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  • Page 1 MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 2 INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary............ix Package contents ...................... xv Installation tools and components ................. xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..............
  • Page 4 HDD/SSD SMART Information ..........3-20 ..............3-20 Monitor menu ................... 3-21 Boot menu ....................3-21 Tool menu ....................3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-24 ............3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-25 3.9.5...
  • Page 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ....4-6 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-9...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety 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.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the...
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Maximus X Hero Specifications Summary

    MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary Intel ® Socket 1151 for 8th Gen Intel ® Core™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type. Chipset Intel ®...
  • Page 10 MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary Intel ® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)** - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Storage...
  • Page 11 MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary 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...
  • Page 12 MAXIMUS X HERO specifications summary ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 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)
  • Page 13 1 x System panel connector 3 x 3D Mount screw ports 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 BIOS functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
  • Page 14 ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Software ROG Keybot II CloneDrive ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Software 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)

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 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)

  • Page 16: Installation Tools And Components

    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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Layout

    1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1.1.9 Internal connectors 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 19 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1-20 1-19 1-23 1-10 1-13 1-17 ® 1-16 1-21 1-22 1-17 1-26 1-13 1-12 1-11 1-11 1-22 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: System Memory

    1.1.4 System memory Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 22 Memory configurations Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    1.1.5 Expansion slots Slot No. Slot Description ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 24 PCIe operating mode VGA Configuration PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 PCIe operating mode PCIe Lane Auto mode x4 mode Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 25: Onboard Buttons And Switches

    1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Power-on button (START) RESET button (RESET) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 26 MemOK! button (MemOK!) 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs ® Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...
  • Page 27 Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-11...
  • Page 28 Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...

  • Page 29: Jumper And Holes

    1.1.7 Jumper and holes LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 3D Mount ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-13...

  • Page 30: Onboard Leds

    1.1.8 Onboard LEDs Q LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 31 Q-Code LED Appendix ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 32: Internal Connectors

    1.1.9 Internal connectors Intel ® Z370 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_34; SATA6G_56) ® ® [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] RAID configurations AHCI SATA Configuration Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-16...
  • Page 33 USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-17...
  • Page 34 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 35 CPU, CPU optional, high amp, water flow, extension, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP; 3-pin W_FLOW; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-19...
  • Page 36 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-20...
  • Page 37 System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-21...
  • Page 38 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) LED connector (5-pin LED2_CON1) Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-22...
  • Page 39 AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 1-23...
  • Page 40 Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 41 M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) ® ® Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 42 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-26...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2: Basic 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. Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 44 Top of CPU ® LGA1151 socket. on the motherboard. Tool to prevent CPU damage. the user. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 45: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 46 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 47: Motherboard Installation

    2.1.3 Motherboard installation 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. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 48: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 49: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.6 SATA device connection ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 50: Front I/O Connector

    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 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...

  • Page 51: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 52: Installation

    2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 53: Fan Holder Installation

    2.1.10 Fan holder installation To install the Fan holder and fan When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-11...

  • Page 54: Bios Update Utility

    BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback To use USB BIOS Flashback: better compatibility and stability. Visit motherboard. M10H.CAP USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot port USB BIOS Flashback port 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. please follow the steps again. happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. Center.

  • Page 55: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    DisplayPort ® ® LAN (RJ-45) port* * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. for your devices. port 7) will be temporarily disabled. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-13...
  • Page 56 * LAN ports LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link ORANGE Linked ORANGE LAN port Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel...

  • Page 57: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-15...
  • Page 58 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 59: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps instructions in Chapter 3. Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system setting. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 2-17...
  • Page 60 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS DO NOT change the default BIOS settings We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel M10H.CAP ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Entering BIOS at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST Load Optimized Defaults Exit <F5> 3.10 Exit Menu 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Setup Mode in Boot menu Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 63: Advanced Mode

    Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Go back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Menu items General help Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 64 Menu bar My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Menu items Main Submenu items Language My Favorites (F3) 3.3 My Favorites Q-Fan Control (F6) 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 65 Search on FAQ Hot keys Scroll bar General help Configuration fields Last Modified button ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 66: Ez Mode

    3.2.2 EZ Mode Advanced Mode EZ Mode(F7) 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 Creates storage RAID and Selects the display language speed, and SATA information of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking...

  • Page 67: Qfan Control

    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 Select to manually configure your fans ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 68 Configuring fans manually Manual Speed points Select to manually configure your fans Apply Exit (ESC) Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 69 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning Next Daily Computing Gaming/Media Editing, Next ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 70 BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, I’m not sure, Next Next Creating RAID RAID Next ® PCIE SATA Next Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-10...
  • Page 71 Easy Backup Super Speed Next Next Easy Backup (RAID1) Easy Backup (RAID10) Next Super Speed (RAID0) Super Speed (RAID5) Next ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-11...

  • Page 72: My Favorites

    My Favorites Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-12...
  • Page 73 Adding items to My Favorites Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items Exit (ESC) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-13...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    Main menu Security 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection [Not Installed] [Installed] Extreme Tweaker menu Ai Overclock Tuner Ai Overclocking Tuner [Manual] BCLK Frequency Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-14...
  • Page 75 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio DRAM Frequency [TPU II]. Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-15...

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu 3.6.1 CPU Configuration Hyper-threading CPU Power Management Configuration Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode CPU C-States Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-16...
  • Page 77 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 3.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration Not Present SATA Controller(s) SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 78: Rog Effects

    S.M.A.R.T. Status Test SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6 Hot Plug AHCI 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 3.6.7 ROG Effects Onboard LED Q-Code LED Function 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-18...
  • Page 79 M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto][SATA mode][PCIE mode] M.2_2 PCIe Bandwidth Configuration: [X2][X4] USB Type C Power Switch RGB LED lighting When system is in working state When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states Intel LAN Controller ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-19...

  • Page 80: Hdd/Ssd Smart Information

    3.6.9 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3.6.12 USB Configuration The Mass Storage Devices None USB Single Port Control 1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-20...

  • Page 81: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning AIO PUMP/W_PUMP+ Control Boot menu Fast Boot Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss Setup Mode ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-21...
  • Page 82 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM ® ® Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Devices Control Boot from Network Devices Boot from Storage Devices Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices Secure Boot ® Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-22...

  • Page 83: Tool Menu

    Boot Option Priorities ® ® Boot Override Tool menu Setup Animator 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-23...

  • Page 84: Secure Erase

    3.9.2 Secure Erase Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. Tool > Secure Erase 1.1.2 Motherboard layout Displays the available SSDs Status definition: Frozen. Locked. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-24...

  • Page 85: Asus Spd Information

    3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile Load from Profile Profile Name Save to Profile Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information GPU Post Bus Interface ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-25...

  • Page 86: Exit Menu

    3.10 Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-26...

  • Page 87: Updating Bios

    3.11 Updating BIOS ® 3.11.1 EZ Update ® ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 88: Asus Ez Flash 3

    3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 To update the BIOS by USB: ASUS EZ Flash Utility via Storage Device(s). Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-28...
  • Page 89 3.10 Exit Menu To update the BIOS by Internet: ASUS EZ Flash Utility via Internet. 3.10 Exit Menu ROG MAXIMUS X HERO 3-29...

  • Page 90: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-30...

  • Page 91: Chapter 4: Raid Support

    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 and three new drives for this setup. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 92: Installing Storage Devices

    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 ®...
  • Page 93 When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 94 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...
  • Page 95 <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to volume and return to the Intel cancel. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 96: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    ® 4.1.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ® To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model...
  • Page 97 Serial # Size Status ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 98 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. 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>.
  • Page 99 (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 100: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    ® Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 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): Press <Y>...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available 5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...

  • Page 102: Q-Code Table

    Q-Code table Code Description S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error...
  • Page 103 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 104 Q-Code table Code Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found...

  • Page 105: Notices

    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 expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ROG MAXIMUS X HERO...
  • Page 106 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES- 3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 107 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.
  • Page 108 Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.

  • Page 109: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +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...
  • Page 110 800 Corporate Way, Fremont 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.

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