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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus III GENE 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 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-6 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-7 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus III GENE 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 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-6 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-7 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.2 BIOS ...setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-11 3.2.9 General help 3-11 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-12 3.3.1 CPU Level Up 3-13 3.3.2 Memory Level Up 3-13 3.3.3 Ai Overclock...
... updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.2 BIOS ...setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-11 3.2.9 General help 3-11 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-12 3.3.1 CPU Level Up 3-13 3.3.2 Memory Level Up 3-13 3.3.3 Ai Overclock...
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Maximus III GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O with gold-plated jack (continued on the next page) xiii MemPerfect ProbeIt Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EPU ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...65533;C�.�P��r�o�fi�le� Overclocking Protection: - �C��O�P��E�X�...
Maximus III GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O with gold-plated jack (continued on the next page) xiii MemPerfect ProbeIt Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EPU ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...65533;C�.�P��r�o�fi�le� Overclocking Protection: - �C��O�P��E�X�...
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...POST code and hardware status readouts on your system memory to boost system performance. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for errors and automatically fixes them-ensuring system stability and maximum ...1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of traffic according to your opponents. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 Now, with poorly tuned memory? That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages ... enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and...
...POST code and hardware status readouts on your system memory to boost system performance. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for errors and automatically fixes them-ensuring system stability and maximum ...1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of traffic according to your opponents. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 Now, with poorly tuned memory? That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages ... enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and...
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... Level Up! Worry no more expansive CPU? is able to get you full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! The technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. Overclocking is the one stop shop to patch memory issues and get quick yet accurate readings using a ...booting success. Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 5 sets of a button to fine-tune your...
... Level Up! Worry no more expansive CPU? is able to get you full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! The technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. Overclocking is the one stop shop to patch memory issues and get quick yet accurate readings using a ...booting success. Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 5 sets of a button to fine-tune your...
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...game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to the gamers of overheating. SupremeFX X-Fi also provides gamers a special tool to emphasize...overclocking! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-5 Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for the CPU is critical but risky. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for gamers...
...game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to the gamers of overheating. SupremeFX X-Fi also provides gamers a special tool to emphasize...overclocking! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-5 Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for the CPU is critical but risky. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for gamers...
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... home offices. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. making connection quick and accurate. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers. ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the...
... home offices. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. making connection quick and accurate. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers. ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the...
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...ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; record. function. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking ...chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler/system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system ...
...ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; record. function. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking ...chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler/system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system ...
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... switch that lights up to boot. Lighting: Indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is ready to indicate that the... system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before POST. GO LED Blinking...
... switch that lights up to boot. Lighting: Indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is ready to indicate that the... system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before POST. GO LED Blinking...
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...higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is...
...higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is...
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Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information ... CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to CPU overclocking. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data.
Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information ... CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to CPU overclocking. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data.
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... 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for LAN port and audio port definitions. • To use hot-plug, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS settings to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
... 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for LAN port and audio port definitions. • To use hot-plug, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS settings to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
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OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is for ASUS OC Station connection only. 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to enjoy easier overclocking. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the supplied data cable to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector and USB13 on the motherboard to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 5.
OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is for ASUS OC Station connection only. 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to enjoy easier overclocking. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the supplied data cable to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector and USB13 on the motherboard to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 5.
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-39 2.8.4 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-39 2.8.4 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
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3. or press it to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
3. or press it to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.... Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot...
.... Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot...
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...Target CPU Frequency: 2926MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHZ CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] CPU Configuration *Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] *Intel...CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The default values of freedom to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ...Control CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto ASUS O.C. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...
...Target CPU Frequency: 2926MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHZ CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] CPU Configuration *Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] *Intel...CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The default values of freedom to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ...Control CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto ASUS O.C. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...
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...[Auto] [Lynnfield-3.08G] [Lynnfield-3.20G] [Lynnfield-3.52G] The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. 3.3.2 Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a memory level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to...item to [Manual] after selecting a memory level. mode supported by your memory module. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-13 eXtreme Memory Profile [profile #1] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set...
...[Auto] [Lynnfield-3.08G] [Lynnfield-3.20G] [Lynnfield-3.52G] The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. 3.3.2 Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a memory level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to...item to [Manual] after selecting a memory level. mode supported by your memory module. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-13 eXtreme Memory Profile [profile #1] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set...
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... keypad. Refer to section 3.5.1 CPU Configurations for details. 3.3.7 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Auto]. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] 3.3.9 QPI Frequency [Auto...
... keypad. Refer to section 3.5.1 CPU Configurations for details. 3.3.7 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Auto]. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] 3.3.9 QPI Frequency [Auto...
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... Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.3.11 CPU Clock Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.3.11 CPU Clock Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup