Asus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA User Manual

ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA
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Chapter 1
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboardbuttonsandswitchesallowyoutone-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.
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LEDnear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.

Asus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket	LGA 1151
Chipset	Intel Z270
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory	64 GB
Memory Type	DDR4
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots	3
PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots	2
SATA 6Gb/s Ports	6
M.2 Slots	2
USB 3.0 (Rear)	4
USB 2.0 (Rear)	2
Networking	Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
Wi-Fi	802.11ac
RAID Support	0, 1, 5, 10
Multi-GPU Support	NVIDIA 2-Way SLI, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX
USB 3.1 (Rear)	1 x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
Audio	SupremeFX (ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220)

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Operation Safety

MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Specifications Summary

CPU, Chipset, and Memory Specifications

Details on the processor socket, chipset, and supported DDR4 memory types and speeds.

Expansion Slots and Graphics Support

Information on PCIe slot configurations, multi-VGA outputs, and maximum shared memory.

Storage, LAN, and Wireless Connectivity

Specs for M.2 sockets, SATA ports, Gigabit LAN, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth capabilities.

Audio, USB, and Back I/O Ports

Details on audio codec, USB port types, and the rear panel connection options.

Internal I/O Ports and Special Features

Installation Tools and Components

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Motherboard Overview and Layout

Introduces the motherboard, its layout, and key components like CPU socket and memory slots.

Expansion Slot Configurations

Jumpers and Internal Connectors

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Building Your PC System

Step-by-step guide for installing the motherboard, CPU, heatsink, memory, and other components.

Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

Identifies rear I/O ports and guides audio connection setups for different channel configurations.

First Time Startup and Shutdown Procedures

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Navigating the BIOS Setup Program

Explains how to enter BIOS at startup or after POST, and general navigation keys.

EZ Mode and Advanced Mode

Main Menu and System Settings

Extreme Tweaker Menu for Overclocking

Details on overclocking options, CPU ratios, BCLK, DRAM frequency, and TPU settings.

Advanced Menu Configuration Options

Boot Menu for Startup Options

Updating the Motherboard BIOS

Procedures for updating BIOS using EZ Update, EZ Flash 3, and CrashFree BIOS 3.

Chapter 4: RAID Support

RAID Configuration Overview and Definitions

Explains RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10) and their benefits for data storage.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks

Configuring RAID in UEFI BIOS

Guide to setting up RAID using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology within the UEFI BIOS.