Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA Users Manual English

Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA Manual

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    Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) problems
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    ...vi About this guide...vii ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary ix ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update
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    ASUS Secure Erase 3-25 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-26 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-26 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-27 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-27 3.10 Exit menu 3-27 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-28 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-28 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-29 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS
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    Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-11 v
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard
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    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
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    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
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    ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support
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    ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Audio Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)* - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type
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    ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z390 Chipset - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector - 4 x U SB 3.1 USB3.1 Gen 1 ports (at back panel [blue]) * 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 x USB 2.0 ports Extreme Engine Digi+ - MicroFine Alloy Choke - 10K Black
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    ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Back I/O Ports AURA - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - A ura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -way Optimization
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    ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA specifications summary Internal I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
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    Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA motherboard 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED strips (80cm) 1 x USB 2.0 adapter 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna
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    Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 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
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    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 XI FORMULA 1-1
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    1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 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
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    /Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 2. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_E12; U31G1_E34) 12. Intel® Z390 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_34; SATA6G_56) 13. 1-15 1-26 1-22 1-22 1-23 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-3
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    support dualchannel (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 any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit
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    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 XI FORMULA 1-5
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    from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-7
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    PCIEX16_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIEX16_2 slot is occupied. Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 x8+x4+x4 x4+x4 - • Hyper M.2 X16 series card is purchased separately. • Enable
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    the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to reboot the system. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-9
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    allowing memory re-training when the motherboard is unresponsive due to memory problems. The Mem_LED will light up while re-training, and turn off Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK
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    useless. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in quick succession to achieve a successful POST. Chapter 1 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-11
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    is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem 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. Memory LED (Mem_LED) The Mem_LED will light
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    on the following page for details. • The Q-Code LED 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 Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-13
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    Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • These connectors are BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support
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    (10-1 pin AAFP) 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 module cable to this connector. speeds of up to 10 Gbps. The USB 3.1 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-15
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    Chapter 1 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_E12; U31G1_E34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data
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    opening at the 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 of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-17
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    card, please refer to the To install Fan Extension Card section in this guide. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the . • The FAN Extension card is purchased separately. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of your water cooling
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    Chapter 1 8. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) This connector allow you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-19
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    connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when
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    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 XI FORMULA
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    There are also more customizable options for your system. • Use the 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. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 12. PCH LED
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    ; 2-pin W_OUT; 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. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-23
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    These connectors are for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3 m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached
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    strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with 120 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 1-25
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    Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • When the M.2_1(Socket 3) is operating in SATA mode, SATA
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    . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-1
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    Chapter 2 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-3
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    To install an AIO cooler Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    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 XI FORMULA 2-5
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    2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-7
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    2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    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 USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-9
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    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    To install FAN EXTENSION CARD Chapter 2 • The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. • The FAN Extension card is purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-11
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    Chapter 2 2.1.9 M.2 installation 1 2 1 3 5 6 6 5 4 4 8 7 8 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. When a 22110 M.2 SSD is installed in M.2_1 Socket 3, M.2_2 Socket 3 will be limited to a 2242 M.2 SSD. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    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 XI FORMULA 2-13
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    error. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 7, 8, 9, and 10. Bottom port supports the USB BIOS Flashback. 4. 5G LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. HDMI port 8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-15
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    * 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 LED SPEED LED LAN port Aquantia AQC-111C 5G LAN port LED
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    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-channel Speakers ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 2-17
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    Chapter 2 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    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 XI FORMULA 2-
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    Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M11F.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 XI FORMULA 3-1
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    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 program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You
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    screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 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 FORMULA
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    your BIOS screen. My Favorites(F3) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. AI OC Guide(F11) This
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    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: Chapter 3 keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-5
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    system. Refer to section 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter
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    the display language of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON /OFF(F4) 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 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-7
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    3.2.3 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 Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    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 the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-9
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    using an unlocked CPU. The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide of the Ai Overclocking feature which highlights enable Ai Overclocking. Chapter 3 Quick guide topics Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Click to view Click to enable AI
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    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. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-11
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    continue the RAID setup. 6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    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 removing items. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-13
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    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. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter
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    forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-15
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    Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base the CPU permanently. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based (tm) This item allows more than two frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-17
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    ] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on
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    Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows 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 hibernate or soft off states. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-19
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    [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_2 port cannot be used in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. PCIEX16_3 PCI Subsystem Settings SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable
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    Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.12 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-21
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    next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    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 XI FORMULA 3-23
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    installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in 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. The number of device items that appears
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    be locked if the ASUS Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with ASUS Secure Erase. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-25
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    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 load and save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save
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    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. Configuration shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 3-27
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    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 chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest
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    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 XI FORMULA 3-29
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    BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select via Internet. Chapter 3 3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update. 5. Reboot
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    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 XI FORMULA 3-31
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    Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA 4-1
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    Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    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 XI FORMULA A-1
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    not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is
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    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 XI FORMULA
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    found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA
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    Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA A-5
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    Appendix Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
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    bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA A-7
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    quant à votre sécurité lors de l'utilisation de cet appareil 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 dispositifs médicaux implantés. Si vous portez un implant électronique
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    Direktīvas 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: https://www.asus.com/support/ Wi-Fi darbība 5150-5350 MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras norādītas tālāk. ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA A-9
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    kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i direktiv 2014/53/EU. Fullständig text av EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi som använder 5150-5350 MHz kommer att begränsas för användning inomhus i de länder som anges i tabellen: ASUSTek Computer Inc 2014
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA A-11
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