Z370 / Z390

PCI-E runs at x8 instead of x16

Hello,I've recently updated BIOS to 0802 and GPU seems to have started running at "native x8 link speed." It used to always run PCI-E 3.0 @ x16, but now BIOS, GPU-Z and CPU-Z all show that it runs PCI-E 3.0 @ x8. Running GPU-Z render test or UNIGINE ...

Wireless antenna that came with my Maximus X Hero Wifi-only or Bluetooth?

Hi everyone, I use a wired connection for my Maximus X Hero Wifi. Because of this, I am curious is the wireless antenna that came with the motherboard is only for picking up the wifi signal or is it also for Bluetooth? If its only wifi then I wont co...

Windows 10 October UPDATE 1809 - Your thoughts/feedback

Good day y'all!Windows have already released their OS update 1809 last October 2 (rolling out to wider users still on going)I still don't have the update on my machine or even planning to manually update it - I'll try to wait until it appears on my n...

Resolved! Hard disk not recognized on Z390 Maximus XI Hero Wi-Fi

I just bought 2x WD Ultrastar HC550 (18TB) but I'm afraid both arrived dead, maybe due to poor packaging (no bubbles at all!). To try to rule out this, I've updated the bios to 1802** but they don't show in the bios at all and actually they make the...

M10H: rear I/O USB 3.1 gen2 (red) port not working

Can't get it to recognise a USB drive. Driver is installed (a Microsoft driver apparently although I installed all drivers from the Asus website) so no idea what's happening.

Asus rog z370-e gaming takes too long bios boot time (5min+/-)

I have a z70-e gaming and whenever I boot or reboot my PC I got stuck in the Asus logo screen loading operational system in like 4 to 6 minutes until finally appears the Microsoft password screen. I tryed so many things, like XMP, fast boot, Intel Ra...

VRM switching frequency & power phase control - optimal setting.

Hello,i have ASUS ROG STRIX Z390-gaming i and intel i5 9600kf - stock 4.3ghz, 50-60C temp max load. I read changing VRM switching frequency and phase control reduces input lag. For VRM switching frequency: i read you should put it at least to 500Khz....

Turn on a PC with USB Keyboard or Mouse

it's possible and if yes how Turn on a PC with USB Keyboard or Mouse ?I have a ROG STRIX Z-390 -F Gamingin my older moba there was a setting in bios but i cant find it in this new one

Asus Maximus XI GPU BIOS

I installed a GeForce GTX 2070 Super with Bios (1105), which is what the MOBO already had. I have the graphics card in slot 1 and I have no other slots occupied. In the BIOS graphics card is not showing up under the GPU setting and show not supporte...

Missing bluetooth driver ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE

Motherboard :ROG MAXIMUS XI CODEOS: Windows 11 64bitOn the support page I miss the Bluetooth diver for this board.Could this be added please?Thanks in advance.

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