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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.
Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary............ ix Package contents ..................... xiv Installation tools and components ................xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2...
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HDD/SSD SMART Information ..........3-19 ..............3-19 Monitor menu ................... 3-20 Boot menu ....................3-20 Tool menu ....................3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-22 ............3-24 3.9.4 BIOS FlashBack ................ 3-24 ..........3-24 3.9.6...
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Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS ......4-2 ® 4.1.4 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 Notices ........................A-1 ASUS contact information ..................A-7...
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.
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...
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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.
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MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary Intel ® Z270 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA Modes) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage...
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MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Back I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C [black]) 6 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]...
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MAXIMUS IX EXTREME specifications summary Extreme Engine Digi+ - MicroFine Alloy Choke - NexFET MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG Monoblock with M.2 heatsink Pre-mounted I/O Shield ROG Aura - Aura effects (LOGO RGB lighting) - 2 x Aura RGB LED header...
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ASUS WebStorage ROG Clone Drive ASUS Utilities 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash BIOS functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI HB bridge (2-WAY-M) ® Cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80CM) 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable...
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.
1.1.9 Internal connectors Intel ® Z270 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA6G_34) ® ® AHCI Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID) RAID configurations AHCI ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-23...
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® ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12; SATA6G_E34) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_E1) USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN2; 2-pin W_OUT2; 3-pin W_FLOW2) ROG Monoblock connector (9-1 pin WATER_ZONE) ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 1-33...
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 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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Top of CPU ® LGA1151 socket. on the motherboard. Tool to prevent CPU damage. the user. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.2 ROG Monoblock installation To install the ROG Monoblock Ensure to use the bundled eight transparent gasket stickers (A), and three black gasket stickers (B). ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
2.1.3 Motherboard installation Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.0 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 2-11...
2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna back of the chassis. IO Shield ports. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback To use USB BIOS Flashback: M9E.CAP. Copy M9E.CAP port. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS KeyBot port Flashback port Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 2-15...
Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. DisplayPort ® ® ® * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Lime Line Out Pink Orange – – woofer woofer Black – 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Color-Coded LED I/O ports ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 2-17...
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Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 6 channel Speakers Connect to 8 channel Speakers ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 2-19...
Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Ensure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
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 M9E.CAP ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
BIOS setup program Entering BIOS at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST Load Optimized Defaults Exit <F5> 3.10 Exit Menu 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Setup Mode in Boot menu Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
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 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
3.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode(F7) Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Scroll bar 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 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
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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 QFan Control EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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Search on FAQ Hot keys Scroll bar General help Configuration fields Last Modified button Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
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 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning Next Daily Computing Gaming/Media Editing, Next ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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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...
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Easy Backup Super Speed Next Next Easy Backup (RAID1) Easy Backup (RAID10) Next Super Speed (RAID0) Super Speed (RAID5) Next ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-11...
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Adding items to My Favorites MyFavorites(F3) Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items Exit (ESC) ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-13...
Main menu Security 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches [Not Installed] [Installed] Extreme Tweaker menu Ai Overclock Tuner Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-14...
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[Manual] BCLK Frequency ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio DRAM Frequency [TPU II]. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-15...
Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode 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...
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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 Mode Selection S.M.A.R.T. Status Check ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
RGB LED lighting Intel LAN Controller 3.6.10 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.11 Network Stack Configuration 3.6.12 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3.6.13 USB Configuration The Mass Storage Devices None USB Single Port Control 1.1.2 Motherboard layout ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-19...
Monitor menu Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning AIO PUMP/W_PUMP+ Control Boot menu Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss Setup Mode Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-20...
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM ® ® [Enabled] Boot Devices Control Boot from Network Devices Boot from Storage Devices Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices Secure Boot ® ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-21...
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile Load Profile Profile Name Save to Profile Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive 3.9.4 BIOS FlashBack 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure Load Default Save Above Settings Load from profile 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
3.9.7 Graphics Card Information GPU Post Bus Interface 3.10 Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes and Exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 3-25...
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to RAID 5 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 4.1.3 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS ® To enter the Intel Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] Boot menu >...
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Creating a RAID set ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and X for the disks you want to include in the ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you Create Volume and return to the Intel ® Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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Deleting a RAID set ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to Delete Yes to delete the RAID ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to volume and return to the Intel ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
® 4.1.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk...
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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 ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want Create Volume WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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(This does not apply to Recovery volumes) ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume [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): ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
® Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 5. Exit [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To install the RAID driver for Windows ®...
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. ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME...
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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.
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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.
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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 This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
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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...
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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 simpliicada para la UE...
+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...
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800 Corporate Way, Fremont Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : MAXIMUS IX EXTREME 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...