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Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 2
ASUS"). Product warranty or service ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the encounter any problems in obtaining - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 3
vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 4
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 5
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 6
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 7
of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 8
of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 9
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 10
MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Back I/O Ports Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst IV 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 11
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z370 Chipset - 6 x U SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue ROG RAMDisk ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - X.M.P. - Clr CMOS - Power On UEFI BIOS features: - Extreme Tweaker - Tweakers' Paradise - ROG - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 12
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Software ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Suite 3 - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 13
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 mode) 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 14
ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 15
1 x ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA motherboard 1 x 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x USB 2.0 adapter 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x Extension Cable for Addressable LED Strips (80cm) 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x CPU - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 16
compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 17
bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-1 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 18
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 19
/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis 1-15 1-14 1-18 1-26 1-21 1-25 1-12 1-18 1-24 1-23 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-16 1-22 1-22 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-3 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 20
(CPU) This motherboard supports the New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 21
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 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. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 22
more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of the memory - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 23
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_3 slot ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 24
fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied. Hyper M.2 X16 card configuration 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support PCI Express - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 25
who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up any motherboard component. 2. RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to reboot the system. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 26
press the MemOK! button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-10 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 27
be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the settings to be retried in quick succession to achieve a successful POST. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-11 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 28
6. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to keep track of their - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 29
within seconds. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. Button LEDs (BTN_LED1-2) These LEDs are designed to indicate the location of the START and RESET buttons. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-13 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 30
provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 31
with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 32
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O -definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 33
charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-17 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 34
back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for the thermistor - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 35
pin DC fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ H_AMP Max. Current 1A Full Speed Full Speed Q-Fan Controlled Shared Control A A B B - ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-19 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 36
until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 37
supports • ATX power BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 38
LiveDash OLED panel. The OLED panel provides you a quick overview of the system temperature, power status, and fan speeds when ROG LiveDash Utility to configure and customize the OLED panel. • The LiveDash OLED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 39
extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strips are purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-23 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 40
LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 41
design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280/ 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • When the M.2_1(Socket 3) is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 (SATA6G_1) will be disabled. • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-25 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 42
; 3-pin W_FLOW) These connectors allow you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 43
the installation steps are the same for all models. CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA Bottom of - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 44
Top of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. DO NOT - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 45
2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-3 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 46
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 47
chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 48
2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 49
2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 50
Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 51
2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 52
2.1.9 M.2 installation OR Chapter 2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 53
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 models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-11 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 54
port. We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as M10F.CAP, then copy it to your USB storage device - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 55
connected to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • When KeyBot II is activated, USB hot plug function of the KeyBot port (USB 2.0 port 9) will be temporarily disabled. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-13 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 56
* LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 57
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2 Speakers ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2-15 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 58
Chapter 2 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 59
ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 2- - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 60
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trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10F.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. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 62
the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for the location of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 63
Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-3 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 64
the specific items manually tweak the fans to your desired settings. Refer to section 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) 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 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 65
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. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 66
display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 67
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 to be configured Click to changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 68
configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually 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 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 69
Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can 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. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 70
cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 71
Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-11 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 72
3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 73
• User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-13 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 74
menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 75
. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-15 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 76
CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to be supported - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 77
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-17 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 78
you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.6.7 ROG Effects The items in this menu allow you to configure the LEDs on your motherboard and the functions for the Q-Code LED - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 79
Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN support. 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information The items in this menu display the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 80
enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.7 Monitor menu Water Pump control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of water pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC mode] Enable the Water BIOS Setup - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 81
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 and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-21 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 82
Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 83
Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Displays the available by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-23 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 84
while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 85
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. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-25 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 86
on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 87
the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. 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. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-27 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 88
method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete 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 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 89
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! Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-29 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 90
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motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver setup. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 4-1 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 92
ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the item to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 93
Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 4-3 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 94
default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 7. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: RAID Support - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 95
disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 4-5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 96
Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 97
Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 4-7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 98
volume? (Y/N) 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: RAID Support - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 99
delete "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 4-9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 100
the Intel® driver. 2. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 101
not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA A-1 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 102
is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System specific) PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 103
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 104
(reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 105
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA A-5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 106
Appendix Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 107
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA A-7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 108
Appendix FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant. Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 109
dans certains lieux (les avions, les aéroports, les hôpitaux, les stations-service et les garages professionnels). b. Évitez d'utiliser cet appareil à proximité de implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA A-9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 110
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/ The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below: Déclaration simplifiée de - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 111
text av EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi som använder 5150-5350 MHz kommer att begränsas för anv WiFi Bluetooth Frequency 2412-2472 MHz 5150-5350 MHz 5470-5725 MHz 2402-2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 19 dBm 19 dBm 20 dBm 8 dBm ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 112
USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 113
Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard CODE Model Number : ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA, ROG MAXIMUS X Conforms to the following specifications: FCC - Asus ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA | User Guide - Page 114
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