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... 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 3-18 3.6.7 ROG Effects 3-18 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.6.9 APM Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration 3-19 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics...
... 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 3-18 3.6.7 ROG Effects 3-18 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.6.9 APM Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration 3-19 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics...
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...more details, refer to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its ...or less. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from...
...more details, refer to the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its ...or less. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from...
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The LED near the button also lights up the system. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-9 RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to a power source indicating that you to ... motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
The LED near the button also lights up the system. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-9 RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to a power source indicating that you to ... motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
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... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. button... until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. button... until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
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Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system. 5. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to achieve a successful POST. ... failure. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Chapter 1 4. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-11
Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system. 5. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to achieve a successful POST. ... failure. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Chapter 1 4. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 1-11
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The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to keep track of their overclocking data. 6. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to keep track of their overclocking data. 6. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... you connect your devices. • Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to overclocking. 2. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-13 Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB...
... you connect your devices. • Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to overclocking. 2. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 2-13 Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB...
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...strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings... controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or ...
...strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings... controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or ...
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... bar contains the languages that you to your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently... in your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your system. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system...
... bar contains the languages that you to your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently... in your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your system. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system...
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... installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey...
... installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey...
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Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Press on your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-9 from the BIOS screen to their best settings. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Press on your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE 3-9 from the BIOS screen to their best settings. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
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... provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for information on how to..., time, language, and security settings. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and...
... provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for information on how to..., time, language, and security settings. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and...
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... options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz] TPU This item allows you to set to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current ...overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. 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 the BCLK (base clock) frequency to apply the optimized setting. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE...
... options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz] TPU This item allows you to set to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current ...overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. 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 the BCLK (base clock) frequency to apply the optimized setting. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X CODE...
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...profile. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 3-24 ...BIOS Setup Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This feature is installed in your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming...
...profile. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 3-24 ...BIOS Setup Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This feature is installed in your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming...