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ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX
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Chapter 1
Recommended memory configurations
1.1.4
System memory
ThemotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModules
(DIMM)slots.
ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.DONOT
installaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
3
Safety Information
6
About this Guide
7
MAXIMUS IX APEX Specifications Summary
9
Package Contents
14
Installation Tools and Components
15
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
17
Motherboard Overview
17
Before You Proceed
17
Motherboard Layout
18
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
20
System Memory
21
Expansion Slots
23
Onboard Buttons and Switches
25
Onboard Leds
30
Jumper
37
Internal Connectors
39
Probeit
50
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
51
Building Your PC System
51
Motherboard Installation
51
CPU Installation
53
CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
55
DIMM Installation
57
ATX Power Connection
58
SATA Device Connection
58
Front I/O Connector
59
Expansion Card Installation
60
BIOS Update Utility
61
Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections
62
Rear I/O Connection
62
Audio I/O Connections
64
Starting up for the First Time
66
Turning off the Computer
66
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
67
Knowing BIOS
67
BIOS Setup Program
68
EZ Mode
69
Advanced Mode
70
Q-Fan Control
73
My Favorites
78
Main Menu
80
Extreme Tweaker Menu
80
Advanced Menu
82
ROG Effects
84
HDD/SSD SMART Information
86
Monitor Menu
87
Boot Menu
87
Tool Menu
89
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
89
Secure Erase
90
BIOS Flashback
91
ASUS SPD Information
92
Graphics Card Information
92
Exit Menu
92
Updating BIOS
93
EZ Update
93
ASUS EZ Flash 3
94
ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3
96
Chapter 4: RAID Support
97
RAID Configurations
97
Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
98
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS
98
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility
102
Creating a RAID Driver Disk
106
Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
106
Appendix
107
Notices
107
ASUS Contact Information
111
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Asus
Model
MAXIMUS IX APEX
Category
Motherboard
Language
English
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