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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 ROG intelligent Performance & Overclocking features .. 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 ROG intelligent Performance & Overclocking features .. 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 ...
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Voltiminder LED - Maximus Extreme specifications summary ASUS ROG Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Shield connector (continued on the next page) xiii O.C. AI Booster Utility - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - CPU level up - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset...
Voltiminder LED - Maximus Extreme specifications summary ASUS ROG Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Shield connector (continued on the next page) xiii O.C. AI Booster Utility - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - CPU level up - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset...
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... Crosslinx is a unique technology utilizing a dedicated special graphics controller to optimize PCIe allocation with a single connection. Hence, the Crosslinx is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your O.C. It is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for maximum...
... Crosslinx is a unique technology utilizing a dedicated special graphics controller to optimize PCIe allocation with a single connection. Hence, the Crosslinx is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your O.C. It is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for maximum...
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With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with OC profile presets. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to achieve maximum system performance. Overclock immediately with its 95% power efficiency. High quality ...more performance! ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- CPU Level Up Enjoy up to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - Much more energy efficiency. creating more than simple frequency settings, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to ...
With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with OC profile presets. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to achieve maximum system performance. Overclock immediately with its 95% power efficiency. High quality ...more performance! ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- CPU Level Up Enjoy up to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - Much more energy efficiency. creating more than simple frequency settings, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to ...
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...-on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of fine-tuning performance when working on button to overclocking. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like...5-15 and 5-20 for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking. ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for details. eliminates the need to enhancethe sound quality. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the ...
...-on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of fine-tuning performance when working on button to overclocking. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like...5-15 and 5-20 for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking. ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for details. eliminates the need to enhancethe sound quality. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the ...
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...tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this can continue running low intensity applications. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to your choice from the available options. See... noise when you to personalize and add style to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, ...
...tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this can continue running low intensity applications. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to your choice from the available options. See... noise when you to personalize and add style to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, ...
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... Default ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- 4. One...
... Default ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- 4. One...
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...the system setup information such as system passwords. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. Hold down and reboot ...mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS EXTREME Enable (Default) MAXIMUS EXTREME Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 S0 (DOS mode) (OS mode) S1 S3 S4...
...the system setup information such as system passwords. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. Hold down and reboot ...mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS EXTREME Enable (Default) MAXIMUS EXTREME Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 S0 (DOS mode) (OS mode) S1 S3 S4...
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... Device Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 15. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • When using this connector, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in...
... Device Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 15. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • When using this connector, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in...
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Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Power on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Reset switch 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Power on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Reset switch 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot...ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25...
...menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot...ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25...
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...adjusted according to malfunction. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Configuration ...
...adjusted according to malfunction. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Configuration ...
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... Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item is configurable depends on which option you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P.]. Refer to 800. The items vary depending on your CPU type. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC ...level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. The valid value ranges differently according to the system bus and PCI bus. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set to [Manual]. This item appears only when you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ...
... Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item is configurable depends on which option you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P.]. Refer to 800. The items vary depending on your CPU type. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC ...level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. The valid value ranges differently according to the system bus and PCI bus. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set to [Manual]. This item appears only when you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ...
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5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of video clips. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals.
5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of video clips. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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...main window. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to overclock immediately with ... Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the ...
...main window. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to overclock immediately with ... Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the ...