Safety information
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- 1.1 Motherboard overview
  - 1.1.1 Before you proceed
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Chapter 4: RAID Support
- 4.1 RAID configurations
  - 4.1.1 RAID definitions
    - 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
- 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk
  - 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
Appendix
- Notices
- ASUS contact information

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Motherboard

ROG CROSSHAIR

VI HERO

(WI-FI AC)

E12785

First Edition

April 2017

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary .......................... ix

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv

Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2

1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4

1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5

1.1.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-7

1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................... 1-9

1.1.7 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-12

1.1.8 Jumper ...................................................................................... 1-19

1.1.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-20

1.1.10 ProbeIt....................................................................................... 1-31

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-4

2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6

2.1.5 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 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 2-11

2.1.10 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-12

2.1.11 3D printing part installation........................................................ 2-13

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-14

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-15

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-15

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-17

2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-19

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-19

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2

3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3

3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-4

3.2.3 Q-Fan Control ............................................................................. 3-7

3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9

3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-10

3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-12

3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu ...........................................................................3-12

3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-13

3.6.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-13

3.6.2 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 3-14

3.6.3 ROG Effects .............................................................................. 3-14

3.6.4 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-15

3.6.5 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-16

3.6.6 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-16

3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-16

3.6.8 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-17

3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-18

3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-18

3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-21

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-21

3.9.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................ 3-22

3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Prole ....................................................... 3-23

3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure .............................................. 3-23

3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-23

3.9.6 Graphics Card Information ........................................................ 3-24

3.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-24

3.11 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................3-25

3.11.1 EZ Update ................................................................................. 3-25

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ...................................................................... 3-26

3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .......................................................... 3-28

Chapter 4: RAID Support

4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1

4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................. 4-2

4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................................4-2

4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® ................................... 4-2

Appendix

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-7

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.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals

that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.

• Chapter2:BasicInstallation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when

installing system components.

• Chapter3:BIOSSetup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter4:RAIDSupport

This chapter describes the RAID congurations.

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 updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

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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.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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CPU

AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series /

Athlon™ Processors

Supports 14nm CPU

Chipset AMD® X370

Memory

AMD Ryzen™ Processors

- 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3200+ (OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133

MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory*

AMD 7th Gen A-series/Athlon™ Processors

- 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-

buffered memory*

Dual channel memory architecture

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of

individual CPUs.

** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.

Expansion slots

AMD Ryzen™ Processors

- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x16, x8/x8)

AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors

- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x8)

AMD X370 chipset

- 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max. at x4 mode)*

- 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1

* PCIeX4_3 socket shares bandwidth with PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 and

PCIeX1_3.

Storage

AMD Ryzen™ Processors

- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE

3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support

AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors

- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (SATA

mode) storage devices support

AMD X370 chipset with RAID 0, 1, 10 support

- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s

Audio

ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel high-definition CODEC

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- ES9023P High Denition DAC

- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR

recording input

- SupremeFX Shielding Technology

- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel

Audio Feature

- Sonic Studio III

- Sonic Radar III

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for

8-channel audio.

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USB

AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors

- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue])

AMD X370 chipset

- 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector

- 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue], 2 ports at mid-

board [grey])

- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board

[black])

ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller

- 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 ports at back panel, Type-A and Type-C)

ROG Exclusive Features

Extreme Engine Digi+

- MicroFine Alloy Choke

- NexFET MOSFETs

- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

Start Button

Reset Button

Safe Boot Button

Retry Button

Clear CMOS Button

BIOS Flashback Button

LN2 Mode

ROG RAMDisk

CloneDrive

ROG RAMCache II

KeyBot II

- One-click overclocking

- DirectKey

- CLr CMOS

- Power On

UEFI BIOS features

- Extreme Tweaker

- Tweakers’ Paradise

- ROG SSD Secure Erase

- O.C. Prole

- Graphics Card Information Preview

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ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC)

specifications summary

Back I/O Ports

1 x Clear CMOS button

1 x BIOS Flashback button

1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi module

2 x USB 3.1 ports ( 1 x Type-C [black] and 1 x Type-A [red])

8 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]

4 x USB 2.0 ports [black]

1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

Special Features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5

- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU,

DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App

ASUS Exclusive Features

- AI Suite 3

ASUS EZ DIY

- USB BIOS Flashback

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Code

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

- ASUS Q-DIMM

ASUS SafeSlot

Multi-GPU support

AMD Ryzen™ Processors

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology

Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology

AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors

Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology

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Internal I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector

1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports

1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports

(via ROG_EXT header)

8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280

/ 22110

1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header

1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector

1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector

1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector

1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector

1 x 3-Pin W_FLOW connector

1 x 2-Pin W_IN connector

1 x 2-Pin W_OUT connector

3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors

1 x Thermal sensor connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x Start button

1 x Reset button

1 x Safe Boot button

1 x ReTry button

1 x LN2 mode jumper

1 x Slow mode switch

1 x System panel connector

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers

1 x TPM connector

1 x Speaker Header

LAN

Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT

Anti-surge LANGuard

ROG GameFirst IV

Wireless & Bluetooth

2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency

band 2.4 / 5 GHz

Up to 867 Mbps transfer speed

Bluetooth v4.1*

* Support for the Bluetooth specification depends on the Windows®

version. Windows® 7/8.1 support up to Bluetooth 4.0.

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BIOS

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,

ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree

BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites,

Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial

Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Software

Drivers

ROG GameFirst IV*

ROG RAMDisk

ROG RAMCache II

ROG CPU-Z

ROG Mem TweakIt

Overwolf

ROG Keybot II

CloneDrive

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

DAEMON Tools Software

ASUS Utilities

* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows 10 64-bit.

Operating System

Support

Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC)

specifications summary

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC)

Cables

2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables

1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)

1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm)

Accessories

1 x 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Moving Antennas

1 x I/O Shield

1 x Q-Connector

1 x ROG Coaster

1 x 10-in-1 ROG Cable Label

1 x ROG sticker

1 x M.2 Screw Package

1 x 3D Printing Mount Screw Package

Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD

Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Installation tools and components

1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan

DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-1

Chapter 1

Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

• 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.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the

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.

1.1 Motherboard overview

1.1.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change

any motherboard settings.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information

about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

1.1.2 Motherboard layout

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-3

Chapter 1

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin

EATX12V_2) 1-25

2. AM4 CPU socket 1-4

3. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-5

4. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 1-28

5. CPU, CPU optional, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP;

4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)

1-24

6. Q-Code LED 1-13

7. 3D printing mount 2-12

8. ProbeIt 1-31

9. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_E1) 1-21

10. M.2 Socket 3 for M Key 1-29

11. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 1-20

12. Water in, water out, and water ow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT;

3-pin W_FLOW) 1-30

13. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26

14. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 1-27

15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) 1-21

16. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1516) 1-22

17. ROG extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 1-27

18. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 1-30

19. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) 1-11

20. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 1-19

21. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 1-10

22. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 1-10

23. RESET button (RESET) 1-9

24. Power-on button (START) 1-9

25. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-23

26. LED connector (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP) 1-29

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation

A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to 8-core.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the

AM4 socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-5

Chapter 1

Recommended memory configurations

1.1.4 System memory

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.

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

• 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 conguration. Any

excess memory 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 Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.

Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a

lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,

we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code

(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory

modules.

Memory configurations

You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into

the DIMM sockets.

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-7

Chapter 1

1.1.5 Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may

cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

2 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot

3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

4 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot

5 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot

6 PCIe 2.0 x4_3 slot

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI®

mode.

• Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple

graphics cards for better thermal environment.

VGA Configuration

PCIe operating mode

PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2

Single VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8

VGA Configuration

PCIe operating mode

PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 PCIe_x4_3

Single VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A x4

(PCI Express 2.0)

AMD Ryzen™ Processors

AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-9

Chapter 1

1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches

Onboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-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.

1. Power-on button (START)

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake

up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source

indicating that you should shut down 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.

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3. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT)

The Safe Boot button can be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the

BIOS safe mode. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while

retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot

failure. Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system.

4. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON)

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.

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5. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE)

Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. The system may crash due to

the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will

decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to

keep track of their overclocking data.

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1.1.7 Onboard LEDs

1. Q LEDs (BOOT, VGA, DRAM, CPU)

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.

2. CPU ready LED (CPU_READY)

This LED will indicate the current status of your CPU. A red light indicates that the CPU

is not ready to boot, and the LED will turn green once the problem is solved. This user-

friendly design helps you quickly identify whether your CPU is ready to boot or not.

The order which the LEDs light up may vary per CPU.

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3. 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.

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Q-Code table

(continued on the next page)

Code Description

00 Not used

01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).

02 AP initialization before microcode loading

03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading

04 PCH initialization before microcode loading

06 Microcode loading

07 AP initialization after microcode loading

08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading

09 PCH initialization after microcode loading

0B Cache initialization

0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0E Microcode not found

0F Microcode not loaded

10 PEI Core is started

11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started

19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started

2B – 2F Memory initialization

30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

31 Memory Installed

32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization

37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started

3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

4F DXE IPL is started

50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory

speed

54 Unspecied memory initialization error

55 Memory not installed

56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

57 CPU mismatch

58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

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Code Description

5A Internal CPU error

5B Reset PPI is not available

5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

E1 S3 Boot Script execution

E2 Video repost

E3 OS S3 wake vector call

E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

E8 S3 Resume Failed

E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found

EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error

EB S3 OS Wake Error

EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes

F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)

F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

F2 Recovery process started

F3 Recovery rmware image is found

F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded

F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

F8 Recovery PPI is not available

F9 Recovery capsule is not found

FA Invalid recovery capsule

FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes

60 DXE Core is started

61 NVRAM initialization

62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services

63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started

68 PCI host bridge initialization

69 System Agent DXE initialization is started

6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started

6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)

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Code Description

70 PCH DXE initialization is started

71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started

72 PCH devices initialization

73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

91 Driver connecting is started

92 PCI Bus initialization is started

93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

94 PCI Bus Enumeration

95 PCI Bus Request Resources

96 PCI Bus Assign Resources

97 Console Output devices connect

98 Console input devices connect

99 Super IO Initialization

9A USB initialization is started

9B USB Reset

9C USB Detect

9D USB Enable

9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes

A0 IDE initialization is started

A1 IDE Reset

A2 IDE Detect

A3 IDE Enable

A4 SCSI initialization is started

A5 SCSI Reset

A6 SCSI Detect

A7 SCSI Enable

A8 Setup Verifying Password

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Code Description

A9 Start of Setup

AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

AB Setup Input Wait

AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

AD Ready To Boot event

AE Legacy Boot event

AF Exit Boot Services event

B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin

B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization

B3 System Reset

B4 USB hot plug

B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 System Agent initialization error

D2 PCH initialization error

D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6 No Console Output Devices are found

D7 No Console Input Devices are found

D8 Invalid password

D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)

DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

DB Flash update is failed

DC Reset protocol is not available

B5 PCI bus hot plug

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ACPI/ASL Checkpoints

Code Description

0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state

0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state

0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state

0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state

0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state

0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state

0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state

0x30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state

0x40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state

0xAC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

0xAA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

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1.1.8 Jumper

1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE)

With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot

bug during POST and help the system boot successfully.

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1.1.9 Internal connectors

1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0

Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10

conguration through the onboard AMD® X370 chipset.

• These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA

RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to

[RAID].

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section SATA

Configuration for details.

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3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front

or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of

USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for

USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with

USB 2.0.

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

2. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_E1)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 module for additional USB 3.1 ports.

The latest USB 3.1 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. The

next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB

devices.

The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating

system’s setting.

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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

motherboard!

4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1516)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to

480 MBps connection speed.

1 x USB 2.0 port (USB1516) at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.

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5. Front panel audio connector (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.

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this

connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

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6. CPU, CPU optional, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 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.

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow

inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!

Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.

W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device.

Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control

CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A

CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A

CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -

CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -

CHA_FAN3 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -

AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full Speed B

W_PUMP+ 3A 36W Full Speed B

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• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit

(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a

minimum power of 350 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system

will not boot.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a

system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or

may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCIe x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W

power or above to ensure the system stability.

7. 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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and

push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

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• 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. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written

to the HDD.

• Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker

allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRBTN)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns

the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the 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.

8. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER)

These connectors supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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• The OC Panel I/II is purchased separately.

• Support for OC Panel I/II varies over different platforms.

• Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility

list.

9. ROG extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)

This connector is for the OC Panel I/II.

10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1)

This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of

your motherboard’s critical components and connected devices.

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The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum

power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 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.

• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.

• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the

RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is

aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.

• The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating.

• The LED strip is purchased separately.

11. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2)

These connectors are for RGB LED strips.

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12. M.2 Socket 3 for M Key

This socket allows you to install M.2 SSD modules.

13. LED connector (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP)

This LED connector is for connecting LED strips on your cover.

• For AMD Ryzen™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3) supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA

mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices.

• For AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3) supports

SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices.

The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.

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14. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely

stores keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps

enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

The TPM module is purchased separately.

15. 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 ow

rate of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to

optimize the thermal efciency of your liquid cooling system.

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1.1.10 ProbeIt

The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a

multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking.

See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points.

Using ProbeIt

You can connect the multimeter to the motherboard as shown on the following gure.

The illustration above is for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure

points may differ by model.

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Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system

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.

2.1.1 Motherboard installation

1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.

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2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to

the chassis’ rear I/O panel.

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3. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to

the chassis.

DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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2.1.2 CPU installation

The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU

designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force

the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging

the CPU!

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Type 1

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU

heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink

and fan if necessary.

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Type 2

When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not

remove the plate on the bottom.

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2.1.4 DIMM installation

To remove a DIMM

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2.1.5 ATX power connection

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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2.1.6 SATA device connection

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2.1.7 Front I/O connector

To install ASUS Q-Connector

USB 2.0

AAFP

To install USB 2.0 connector

To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector

USB 3.0

To install USB 3.0 connector

USB 3.1

To install USB 3.1 connector

This connector will only t in one

orientation. Push the connector until it

clicks into place.

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2.1.8 Expansion card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

To install PCIe x1 cards

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2.1.9 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.

IO Shield

• Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi

ports.

• Ensure to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software.

• Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons.

The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but

the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models.

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2.1.10 M.2 installation

Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.

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2.1.11 3D printing part installation

Installing the 3D printing part onto the 3D Mount

A 3D printing part may be installed onto your motherboard into the 3D Mount shown in the

illustration below.

For more details regarding the installation of the 3D printing part on your motherboard, please

refer to the product page of your motherboard on the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

You may use the screw package included to secure the 3D printing part to the 3D Mount.

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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. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website.

2. Extract and rename the BIOS image le to C6H.CAP.

3. Copy C6H.CAP to the root directory of your USB storage device.

4. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback

port.

5. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button.

A ashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. The light goes out

when the process of updating the BIOS is complete.

• For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in

Chapter 3.

• Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you want to use the KeyBot feature.

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.

USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback portKeyBot port

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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.

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. USB 3.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4

3. USB 2.0 ports 11, 12, 13, and 14. Second port from the bottom supports the

KeyBot II feature.

4. USB 3.0 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8

5. LAN (RJ-45) port*

6. USB BIOS Flashback button

7. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.1

8. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA3

9. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2

10. Optical S/PDIF OUT port

11. Audio I/O ports**

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* LAN ports LED indications

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster

and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

• When KeyBot II is activated, USB hot plug function of the KeyBot port (USB 2.0 port

12) will be temporarily disabled.

** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

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

Port Headset

2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Sub

woofer

Center/Sub

woofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2 Speakers

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Connect to 4 Speakers

Connect to 6 Speakers

Connect to 8 Speakers

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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:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.

For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the

ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a

“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green

after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on

the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on

the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and

connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep

VGA detected

Quick boot set to disabled

No keyboard detected

One continuous beep followed by two

short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected

One continuous beep followed by three

short beeps No VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by four

short beeps Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the

instructions in Chapter 3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system

on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the 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.

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BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI

architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-

only BIOS controls to enable a more exible 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 specied.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot

device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In

normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure

optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following

circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to

run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or

update.

Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly

recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service

personnel.

When downloading or updating the BIOS le, rename it as C6H.CAP for this motherboard.

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• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and

may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the

mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default

settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized

Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 Exit Menu

for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and

reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and

switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.

• 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 can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.

3.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure 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 <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test

(POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you

failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.

After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.

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3.2.1 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 <F7> hotkey for the advanced

BIOS settings.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

Selects the display language

of the BIOS setup program

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,

CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan

speed, and SATA information

Displays the system properties of the selected mode.

Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes

Loads optimized

default settings

Creates storage RAID and

configures system overclocking

Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click

the button to manually tune the fans

Saves the changes

and resets the system

Click to display boot devices

Selects the boot device priority

Click to go to Advanced mode

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3.2.2 Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure

the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the

following sections for the detailed congurations.

To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the <F7>

hotkey.

Menu items General help

Menu bar Language Hot Keys

Qfan Control(F6)

MyFavorite(F3) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)

Scroll barPop-up Menu

Configuration fields

Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode

Displays the CPU temperature,

CPU, and memory voltage output

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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 conguration.

Main For changing the basic system conguration

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.

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tool For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit)

on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a

submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Language

This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS.

Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.

My Favorites(F3)

This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently-

used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.

Refer to section 3.3 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 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information.

EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)

This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of

your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID

mode.

Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.

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Search on FAQ

Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile

device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also

scan the following QR code:

Hot keys

This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.

Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t

on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display

the other items on the screen.

General help

At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key

to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.

Configuration fields

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can

change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not

user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and

press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Last Modified button

This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.

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3.2.3 Q-Fan Control

The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of

your CPU and chassis fans.

Click to select a fan to be

configured Click to activate

PWM Mode

Click to undo the

changes

Click to apply the fan setting

Click to go back to main menu

Select a profile to

apply to your fans

Click to activate DC Mode

Select to manually configure

your fans

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Configuring fans manually

Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.

To congure your fans:

1. Select the fan that you want to congure 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).

Speed points Select to manually

configure your fans

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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard

EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and

CPU fan to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.

OC Tuning

To start OC Tuning:

1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click 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.

OC setup

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4. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not

sure, then click Next.

5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC

Tuning.

3.3 My Favorites

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.

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Adding items to My Favorites

To add BIOS items:

1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click 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.

3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as

favorite from the submenu panel and click or press <Enter> on your keyboard.

You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:

• Items with submenu options

• User-managed items such as language and boot order

• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.

4. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.

5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.

Main menu panel

Submenu panel

Selected shortcut

items

Delete all favorite

items

Recover to default

favorite items

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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.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)

RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches

for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.

• 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].

3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu

The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction

The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you

installed on the motherboard.

Ai Overclock Tuner

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

frequency. Conguration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

[D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. prole, and the related parameters will

be adjusted automatically.

The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].

BCLK Frequency

This item allows you to set the BCLK frequency to enhance the system performance.

Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.

We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specication, as high BCLK

frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.

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Memory Frequency

This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary

with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized

setting.

Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-3200MHz]

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 eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

PSS Support

This item allows you enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT

objects.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PPC Adjustment

This item allows you to adjust _PPC object.

Conguration options: [PState 0] [PState 1] [PState 2]

This items appears only when you set PSS Support to [Enabled].

NX Mode

This item allows you enable or disable no-execute page protection function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SVM Mode

This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Node 0 Information

This item allows you to view memory information related to Node 0.

3.6.1 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically

detects.

The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.

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3.6.2 SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The

SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA

port.

SATA Port Enable

This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Mode

This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.

[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the

onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that

increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing

the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from

the SATA hard disk drives.

SMART Self Test

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that

shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the

hard disks.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

3.6.3 ROG Effects

The items in this menu allow you to congure the LEDs on your motherboard and the

functions for the Q-Code LED.

Onboard LED

This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Q-Code LED Function

[Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU

temperature on Q-Code LED.

[POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on Q-Code LED.

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3.6.4 Onboard Devices Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and congure onboard

devices.

HD Audio Controller

This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCIEX4_3 Bandwidth

[Auto] If PCIEX4_3 is occupied and runs at X4/X2, PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2 and

PCIEX1_3 will be disabled. If PCIEX4_3 is not occupied or runs at X1,

PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 will be enabled.

[X4 mode] The PCIEX4_3 slot will run at X4 mode for high performance with

PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 disabled.

[X1 mode] The PCIEX4_3 slot will run at X1 mode with PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2 and

PCIEX1_3 enabled.

PCIEX16_1 Mode

This item allows you to set the PCIEX16_1 Mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3]

PCIEX8_2 Mode

This item allows you to set the PCIEX8_2 Mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3]

M2 Link Mode

This item allows you to set the M2 Link Mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3]

Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

[Enabled] Enables the rear USB 3.1 controller.

RGB LED lighting

This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

Intel LAN Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.6.5 APM Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings.

ErP Ready [Disabled]

This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for

ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)]

Restore On AC Power Loss

This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power

loss. When setting your system to [Last State], it goes to the previous state before the AC

power loss.

Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PCI-E/PCI

This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN

controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC

This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake

event and congure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours,

minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.6.6 Network Stack Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack

3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information

This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.

NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.

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3.6.8 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.

Legacy USB Support

[Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems.

[Disabled] 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.

XHCI Hand-off

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand-off

feature.

[Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off support.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support

This item allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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.

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3.8 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Fast Boot

[Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.

[Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.

The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].

Next Boot after AC Power Loss

[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.

[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.

Boot Configuration

Boot Logo Display

[Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST.

[Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST.

[Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during POST.

3.7 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change

the fan settings.

Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.

Q-fan Configuration

Qfan Tuning

Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum

duty cycle for each fan.

AIO PUMP/W_PUMP+ Control

[Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature.

[Auto] Detects the type of water pump installed and automatically switches

the control modes.

[DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan.

[PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.

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The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full

Screen].

Post Delay Time

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. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.

This feature only works when set under normal boot.

The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled].

Post Report

This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time.

Conguration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]

Bootup NumLock State

This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error

This item allows your system to wait for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Option ROM Messages

[Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST.

[Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.

Interrupt 19 Capture

[Enabled] Execute the trap right away.

[Disabled] Execute the trap during legacy boot.

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.

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CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

This item allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully

support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.

Launch CSM

[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-

on devices.

[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI

driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.

[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices

or the Windows® UEFI mode.

The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].

Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]

This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.

Conguration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]

[UEFI only]

Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only]

This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to

launch.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]

Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only]

This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to

launch.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]

Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy only]

This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that

you want to launch.

Conguration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]

Secure Boot

This item allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to

protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.

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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 <F8> after POST (Windows® 8 not

supported).

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo

appears.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on

the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start

booting from the selected device.

3.9 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then

press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Setup Animator

This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation

message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press

<Enter> to conrm your choice.

For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.

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3.9.2 Secure Erase

SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.

Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance

levels.

Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI.

To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.

Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may

become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.

The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size. Do not

turn off the system during the process.

Status definition:

• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS

guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting.

If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to

proceed with the Secure Erase.

• Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete

or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different

password dened by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before

proceeding with Secure Erase.

Displays the

available SSDs

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Load from Profile

This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the

prole number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, 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 le only coming from the same memory/

CPU conguration and BIOS version.

Profile Name

This item allows you to key in a prole name.

Save to Profile

This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a

prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive

This item allows you to load or save prole from your USB drive, load and save prole to your

USB drive.

3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

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.

Save Above Settings

This item allows you to save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage,

BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio.

Load from profile

This item allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage,

BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio.

3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure

The ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core

voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the UEFI BIOS.

The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values

can be tweaked or congured using the OC Panel without going to the BIOS menu.

3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information

This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

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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 conguration 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.

Conguration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2]

3.10 Exit menu

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 Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup

menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.

Select OK to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to

ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,

a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you

select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to

discard changes and exit.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of

the available lesystem devices.

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-25

Chapter 3

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.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard.

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a

USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.

3.11.1 EZ Update

The EZ Update is a utility that allows 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.

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

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 oppy 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.

To update the BIOS by USB:

1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter>.

2. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.

3. Select by USB.

4. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.

5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

6. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.

7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-27

Chapter 3

• This function can support devices such as a USB ash 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:

1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter>.

2. Select by Internet.

3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then

press <Enter>.

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.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.

5. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a

corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains

the BIOS le.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published

on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at

https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB ash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive

containing the BIOS le to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility

reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure

system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default

BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause

system boot failure!

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 4-1

Chapter 4

RAID Support

4.1 RAID configurations

The motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 solution.

If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID

set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.

Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.

4.1.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in

parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a

sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access

and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to

a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications

to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID

conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use

two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be

of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having

to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both

RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive

and three new drives for this setup.

Chapter 4: RAID Support

4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support

Chapter 4

4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk

4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®

To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS:

1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation

media containing the RAID driver.

2. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click

Browse.

3. Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select

the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.

4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI

driver for your optical drive.

4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks

The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install

identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) A-1

Appendix

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

A-2 Appendix

Appendix

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada (ISED)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES-

3(B)/NMB-3(B).

This device complies with Industry Canada license 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.

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003, RSS-

210 et CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas

provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles

susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

KC: Korea Warning Statement

Class B ITE

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) A-3

Appendix

REACH

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. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin

indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in

municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol

of the crossed out wheeled 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

for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to

responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging

materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling

information in different regions.

Regional notice for California

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

RF exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and

the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of

at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna

installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure

compliance.

A-4 Appendix

Appendix

FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance

The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.

Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment

regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le

matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement

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、5.3GHz帯域の電

波は屋外で使用が禁じられています。

法律および規制遵守

本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。日本国外では、

その国の法律または規制により、本製品の使用ができないことがあります。このような国では、本

製品を運用した結果、罰せられることがありますが、当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承

ください。

Google™ License Terms

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this le

except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:

http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the

License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF

ANY KIND, either express or implied.

See the License for the specic language governing permissions and limitations under the

License.

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) A-5

Appendix

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. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat voldoet aan de

essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 2014/53/

EU. De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring is beschikbaar op

https://www.asus.com/support/

De WiFi op 5150-5350MHz zal beperkt zijn tot binnengebruik voor in de tabel

vermelde landen:

Lihtsustatud EÜ vastavusdeklaratsioon

Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTek Computer Inc, et seade vastab direktiivi

2014/53/EÜ olulistele nõuetele ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele. EL

vastavusdeklaratsiooni täistekst on saadaval veebisaidil

https://www.asus.com/support/

Sagedusvahemikus 5150-5350 MHz töötava WiFi kasutamine on järgmistes

riikides lubatud ainult siseruumides:

Eurooppa - EY:n vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus

ASUSTek Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on direktiivin 2014/53/

EU olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden asiaankuuluvien lisäysten mukainen.

Koko EY:n vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen teksti on luettavissa

osoitteessa https://www.asus.com/support/

5 150 - 5 350 MHz:in taajuudella toimiva WiFi on rajoitettu sisäkäyttöön

taulukossa luetelluissa maissa:

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.https://www.asus.com/support/

 WiFi 5150-5350

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Απλοποιημένη Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ

Διά του παρόντος η ASUSTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή

είναι σύμμορφη με τις βασικές προϋποθέσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις της

Οδηγίας 2014/53/ΕE. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης της ΕΕ

είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση https://www.asus.com/support/

Το WiFi που λειτουργεί στη ζώνη 5150-5350MHz περιορίζεται για χρήση σε

εσωτερικούς χώρους για τις χώρες που αναφέρονται στον παρακάτω πίνακα:



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Egyszerűsített EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat

Az ASUSTek Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz megfelel az

2014/53/EU sz. irányelv alapvető követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó

rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövegét a

következő weboldalon tekintheti meg: https://www.asus.com/support/

Az 5150-5350 MHz-es sávban működő Wi-Fi-t beltéri használatra kell

korlátozni az alábbi táblázatban felsorolt országokban:

Pernyataan Kesesuaian UE yang Disederhanakan

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. dengan ini menyatakan bahwa perangkat ini

memenuhi persyaratan utama dan ketentuan relevan lainnya yang terdapat

pada Petunjuk 2014/53/EU. Teks lengkap pernyataan kesesuaian EU tersedia

di: https://www.asus.com/support/

WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan

dalam ruangan di negara yang tercantum dalam tabel

Vienkāršota ES atbilstības paziņojums

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst 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.

Simpliﬁed EU Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance

with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive

2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at

https://www.asus.com/support/

The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor

use for countries listed in the table below:

Déclaration simpliﬁée de conformité de l’UE

ASUSTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme

aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes de la directive 2014/53/

EU. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site

internet suivant : https://www.asus.com/support/

Dans la plage de fréquence 5150-5350 MHz, le Wi-Fi est restreint à une

utilisation en intérieur dans les pays listés dans le tableau ci-dessous:

Vereinfachte EU-Konformitätserklärung

ASUSTek COMPUTER INC erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den

grundlegenden Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen

der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-

Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: https://www.asus.com/support/

Der WLAN-Betrieb im Band von 5150-5350 MHz ist für die in der unteren

Tabelle aufgeführten Länder auf den Innenbereich beschränkt:

Dichiarazione di conformità UE sempliﬁcata

ASUSTek Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo è

conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti con la

direttiva 2014/53/EU. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è

disponibile all’indirizzo: https://www.asus.com/support/

L’utilizzo della rete Wi-Fi con frequenza compresa nell’intervallo 5150-

5350MHz deve essere limitato all’interno degli ediﬁci per i paesi presenti

nella seguente tabella:

Упрощенное заявление о соответствии европейской директиве

ASUSTek Computer Inc. заявляет, что устройство соответствует основным

требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям директивы 2014/53/EU.

Полный текст декларации соответствия ЕС доступен на

https://www.asus.com/support/

Работа WiFi в диапазоне частот 5150-5350 должна быть ограничена

использованием в помещениях для стран, перечисленных в таблице ниже:

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ASUSTek Computer

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https://www.asus.com/support/

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Опростена декларация за съответствие на ЕС

С настоящото ASUSTek Computer Inc. декларира, че това устройство е

в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими

постановления на свързаната Директива 2014/53/EC. Пълният текст на ЕС

декларация за съвместимост е достъпен на адрес

https://www.asus.com/support/

WiFi, работеща в диапазон 5150-5350MHz, трябва да се ограничи до

употреба на закрито за страните, посочени в таблицата по-долу:

Declaração de Conformidade UE Simpliﬁcada

ASUSTek Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade

com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes relacionadas às

diretivas 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade CE

está disponível em https://www.asus.com/support/

O WiFi operando na banda 5150-5350MHz deve ser restrito para uso interno

para os países listados na tabela abaixo:

Pojednostavljena EU Izjava o sukladnosti

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim

zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama direktive 2014/53/EU. Cijeli

tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/

WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na

upotrebu u zatvorenom prostoru u zemljama na donjem popisu:

Zjednodušené prohlášení o shodě EU

Společnost ASUSTek Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení splňuje

základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnice 2014/53/ EU. Plné

znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese

https://www.asus.com/support/

V zemích uvedených v tabulce je provoz sítě Wi-Fi ve frekvenčním rozsahu 5

150 - 5 350 MHz povolen pouze ve vnitřních prostorech:

A-6 Appendix

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.com/support/

Toliau nurodytose šalyse „WiFi“ ryšiu, veikiančiu 5 150–5 350 MHz dažnio

juostoje, galima naudotis tik patalpose:

Ovaj uređaj može da se koristi u državama navedenim ispod:

Forenklet EU-samsvarserklæring

ASUSTek Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med

hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i direktivet 2014/53/EU.

Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen ﬁnnes på:

https://www.asus.com/support/

Wi-Fi-området 5150–5350 MHz skal begrenses til innendørs bruk for landene

som er oppført i tabellen:

Uproszczona deklaracja zgodności UE

Firma ASUSTek Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że urządzenie to jest

zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami

dyrektywy 2014/53/EU. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod

adresem https://www.asus.com/support/

W krajach wymienionych w tabeli działanie sieci Wi-Fi w paśmie 5150–

5350 MHz powinno być ograniczone wyłącznie do pomieszczeń:

Declaração de Conformidade Simpliﬁcada da UE

A ASUSTek Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade

com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Diretiva

2014/53/UE. O texto integral da declaração de conformidade da UE está

disponível em https://www.asus.com/support/

A utilização das frequências WiFi de 5150 a 5350MHz está restrita a

ambientes interiores nos países apresentados na tabela:

Declarație de conformitate UE, versiune simpliﬁcată

Prin prezenta, ASUSTek Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv este în

conformitate cu reglementările esențiale și cu celelalte prevederi relevante

ale Directivei 2014/53/UE. Textul complet al declarației de conformitate UE

este disponibil la adresa https://www.asus.com/support/

Pentru țările listate în tabelul de mai jos, rețelele WiFi care funcționează în

banda de frecvență de 5.150-5.350 MHz trebuie utilizate doar în interior:

Pojednostavljena Deklaracija o usaglašenosti EU

ASUSTek Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usaglašen sa

osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama Direktive 2014/53/EU.

Ceo tekst Deklaracije o usaglašenosti EU dostupan je na lokaciji

https://www.asus.com/support/

WiFi koji radi u frekventnom opsegu od 5150 MHz do 5350 MHz ograničen

je isključivo na upotrebu u zatvorenom prostoru za zemlje navedene u

tabeli ispod:

Zjednodušené vyhlásenie o zhode platné pre EÚ

Spoločnosť ASUSTek Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto zariadenie je

v súlade so základnými požiadavkami a ďalšími príslušnými ustanoveniami

smernice č. 2014/53/EÚ. Plné znenie vyhlásenia o zhode pre EÚ je k dispozícii

na lokalite https://www.asus.com/support/

Činnosť WiFi v pásme 5150 - 5350 MHz bude obmedzená na použitie vo

vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie:

Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti

ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi

zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno

besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/

WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah,

navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo:

Declaración de conformidad simpliﬁcada para la UE

Por la presente, ASUSTek Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple

los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de la directiva

2014/53/EU. En https://www.asus.com/support/ está disponible el texto

completo de la declaración de conformidad para la UE.

La conexión WiFi con una frecuencia de funcionamiento de 5150-5350 MHz

se restringirá al uso en interiores para los países enumerados en la tabla:

Förenklad EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse

ASUSTek Computer Inc. deklarerar härmed att denna enhet överensstämmer

med de grundläggande 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:

ประกาศเกี่ยวกับความสอดคล้องของสหภาพยุโรปแบบย่อ

ASUSTek Computer Inc.

ขอประกาศในที่นี้ว่าอุปกรณ์นี้มีความสอดคล้องกับความ

ต้องการที่จำาเป็นและเงื่อนไขที่เกี่ยวข้องอื่น ๆ ของบทบัญญัติข้อกำาหนด

2014/53/EU เนื้อหาที่สมบูรณ์ของประกาศความสอดคล้องกับ EU มีอยู่ที่

https://www.asus.com/support/

การทำางานของ WiFi ที่ 5150-5350MHz

ถูกจำากัดให้ใช้ในอาคารสำาหรับประเทศที่แสดงในตาราง

Basitleştirilmiş AB Uyumluluk Bildirimi

ASUSTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın 2014/53/EU Yönergesinin temel

gereksinimlerine ve diğer ilgili hükümlerine uygun olduğunu bildirir. AB

uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:

https://www.asus.com/support/

5150-5350 MHz arasındaki WiFi çalışması, tabloda listelenen ülkeler için iç

mekân kullanımıyla kısıtlanacaktır.

Спрощена декларація про відповідність нормам ЄС

ASUSTek Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає основним

вимогам та іншим відповідним вимогам Директиви 2014 / 53 / EU.

Повний текст декларації відповідності нормам ЄС доступний на

https://www.asus.com/support/

Робота Wi-Fi на частоті 5150-5350 МГц обмежується використанням у

приміщенні для країн, поданих у таблиці нижче:

AT BE BG CZ DK EE FR

DE IS IE IT EL ES CY

LV LI LT LU HU MT NL

NO PL PT RO SI SK TR

FI SE CH UK HR

WCBN808A-AD (Model: QCNFA364A) output power table:

Function Frequency Maximum Output Power

(EIRP)

WiFi

2412-2472 MHz 17 dBm

5150-5350 MHz 20 dBm

5470-5725 MHz 20 dBm

Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz 10 dBm

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) A-7

Appendix

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

Web site www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +86-21-38429911

Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#

Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

Telephone +1-510-739-3777

Fax +1-510-608-4555

Web site http://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support

Support fax +1-812-284-0883

Telephone +1-812-282-2787

Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address 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

A-8 Appendix

Appendix

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International

Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.

Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555

hereby declares that the product

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Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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