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  • Page 1 MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turning off the computer ................ 2-21 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support Knowing BIOS .................... 3-1 BIOS setup program .................. 3-2 EZ Update ....................3-2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ..................3-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ................3-4 RAID configurations .................. 3-5...
  • Page 4 Appendix Q-Code table ......................A-1 Notices ........................A-5 ASUS contact information ..................A-12...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 6: 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 Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 7: Rog Maximus Xii Hero (Wi-Fi) Specifications Summary

    ® OptiMem III * 10 Gen Intel Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. ® Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x HDMI™ 1.4b Graphics * Graphics specfications may vary between CPU types. Intel Gen Processors* ®...
  • Page 8 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C ® 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel I219V 1Gb Ethernet port Back I/O Ports ®...
  • Page 9 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary Fan and cooling-related headers 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-Pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-Pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header...
  • Page 10 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) specifications summary ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover...
  • Page 11 Windows 10 - 64 bit ® Operating System ATX Form Factor Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.

  • Page 12: Connectors With Shared Bandwidth

    Connectors with Shared bandwidth Configuration PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Configuration PCIEX16_3 M.2_2 Configuration M.2_3 SATA6G_56 Configuration M.2_1 PCIe 3.0 x4 SATA SATA6G_2...
  • Page 13 • When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. • M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_3 will be disabled. When M.2_2 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs x1 mode. • M.2_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_3 is populated SATA6G_56 will be disabled.

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    2 x M.2 SSD screw packages 1 x Q-connector Miscellaneous 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual...

  • Page 15: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1200 CPU Intel LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan ® ® DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws 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 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.

  • Page 18: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 19 Layout contents Page 1. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Expansion slots 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. Liquid Cooling System headers 1-10 6. Power connectors 1-11 7. M.2 slot 1-12 8. SATA 6GB/s port 1-13 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector 1-14 10.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory 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 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
  • Page 22 (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 23 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. Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
  • Page 24 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA Triple VGA PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI ® mode. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ or ®...
  • Page 25 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! •...
  • Page 26 Liquid Cooling System headers The Liquid Cooling System headers 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. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...
  • Page 27 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
  • Page 28 M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260/ 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices.
  • Page 29 SATA6G_2 will be disabled when M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-13...
  • Page 30 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately.
  • Page 31 USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
  • Page 32 AURA Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
  • Page 33 AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips. The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
  • Page 34 FlexKey button (Reset) Press the FlexKey button to reboot the system. You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such as activating Safe Boot or turning Aura lighting on or off to the button. This button set to [Reset] by default. You can assign a different function to this button in the BIOS settings.
  • Page 35 Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. 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.
  • Page 36 Start button Press the Start button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). 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.
  • Page 37 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 38 Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature.
  • Page 39 Thunderbolt header The Thunderbolt header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 1-23...
  • Page 40 Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code 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. •...
  • Page 41 Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting.
  • Page 42 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-26...

  • Page 43: Building Your Pc System

    NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 45: Cooling System Installation

    2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
  • Page 46 To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. W_PUMP+/ AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 47: Dimm Installation

    2.1.3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)

  • Page 48: Installation

    2.1.4 M.2 installation • The M.2 rubber pad is optional for when installing a single sided M.2 storage device. Ensure to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads OPTIONAL when installing a double-...
  • Page 49 The M.2 is purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)

  • Page 50: Additional Cooling Kit Installation

    2.1.5 Additional cooling kit installation ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) • When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • Please check the compatibility of the additional cooling kit and your CPU cooling system before installing the additional cooling kit to avoid incompatibility between the additional cooling kit and the CPU cooling system.

  • Page 51: Motherboard Installation

    2.1.6 Motherboard installation Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. 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.

  • Page 52: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.7 ATX power connection • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-10...

  • Page 53: Sata Device Connection

    2.1.8 SATA device connection ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 2-11...

  • Page 54: Front I/O Connector

    2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector...

  • Page 55: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.10 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 2-13...
  • Page 56 To install ThunderboltEX 3-TR card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C ® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt header Ensure to install the ThunderboltEX 3-TR card to a PCIe slot from PCH. •...

  • Page 57: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

    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. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.

  • Page 58: Bios Update Utility

    • 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. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 59: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. USB 2.0 ports 11 and 12 Intel I219V 1Gb Ethernet port* ®...
  • Page 60 * Intel I219V 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications ® Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Blinking LAN port Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Marvell AQtion AQC111C 5Gb Ethernet port LED indications ®...

  • Page 61: 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-channel Speakers ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) 2-19...
  • Page 62 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-20...

  • Page 63: Starting Up For The First Time

    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: Monitor External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
  • Page 64 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-22...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3: Bios And Raid Support

    Knowing BIOS 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.

  • Page 66: Bios Setup Program

    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).

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash 3

    ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.

  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    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.

  • Page 69: Raid Configurations

    RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 71 Appendix Appendix Q-Code table Code Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes...
  • Page 72 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 73 Q-Code table Code Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started...
  • Page 74 Q-Code table Code Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes B8– BF CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error.
  • Page 75 Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL WI-FI 6 AX201 ® Identification of the modular components used in the assembly:...
  • Page 76 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 may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 77 Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2020 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an “AS IS”...
  • Page 78 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 79 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.
  • Page 80 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...
  • Page 81 MR 18750 ANRT 2019 05/02/2019 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...
  • Page 82 +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Web site https://www.asus.com/de Online contact https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=de-de Technical Support Telephone (DE) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone (AT)

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