to display during POST. [Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during POST. 62 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 63
bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wait For 'F1 the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 63 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 64
PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings ® nonUEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. 64 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 65
a USB storage device. Append Key This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 65 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 66
Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Save to file This item allows you to a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 66 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 67
item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 67 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 68
is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual. Displays the defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. 68 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 69
the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 69 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 70
H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the UEFI BIOS. The saved values Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 70 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 71
the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 71 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 72
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. 72 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 73
you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 73 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 74
arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 74 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 75
the update. 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual 75 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA | MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 76
to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 76 ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA BIOS Manual
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