Safety information
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- 1.1 Motherboard overview
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Chapter 4: RAID Support
- 4.1 RAID configurations
  - 4.1.1 RAID definitions
Appendix

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Motherboard

ROG

MAXIMUS

XI GENE

E14760

First Edition

August 2018

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Contents

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

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

ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 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....................................................1-8

1.1.7 Jumper ......................................................................................1-12

1.1.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-14

1.1.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-17

1.2.10 ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-28

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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

2.1.1 CPU installation...........................................................................2-1

2.1.2 Cooling system installation..........................................................2-3

2.1.3 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-4

2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-5

2.1.5 ATX power connection ................................................................ 2-6

2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-7

2.1.7 Front I/O connector .....................................................................2-8

2.1.8 Expansion card installation .........................................................2-9

2.1.9 M.2 installation ..........................................................................2-10

2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation....................................................................2-11

2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna 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 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-3

3.2.2 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-7

3.2.3 QFan Control...............................................................................3-8

3.2.4 AI OC Guide ..............................................................................3-10

3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard .....................................................................3-11

3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-13

3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-15

3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu ...........................................................................3-15

3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-17

3.6.1 Platform Misc Conguration ...................................................... 3-17

3.6.2 CPU Conguration ....................................................................3-17

3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-17

3.6.4 PCH Conguration ....................................................................3-17

3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration.......................................................3-18

3.6.6 PCH-FW Conguration .............................................................3-18

3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-19

3.6.8 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-19

3.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings ...........................................................3-20

3.6.10 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-20

3.6.11 Network Stack Conguration.....................................................3-20

3.6.12 NVMe Conguration ..................................................................3-20

3.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information .................................................3-20

3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-21

3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-21

3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-23

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................3-23

3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase..................................................................3-24

3.9.3 ASUS User Prole.....................................................................3-25

3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure ..............................................3-25

3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-25

3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate ................................................................ 3-26

3.9.7 Graphics Card Information ........................................................ 3-26

3.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-27

3.11 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................3-28

3.11.1 EZ Update ................................................................................. 3-28

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ...................................................................... 3-29

3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........................................................3-31

Chapter 4: RAID Support

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

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

Appendix

Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-1

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-5

ASUS contact information .................................................................................... A-11

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.

• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures

between 0°C and 40°C.

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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 (+).

ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE specifications summary

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CPU

Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation

Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

Supports 14 nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

* Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type

** Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset Intel® Z390 Chipset

Memory

2 x DIMM, Max. 64*GB DDR4 4600+(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC)

/ 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC)* / 3866(OC)* / 3733(OC)* /

3600(OC)* / 3466(OC)* / 3400(OC)* / 3333(OC)* / 3300(OC)* /

3200(OC)* / 3000(OC)* / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133

MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* Double Capacity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models.

Expansion slots

Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation

Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Safeslot

Intel® Z390 Chipset

1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot

Graphic

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® UHD Graphics support

VGA output support : HDMI

- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@30Hz,

24bpp

Storage

Intel® socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation

Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

- 1 x DIMM.2 Module supports 2 x M.2 socket 3 with M key, type

2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode from CPU)

Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid

Storage Technology support:

- 2 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2230/2242/2260/2280

(supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready*

* Intel® Optane™ Technology only supported when using 8th Generation

Intel® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules,

ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to

the latest version from ASUS support website.

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LAN

Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated

Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)

Anti-surge LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Intel® Wireless-AC 9560

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

frequency band 2.4/5 GHz

Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160. Up to

1.73Gbps transfer speed

Bluetooth v5.0

Audio

ROG SupremeFX S1220A Codec

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

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

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

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel

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

8-Channel audio.

USB

Intel® Z390 Express Chipset

- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ front panel connector

- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C™)

- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 2 ports at mid-board [grey])

- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board [black])

ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE specifications summary

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ROG Exclusive Features

Extreme Engine Digi+

- MicroFine Alloy Choke

- NexFET MOSFETs

- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

Codensatation detection circuit

ROG DIMM.2 extension card with two M.2 slots

ProbeIt

Start Button

Reset Button

ReTry Button

Safe Boot Button

Clear CMOS Button

MemOK!2 Switch

LN2 Mode Jumper

Slow Mode Switch

Pause Switch

ROG RAMCache III

UEFI BIOS features:

- Extreme Tweaker

- Tweakers’ Paradise

- ROG SSD Secure Erase

- GPU Post

- O.C. Prole

- Graphics Card Information Preview

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

- 3D Printing friendly design

ASUS EZ DIY

- USB BIOS Flashback

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

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

ASUS Q-Design

- Q-Code

- Q-Connector

- Q-LED (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot Device

LED[green])

- SafeSlot

- SafeDIMM slot

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ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE specifications summary

Back I/O Ports

1 x Clear CMOS Button

1 x BIOS Flashback Button

1 x PS/2 Combo port

1 x HDMI 1.4b

2 x USB 2.0 Ports

1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue]

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C™ [black])

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

Internal connectors

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header support additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

1 x DIMM.2 slot

2 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2230/2242/2260/2280

(supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector

1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector

1 x 4-pin Chassis fan connector

1 x 4-pin Water_pump+ connector

1 x 4-pin AIO_Pump connector

2 x 4-pin Full speed fan connectors (FS_FAN)

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

2 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connectors

1 x 2-pin T_sensor header

1 x 11-pin NODE header

1 x W_IN header

1 x W_OUT header

1 x W_FLOW header

1 x Start button

1 x Reset button

1 x LN2 mode jumper

1 x MemOK!_II Switch

2 x Aura RGB headers

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x Slow mode Switch

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ Front panel connector

9 x ProbeIt measurement points

1 x Retry button

1 x Safe boot button

1 x Pause switch

2 x LED ON/OFF headers (MB_LIGHT_BAR,80 LIGHT_BAR)

1 x System panel connector

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ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE specifications summary

BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS

3.1, ACPI 6.1

Manageability WOL, PXE

Software

Overwolf

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

Daemon Tools Software

WinRAR

Operating System

Support

Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inch X 8.9 inch(24.4 cm x 22.6cm)

Specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for

the latest specications.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE motherboard

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

1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm)

Accessories

1 x 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas

1 x Q-Connector

1 x ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink

1 x M.2 Pads for ROG DIMM.2 Heatsink

1 x ROG Coaster

2 x M.2 Screw package

1 x ROG sticker

Application DVD 1 x ROG Motherboard Support DVD

Documentation 1 x User guide

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

Installation tools and components

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

PC chassis

Power supply unit

Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan

Intel® LGA1151 CPU

DIMM

SATA hard disk drive

Graphics card (optional)

Phillips (cross) screwdriver

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

1 bag of screws

M.2 SSD module (optional)

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ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE 1-1

Chapter 1

Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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.

• 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.

1-2 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 MAXIMUS XI GENE 1-3

Chapter 1

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V_1-2) 1-25

2. LGA1151CPUSocket 1-4

3. Fanandpumpconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN;4-pinCPU_OPT;4-pinFS_

FAN1-2;CHA_FAN;4-pinAIO_PUMP;4-pinW_PUMP+) 1-22

4. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5

5. M.2sockets(M.2_1;M.2_2) 1-24

6. AURARGBheaders(4-pinRGB_HEADER1-2) 1-21

7. DIMM.2slot(DIMM.2_SLOT) 1-27

8. MemOK!IIswitch(MemOK!_II_switch) 1-9

9. Q_CodeLED 1-16

10. LN2Modejumper(3-pinLN2_MODE) 1-12

11. SlowModeswitch(SLOW_MODE) 1-11

12. Pauseswitch(PAUSE) 1-11

13. Power-onbutton(START) 1-8

14. RESETbutton(RESET) 1-8

15. ReTrybutton(RETRY_BUTTON) 1-10

16. SafeBootbutton(SAFE_BOOT) 1-10

17. USB3.1Gen1connector(20-1pinU31G1_78) 1-19

18. USB3.1Gen2frontpanelconnector(U31G2_3) 1-19

19. Intel®Z390SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1-4) 1-17

20. Waterin,waterout,andwaterowconnectors

(2-pinW_IN2;2-pinW_OUT2;3-pinW_FLOW2) 1-23

21. Systempanelconnectors(10-1pinF_PANEL) 1-26

22. 80lightjumper(3-pin80_LIGHT) 1-12

23. Motherboardlightbarjumper(3-pinMB_LIGHT_BAR) 1-13

24. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSBE34,USBE56) 1-20

25. Nodeconnector(12-1pinNODE) 1-24

26. ProbeIt 1-28

27. Thermalsensorconnector(2-pinT_SENSOR) 1-18

28. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-18

29. LEDconnectors(8-pinLED_CON1) 1-20

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

ThismotherboardsupportsIntel®socket1151for9000series,8thGenerationCore™i7/i5/i3,

Pentium®andCeleron®processors,withmemoryandPCIExpresscontrollersintegratedto

supportdual-channel(2DIMM)DDR4memoryand16PCIExpress3.0/2.0lanes.

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

• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand

thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap

ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard

components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/

transit-related.

• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise

Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe

LGA1151socket.

• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom

incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP

cap.

EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA1151socketonly.DONOTinstall

aCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155,andLGA1156socketsintheLGA1151socket.

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Recommended memory configurations

1.1.4 System memory

Themotherboardcomeswithtwo(2)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.

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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.

• 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.

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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

1PCIe3.0x4slot

2PCIe3.0x16/x8slot

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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. MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II)

InstallingDIMMsthatarenotcompatiblewiththemotherboardmaycausesystem

bootfailure.Theswitchisenabledbydefault,allowingmemoryre-trainingwhenthe

motherboardisunresponsiveduetomemoryproblems.TheMem_LEDwilllightup

whilere-training,andturnoffwhenthere-trainingiscomplete.

• Refertosection1.1.8 Onboard LEDs fortheexactlocationoftheMEMLED.

• TheDRAMLEDalsolightsupwhentheDIMMisnotproperlyinstalled.Turnoffthe

systemandreinstalltheDIMMbeforeusingtheMemOK!IIfunction.

• TheMemOK!IIswitchdoesnotfunctionunderWindows®OSenvironment.

• Duringthetuningprocess,thesystemloadsandtestspretestproles.Ittakesabout

30secondsforthesystemtotestonesetofproles.Ifthetestfails,thesystem

rebootsandteststhenextsetofproles.Thesystemwillrebootmultipletimeswhen

training,oncethesystemhascompletedthetrainingprocesstheMem_LEDwillturn

off,pleaserefrainfromdoinganythingbeforetheMem_LEDturnsoff.

• Duetomemorytuningrequirement,thesystemautomaticallyrebootswheneach

proleistested.IftheinstalledDIMMsstillfailtobootafterthewholetuningprocess,

andtheMem_LEDisturnedoff,pleaserefertotheQ-codeLEDandQ-codetablefor

more details on the error.

• IfyouturnoffthecomputerandreplaceDIMMsduringthetuningprocess,thesystem

continuesmemorytuningafterturningonthecomputer.Tostopmemorytuning,turn

offthecomputerandunplugthepowercordforabout5–10seconds,thensetthe

MemOK!IIswitchtodisabled.

• EnsuretoreplacetheDIMMswithonesrecommendedintheMemoryQVL(Qualied

VendorsLists)atwww.asus.com.

• WerecommendthatyoudownloadandupdatetothelatestBIOSversionfrom

www.asus.comafterusingtheMemOK!IIfunction.

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4. 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.

5. 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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6. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE)

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

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

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

keeptrackoftheiroverclockingdata.

8. Pause switch (PAUSE)

Thepauseswitchallowsyoutofreezethecoolingsystematahardwarelevel,thus

allowingyoutoadjustyoursystemsettingsunderheavyoverclocking.

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1.1.7 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.

2. 80 light jumper (3-pin 80_LIGHT)

ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheonboardQ-CODELED.

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3. Motherboard light bar jumper (3-pin MB_LIGHT_BAR)

This jumper allows you to enable and disable the motherboard back light.

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1.1.8 Onboard LEDs

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

QLEDcheckkeycomponents(CPU,DRAM,VGAcard,andbootingdevices)in

sequenceduringmotherboardbootingprocess.Ifanerrorisfound,thecorresponding

LEDremainslituntiltheproblemissolved.Thisuser-friendlydesignprovidesan

intuitivewaytolocatetherootproblemwithinseconds.

TheQLEDsprovidethemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastartingpointfor

troubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.

2. Condensation detection LEDs

TheseLEDswilllightupwhenwatercondensationisdetectedonthecorresponding

criticalkeycomponents(CPU,DRAM,andPCIE).Thisuser-friendlydesignhelpsyou

quicklyidentifypossibledamagescausedbycondensation.

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3. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)

TheHardDiskLEDisdesignedtoindicatetheharddiskactivity.Itblinkswhendata

isbeingwrittenintoorreadfromtheharddiskdrive.TheLEDdoesnotlightupwhen

thereisnoharddiskdriveconnectedtothemotherboardorwhentheharddiskdrive

does not function.

4. Memory LED (Mem_LED)

TheMem_LEDwilllightupandremainlitwhiletheMemOK!IIfunctionisinuse.When

there-trainingiscomplete,theMem_LEDwillturnoff.

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5. Q-Code LED

TheQ-CodeLEDdesignprovidesyouwitha2-digiterrorcodethatdisplaysthesystem

status.

• TheQ-CodeLEDprovidesthemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastarting

pointfortroubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.

• PleaserefertotheQ-CodetableintheAppendix section for more details.

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1.1.9 Internal connectors

1. Intel® Z390 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4)

TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6Gb/s

signal cables.

IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,youcancreateaRAID0,1,5,and10

congurationwiththeIntel®RapidStorageTechnologythroughtheonboardIntel®

Z390 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

[Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)].

• FormoreinformationonconguringyourRAIDsets,pleaserefertotheRAID

Configuration Guidewhichyoucanndathttps://www.asus.com/support.

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2. 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.

3. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)

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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5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_78)

ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduleforadditionalUSB

3.1Gen1frontorrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.1Gen1module,youcan

enjoyallthebenetsofUSB3.1Gen1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.

4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_3)

ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.1Gen2moduleforadditionalUSB3.1

Gen2ports.ThelatestUSB3.1Gen2connectivityprovidesdatatransferspeedsof

up to 10 Gbps.

TheUSB3.1Gen1moduleispurchasedseparately.

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6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USBE34, USBE56)

TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletothese

connectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.

ThisUSBconnectorcomplieswithUSB2.0specicationthatsupportsupto480MBps

connection speed.

DONOTconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethe

motherboard!

TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately.

7. LED connector (8-pin LED_CON1)

ThisLEDconnectorisforconnectingLEDstripsonyourbackI/Ocover.

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

powerratingof3A(12V),andnolongerthan3m.

Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitched

offorthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodosomaycausesevere

damagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

• 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.

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

TheseconnectorsareforRGBLEDstrips.

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• 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.

• ConnectthefanofyourwatercoolingkittotheW_PUMP+1connector.

9. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin FS_FAN1-2;

CHA_FAN; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+)

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.

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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

EXT_FAN 1A 12W Q-FanControlled -

CHA_FAN 1A 12W Q-FanControlled -

FS_FAN1 1A 12W FullSpeed -

FS_FAN2 1A 12W FullSpeed -

AIO_PUMP 1A 12W FullSpeed -

W_PUMP+ 3A 36W FullSpeed -

10. 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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11. NODE connector (12-1 pin NODE)

ThisconnectorallowyoutoconnectacompatiblePSUorcontrolacompatiblefan

extensioncard.

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

12. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2)

ThesesocketsallowyoutoinstallM.2SSDmodules.

• M.2_1socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4MKeydesignandtype2242/2260/2280PCIe

storagedevices.

• M.2_2socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4MKeydesignandtype2242/2260/2280PCIe

storagedevices.

• ThesesocketssupportIRST(Intel®RapidStorageTechnology).

• Intel®OptaneTechnologyisonlysupportedbyM.2_1andM.2_2whensourcedfrom

thePCH.BeforeusingIntel®Optanememorymodules,ensurethatyouhaveupdated

yourmotherboarddriversandBIOStothelatestversionfromASUSsupportwebsite.

TheM.2SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.

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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8-pinEATX12V_1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.

13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1-2)

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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14. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

Theseconnectorssupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.

• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)

This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLED

cabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystem

power,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.

• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDD_LED)

This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.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.

• 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.

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15. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT)

ThissocketallowsyoutoinstallthebundledDIMM.2cardtoconnectM.2SSD

modules.

• BeforeyouinstallorremovetheDIMM.2card,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orDIMM.2card.

• TheDIMM.2cardisnotchedtotinonlyoneorientation.Ensurethatthenotchon

yourcardisalignedcorrectlywiththeDIMM.2slotbeforeinsertingthecard.

• DIMM.2modulesupportsPCIe3.0x4MKeydesignandtype2242/2260/2280/

22110PCIestoragedevices.

• ThesesocketssupportIRST(Intel®RapidStorageTechnology).

TheM.2SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.

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1.2.10 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areforreferenceonly,theactualmotherboardlayoutandmeasure

points location may differ by models.

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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.

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2.1.1 CPU installation

Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install

a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.

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• EnsurethattheCPUisrmlyclickedintoplacebeforeinstallingitontotheCPUsocket

on the motherboard.

• ASUSwillnotcoverdamagesresultingfromincorrectCPUinstallation/removal,

incorrectCPUorientation/placement,orotherdamagesresultingfromnegligenceby

the user.

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2.1.2 Cooling system installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the

CPU cooling system and CPU before you

install the cooling system, if necessary.

To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

2. Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to

the chassis.

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

thechassis’rearI/Opanel.

2.1.3 Motherboard installation

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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

Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-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

USB 3.1 Gen 1

To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector

USB 3.1 Gen 2

To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 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

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2.1.9 M.2 installation

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2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation

• SupportedM.2typevariespermotherboard.

• TheM.2SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.

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• BeforeyouinstallorremovetheDIMM.2card,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 or DIMM.2 card.

• TheDIMM.2cardisnotchedtotinonlyoneorientation.Ensurethatthenotchon

your card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card.

• DIMM.2modulesupportsPCIe3.0x4MKeydesignandtype2242/2260/2280/

22110 PCIe storage devices.

• ThesesocketssupportIRST(Intel®RapidStorageTechnology).

• WhenanM.2isinstalledtotheDIMM.2_1slot,thePCIEX16/X8slotwillruninX8

mode.

• WhenusingtheDIMM.2HSmodule,werecommendremovingtheM.2SSD’sdefault

thermalpaddingbeforeinstallingtheM.2SSDtotheDIMM.2HSmodule.

• IfyourM.2SSDdoesnotfeautreaashmodule,pleaseremovethedefaultDIMM.2

pads on your DIMM.2 module and replace them with the bundled taller DIMM.2 pads.

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

ports.

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

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

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

2.1.11 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.

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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. InsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBFlashbackport.

WerecommendyoutouseaUSB2.0storagedevicetosavethelatestBIOSversionfor

better compatibility and stability.

2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/anddownloadthelatestBIOSversionforthis

motherboard.

3. RenametheleasM11A.CAP,thencopyittoyourUSBstoragedevice.

4. Shutdownyourcomputer.

5. PresstheBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthreesecondsuntiltheFlashbackLEDblinks

threetimes,indicatingthattheBIOSFlashbackfunctionisenabled.

FormoreBIOSupdateutilitiesinBIOSsetup,refertothesection3.11 Updating BIOS in

Chapter 3.

• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orpresstheCLR_CMOSbuttonwhile

BIOSupdateisongoing,otherwiseupdatewillbeinterrupted.Incaseofinterruption,

please follow the steps again.

• Ifthelightashesforvesecondsandturnsintoasolidlight,thismeansthat

theBIOSFlashbackisnotoperatingproperly.Thismaybecausedbyimproper

installationoftheUSBstoragedeviceandlename/leformaterror.Ifthisscenario

happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.

• UpdatingBIOSmayhaverisks.IftheBIOSprogramisdamagedduringtheprocess

andresultstothesystem’sfailuretobootup,pleasecontactyourlocalASUSService

Center.

USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port

6. Waituntilthelightgoesout,indicatingthattheBIOSupdatingprocessiscompleted.

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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. PS/2keyboard/mousecomboport

3. Intel®USB3.1Gen1portsE1,E2

4. LAN(RJ-45)port*

5. Intel®USB3.1Gen1ports9,10

6. Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac,BluetoothV5.0

7. USBBIOSFlashbackbutton

8. Intel®USB2.0ports11,12

9. HDMIport

10. USB3.1Gen2Type-Aport5

11. USB3.1Gen2Type-C™portC6

12. USB3.1Gen2Type-Aports1,2

13. OpticalS/PDIFOUTport

14. AudioI/Oports**

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* LAN ports LED indications

• USB3.1Gen1/Gen2devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.

• Westronglyrecommendthatyouconnectyourdevicestoportswithmatchingdata

transferrate.PleaseconnectyourUSB3.1Gen1devicestoUSB3.1Gen1portsand

yourUSB3.1Gen2devicestoUSB3.1Gen2portsforfasterandbetterperformance

for your devices.

• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®chipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtotheUSB3.1Gen

1portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.SomelegacyUSBdevicesmustupdate

theirrmwareforbettercompatibility.

** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

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 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

LightBlue Line In Line In Line In SideSpeakerOut

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

Red Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Sub

woofer

Center/Sub

woofer

White –RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut

ACT/LINK

LED SPEED

LED

LAN port

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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections

Color-Coded LED I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2-channel Speakers

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Connect to 4-channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers

Connect to 7.1-channel 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storage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 M11G.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 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for

the location of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM.

• The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.

Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual.

BIOS menu screen

The BIOS Setup 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 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.

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

Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.

Menu items General help

Menu bar Language Qfan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11)

MyFavorite(F3) AURA ON/OFF(F4)

Search(F9)

Scroll bar

Pop-up Menu

Configuration fields

Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode

EZ Tuning Wizard

Hot Keys

Displays a quick overview of the

system status and prediction

Search on the FAQ

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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 QFan Control for more information.

AI OC Guide(F11)

This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and

enable it.

• Refer to section 3.2.4 AI OC Guide for more information.

• This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU.

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Search (F9)

This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to

nd the related item listing.

AURA (F4)

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

[All On]: All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled.

[Aura Only]: Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled.

[Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.

[Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled.

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:

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.

Hot keys

This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation

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

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EZ Tuning Wizard

This button allows you to view and congure the RAID settings of your system.

Refer to section 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.

Last Modified button

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

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3.2.2 EZ Mode

The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to

select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access

the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the <F7> hotkey for the advanced

BIOS settings.

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

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

Selects the display language

of the BIOS setup program

Displays a quick overview

of the system status

Displays the system properties of the

selected mode. Click < or > to switch modes

Loads optimized

default settings

Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click

the button to manually tune the fans

Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode

for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Saves the changes

and resets the system

Click to display boot devices

Selects the boot device priority

Click to go to Advanced mode

Search on the FAQ

Search(F9)AI OC Guide(F11)

EZ Tuning Wizard

AURA ON/OFF(F4)

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3.2.3 QFan 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 AI OC Guide

• The screenshot shown in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not

exactly match what you see on your screen.

• This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU.

The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide

of the Ai Overclocking feature which highlights the recommended setup procedure and

descriptions of the AI Overclocking.

Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking.

Click to view

the next topic in

the quick guide

Click to view the

previous topic in the

quick guide

Quick guide topics Click to go back

to main menu

Click to enable AI

Overclocking

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3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard

EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature.

Creating RAID

To create RAID:

1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen.

2. Click Yes

to enable RAID.

• Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.

• Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.

3. Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next.

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5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup.

6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your

system.

You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.

b. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super

Speed (RAID 5).

a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy

Backup (RAID 10).

4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click

Next.

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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 MyFavorites(F3) from the BIOS screen to open

Setup Tree Map screen.

2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My

Favorites screen.

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 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for

information on the location of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM.

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not

Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].

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.

[XMP I] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole

(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to load the DIMM’s default XMP

memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other

memory parameters optimized by ASUS.

[XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole

(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to load the DIMM’s complete default

XMP prole.

The [XMP I] and [XMP II] conguration option appears only when you install memory

modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) Technology.

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The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [XMP I],

[XMP II], or [Manual].

BCLK Frequency

This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system

performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 40.0 MHz

to 650.0 MHz.

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

frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement

[Auto] Allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS

core ratio settings.

[Disabled] Allows you to set to default core ratio settings.

[Enabled] Allows you to set the core ratio settings.

CPU Core Ratio

This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] [AI Optimized]

The [AI Optimized] item appears only when you use an unlocked CPU.

DRAM 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] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz]

Internal CPU Power Management

The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)

Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores

frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat

production.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

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PCI Express Configuration

This item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots.

PCIe Speed

This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor.

3.6.4 PCH Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed.

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.

3.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express.

3.6.2 CPU Configuration

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

detects.

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

CPU - Power Management Control

This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)

This item allows more than two frequency to be supported.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology

This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support.

When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU C states

This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.6.5 PCH Storage 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 Controller(s)

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

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled].

SATA Mode Selection

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.

[ Intel RST Premium With

Intel Optane System

Acceleration(RAID)]

Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System

Acceleration(RAID)] when you want to create a RAID

conguration from the SATA hard disk drives.

SMART Self Test

SMART (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]

SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_4(Black)

This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hot Plug

These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows

you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration

This item allows you to congure the rmware TPM.

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3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration

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

devices.

HD Audio

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

LED lighting

When system is in working state

This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the

working state.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

Q-Code LED Function

[Disabled] Disable the Q-Code LED.

[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.

When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states

This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the

sleep, hibernate or soft off states.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5)

This option allows you to disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enalbed]

Back I/O USB Type C Power Mode

[Auto] Power will be provided to USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C ports automatically when

a device is detected.

[Enabled] Power will always be on for USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C ports.

Improper connection may damage the system permanently.

3.6.8 APM Configuration

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

ErP Ready

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)]

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3.6.10 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is

detected, the item shows None.

USB Port Disable Override

This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.

Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.

3.6.11 Network Stack Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to congure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support.

3.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information

The items in this menu display the SMART information of the connected devices.

NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.

3.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings

SR-IOV Support

This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has

SRIOV capable PCIe devices.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.6.12 NVMe Configuration

This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices.

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3.8 Boot menu

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

Boot Configuration

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 item appears only when you set 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.

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.

3.7 Monitor menu

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

the fan settings.

Qfan Configuration

Qfan Tuning

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

duty cycle for each fan.

WATER 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.

AIO PUMP Control

[Disabled] Disable the AIO Pump control feature.

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

the control modes.

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

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

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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

[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 Launch CSM to [Enabled].

Boot Devices Control

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

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

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/PCI Expansion Devices

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.

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.

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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: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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 ASUS 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.

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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3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information

This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

Load 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 User Profile

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

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, and CPU 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.

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.

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3.9.7 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]

3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate

This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Armoury Crate. The ASUS Armoury

Crate is a xed Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) table that provides

Windows with a platform binary that the operating system can execute.

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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 and 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 USB drives

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

the available lesystem devices.

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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 USB

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 USB drive that comes with the motherboard

package.

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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 3 Utility and press <Enter>.

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

3. Select via Storage Devices(s).

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.

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• 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 3 Utility and press <Enter>.

2. Select via 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.

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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 USB drive that contains the BIOS le.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support USB drive 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 USB drive, or a 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!

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RAID Support

4.1 RAID configurations

The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 conguration.

For more information on conguring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID

Configuration Guide which you can nd at https://www.asus.com/support.

4.1.1 RAID definitions

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

parallel, interleaved stacks. 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 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among

the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and

higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing,

relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.

Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

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

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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

5A Internal CPU error

5B Reset PPI is not available

5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes

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Q-Code table

Code Description

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)

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

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Q-Code table

Code Description

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

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

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Code Description

B4 USB hot plug

B5 PCI bus 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

Q-Code table

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)

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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Notices

FCC Compliance Information

Responsible Party: Asus Computer International

Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA

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

Identification of the assembled product: INTEL 9560NGW

Identication of the modular components used in the assembly:

Model Name: 9560NGW FCC ID: PD99560NG

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.

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 the 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 into 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.

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.

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Appendix

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for

harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement

économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,

et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

La bande 5150–5250 MHz est réservée uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur an de

réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les

mêmes canaux.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

KC: Korea Warning Statement

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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

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.

A-8 Appendix

Appendix

NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement

經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻

率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干

擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項

合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、

科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。

Japan RF Equipment Statement

屋外での使用について

本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.3GHz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。

Précautions d’emploi de l’appareil :

a. Soyez particulièrement vigilant quant à votre sécurité lors de l’utilisation de cet appareil

dans certains lieux (les avions, les aéroports, les hôpitaux, les stations-service et les

garages professionnels).

b. Évitez d’utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés. Si

vous portez un implant électronique (stimulateurs cardiaques, pompes à insuline,

neurostimulateurs…), veuillez impérativement respecter une distance minimale de 15

centimètres entre cet appareil et l’implant pour réduire les risques d’interférence.

c. Utilisez cet appareil dans de bonnes conditions de réception pour minimiser le niveau

de rayonnement. Ce n’est pas toujours le cas dans certaines zones ou situations,

notamment dans les parkings souterrains, dans les ascenseurs, en train ou en voiture

ou tout simplement dans un secteur mal couvert par le réseau.

d. Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des

adolescents.

ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE A-9

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 ndes 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:



ASUSTek Computer Inc

2014/53/EU



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

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



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:

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



 2014/53/EU





 5150-5350MHzWi-Fi



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.

Simplied 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 simpliée 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 semplicata

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 edici 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:



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

2014/53/EU



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

 5150-5350 WiFi



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 Simplicada

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-10 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 nnes 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 Simplicada 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 simplicată

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 ţările listate în tabelul de mai jos, reţelele WiFi care funcţionează în

banda de frecvenţă 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 simplicada 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 nns 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

Intel® 9560 NGW output power table:

Function Frequency Maximum Output Power

(EIRP)

WiFi

2400 - 2483.5 MHz 16.63 dBm

5150 - 5350 MHz 17.62 dBm

5470 - 5725 MHz 17.62 dBm

5725 - 5850 MHz 8.41 dBm

Bluetooth 2400 - 2483.5 MHz 8.73 dBm

For the standard EN 300 440 V2.1.1, if this device operates in

5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2.

ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE A-11

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 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, 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

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