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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 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 3
57 1.8 Boot menu...65 1.9 Tool menu...70 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 70 1.9.2 Secure Erase 71 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile 72 1.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 73 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 74 1.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate 74 1.9.7 Graphics Card Information 75 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 3 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 4
1.10 Exit menu...76 1.11 Updating BIOS 77 1.11.1 EZ Update 77 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 78 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 80 4 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 5
a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M11E.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. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 6
to clear 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. 6 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 7
(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Q-Fan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Hot Keys EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status and prediction ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 8
1.3 My Favorites for more information. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings. Refer to section 1.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. 8 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 9
Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. Search (F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 10
to display a list of options. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. EZ Tuning the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 11
program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) 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 vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 11 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 12
Fan Control The Q-Fan 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 12 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 13
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 the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 13 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 14
the AI Overclocking. Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking. Quick guide topics Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Click to view Click to enable AI the next topic in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to main menu 14 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 15
this feature. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 15 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 16
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. 16 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 17
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 XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 17 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 18
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. 18 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 19
on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from the BIOS screen to 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. screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 19 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 20
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection in your user manual for the location of the Clear CMOS button to clear 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]. 20 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 21
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 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 22
modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to load the DIMM's default XMP profile. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 22 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 23
item appears only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 23 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 24
and 3-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 5-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 6-core ratio 5-Core Ratio Limit, and 6-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 24 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 25
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. tuned for different memory modules. Maximus Tweak Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 1] - [Mode 2] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 25 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 26
WRITE to READ Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM Write Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] 26 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 27
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Cmd Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Ctl Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Ctl Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 27 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 28
DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] 28 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 29
] [Enabled] [Disabled] SenseAmp Offset Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Early ReadMPR Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read MPR Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 29 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 30
Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 30 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 31
] 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] tWRRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 31 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 32
or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] 32 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 33
adjusted automatically to match the AC/DC Loadline. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Current Capability This item allows you to set the shut off current limit for external values when overclocking or under a high loading for extra power support. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 33 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 34
conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) This item allows you to set a higher or to adjust the value. DO NOT remove the VRM heatsink. 34 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 35
: [Auto] [0.7000] - [1.8000] CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.9000] - [1.8000] PLL Termination Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.27000] CPU Standby Boot Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 35 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 36
menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel(R) SpeedStep 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 [Enabled] [Disabled] 36 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 37
PLL Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900] - [1.845] System Agent PLL Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900] - [1.845] Memory Controller PLL Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900] - [1.845] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 37 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 38
Level 10] Eventual DRAM Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] Eventual CPU Standby Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] Eventual PLL Termination Voltage update] [Less inclined to update] [Least inclined to update] 38 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 39
: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Override Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 39 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 40
options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] PLL Termination Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.27000] PCH Core Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90000] - [1.80000] CPU Standby Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] 40 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 41
REF 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] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 41 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 42
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. 42 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 43
.1] [L1.1 & L1.2] PCI Express Clock Gating This item allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 43 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 44
ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 44 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 45
Processor Cores This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [ support. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 46
allows you to set the C-state limit for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [C9] [C10] [CPU Default] [Auto] CFG Lock This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 46 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 47
be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [ you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor This ] [Gen3] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 47 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 48
Entires Allows you to enable or disable IOAPIC 24-119 Entires. Disabling this item may cause some devices to fail. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 48 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 49
the onboard storage driver to enable advanced support This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 50
] 1.6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support This item allows you to enable or disable Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 50 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 51
1.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. the PXE Option Rom of the 5G LAN Card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 51 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 52
Test) code on Q-Code LED. [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on Q-Code LED. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows will always provide power to your USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C devices. 52 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 53
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] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 53 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 54
] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. 54 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 55
Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.13 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 55 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 56
1.6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 56 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 57
display the detected speed. CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 57 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 58
make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. 58 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 59
assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T Sensor] [DIMM.2 Senor 1] [DIMM.2 Sensor 2] [ speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 59 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 60
Q-Fan Source The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T Sensor] [DIMM.2 Senor 1] [DIMM.2 Sensor 2] [Water In T Sensor] change based on the highest temperature. 60 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 61
fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum radiator fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following items appear only when you set radiator fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 61 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 62
. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T Sensor] [DIMM.2 Senor 1] [DIMM.2 Sensor 2] [Water In fan temperature. 62 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 63
will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T Sensor] [DIMM.2 Senor 1] [DIMM.2 Sensor 2] CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the water WATER_PUMP+ will operate at the maximum duty cycle. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 64
. When the CPU temperature reaches the CPU temperature is under the limit, the water WATER_PUMP+ will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Temperature LED Switch This item allows you to turn the CPU Temperature LED on or off. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 64 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 65
This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec] This feature only works when set under normal boot. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 65 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 66
ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Only the ASUS logo will be shown fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver 66 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 67
Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Key Management Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 67 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 68
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 as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 68 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 69
after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These Driver Support This item allows you to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 70
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. 70 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 71
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. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 71 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 72
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. 72 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 73
. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] Load Default This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 73 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 74
and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS. The Armoury Crate app can help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 75
slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 75 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 76
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. 76 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 77
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. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 77 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 78
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. 78 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 79
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 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual 79 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME | ROGMAXIMUSXIEXTREMEBIOSManual Users Manual English - Page 80
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! 80 ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME BIOS Manual
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