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... General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to this manual may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either..., modification of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without the express written permission of this product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to this manual may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either..., modification of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without the express written permission of this product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using an adapter or...
... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using an adapter or...
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... enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying...
... enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying...
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...and load the BIOS default settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to ...
...and load the BIOS default settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to ...
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... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. • These connectors are set to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection... ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to [AHCI] by default. SATA6G_34; ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. • These connectors are set to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection... ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to [AHCI] by default. SATA6G_34; ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 1-15 SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
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15. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) These connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
15. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) These connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10F.CAP for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that you to different BIOS release versions.... The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1
... trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10F.CAP for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that you to different BIOS release versions.... The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-1
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... Setup to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual.
... Setup to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual.
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... bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA...
... bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA...
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... EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
... EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-7
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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... achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 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...
... achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 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...
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... to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set to default core ratio settings. Ensure to set the CPU core ratios. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4...
... to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set to default core ratio settings. Ensure to set the CPU core ratios. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4...
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... Secure Erase process is the result of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-23 SSDs might be due to a third party software that do not have to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. This ...may take a while depending on Intel SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of this...
... Secure Erase process is the result of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA 3-23 SSDs might be due to a third party software that do not have to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. This ...may take a while depending on Intel SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of this...
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...comes with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.... If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3.
...comes with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.... If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3.