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Motherboard
MAXIMUS X
HERO
(WI-FI AC)
E13646
Revised Edition V2
November 2017
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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................................... vi
About this guide......................................................................................................... vii
MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) 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 Jumper and holes...................................................................... 1-13
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs........................................................................... 1-14
1.1.9 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-16
Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system............................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cooling system installation.......................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Motherboard installation............................................................... 2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6
2.1.5 ATX power connection................................................................. 2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection.............................................................. 2-7
2.1.7 Front I/O connector...................................................................... 2-8
2.1.8 Expansion card installation.......................................................... 2-9
2.1.9 M.2 installation........................................................................... 2-11
2.1.10 Fan holder installation................................................................ 2-12
2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation........................................................... 2-13
2.2 BIOS update utility.................................................................................... 2-14
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections.............................................. 2-15
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection................................................................... 2-15
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections................................................................ 2-17
2.4 Starting up for the first time..................................................................... 2-19
2.5 Turning off the computer......................................................................... 2-19
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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...................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 QFan Control............................................................................... 3-7
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard........................................................................ 3-9
3.3 My Favorites.............................................................................................. 3-12
3.4 Main menu................................................................................................. 3-14
3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu............................................................................ 3-14
3.6 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 3-16
3.6.1 CPU Configuration..................................................................... 3-16
3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration....................................................... 3-17
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration.............................................. 3-17
3.6.4 PCH Configuration..................................................................... 3-17
3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration....................................................... 3-17
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..................................................................... 3-20
3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 3-20
3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information.................................................. 3-20
3.6.12 USB Configuration..................................................................... 3-20
3.7 Monitor menu............................................................................................ 3-21
3.8 Boot menu................................................................................................. 3-21
3.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 3-23
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility............................................................. 3-23
3.9.2 Secure Erase............................................................................. 3-24
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile........................................................ 3-25
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information.............................................................. 3-25
3.9.5 Graphics Card Information......................................................... 3-25
3.10 Exit menu................................................................................................... 3-26
3.11 Updating BIOS........................................................................................... 3-27
3.11.1 EZ Update.................................................................................. 3-27
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3....................................................................... 3-28
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3........................................................... 3-30
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Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 RAID definitions........................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Installing storage devices............................................................. 4-2
4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS........................... 4-2
4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility................... 4-6
4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk..................................................................... 4-10
4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................. 4-10
Appendix
Q-Code table............................................................................................................. A-1
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-5
ASUS contact information..................................................................................... A-12
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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 4: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
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 flyers,
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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MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary
Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor
Supports 14nm CPU
CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type.
Chipset Intel® Z370 Chipset

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 4133+(OC)* / 4000(OC)* / 3866(OC)* /
3733(OC)* / 3600(OC)* / 3466(OC)* / 3400(OC)* / 3333(OC)* /
3300(OC)* / 3200(OC)* / 3000(OC)* / 2800(OC)* / 2666 / 2400 /
2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs.
** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4*)
Intel® Z370 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max at x4 mode)**
Expansion slots 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* For 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold
separately) into the PCIeX8_2 slot, then enable this card under BIOS
settings.
** The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIe x1_3 slot. The PCIe
x4_3 slot is set to x2 mode by default.
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @
Graphic
60Hz
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Multi-GPU support
Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN
LAN Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst IV
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support
Bluetooth v4.2
(continued on the next page)
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Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid
Storage Technology support
-1xM
.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280
(supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)*
-1xM
.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280
(supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)**
Storage - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology***
- Ready for Intel® Optane™ Memory
* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will
be disabled.
** When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in PCIEX4 mode, SATA port 5, 6
will be disabled.
*** This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio

CODEC
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- ES9023P High Definition DAC
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
-H
igh quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input
Audio Features:
- Sonic Studio III
- Sonic Radar III
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for
8-channel audio.
Intel® Z370 Chipset

-6xU
SB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( 4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at
mid-board)
-6xU
SB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [black], 4 ports at mid-
USB board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
-2xU
SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at
back panel)
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Extreme Engine Digi+
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
- NexFET Power Block MOSFET
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
OC Zone
- Start Button
- Reset Button
- Safe Boot Button
- ReTry Button
- LN2 Mode
- Slow Mode switch
Mem TweakIt
GameFirst IV
MemOK! Button
ROG RAMDisk
ROG RAMCache II
ROG Exclusive Features ROG CloneDrive
ROG CPU-Z
Overwolf
ROG Aura
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Addressable RGB Header
KeyBot II
- One-click overclocking
- DirectKey
- Clr CMOS
- Power On
UEFI BIOS features:
- Extreme Tweaker
- Tweakers’ Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- O.C. Profile
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ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, DIGI+
Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App
ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite 3
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features
- MemOK!
ASUS Q-Design
- SafeSlot
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-LED (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot LED[green])
- Q-DIMM
BIOS Flashback Button
Clear CMOS Button
Pre-mounted IO Shield
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and
Bluetooth v4.2)
1 x HDMI 1.4b
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
Back I/O Ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports [black]
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports [blue]
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C™ [black])
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
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2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x AURA Addressable RGB header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
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
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (Supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (Supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector
3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x EXT_Fan header
1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector
1 x W_IN header
Internal I/O Ports 1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Start button
1 x Reset button
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x Retry button
1 x LN2 mode jumper
1 x Slow mode switch
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x TPM connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash
3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control,
BIOS
F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut
functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory
information.
Manageability WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
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Drivers
AURA
ROG GameFirst IV
ROG RAMDisk
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
Overwolf
Software ROG Keybot II
CloneDrive
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Software
Winzip
ASUS Utilities
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Radar III
Fan Xpert 4
Operating System Windows® 10 64-bit
Support
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for
the latest specifications.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) motherboard

1 x RGB LED extension cable
Cables 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable
2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-way-M)
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG Coaster
1 x 3D printing mount
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
Accessories 1 x CPU Installation Tool
1 x 2-in-1 M.2 Screw set
1 x ROG sticker
1 x Fan holder
1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna
(Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
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
1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis Power supply unit
Intel® LGA 1151 CPU Intel® LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan
DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-1

1.1.2 Motherboard layout
Chapter 1
Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 1-20
2. LGA1151 CPU Socket 1-4
Chapter 1
3. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors;
water pump+, and AIO pump connectors(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT;
1-19
4-pin H_AMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin
CHA_FAN1-3)
4. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 1-23
5. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-5
6. Q-Code LED 1-15
7. MemOK! button 1-10
8. 3D Mount 1-13
9. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 1-17
10. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 1-25
11. Intel® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_34;
1-16
SATA6G_56)
12. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors
1-25
(2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW)
13. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) 1-21
14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112) 1-18
15. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 1-22
16. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 1-17
17. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 1-26
18. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 1-13
19. Slow Mode switch (SLOW_MODE) 1-12
20. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 1-11
21. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) 1-11
22. RESET button (RESET) 1-9
23. Power-on button (START) 1-9
24. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 1-24
25. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-18
26. LED connector (5-pin LED2_CON1) 1-22

1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard supports the New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151
package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4
DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.
Chapter 1
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install
a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1151 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.

1.1.4 System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) slots.
Chapter 1
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT
install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations

Memory configurations
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets.
Chapter 1
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the
total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory
from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.

1.1.5 Expansion slots
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1
Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe x1_1 slot
2 PCIe x16/x8_1 slot
3 PCIe x1_2 slot
4 PCIe x8_2 slot
5 PCIe x1_3 slot
6 PCIe x4_3 slot

PCIe operating mode
VGA Configuration
PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2
Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A

Chapter 1
Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8
PCIe operating mode

PCIe Lane
Auto mode x4 mode
PCIe_x1_3 x1 Disabled
PCIe_x4_3 x2 x4
• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode.
• Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple
graphics cards for better thermal environment.
PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied.
PCIe operating mode

Hyper M.2 X16 card
configuration PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2
2 Intel® SSD on CPU support x8 x4 + x4
• Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately.
• Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings.

1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or
open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings
to enhance system performance.
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1. Power-on button (START)
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source
indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or installing any motherboard component.
2. RESET button (RESET)

Press the reset button to reboot the system.

3. MemOK! button (MemOK!)
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system
boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press
and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic
memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
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• Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
• The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
• The MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment.
• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed
of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.
• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones
recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com.
• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.
• If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button
to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST
reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from
www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

4. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT)
The Safe Boot button can be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the
BIOS safe mode. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while
retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot
failure. Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system.
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5. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON)
The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the
booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. When pressed, it forces
the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in quick succession
to achieve a successful POST.

6. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE)
Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. The system may crash due to
the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will
decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to
keep track of their overclocking data.
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1.1.7 Jumper and holes
1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE)
With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot
bug during POST and help the system boot successfully.
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2. 3D Mount
Secure 3D printed parts to these 3D Mount holes for a personalized motherboard.
• Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com.
• Use the bundled 3D Mount screws to install the 3D printed parts.

1.1.8 Onboard LEDs
1. Q LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT)
Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in
sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding
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LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an
intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.
The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for
troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
2. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)

The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data
is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when
there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive
does not function.

3. Q-Code LED
The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system
status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for details.
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• The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting
point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
• Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.

1.1.9 Internal connectors
1. Intel Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_34;
®
SATA6G_56)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s
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signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®
Z370 chipset.
• These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA
RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to
[Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)].
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section SATA
Configuration for details.

2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.1
Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of
up to 10 Gbps. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with
your existing USB devices.
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3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB
3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can
enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to
5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency,
and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
The plugged USB 3.1 gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.

4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to
480 MBps connection speed.
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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this
connector.
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

6. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, and chassis fan connectors; water
pump+, and AIO 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)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
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• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.
• For better Q-Fan functions, we recommend using 4-pin PWM fans when you connect
powerful fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector.
• Ensure to disable Q-Fan functions if you want to connect powerful 3-pin DC fans (1A
or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector.
• Connect the pump cable from the all-in-one cooler (AIO cooler) to the AIO_PUMP
header, and connect the fan cables to the CPU_FAN and/or CPU_OPT header(s).
• W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device.

Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control
CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A
CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A
CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
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AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full Speed B
W_PUMP+ 3A 36W Full Speed B
H_AMP 3A 36W Q-Fan Controlled -
7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will
not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two or more high-end PCIe x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W
power or above to ensure the system stability.

8. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER)
These connectors supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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• System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written
to the HDD.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS
settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON
turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.

9. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)
This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of
your motherboard’s critical components and connected devices.
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10. LED connector (5-pin LED2_CON1)

This connector is for connecting LED strips on your cover.

11. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2)
These connectors are for RGB LED strips.
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The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum
power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3 m.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the
RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.
• The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating.
• The LED strip is purchased separately.

12. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER)
This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B
based LED strips.
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The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/
Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is
connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V
header on the motherboard.
• The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system.
• The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately.

13. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2)
These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules.
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• M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 /
2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices.
• M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe
storage devices.
• These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology).
• These sockets are Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready.
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
14. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT;
3-pin W_FLOW)
These connectors allow you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow
rate of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to
optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system.

15. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely
stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps
enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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The TPM module is purchased separately.

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with
models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
2.1.1 CPU installation
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install
a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
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Top of CPU
Bottom of CPU
Bottom of CPU

Top of CPU
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• The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel®
LGA1151 socket.
• Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket
on the motherboard.
• Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. DO NOT damage or bend
the CPU Installation Tool.
• Always firmly hold both sides of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or
picking up the CPU Installation Tool.
• Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation
Tool to prevent CPU damage.
• ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal,
incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by
the user.
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2.1.2 Cooling system installation
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the

CPU cooling system and CPU before you
install the cooling system, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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To install an AIO cooler
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AIO_PUMP
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT

2.1.3 Motherboard installation
1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to
the chassis.
DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

2.1.4 DIMM installation
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To remove a DIMM

2.1.5 ATX power connection
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Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
2.1.6 SATA device connection
OR

2.1.7 Front I/O connector
To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector
USB 3.1 Gen 2
This connector will only fit in one

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orientation. Push the connector until it

clicks into place.
To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector
AAFP

2.1.8 Expansion card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
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To install PCIe x1 cards

To install Hyper M.2 x4 card
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2.1.9 M.2 installation
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Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.

2.1.10 Fan holder installation
To install the Fan holder and fan
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MAXIMUS X HERO
(WI-FI ac)
When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder
for additional fan(s).
• You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans.
• Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans.
• Fans are purchased separately.

2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation
Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna
Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the
back of the chassis.
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• Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi
ports.
• Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons.
The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but
the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models.

2.2 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:

1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.
We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for
better compatibility and stability.
2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard.
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3. Rename the file as M10H.CAP, then copy it to your USB storage device.
4. Shut down your computer.
5. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks
three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot port USB BIOS Flashback port
6. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
• Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.
• If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that
the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper
installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario
happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.
• Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service
Center.

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
Rear panel connectors
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Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Press this button to clear the BIOS setup
1.
information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
2. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2
3. DisplayPort
Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7, and 8. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower
4.
port supports USB BIOS Flashback function.
5. Intel® USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6
6. LAN (RJ-45) port*
7. USB BIOS Flashback button
8. HDMI port
9. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port EA1
10. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC2
11. Optical S/PDIF OUT port
12. Audio I/O ports**
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
• USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data
transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and
your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance
for your devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 3.1 Gen
1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update
their firmware for better compatibility.
• When KeyBot II is activated, USB hot plug function of the KeyBot port (USB 3.1 Gen 1
port 7) will be temporarily disabled.

* LAN ports LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED
LED LED
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection LAN port
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration
Headset
Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
2-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
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Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Sub Center/Sub
woofer woofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
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Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2 Speakers

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2.4 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Ensure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
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“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green
after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on
the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep Description

VGA detected
One short beep Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two
No memory detected
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
No VGA detected
short beeps
One continuous beep followed by four
Hardware component failure
short beeps
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS

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The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified 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 flexible 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 specified.
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 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.
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When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M10H.CAP for this
motherboard.

3.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure 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 first two options.
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.
• 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
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reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for
the location of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM.
• The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.
Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual.
BIOS menu screen

The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.
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3.2.1 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
Configuration fields
Pop-up Menu Scroll bar
Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys
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Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode
Search on the FAQ
Displays the CPU temperature,

CPU, and memory voltage output

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 configuration.

Main For changing the basic system configuration
Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
Monitor
the fan settings.
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Tool For configuring 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 specific items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Ai 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.
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My Favorites (F3)
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently-
used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.
Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information.
Q-Fan Control (F6)

This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to
manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.
Refer to section 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information.
EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)

This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of
your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID
mode.
Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.

Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile
device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also
scan the following QR code:
Hot keys
This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit
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 fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
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user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Last Modified button

This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.

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.
Displays the system properties of the selected mode.

Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and
speed, and SATA information of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking
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Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode Saves the changes

for Intel Rapid Storage Technology and resets the system
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans Click to go to Advanced mode
Loads optimized Search on the FAQ
default settings
Click to display boot devices
Selects the boot device priority
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

3.2.3 QFan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of
your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be Click to activate Click to activate DC Mode

configured PWM Mode
Select a profile to Click to apply the fan setting

apply to your fans
Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu
changes
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Select to manually configure
your fans

Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed.
Speed points Select to manually

configure your fans
To configure your fans:
1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status.
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2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.
3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).

3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard
EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and
CPU fan to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.
OC setup RAID setup
OC Tuning
To start OC Tuning:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
2. Click OC then click Next.
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3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.

4. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not
sure, then click Next.
5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC
Tuning.
Creating RAID
To create RAID:
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
2. Click RAID then click Next.
• 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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4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click
Next.
a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy
Backup (RAID10).
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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 (RAID0) or Super
Speed (RAID5).
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.

3.3 My Favorites
My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by
default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.
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Adding items to My Favorites
To add BIOS items:
Setup Tree Map screen.
2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My
Favorites screen.
Main menu panel

Selected shortcut
items
Submenu panel
Delete all favorite

items
Recover to default
favorite items
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:
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• Items with submenu options
• User-managed items such as language and boot order
• Configuration 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.

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 the
location of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu

The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect
field values can cause the system to malfunction
The configuration 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
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frequency. Configuration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings 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 item to set the profiles supported by your
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.
The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules
supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
BCLK Frequency
This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system
performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 40.0 MHz
to 650.0 MHz.
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, 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.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]
DRAM Frequency
This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized
setting.
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz]
TPU
This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage
for an enhanced system performance.
[Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything.
[TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions.
[TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions.
Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II].
Internal CPU Power Management

The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
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Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores
frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat
production.
Configuration options: [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 specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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 field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
3.6.1 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Hyper-threading
This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing
the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously.
CPU Power Management Configuration

This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
This item allows more than two frequency to be supported.
Configuration 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
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specification limit.
CPU C-States
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express.
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 configure the PCI Express slots.
PCIe Speed
This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed.
Configuration 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.
SATA Controller(s)
This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.
The following items appear only when you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].
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SATA Mode Selection
This item allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[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 Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System
With Intel Optane Acceleration (RAID)] when you want to create a RAID
System Acceleration configuration from the SATA hard disk drives.
(RAID)]

S.M.A.R.T. Status Test
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that
shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the
hard disks.
Configuration options: [On] [Off]
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
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.
3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration

This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM.
3.6.7 ROG Effects

The items in this menu allow you to configure 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.
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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 configure onboard
devices.
HD Audio Controller
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller

M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto][SATA mode][PCIE mode]
[Auto] Auto-detects the M.2 device mode. If a SATA device is detected,
SATA6G_1 will be disabled.
[SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_1 port cannot
be used in this mode.
[PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices.
M.2_2 PCIe Bandwidth Configuration: [X2][X4]

[X2] Run at X2 mode with SATA6G_56 enabled.
[X4] Run at X4 mode for higher performance with SATA6G_56 disabled.
USB Type C Power Switch

[Auto] The system will automatically detect your USB Type C devices and provide
suitable power if needed.
[Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to your devices.
RGB 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.
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.
Bluetooth Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Bluetooth controller.
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Wi-Fi Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Wi-Fi 802.11ac controllers.
Intel LAN Controller

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

3.6.9 APM Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings.
ErP Ready [Disabled]

This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for
ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)]
3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support.
3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information

This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.
NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.
3.6.12 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.
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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.

3.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
Qfan Configuration
Qfan Tuning
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum
duty cycle for each fan.
AIO PUMP/W_PUMP+ Control
[Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature.
[Auto] Detects the type of water pump installed and automatically switches
the control modes.
[DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.
3.8 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Fast Boot
[Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.
[Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
The following item appears only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
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Next Boot after AC Power Loss
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
Setup Mode
[Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after
POST.
[EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully
support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM
[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-
on devices.
[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices
or the Windows® UEFI mode.
The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Devices Control

This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
Configuration 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.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
Boot from Storage Devices
This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to
launch.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices
This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that
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you want to launch.

Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
Secure Boot
This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to
protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.

Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows® 8 not
supported).
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo
appears.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
3.9 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure 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.
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press
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<Enter> to confirm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.

3.9.2 Secure Erase
SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.
Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance
levels.
Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click
Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI.
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may
become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
• The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.
Do not turn off the system during the process.
• Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel
SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual.
Displays the
available SSDs
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Status definition:
• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS
guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting.
If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to
proceed with the Secure Erase.
• Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete
or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different
password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before
proceeding with Secure Erase.

3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
Load from Profile

This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the
profile 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 file only coming from the same memory/
CPU configuration and BIOS version.
Profile Name
This item allows you to key in a profile name.
Save to Profile
This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a
profile. Key in a profile 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 profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your
USB drive.
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information

This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
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3.9.5 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 configuration 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.
Configuration options: [PCIEX16/X8_1]

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 confirmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset

Once you are finished 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 confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation 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.efi) from one of
the available filesystem devices.
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3.11 Updating BIOS
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If
there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.
Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file 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 flash drive.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a
USB flash drive when the BIOS file 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 floppy 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 flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
3. Select via Storage Device(s).
4. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
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and then press <Enter>.

6. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• This function can support devices such as a USB flash 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>.
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4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.

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

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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains
the BIOS file.
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published
on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at
https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash 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 flash drive
containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS file 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
RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations

The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,
and RAID 10 solution.
If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID
set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.
Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
4.1.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration 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 strips both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration 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 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
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4.1.2 Installing storage devices
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. For
optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a
disk array.
Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard.
4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS

To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set the SATA Mode Selection item to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System
Acceleration (RAID)].
If you are using PCIE storage devices, ensure to enable all the PCIE Storage RAID
Support items.
4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then
set the item to [Disabled].
5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again.
6. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press <Enter>
to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
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4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support

Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and
press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to
create, and then press <Enter>.
4. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in
the RAID set.
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5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID
array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size
values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values:
- RAID 0: 128 KB
- RAID 10: 64 KB
- RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
6. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you
want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
7. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume
and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu.
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Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:

1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to
delete and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID
volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to
cancel.
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4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Devices:
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.
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Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
Name: Volume 0
RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Disks: dssdsdsds
Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sync:aaaaaaaaaa
Create volume
[HELP]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters

and is 16 characters or less.
2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID
level to create, and then press <Enter>.
4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want
to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:
[SELECT DISKS]
Port Device Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

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5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A
small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10
and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size values range from 4 KB to
128 KB. The following are typical values:
- RAID 0: 128 KB
- RAID 10: 64 KB
- RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want
and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N)
9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back
to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
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Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
[DELETE VOLUME MENU]

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0 (Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
[HELP]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press
<Delete>. The following warning message appears:
[DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION]
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N):
3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to
return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
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Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
[CONFIRM EXIT]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk

4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS:
1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation
media containing the RAID driver.
2. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click
Browse.
3. Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI
driver for your optical drive.
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Appendix
Appendix
Q-Code table
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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
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
50 – 53
speed
54 Unspecified 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
ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) A-1

Q-Code table
Code Description
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
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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 firmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery firmware image is found
F4 Recovery firmware 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 specific)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
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
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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

Q-Code table
Code Description
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
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B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Configuration 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
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints
Code Description
0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state
0x10 System is waking up from the S1 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.
A-4 Appendix
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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
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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 afin 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
A-6 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.
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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Regional notice for California
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and
the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.

FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement

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This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative aux modules sans fil

Bluetooth
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement

屋外での使用について
本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.3GHz帯域の電
波は屋外で使用が禁じられています。
法律および規制遵守
本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。日本国外では、
その国の法律または規制により、本製品の使用ができないことがあります。このような国では、本
製品を運用した結果、罰せられることがありますが、当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承
ください。
A-8 Appendix
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).
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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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See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the
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Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Forenklet EU-overensstemmelseserklæring
ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed at denne enhed er i
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og øvrige relevante bestemmelser i
2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at direktivet 2014/53/EU. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på
https://www.asus.com/support/ https://www.asus.com/support/
The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor Wi-Fi, der bruger 5150-5350 MHz skal begrænses til indendørs brug i lande,
use for countries listed in the table below: der er anført i tabellen:
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Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de l’UE Vereenvoudigd EU-conformiteitsverklaring

ASUSTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat voldoet aan de
aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes de la directive 2014/53/ essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 2014/53/
EU. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site EU. De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring is beschikbaar op
internet suivant : https://www.asus.com/support/ https://www.asus.com/support/
Dans la plage de fréquence 5150-5350 MHz, le Wi-Fi est restreint à une De WiFi op 5150-5350MHz zal beperkt zijn tot binnengebruik voor in de tabel
utilisation en intérieur dans les pays listés dans le tableau ci-dessous: vermelde landen:
Vereinfachte EU-Konformitätserklärung Lihtsustatud EÜ vastavusdeklaratsioon
ASUSTek COMPUTER INC erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTek Computer Inc, et seade vastab direktiivi
grundlegenden Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen 2014/53/EÜ olulistele nõuetele ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele. EL
der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU- vastavusdeklaratsiooni täistekst on saadaval veebisaidil
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: https://www.asus.com/support/ https://www.asus.com/support/
Der WLAN-Betrieb im Band von 5150-5350 MHz ist für die in der unteren Sagedusvahemikus 5150-5350 MHz töötava WiFi kasutamine on järgmistes
Tabelle aufgeführten Länder auf den Innenbereich beschränkt: riikides lubatud ainult siseruumides:
Dichiarazione di conformità UE semplificata Eurooppa - EY:n vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus
ASUSTek Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo è ASUSTek Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on direktiivin 2014/53/
conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti con la EU olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden asiaankuuluvien lisäysten mukainen.
direttiva 2014/53/EU. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è Koko EY:n vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen teksti on luettavissa
disponibile all’indirizzo: https://www.asus.com/support/ osoitteessa https://www.asus.com/support/
L’utilizzo della rete Wi-Fi con frequenza compresa nell’intervallo 5150- 5 150 - 5 350 MHz:in taajuudella toimiva WiFi on rajoitettu sisäkäyttöön
5350MHz deve essere limitato all’interno degli edifici per i paesi presenti taulukossa luetelluissa maissa:
nella seguente tabella: ‫تبعیت از نسخه ساده شده بیانیه اتحادیه اروپا‬
Упрощенное заявление о соответствии европейской директиве ‫ در اینجا اعالم می کند که این دستگاه با نیازهای اساسی و سایر‬ASUSTek Computer Inc
ASUSTek Computer Inc. заявляет, что устройство соответствует основным ‫ متن کامل پیروی از این بیانیه اتحادیه‬.‫ مطابقت دارد‬.2014/53/EU ‫مقررات مربوط به بیانیه‬
требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям директивы 2014/53/EU. :‫اروپا در این آدرس موجود است‬
Полный текст декларации соответствия ЕС доступен на .https://www.asus.com/support/
https://www.asus.com/support/ ‫ باید برای استفاده در فضای داخل ساختمان برای‬WiFi ‫ مگاهرتز برای‬5150-5350 ‫عملکرد‬
Работа WiFi в диапазоне частот 5150-5350 должна быть ограничена .‫ محدود شود‬،‫کشورهای فهرست شده در جدول‬
использованием в помещениях для стран, перечисленных в таблице ниже: Απλοποιημένη Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ
‫إعالن التوافق المبسط الصادر عن االتحاد األوروبي‬ Διά του παρόντος η ASUSTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή
‫ أن هذا الجهاز يتوافق مع المتطلبات األساسية واألحكام‬ASUSTek Computer ‫تقر شركة‬ είναι σύμμορφη με τις βασικές προϋποθέσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις της
‫ يتوفر النص الكامل إلعالن التوافق‬.2014/53/EU ‫األخرى ذات الصلة الخاصة بتوجيه‬ Οδηγίας 2014/53/ΕE. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης της ΕΕ
:‫الصادر عن االتحاد األوروبي على‬ είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση https://www.asus.com/support/
https://www.asus.com/support/ Το WiFi που λειτουργεί στη ζώνη 5150-5350MHz περιορίζεται για χρήση σε
‫ ميجا هرتز على االستخدام المنزلي للبلدان‬5150-5350 ‫ العاملة بـ‬WiFi ‫يجب حصر استخدام‬ εσωτερικούς χώρους για τις χώρες που αναφέρονται στον παρακάτω πίνακα:
.‫المدرجة بالجدول‬ ‫הצהרת תאימות רגולטורית מקוצרת עבור האיחוד אירופי‬
Опростена декларация за съответствие на ЕС ‫ מצהירה בזאת כי מכשיר זה תואם לדרישות‬ASUSTek Computer Inc.‎
С настоящото ASUSTek Computer Inc. декларира, че това устройство е ‫ ניתן לקרוא את‬.‎2014/53/EU ‫החיוניות ולשאר הסעיפים הרלוונטיים של תקנה‬
в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими :‫הנוסח המלא של הצהרת התאימות הרגולטורית עבור האיחוד האירופי בכתובת‬
постановления на свързаната Директива 2014/53/EC. Пълният текст на ЕС https://www.asus.com/support/‎
декларация за съвместимост е достъпен на адрес ‫ לשימוש‬‎5150-5350MHz ‫ הפועלות ברצועת התדרים‬Wi-Fi ‫יש להגביל רשתות‬
https://www.asus.com/support/
:‫בתוך מבנים סגורים בארצות המפורטות ברשימה הבאה‬
WiFi, работеща в диапазон 5150-5350MHz, трябва да се ограничи до
Egyszerűsített EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat
употреба на закрито за страните, посочени в таблицата по-долу:
Az ASUSTek Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz megfelel az
Declaração de Conformidade UE Simplificada
2014/53/EU sz. irányelv alapvető követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó
ASUSTek Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövegét a
com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes relacionadas às következő weboldalon tekintheti meg: https://www.asus.com/support/
diretivas 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade CE
Az 5150-5350 MHz-es sávban működő Wi-Fi-t beltéri használatra kell
está disponível em https://www.asus.com/support/
korlátozni az alábbi táblázatban felsorolt országokban:
O WiFi operando na banda 5150-5350MHz deve ser restrito para uso interno
Pernyataan Kesesuaian UE yang Disederhanakan
para os países listados na tabela abaixo:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. dengan ini menyatakan bahwa perangkat ini
Pojednostavljena EU Izjava o sukladnosti
memenuhi persyaratan utama dan ketentuan relevan lainnya yang terdapat
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim pada Petunjuk 2014/53/EU. Teks lengkap pernyataan kesesuaian EU tersedia
zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama direktive 2014/53/EU. Cijeli di: https://www.asus.com/support/
tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/
WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan
WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na dalam ruangan di negara yang tercantum dalam tabel
upotrebu u zatvorenom prostoru u zemljama na donjem popisu:
Vienkāršota ES atbilstības paziņojums
Zjednodušené prohlášení o shodě EU
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst Direktīvas
Společnost ASUSTek Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení splňuje 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnice 2014/53/ EU. Plné Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit:
znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese https://www.asus.com/support/
Wi-Fi darbība 5150–5350 MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras
V zemích uvedených v tabulce je provoz sítě Wi-Fi ve frekvenčním rozsahu 5 norādītas tālāk.
150 - 5 350 MHz povolen pouze ve vnitřních prostorech:
A-10 Appendix
Supaprastinta ES atitikties deklaracija ประกาศเกี่ยวกับความสอดคล้องของสหภาพยุโรปแบบย่อ
Šiame dokumente bendrovė „ASUSTek Computer Inc.“ pareiškia, kad šis ASUSTek Computer Inc.
prietaisas atitinka pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas susijusias Direktyvos ขอประกาศในที่นี้ว่าอุปกรณ์นี้มีความสอดคล้องกับความ
2014/53/ES nuostatas. Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas pateikiamas čia: ต้องการที่จำ�เป็นและเงื่อนไขที่เกี่ยวข้องอื่น ๆ ของบทบัญญัติข้อกำ�หนด
https://www.asus.com/support/ 2014/53/EU เนื้อหาที่สมบูรณ์ของประกาศความสอดคล้องกับ EU มีอยู่ที่
Toliau nurodytose šalyse „WiFi“ ryšiu, veikiančiu 5 150–5 350 MHz dažnio https://www.asus.com/support/
juostoje, galima naudotis tik patalpose: การทำ�งานของ WiFi ที่ 5150-5350MHz
ถูกจำ�กัดให้ใช้ในอาคารสำ�หรับประเทศที่แสดงในตาราง
Appendix
Ovaj uređaj može da se koristi u državama navedenim ispod:
Forenklet EU-samsvarserklæring Basitleştirilmiş AB Uyumluluk Bildirimi
ASUSTek Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med ASUSTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın 2014/53/EU Yönergesinin temel
hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i direktivet 2014/53/EU. gereksinimlerine ve diğer ilgili hükümlerine uygun olduğunu bildirir. AB
Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på: uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
https://www.asus.com/support/ https://www.asus.com/support/
Wi-Fi-området 5150–5350 MHz skal begrenses til innendørs bruk for landene 5150-5350 MHz arasındaki WiFi çalışması, tabloda listelenen ülkeler için iç
som er oppført i tabellen: mekân kullanımıyla kısıtlanacaktır.
Uproszczona deklaracja zgodności UE Спрощена декларація про відповідність нормам ЄС
Firma ASUSTek Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że urządzenie to jest ASUSTek Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає основним
zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami вимогам та іншим відповідним вимогам Директиви 2014 / 53 / EU.
dyrektywy 2014/53/EU. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod Повний текст декларації відповідності нормам ЄС доступний на
adresem https://www.asus.com/support/ https://www.asus.com/support/
W krajach wymienionych w tabeli działanie sieci Wi-Fi w paśmie 5150– Робота Wi-Fi на частоті 5150-5350 МГц обмежується використанням у
5350 MHz powinno być ograniczone wyłącznie do pomieszczeń: приміщенні для країн, поданих у таблиці нижче:
Declaração de Conformidade Simplificada da UE
A ASUSTek Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade
com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Diretiva
2014/53/UE. O texto integral da declaração de conformidade da UE está
disponível em https://www.asus.com/support/
A utilização das frequências WiFi de 5150 a 5350MHz está restrita a
ambientes interiores nos países apresentados na tabela: AT BE BG CZ DK EE FR
Declarație de conformitate UE, versiune simplificată
DE IS IE IT EL ES CY
Prin prezenta, ASUSTek Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv este în
conformitate cu reglementările esențiale și cu celelalte prevederi relevante LV LI LT LU HU MT NL
ale Directivei 2014/53/UE. Textul complet al declarației de conformitate UE NO PL PT RO SI SK TR
este disponibil la adresa https://www.asus.com/support/
FI SE CH UK HR
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
WCBN808L-AD (Model: RTL8822BE) output power table:
ASUSTek Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usaglašen sa
osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama Direktive 2014/53/EU.
Function Frequency Maximum Output Power
Ceo tekst Deklaracije o usaglašenosti EU dostupan je na lokaciji
(EIRP)
WiFi koji radi u frekventnom opsegu od 5150 MHz do 5350 MHz ograničen 2412-2472 MHz 19 dBm
je isključivo na upotrebu u zatvorenom prostoru za zemlje navedene u WiFi 5150-5350 MHz 19 dBm
tabeli ispod:
5470-5725 MHz 20 dBm
Zjednodušené vyhlásenie o zhode platné pre EÚ
Spoločnosť ASUSTek Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto zariadenie je Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz 8 dBm
v súlade so základnými požiadavkami a ďalšími príslušnými ustanoveniami
smernice č. 2014/53/EÚ. Plné znenie vyhlásenia o zhode pre EÚ je k dispozícii
na lokalite https://www.asus.com/support/
Činnosť WiFi v pásme 5150 - 5350 MHz bude obmedzená na použitie vo
vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie:
Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti
ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi
zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno
besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/
WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah,
navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo:
Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE
Por la presente, ASUSTek Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple
los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de la directiva
2014/53/EU. En https://www.asus.com/support/ está disponible el texto
completo de la declaración de conformidad para la UE.
La conexión WiFi con una frecuencia de funcionamiento de 5150-5350 MHz
se restringirá al uso en interiores para los países enumerados en la tabla:
Förenklad EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse
ASUSTek Computer Inc. deklarerar härmed att denna enhet överensstämmer
med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i direktiv
2014/53/EU. Fullständig text av EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på
WiFi som använder 5150-5350 MHz kommer att begränsas för användning
inomhus i de länder som anges i tabellen:

ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Appendix
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
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
A-12 Appendix
Appendix
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : ROG MAXIMUS X HERO,

ROG MAXIMUS X HERO(WI-FI AC)
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

How this guide is organized

Where to find more information

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Chipset Intel® Z370 Chipset

New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support

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ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio

Intel® Z370 Chipset

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Motherboard 1 x ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) motherboard

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

1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive

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

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

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Recommended memory configurations

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Slot No. Slot Description

ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-7

Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8

PCIe operating mode

PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied.

PCIe operating mode

2 Intel® SSD on CPU support x8 x4 + x4

• Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately.

• Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings.

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2. RESET button (RESET)

ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) 1-9

• The MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment.

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• Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com.

• Use the bundled 3D Mount screws to install the 3D printed parts.

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2. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)

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