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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 ... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-12 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-14 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.4.1 Overview 2-16 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-19 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20...
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 ... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-12 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-14 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.4.1 Overview 2-16 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-19 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20...
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...® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-...) (continued on the next page) xii Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and JBOD. Maximus Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list ...
...® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-...) (continued on the next page) xii Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and JBOD. Maximus Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list ...
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...advanced thermal system there is on competing x16, x16, x4 solutions. skills. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your O.C. The COP EX allows more efficient thermal solution... compared to 2-3 for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Hence, the Crosslinx is able to...
...advanced thermal system there is on competing x16, x16, x4 solutions. skills. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your O.C. The COP EX allows more efficient thermal solution... compared to 2-3 for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Hence, the Crosslinx is able to...
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... speed in Windows environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at...
... speed in Windows environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at...
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We believe in the world. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- It is reduced-allowing faster memory speed. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful CPU in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support 8GB ... usage is optimized and memory access latency is excellent for details. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard...
We believe in the world. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- It is reduced-allowing faster memory speed. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful CPU in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support 8GB ... usage is optimized and memory access latency is excellent for details. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard...
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... filtering, shading, and texture settings. The external SATA port located at the same time. Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection... without the cost of available memory size. See page 2-30 for details. See pages 2-20 and 2-22 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
... filtering, shading, and texture settings. The external SATA port located at the same time. Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection... without the cost of available memory size. See page 2-30 for details. See pages 2-20 and 2-22 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Slide switch 2-23 2.7 EL I/O, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Maximus Extreme
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Slide switch 2-23 2.7 EL I/O, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Maximus Extreme
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...memory, northbridge, southbridge and FSB frenquency. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME... Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following...
...memory, northbridge, southbridge and FSB frenquency. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME... Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following...
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... the South Bridge Voltage or the SB 1.5V Voltage. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL MAXIMUS EXTREME DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~3.04 3. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL...
... the South Bridge Voltage or the SB 1.5V Voltage. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL MAXIMUS EXTREME DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~3.04 3. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL...
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... into the retention tab. 7. 4. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-11 Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Position the CPU over the socket, making...
... into the retention tab. 7. 4. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-11 Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Position the CPU over the socket, making...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B ...Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 The motherboard supports upto 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items. Refer to the table below for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B ...Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 The motherboard supports upto 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items. Refer to the table below for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory...
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... it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-17 For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical ...Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-...
... it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-17 For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical ...Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-...
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...-E N/A ELPIDA DS KVR1066D3N7/1G ••• Maximus Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. B - C - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into the blue and ...inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as two pairs of Dual- Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3-1333/1067/800 MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information channel memory configuration. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB SAMSUNG K4B510846E-ZCE7 N/A ...
...-E N/A ELPIDA DS KVR1066D3N7/1G ••• Maximus Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. B - C - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into the blue and ...inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as two pairs of Dual- Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3-1333/1067/800 MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information channel memory configuration. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB SAMSUNG K4B510846E-ZCE7 N/A ...
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... 2. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process... CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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...
... 2. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process... CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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...
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Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Connect the power cord ... with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS Maximus Extreme 3- If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Be sure that is equipped with...
Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Connect the power cord ... with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS Maximus Extreme 3- If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Be sure that is equipped with...
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...gives you to select the type of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview...Version : 0108 Build Date : 09/19/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1876MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 2048 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ...
...gives you to select the type of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview...Version : 0108 Build Date : 09/19/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1876MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 2048 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ...
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The items vary depending on your CPU type. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to your CPU type. The valid value ranges differently according to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P CPU Level Up ...
The items vary depending on your CPU type. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to your CPU type. The valid value ranges differently according to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P CPU Level Up ...
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...Configuration options: [DDR3_REF-30mv] [DDR3_REF-20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF+20mv] [DDR3_REF+30mv] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to [Auto] for memory LED definition. South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you set to page 2-2 for the safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.52V] [1.54V] ~ [3.00V] [3.... field indicates voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage, or you to the onboard memory LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition.
...Configuration options: [DDR3_REF-30mv] [DDR3_REF-20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF+20mv] [DDR3_REF+30mv] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to [Auto] for memory LED definition. South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you set to page 2-2 for the safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.52V] [1.54V] ~ [3.00V] [3.... field indicates voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage, or you to the onboard memory LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition.
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...mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-23 Configuration options: [DDR3_REF-30mv] [DDR3_REF-20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF+20mv] [DDR3_REF+30mv] DDR3 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to switch the... frequnecy LED. Refer to select the southbridge 1.5V voltage. DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to switch the onboard southbridge LED display between southbridge voltage [SB Volt] and southbridge 1.5V voltage ...
...mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-23 Configuration options: [DDR3_REF-30mv] [DDR3_REF-20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF+20mv] [DDR3_REF+30mv] DDR3 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to switch the... frequnecy LED. Refer to select the southbridge 1.5V voltage. DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to switch the onboard southbridge LED display between southbridge voltage [SB Volt] and southbridge 1.5V voltage ...
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...-menu. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI...
...-menu. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI...