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MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 5
Chapter 4:
RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations 4-1
4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2
4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2
4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6
4.2 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...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 7
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 9
...supports PCIE x4 and SATA
modes. ** This function will work depending on the CPU installed. ***Intel® Optane™ Technology is only supported when using 7th
Generation Intel® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
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MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 22
... is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:
a) Use...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 26
... system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
1-10...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 40
..., faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
• Ensure to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system's setting.
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Chapter 1: Product...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 48
...storage devices.
• These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • These sockets support Intel® Optane™ Technology. Intel® Optane Technology is only
supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 63
... under Windows® 7 and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 67
... failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.
• When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M9A.CAP for this motherboard.
• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.
Chapter 3
ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX
3-1
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... item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
Secure Boot
This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
Chapter 3
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 93
...the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
3.11.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter 3
ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX...
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 97
... three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
Chapter 4
ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX
4-1
MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 106
... drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click
Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical...
MAXIMUS IX APEX USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 5
Chapter 4:
RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations 4-1
4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2
4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2
4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6
4.2 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...
MAXIMUS IX APEX USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 7
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS...
MAXIMUS IX APEX USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 22
... is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:
a) Use...
MAXIMUS IX APEX USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 26
... system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
1-10...
MAXIMUS IX APEX USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 63
... under Windows® 7 and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the...
MAXIMUS IX APEX USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 97
... three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
Chapter 4
ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX
4-1
MAXIMUS IX APEX USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 106
... drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click
Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical...