Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI)
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................................... vii ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary...................................... ix Package contents....................................................................................................... xv Installation tools and components....
Chapter 3: 3.1 3.2 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode........................................................................... 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control.............................................................................. 3-8 3.2.4 AI OC Guide.........................................................
Chapter 4: 4.1 RAID Support RAID configurations................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions........................................................................... 4-1 Appendix Q-Code table............................................................................................................. A-1 Notices .....................................................................................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors CPU Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type. Chipset Memory Intel® Z390 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4400+(O.C.)* / 4266(O.C.)* / 4133(O.C.)* / 4000(O.C.)* / 3866(O.C.)* / 3733(O.C.)* / 3600(O.C.)* / 3466(O.C.)* / 3400(O.C.)* / 3333(O.C.)* / 3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3000(O.C.
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support -1xM .2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)* Storage -1xM .2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready * When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 port will be disabled.
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Intel® Z390 Chipset -4xU SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board) USB -6xU SB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [black], 4 ports at midboard) -4xU SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (3 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at back panel) - 1 x USB 3.
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary AURA - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! II - OptiMem II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - AI Suite 3 - USB BIOS Flashback Special Features - ASUS Crash
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary 2 x AURA Addressable strip headers 2 x AURA RGB strip headers 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1 Manageability WOL, PXE WinRAR Overwolf Software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Software Operating System Support Windows® 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) motherboard 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strips 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-way-M) Accessories 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x M.
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 CPU Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan PC chassis SATA hard disk drive 1 bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver DIMM Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package.
Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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.
Layout contents ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) Page 1-20 Chapter 1 Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) 2. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 5. Addressable RGB headers (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER1-2) 6. DDR4 DIMM slots 7. Q-Code LED 8. Power-on button (START) 9.
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Chapter 1 This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dualchannel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155, and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket.
1.1.4 System memory Chapter 1 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.
Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 1-6 • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Slot No. Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.
PCIe operating mode VGA Configuration Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8 PCIe operating mode PCIe Lane PCIe_x16_3 Auto mode x4 mode x2 (Shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6) x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode.
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1. Chapter 1 Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
3. MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II) Chapter 1 Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. The switch is enabled by default, 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 when the re-training is complete. 1-10 • Refer to section 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the Mem_LED. • The DRAM LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed.
4. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) Chapter 1 The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered 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.
1.1.7 1. Onboard LEDs Q LEDs (BOOT_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Chapter 1 Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem 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.
3. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) 4. Chapter 1 The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for details.
1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel Z390 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_34; SATA6G_56) ® Chapter 1 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. 1-14 • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default.
2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Chapter 1 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. We recommend that you connect a high-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 connector (U31G2_2) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910) Chapter 1 This connector allows 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 transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster 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.
5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB_E12; USB_E34) Chapter 1 These connectors are for the USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot 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 so will damage the motherboard! 6.
7. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Chapter 1 The EXT_FAN connector is only for the fan extension card. For more details on the fan extension card, please refer to the To install Fan Extension Card section in this guide.
8. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) Chapter 1 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. 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data.
10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 1 1-20 • 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.
11. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) Chapter 1 These connectors supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.
12. LED connector (8-pin LED_CON1) This LED connector is for connecting LED strips on your back I/O cover. Chapter 1 13. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 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.
14. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) Chapter 1 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 from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
15. Addressable RGB headers (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER1-2) These connectors are for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 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 power supply.
16. M.2 sockets (M.2_1 (Socket 3); M.2_2 (Socket 3)) Chapter 1 These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • When the M.
Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but 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 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.
Chapter 2 To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 2-3
To install an AIO cooler Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Motherboard installation 1. Place the motherboard into the 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 2.1.3 DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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ATX power connection Chapter 2 2.1.5 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.
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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 To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector Chapter 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.
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Chapter 2 To install FAN EXTENSION CARD • 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.
2.1.9 M.2 installation For type 2280 M.2 on M.2_1 socket 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 For type 2242 / 2260 M.2 on M.2_1 socket 1 3 Chapter 2 6 1 2 3 4 56 78 8 4 6 8 4 1 3 6 5 1 2 8 4 7 6 6 5 5 The M.2 is purchased separately.
For type 22110 M.2 on M.2_2 socket For type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M.2 on M.2_2 socket 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 3 Chapter 2 6 4 5 6 4 8 7 8 6 5 The M.2 is purchased separately.
2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. The illustration above is for reference only.
2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 2. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port 3. DisplayPort 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 7 and 8 6. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V5.0 7. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. USB 2.0 Type-A ports 11 and 12. Bottom port supports the USB BIOS Flashback.
* LAN ports LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.
2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: 6. a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the 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 details.
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
Search (F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. AURA (F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled. [Aura Only]: Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.
EZ Tuning Wizard This button above the menu bar allows you to view and configure the RAID settings of your 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.
3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points 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).
3.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • This function is only enabled when 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 the recommended setup procedure and descriptions of the AI Overclocking. Clicking on Enable AI will enable Ai Overclocking.
3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click Yes to enable RAID. Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Chapter 3 3.
4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). Chapter 3 You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. b. 3-12 For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6.
3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 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.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press 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. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items 3.
3.4 Main 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 the system security settings. 3.5 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.3.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
3.6 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. 3.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.
SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black) SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black) This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA 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 the firmware TPM. 3.6.
PCIEX16_3 Bandwidth [X2] Run at X2 mode with SATA6G_56 enabled. [X4] Run at X4 mode for higher performance with SATA6G_56 disabled. LED lighting When system is in working state This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states.
3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.6.12 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.
3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Q-fan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. W_PUMP+ Control/AIO PUMP Control 3.8 [Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of water pump installed and automatically switches the control modes.
Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices 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.
3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing. ASUS Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance levels. ASUS Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode > AHCI. To launch ASUS Secure Erase, click Tool > ASUS Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to save and load multiple BIOS settings profiles. Load Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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.
3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE 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.
3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements 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 chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 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. To update the BIOS by Internet: Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.
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Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4 The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. 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. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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Appendix Appendix Appendix Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
Q-Code table Appendix Code E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 Description S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered
Q-Code table Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is sta
Q-Code table Appendix Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error.
Notices Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Appendix FCC Compliance Information Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL 9560NGW Identification of the modular components used in the assembly: Model Name: 9560NGW FCC ID: PD99560NG This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Appendix 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Appendix Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement Appendix 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干 擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項 合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) Forenklet EU-overensstemmelseserklæring ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed at denne enhed er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og øvrige relevante bestemmelser i direktivet 2014/53/EU. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på https://www.asus.com/support/ Wi-Fi, der bruger 5150-5350 MHz skal begrænses til indendørs brug i lande, der er anført i tabellen: Vereenvoudigd EU-conformiteitsverklaring ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Appendix Supaprastinta ES atitikties deklaracija Šiame dokumente bendrovė „ASUSTek Computer Inc.“ pareiškia, kad šis prietaisas atitinka pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas susijusias Direktyvos 2014/53/ES nuostatas. Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas pateikiamas čia: https://www.asus.
Appendix ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 www.asus.com +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.
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