Table of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Basic Installation
- Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
- 3.1 Knowing BIOS
- 3.2 BIOS setup program
- 3.3 My Favorites
- 3.4 Main menu
- 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu
- 3.6 Advanced menu
- 3.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration
- 3.6.2 CPU Configuration
- 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration
- 3.6.4 PCH Configuration
- 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration
- 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration
- 3.6.7 ROG Effects
- 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration
- 3.6.9 APM Configuration
- 3.6.10 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 3.6.11 USB Configuration
- 3.6.12 Network Stack Configuration
- 3.6.13 NVMe Configuration
- 3.6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information
- 3.7 Monitor menu
- 3.8 Boot menu
- 3.9 Tool menu
- 3.10 Exit menu
- 3.11 Updating BIOS
- Chapter 4: RAID Support
- Appendix
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MAXIMUS XI
HERO
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E14808
Revised Edition V2
September 2018
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary ..................................... ix
Package contents ...................................................................................................... xv
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xvi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-4
1.1.4 System memory ..........................................................................1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-7
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches....................................................1-9
1.1.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-12
1.1.8 Internal connectors....................................................................1-14
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..........................................................2-2
2.1.3 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6
2.1.5 ATX power connection ................................................................ 2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O connector .....................................................................2-9
2.1.8 Expansion card installation .......................................................2-10
2.1.9 M.2 installation ..........................................................................2-12
2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation ..........................................................2-14
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-15
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-16
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-16
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-18
2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-20
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-20
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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 Q-Fan 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 Conguration ...................................................... 3-17
3.6.2 CPU Conguration ....................................................................3-17
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-18
3.6.4 PCH Conguration ....................................................................3-18
3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration.......................................................3-18
3.6.6 PCH-FW Conguration .............................................................3-19
3.6.7 ROG Effects .............................................................................. 3-19
3.6.8 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-19
3.6.9 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-20
3.6.10 PCI Subsystem Settings ...........................................................3-20
3.6.11 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-21
3.6.12 Network Stack Conguration.....................................................3-21
3.6.13 NVMe Conguration ..................................................................3-21
3.6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information .................................................3-21
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-22
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-22
3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-24
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................3-24
3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase..................................................................3-25
3.9.3 ASUS User Prole.....................................................................3-26
3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure ..............................................3-26
3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-27
3.9.6 Graphics Card Information ........................................................ 3-27
3.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-27
3.11 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................3-28
3.11.1 EZ Update ................................................................................. 3-28
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ...................................................................... 3-29
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........................................................3-31
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Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................4-1
Appendix
Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-1
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-5
ASUS contact information .................................................................................... A-11
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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 qualied 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 qualied 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 conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
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.
• Chapter2:BasicInstallation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter3:BIOSSetup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter4:RAIDSupport
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary
CPU
Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and
Celeron® processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type.
Chipset Intel® Z390 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4400+(O.C.)* / 4266(O.C.)* /
4133(O.C.)* / 4000(O.C.)* / 3866(O.C.)* / 3733(O.C.)* /
3600(O.C.)* / 3466(O.C.)* / 3400(O.C.)* / 3333(O.C.)* /
3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3000(O.C.)* / 2800(O.C.)* / 2666 /
2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
for details.
Expansion Slots
Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and
Celeron® processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (@x16 or x8/x8, x8/x4+x4)
Intel® Z390 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)*
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6.
The PCIe x16_3 runs x2 mode by default.
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® UHD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304@60Hz
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@30Hz
Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
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Storage
Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid
Storage Technology support
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports
PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)*
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
(supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 port
will be disabled.
LAN
Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect between the integrated
Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst V Technology
Wireless Data Network
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 S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio
CODEC
- ESS® ES9023P High Denition DAC
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
Audio Features:
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
- Sonic Radar III
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported
for 8-Channel audio.
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ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary
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USB
Intel® Z390 Chipset
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at
mid-board)
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [black], 4 ports at mid-
board)
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (3 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at
back panel)
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
ROG Exclusive Features
Extreme Engine Digi+
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
- NexFET MOSFETs
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
Start Button
Retry Button
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Exclusive Software
- Mem Tweakit
- RAMCache III
- RAMDisk
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
- Sonic Radar III
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ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary
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Special Features
AURA
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Addressable Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG
devices
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning perfectly consolidates TPU Insight,
EPU Guidance, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App
ASUS Exclusive Features
- MemOK! II
- OptiMem II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- AI Suite 3
- USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
- Ai Charger
- BUPDATER
- Armoury Crate
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
- BIOS Flashback Button
- Clear CMOS Button
- Reset Button
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-LED (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot Device
LED[green])
- Q-DIMM
Back I/O ports
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x HDMI 1.4b
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
2 x USB 2.0 ports [black]
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue]
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi module
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
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ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary
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ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary
Internal I/O Ports
2 x AURA Addressable strip headers
2 x AURA RGB strip headers
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1
ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports
PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
(supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x TPM connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector
3 x 4-pin Chasis fan connectors
1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP connector
1 x 4-pin H_AMP fan connector
1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+ connector
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN connector
1 x 2-pin W_IN connector
1 x 2-pin W_OUT connector
1 x 3-pin W_FLOW connector
1 x T_ SENSOR connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x MemOK!_II switch
1 x Reset button
1 x Retry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x Start button
1 x NODE connector
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ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary
BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS
3.1, ACPI 6.1
Manageability WOL, PXE
Software
WinRAR
Overwolf
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Software
Operating System Support Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for
the latest specications.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) motherboard
Cables
2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips
1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strips
Accessories
1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna
(Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x SLI™ HB bridge (2-way-M)
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG Coaster
1 x M.2 screws package
1 x ROG Thank you card
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.
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Installation tools and components
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
The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package.
M.2 SSD module (optional)
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bagthatcamewiththecomponent.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Takenoteofthefollowingprecautionsbeforeyouinstallmotherboardcomponentsorchange
anymotherboardsettings.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Referto1.1.8Internal connectorsand 2.3.1 Rear I/O connectionformoreinformation
aboutrearpanelconnectorsandinternalconnectors.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V_1;4-pin
EATX12V_2) 1-20
2. LGA1151CPUSocket 1-4
3. Fanandpumpconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN;4-pinCPU_OPT;4-pinH_AMP;
5-pinEXT_FAN;4-pinW_PUMP+;4-pinAIO_PUMP;4-pinCHA_FAN1-3) 1-18
4. AURARGBheaders(4-pinRGB_HEADER1-2) 1-23
5. AddressableRGBheaders(4-1pinADD_HEADER1-2) 1-24
6. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
7. Q-CodeLED 1-13
8. Power-onbutton(START) 1-9
9. RESETbutton(RESET) 1-9
10. USB3.1Gen2frontpanelconnector(U31G2_2) 1-15
11. Intel®Z390SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_12;SATA6G_34;
SATA6G_56) 1-14
12. Waterin,waterout,andwaterowconnectors(2-pinW_IN;2-pinW_OUT;
3-pinW_FLOW) 1-22
13. Thermalsensorconnector(2-pinT_SENSOR) 1-17
14. Systempanelconnectors(10-1pinF_PANEL;4-pinSPEAKER) 1-21
15. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB_E12;USB_E34) 1-17
16. Nodeconnector(12-1pinNODE) 1-19
17. USB3.1Gen1connector(20-1pinU31G1_910) 1-16
18. ReTrybutton(RETRY_BUTTON) 1-11
19. MemOK!IIswitch(MemOK!_II) 1-10
20. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-19
21. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-15
22. M.2sockets(M.2_1(Socket3);M.2_2(Socket3)) 1-25
23. LEDconnector(8-pinLED_CON1) 1-22
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardsupportsSocket1151for9th/8thGenIntel®Core™,Pentium®Goldand
Celeron®processors,withmemoryandPCIExpresscontrollersintegratedtosupportdual-
channel(4DIMM)DDR4memoryand16PCIExpress3.0/2.0lanes.
• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA1151socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA1151socketonly.DONOTinstall
aCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155,andLGA1156socketsintheLGA1151socket.
ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) 1-5
Chapter 1
Recommended memory configurations
1.1.4 System memory
ThemotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModules
(DIMM)slots.
ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.DONOT
installaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,8GBand16GBunbufferedandnon-ECCDDR4DIMMsinto
theDIMMsockets.
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem
mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Any
excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel
operation.
• ThismotherboarddoesnotsupportDIMMsmadeupof512Mb(64MB)chipsorless
(MemorychipcapacitycountsinMegabit,8Megabit/Mb=1Megabyte/MB).
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(4DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteforthelatestQVL.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
causeyouphysicalinjuryanddamagemotherboardcomponents.
Slot No. Slot Description
1PCIe3.0x1_1slot
2PCIe3.0x16_1slot
3PCIe3.0x1_2slot
4 PCIe3.0x16_2slot
5 PCIe3.0x1_3slot
6PCIe3.0x16_3slot
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VGA Configuration
PCIe operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2
SingleVGA/PCIecard x16(RecommendforsingleVGA) N/A
DualVGA/PCIecard x8 x8
• WerecommendthatyouprovidesufcientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™orSLI®
mode.
• ConnectachassisfantothemotherboardconnectorlabeledCHA_FAN1-3when
usingmultiplegraphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment.
ThePCIEX16_1slotswitchestox8modewhenPCIEX16_2slotisoccupied.
PCIe Lane
PCIe operating mode
Auto mode x4 mode
PCIe_x16_3 x2
x4
(Sharesbandwidthwith
SATA6G_5andSATA6G_6)
• HyperM.2X16seriescardispurchasedseparately.
• EnabletheHyperM.2X16seriescardunderBIOSsettings.
Hyper M.2 X16 series card
configuration
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2
2Intel®SSDonCPUsupport -x4+x4
3Intel®SSDonCPUsupport x8+x4+x4 -
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2. RESET button (RESET)
Presstheresetbuttontorebootthesystem.
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboardbuttonsandswitchesallowyoutone-tuneperformancewhenworkingonabareor
open-casesystem.Thisisidealforoverclockersandgamerswhocontinuallychangesettings
toenhancesystemperformance.
1. Power-on button (START)
Themotherboardcomeswithapower-onbuttonthatallowsyoutopoweruporwake
upthesystem.Thebuttonalsolightsupwhenthesystemispluggedtoapowersource
indicatingthatyoushouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebefore
removingorinstallinganymotherboardcomponent.
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• Refertosection1.1.7 Onboard LEDsfortheexactlocationoftheMem_LED.
• TheDRAMLEDalsolightsupwhentheDIMMisnotproperlyinstalled.Turnoffthe
systemandreinstalltheDIMMbeforeusingtheMemOK!IIfunction.
• TheMemOK!IIswitchdoesnotfunctionunderWindows®OSenvironment.
• Duringthetuningprocess,thesystemloadsandtestspretestproles.Ittakesabout
30secondsforthesystemtotestonesetofproles.Ifthetestfails,thesystem
rebootsandteststhenextsetofproles.Thesystemwillrebootmultipletimeswhen
training,oncethesystemhascompletedthetrainingprocesstheMem_LEDwillturn
off,pleaserefrainfromdoinganythingbeforetheMem_LEDturnsoff.
• Duetomemorytuningrequirement,thesystemautomaticallyrebootswheneach
proleistested.IftheinstalledDIMMsstillfailtobootafterthewholetuningprocess,
andtheMem_LEDisturnedoff,pleaserefertotheQ-codeLEDandQ-codetablefor
moredetailsontheerror.
• IfyouturnoffthecomputerandreplaceDIMMsduringthetuningprocess,thesystem
continuesmemorytuningafterturningonthecomputer.Tostopmemorytuning,turn
offthecomputerandunplugthepowercordforabout5–10seconds,thensetthe
MemOK!IIswitchtodisabled.
• EnsuretoreplacetheDIMMswithonesrecommendedintheMemoryQVL(Qualied
VendorsLists)atwww.asus.com.
• WerecommendthatyoudownloadandupdatetothelatestBIOSversionfrom
www.asus.comafterusingtheMemOK!IIfunction.
3. MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II)
InstallingDIMMsthatarenotcompatiblewiththemotherboardmaycausesystem
bootfailure.Theswitchisenabledbydefault,allowingmemoryre-trainingwhenthe
motherboardisunresponsiveduetomemoryproblems.TheMem_LEDwilllightup
whilere-training,andturnoffwhenthere-trainingiscomplete.
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4. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON)
TheReTrybuttonisspeciallydesignedforoverclockersandismostusefulduringthe
bootingprocesswheretheResetbuttonisrendereduseless.Whenpressed,itforces
thesystemtorebootwhileretainingthesamesettingstoberetriedinquicksuccession
toachieveasuccessfulPOST.
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1.1.7 Onboard LEDs
1. Q LEDs (BOOT_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED)
QLEDscheckkeycomponents(CPU,DRAM,VGAcard,andbootingdevices)in
sequenceduringmotherboardbootingprocess.Ifanerrorisfound,thecorresponding
LEDremainslituntiltheproblemissolved.Thisuser-friendlydesignprovidesan
intuitivewaytolocatetherootproblemwithinseconds.
TheQLEDsprovidethemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastartingpointfor
troubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.
2. Memory LED (Mem_LED)
TheMem_LEDwilllightupandremainlitwhiletheMemOK!IIfunctionisinuse.When
there-trainingiscomplete,theMem_LEDwillturnoff.
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4. Q-Code LED
TheQ-CodeLEDdesignprovidesyouwitha2-digiterrorcodethatdisplaysthesystem
status.RefertotheQ-Codetableonthefollowingpagefordetails.
3. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)
TheHardDiskLEDisdesignedtoindicatetheharddiskactivity.Itblinkswhendata
isbeingwrittenintoorreadfromtheharddiskdrive.TheLEDdoesnotlightupwhen
thereisnoharddiskdriveconnectedtothemotherboardorwhentheharddiskdrive
doesnotfunction.
• TheQ-CodeLEDprovidesthemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastarting
pointfortroubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.
• PleaserefertotheQ-CodetableintheAppendixsectionformoredetails.
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1.1.8 Internal connectors
1. Intel® Z390 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_34;
SATA6G_56)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6Gb/s
signalcables.
IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,youcancreateaRAID0,1,5,and10
congurationwiththeIntel®RapidStorageTechnologythroughtheonboardIntel®
Z390chipset.
• Theseconnectorsaresetto[AHCI]bydefault.IfyouintendtocreateaSerialATA
RAIDsetusingtheseconnectors,settheSATAModeSelectionitemintheBIOSto
[Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)].
• FormoreinformationonconguringyourRAIDsets,pleaserefertotheRAID
Configuration Guidewhichyoucanndathttps://www.asus.com/support.
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3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_2)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.1Gen2moduleforadditionalUSB3.1
Gen2ports.ThelatestUSB3.1Gen2connectivityprovidesdatatransferspeedsof
upto10Gbps.
2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
HDAudiostandard.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodulecabletothis
connector.
Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.
TheUSB3.1Gen2moduleispurchasedseparately.
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4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduleforadditionalUSB
3.1Gen1frontorrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.1Gen1module,youcan
enjoyallthebenetsofUSB3.1Gen1includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto
5Gb/s,fasterchargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,
andbackwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
TheUSB3.1Gen1moduleispurchasedseparately.
ThepluggedUSB3.1Gen1devicemayrunonxHCIorEHCImodedependingonthe
operatingsystem’ssetting.
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Neverconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethe
motherboard!
5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB_E12; USB_E34)
TheseconnectorsarefortheUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletothis
connector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.
ThisUSBconnectorcomplieswithUSB2.0specicationthatsupportsupto480MBps
connectionspeed.
6. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)
Thisconnectorisforthethermistorcablethatallowsyoutomonitorthetemperatureof
yourmotherboard’scriticalcomponentsandconnecteddevices.
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7. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP; 5-pin
EXT_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe
blackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpinoftheconnector.
TheEXT_FANconnectorisonlyforthefanextensioncard.Formoredetailsonthe
fanextensioncard,pleaserefertotheTo install Fan Extension Cardsectioninthis
guide.
Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control
CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q-FanControlled A
CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q-FanControlled A
CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-FanControlled -
CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-FanControlled -
CHA_FAN3 1A 12W Q-FanControlled -
AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full-Speed -
W_PUMP+ 3A 36W Full-Speed -
H_AMP 3A 36W Q-FanControlled -
• DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairow
insidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!
Donotplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!
• Ensuretofullyinsertthefancabletothefanconnector.
• TheFANExtensioncardispurchasedseparately.
• W_PUMP+functionsupportdependsonwatercoolingdevice.
• ForbetterQ-Fanfunctions,werecommendusing4-pinPWMfanswhenyouconnect
powerfulfans(1Aorabove)ontotheH_AMPconnector.
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Visitwww.asus.comformoreinformationaboutthedevicesandthelatestcompatibilitylist.
8. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE)
ThisconnectorallowyoutoconnectacompatiblePSUorcontrolacompatiblefan
extensioncard.
9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichsecurely
storeskeys,digitalcerticates,passwordsanddata.ATPMsystemalsohelps
enhancenetworksecurity,protectdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.
TheTPMmoduleispurchasedseparately.
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10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2)
TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare
designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand
pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
• DONOTconnectthe4-pinpowerplugonly,themotherboardmayoverheatunder
heavyusage.
• Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug,orconnectboththe8-pinand4-pinpower
plugs.
• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovidesa
minimumpowerof350W.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableor
maynotbootupifthepowerisinadequate.
• Ifyouwanttousetwoormorehigh-endPCIex16cards,useaPSUwith1000W
powerorabovetoensurethesystemstability.
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• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)
This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLED
cabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystem
power,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDD_LED)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLEDcable
tothisconnector.TheHDDLEDlightsuporasheswhendataisreadfromorwritten
totheHDD.
• Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.Thespeaker
allowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.
• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRBTN)
Thisconnectorisforthesystempowerbutton.Pressingthepowerbuttonturns
thesystemonorputsthesysteminsleeporsoft-offmodedependingontheBIOS
settings.PressingthepowerbuttonformorethanfoursecondswhilethesystemisON
turnsthesystemOFF.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This2-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedresetbuttonforsystemrebootwithout
turningoffthesystempower.
11. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER)
Theseconnectorssupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
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12. LED connector (8-pin LED_CON1)
ThisLEDconnectorisforconnectingLEDstripsonyourbackI/Ocover.
13. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT;
3-pin W_FLOW)
Theseconnectorsallowyoutoconnectsensorstomonitorthetemperatureandow
rateofyourliquidcoolingsystem.Youcanmanuallyadjustthefansandwaterpumpto
optimizethethermalefciencyofyourliquidcoolingsystem.
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TheRGBheadersupports5050RGBmulti-colorLEDstrips(12V/G/R/B),withamaximum
powerratingof3A(12V),andnolongerthan3m.
Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitched
offorthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodosomaycausesevere
damagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
• ActuallightingandcolorwillvarywithLEDstrips.
• IfyourLEDstripdoesnotlightup,checkiftheRGBLEDextensioncableandthe
RGBLEDstripisconnectedinthecorrectorientation,andthe12Vconnectoris
alignedwiththe12Vheaderonthemotherboard.
• TheLEDstripwillonlylightupwhenthesystemisoperating.
• TheLEDstripsarepurchasedseparately.
14. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2)
TheseconnectorsareforRGBLEDstrips.
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15. Addressable RGB headers (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER1-2)
TheseconnectorsareforindividuallyaddressableRGBWS2812BLEDstripsor
WS2812BbasedLEDstrips.
TheaddressableRGBheadersupportsWS2812BaddressableRGBLEDstrips(5V/Data/
Ground),withamaximumpowerratingof3A(5V)andamaximumof120LEDs.
Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitched
offorthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodosomaycausesevere
damagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
• ActuallightingandcolorwillvarywithLEDstrip.
• IfyourLEDstripdoesnotlightup,checkiftheaddressableRGBLEDstripis
connectedinthecorrectorientation,andthe5Vconnectorisalignedwiththe5V
headeronthemotherboard.
• TheaddressableRGBLEDstripwillonlylightupundertheoperatingsystem.
• TheaddressableRGBLEDstripispurchasedseparately.
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16. M.2 sockets (M.2_1 (Socket 3); M.2_2 (Socket 3))
ThesesocketsallowyoutoinstallM.2SSDmodules.
• M.2_1socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4andSATAmodeMKeydesignandtype2242/
2260/2280PCIeandSATAstoragedevices.
• M.2_2socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4MKeydesignandtype2242/2260/2280/22110
PCIestoragedevices.
• ThesesocketssupportIRST(Intel®RapidStorageTechnology).
• WhentheM.2_1(Socket3)isoperatinginSATAmode,SATAport2(SATA6G_2)will
bedisabled.
• TheM.2SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.
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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.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.1 CPU installation
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA1151socketonly.DONOT
installaCPUdesignedforLGA1155andLGA1156socketsontheLGA1151socket.
• ASUSwillnotcoverdamagesresultingfromincorrectCPUinstallation/removal,
incorrectCPUorientation/placement,orotherdamagesresultingfromnegligenceby
the user.
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2.1.2 Cooling system installation
ApplyThermalInterfaceMaterialtothe
CPUcoolingsystemandCPUbeforeyou
install the cooling system, if necessary.
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To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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AIO_PUMP
CPU_OPT
CPU_FAN
To install an AIO cooler
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2. Placenine(9)screwsintotheholesindicatedbycirclestosecurethemotherboardto
the chassis.
DONOTovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.
1. Placethemotherboardintothechassis,ensuringthatitsrearI/Oportsarealignedto
thechassis’rearI/Opanel.
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
• DONOTconnectthe4-pinpowerplugonly,themotherboardmayoverheatunder
heavy usage.
• Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug,orconnectboththe8-pinand4-pinpower
plugs.
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2.1.6 SATA device connection
OR
OR
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2.1.7 Front I/O connector
USB 3.1 Gen 2
To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectorTo install ASUS Q-Connector
Thisconnectorwillonlytinone
orientation.Pushtheconnectoruntilit
clicksintoplace.
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
To install system speaker connector
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2.1.8 Expansion card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
To install PCIe x1 cards
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To install FAN EXTENSION CARD
• Theillustrationsinthissectionareforreferenceonly.Themotherboardlayoutmay
vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
• TheFANExtensioncardispurchasedseparately.
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2.1.9 M.2 installation
For type 2280 M.2 on M.2_1 socket
TheM.2ispurchasedseparately.
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For type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M.2 on M.2_2 socket
TheM.2ispurchasedseparately.
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2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation
Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna
ConnectthebundledASUS2x2dualbandWi-FiantennaconnectortotheWi-Fiportsatthe
backofthechassis.
• EnsurethattheASUS2x2dualbandWi-FiantennaissecurelyinstalledtotheWi-Fi
ports.
• Ensurethattheantennaisatleast20cmawayfromallpersons.
Theillustrationaboveisforreferenceonly.TheI/Oportlayoutmayvarywithmodels,but
theWi-Fiantennainstallationprocedureisthesameforallmodels.
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USB BIOS
Flashback button
2.2 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutoeasilyupdatetheBIOSwithoutenteringtheexisting
BIOSoroperatingsystem.SimplyinsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBport,pressthe
USBBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthreeseconds,andtheBIOSisupdatedautomatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1. InsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBFlashbackport.
WerecommendyoutouseaUSB2.0storagedevicetosavethelatestBIOSversionfor
better compatibility and stability.
2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/anddownloadthelatestBIOSversionforthis
motherboard.
3. RenametheleasM11HW.CAP,thencopyittoyourUSBstoragedevice.
4. Shutdownyourcomputer.
5. PresstheBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthreesecondsuntiltheFlashbackLEDblinks
threetimes,indicatingthattheBIOSFlashbackfunctionisenabled.
• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orpresstheCLR_CMOSbuttonwhile
BIOSupdateisongoing,otherwiseupdatewillbeinterrupted.Incaseofinterruption,
please follow the steps again.
• Ifthelightashesforvesecondsandturnsintoasolidlight,thismeansthat
theBIOSFlashbackisnotoperatingproperly.Thismaybecausedbyimproper
installationoftheUSBstoragedeviceandlename/leformaterror.Ifthisscenario
happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.
• UpdatingBIOSmayhaverisks.IftheBIOSprogramisdamagedduringtheprocess
andresultstothesystem’sfailuretobootup,pleasecontactyourlocalASUSService
Center.
FormoreBIOSupdateutilitiesinBIOSsetup,refertothesection3.11 Updating BIOS in
Chapter3.
6. Waituntilthelightgoesout,indicatingthattheBIOSupdatingprocessiscompleted.
USB BIOS Flashback port
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
Rear panel connectors
1. ClearCMOSbutton(CLR_CMOS).PressthisbuttontocleartheBIOSsetup
informationonlywhenthesystemshangsduetooverclocking.
2. PS/2mouse/keyboardcomboport
3. DisplayPort
4. LAN(RJ-45)port*
5. USB3.1Gen1ports7and8
6. Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac,BluetoothV5.0
7. USBBIOSFlashbackbutton
8. USB2.0Type-Aports11and12.BottomportsupportstheUSBBIOSFlashback.
9. HDMIport
10. USB3.1Gen2Type-Aport5
11. USB3.1Gen2Type-C™portC6
12. USB3.1Gen2Type-Aports3and4
13. OpticalS/PDIFOUTport
14. AudioI/Oports**
• USB3.1Gen1/Gen2devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
• Westronglyrecommendthatyouconnectyourdevicestoportswithmatchingdata
transferrate.PleaseconnectyourUSB3.1Gen1devicestoUSB3.1Gen1portsand
yourUSB3.1Gen2devicestoUSB3.1Gen2portsforfasterandbetterperformance
for your devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntelchipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtotheUSB3.1Gen
1portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.SomelegacyUSBdevicesmustupdate
theirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
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* LAN ports LED indications SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
BLINKING Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbpsconnection
** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue LineIn LineIn LineIn SideSpeakerOut
Lime LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
Pink MicIn MicIn MicIn MicIn
Orange – – Center/Sub
woofer
Center/Sub
woofer
Black –RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2-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. Aftermakingalltheconnections,replacethesystemcasecover.
2. Ensurethatallswitchesareoff.
3. Connectthepowercordtothepowerconnectoratthebackofthesystemchassis.
4. Connectthepowercordtoapoweroutletthatisequippedwithasurgeprotector.
5. Turnonthedevicesinthefollowingorder:
a. Monitor
b. ExternalSCSIdevices(startingwiththelastdeviceonthechain)
c. Systempower
6. Afterapplyingpower,thesystempowerLEDonthesystemfrontpanelcaselightsup.
ForsystemswithATXpowersupplies,thesystemLEDlightsupwhenyoupressthe
ATXpowerbutton.Ifyourmonitorcomplieswiththe“green”standardsorifithasa
“powerstandby”feature,themonitorLEDmaylightuporchangefromorangetogreen
afterthesystemLEDturnson.
Thesystemthenrunsthepower-onselftests(POST).Whilethetestsarerunning,the
BIOSbeeps(refertotheBIOSbeepcodestable)oradditionalmessagesappearon
thescreen.Ifyoudonotseeanythingwithin30secondsfromthetimeyouturnedon
thepower,thesystemmayhavefailedapower-ontest.Checkthejumpersettingsand
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep Description
Oneshortbeep
VGAdetected
Quickbootsettodisabled
Nokeyboarddetected
Onecontinuousbeepfollowedbytwo
shortbeepsthenapause(repeated) Nomemorydetected
Onecontinuousbeepfollowedbythree
short beeps NoVGAdetected
Onecontinuousbeepfollowedbyfour
short beeps Hardware component failure
7. Atpoweron,holddownthe<Delete>keytoentertheBIOSSetup.Followthe
instructionsinChapter3.
2.5 Turning off the computer
WhilethesystemisON,pressthepowerbuttonforlessthanfoursecondstoputthesystem
onsleepmodeorsoft-offmode,dependingontheBIOSsetting.Pressthepowerbutton
formorethanfoursecondstoletthesystementerthesoft-offmoderegardlessoftheBIOS
setting.
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BIOS Setup
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied 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 specied.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device conguration 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 M11HW.CAP for this
motherboard.
• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.
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• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 Exit Menu
for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and
switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.
• The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.
Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.
3.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure 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 congure
the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
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 conguration.
Main For changing the basic system conguration
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 conguration
Tool For conguring 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 specic 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-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-
congurable.
A congurable 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 above the menu bar allows you to view and congure 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 modied 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.
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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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
3.2.3 Q-Fan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of
your CPU and chassis fans.
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Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.
To congure your fans:
1. Select the fan that you want to congure 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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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
• Conguration 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
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.
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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 how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu
The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure 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 conguration 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. Conguration 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 Prole
(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 Prole
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to load the DIMM’s complete default
XMP prole.
The [XMP I] and [XMP II] conguration option appears only when you install memory
modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole (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.
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specication, as high BCLK
frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement
[Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized
by ASUS core ratio settings.
[Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
CPU Core Ratio
This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios.
Conguration 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 congurable options vary
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized
setting.
Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz]
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.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode
Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating
frequency when it is below power, current and specication limit. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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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.
3.6.2 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 Configuration
This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
This item allows more than two frequency to be supported.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specication limit.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C-States
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express.
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3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor.
3.6.4 PCH Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed.
PCI Express Configuration
This item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots.
PCIe Speed
This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
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.
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.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
SATA Controller(s)
This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA Mode Selection
This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[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
conguration from the SATA hard disk drives.
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3.6.7 ROG Effects
The items in this menu allow you to congure the LEDs on your motherboard and the
functions for the Q-Code LED.
Onboard LED
This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Q-Code LED Function
[Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU
temperature on Q-Code LED.
[POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on Q-Code LED.
3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and congure onboard
devices.
HD Audio
This item allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
M.2_1 Configuration
[Auto] Auto-detects the M.2 device mode. If a SATA device is detected,
SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
[SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_2 port cannot
be used in this mode.
[PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices.
3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration
This item allows you to congure the rmware TPM.
SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black)
SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black)
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.6.9 APM Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings.
3.6.10 PCI Subsystem Settings
SR-IOV Support [Disabled]
This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR-
IOV capable PCIe devices.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)]
PCIEX16_3 Bandwidth
[X2] Run at X2 mode with SATA6G_56 enabled.
[X4] Run at X4 mode for higher performance with SATA6G_56 disabled.
LED lighting
When system is in working state
This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the
working state.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states
This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the
sleep, hibernate or soft off states.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
Intel LAN Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.6.14 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.
3.6.12 Network Stack Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to congure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support.
3.6.11 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is
detected, the item shows None.
USB Single Port Control
This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.
Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.
3.6.13 NVMe Configuration
This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices.
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3.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Q-fan Configuration
Qfan Tuning
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum
duty cycle for each fan.
W_PUMP+ Control/AIO 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.
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 items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
Next Boot after AC Power Loss
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power
loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC
power loss.
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Setup Mode
[Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after
POST.
[EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
This item allows you to congure 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 the Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Device Control
This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
Conguration 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.
Conguration 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.
Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver rst]
Secure Boot
This item allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to
protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
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Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows® 8 not
supported).
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo
appears.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
3.9 Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to congure 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.
Conguration 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 conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press
<Enter> to conrm 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. ASUS
Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance
levels.
ASUS Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to
AHCI. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode > AHCI.
To launch ASUS Secure Erase, click Tool > ASUS Secure Erase on the Advanced mode
menu.
Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with ASUS Secure Erase. The
drive may become unstable if you run ASUS 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 ASUS Secure Erase.
• Locked. SSDs might be locked if the ASUS Secure Erase process is either
incomplete or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a
different password dened by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software
before proceeding with ASUS Secure Erase.
Displays the
available SSDs
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Load Profile
This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the
prole 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 conguration and BIOS version.
Profile Name
This item allows you to key in a prole name.
Save to Profile
This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a
prole. Key in a prole 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 prole from your USB drive, load and save prole to your
USB drive.
3.9.3 ASUS User Profile
This item allows you to save and load multiple BIOS settings proles.
3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure
The ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure 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 congured 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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3.10 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 conrmation 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 conrmation 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 conrmation 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.
3.9.6 Graphics Card Information
This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system.
GPU Post
This item displays the information and recommended conguration 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.
Conguration options: [PCIEX16_1]
3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information
This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
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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 DVD or a
USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.
3.11.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®
environment.
• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
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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 Utility and press <Enter>.
2. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
3. Select via Storage Device(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 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 DVD or a USB ash drive that contains
the BIOS le.
The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published
on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at
https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB ash drive.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive
containing the BIOS le to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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Chapter 4
RAID Support
4
4.1 RAID configurations
The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 conguration.
For more information on conguring 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
conguration 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 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration 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 conguration you get all the benets of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. 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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Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
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 Unspecied 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 specic)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
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 Conguration 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
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
Identication 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 an 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
Copyright© 2018 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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 specic 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.
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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
5150-5350MHzWi-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 5150–5350MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras
norādītas tālāk.
Simplied 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 simpliée 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 semplicata
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 edici 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 Simplicada
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:
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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–
5350MHz powinno być ograniczone wyłącznie do pomieszczeń:
Declaração de Conformidade Simplicada 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 simplicată
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 5150–5350MHz, mora biti v državah,
navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo:
Declaración de conformidad simplicada 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 HERO (WI-FI) 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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