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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...
... 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...
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...This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in the world. Fret no longer because with the ASUS vision of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you...memory and PCI Express controller integrated to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® P55 Chipset The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is in competitions. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers...
...This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in the world. Fret no longer because with the ASUS vision of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you...memory and PCI Express controller integrated to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® P55 Chipset The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is in competitions. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers...
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... system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 MemPerfect quickly checks your system memory to boost system performance. Dual-Channel, DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600.../1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your memory settings for double speed and bandwidth which enhances...
... system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 MemPerfect quickly checks your system memory to boost system performance. Dual-Channel, DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600.../1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your memory settings for double speed and bandwidth which enhances...
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...your system to optimal performance. Simply pick the processor you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for you. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant ...which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Worry no additional cost with more control and efficiency. Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker ...
...your system to optimal performance. Simply pick the processor you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for you. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant ...which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Worry no additional cost with more control and efficiency. Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker ...
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...Memory in the incoming audio stream while recording. Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! ROG Maximus III GENE... and less constraint for gamers to spot enemies in games to emphasize human voices in 3D environment during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and...
...Memory in the incoming audio stream while recording. Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! ROG Maximus III GENE... and less constraint for gamers to spot enemies in games to emphasize human voices in 3D environment during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and...
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...utility. the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler/system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking -...few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. record. helping save power and money. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 Turbo Key boosts performance with...
...utility. the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler/system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking -...few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. record. helping save power and money. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 Turbo Key boosts performance with...
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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 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ROG Maximus III GENE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ROG Maximus III GENE
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...High (yellow) 1.40625-1.54375 2.014-2.10675 1.36475-1.60325 Crazy (red) 1.55- 2.12- 1.6165- you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the PCH LED and the table below for LED definition. There are also an LED...Voltage; You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for power status. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition....
...High (yellow) 1.40625-1.54375 2.014-2.10675 1.36475-1.60325 Crazy (red) 1.55- 2.12- 1.6165- you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the PCH LED and the table below for LED definition. There are also an LED...Voltage; You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for power status. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition....
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... slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Maximus III GENE 2-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
... slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Maximus III GENE 2-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
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... for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for one DIMM per...into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. -...
... for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for one DIMM per...into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. -...
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... G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB (Kit of 3) DS N/A 2GB DS N/A Chip NO. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one pair of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is...SS - Single-sided DS - Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1) module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two...
... G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB (Kit of 3) DS N/A 2GB DS N/A Chip NO. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one pair of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is...SS - Single-sided DS - Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1) module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two...
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... Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); To erase the RTC... passwords. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); To erase the RTC... passwords. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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... do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . ROG Maximus III GENE 2-41 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous...
... do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . ROG Maximus III GENE 2-41 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous...
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... System Frequency/Voltage 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)... [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-...install on CHB [Auto] Spread Spectrum Control CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto ASUS O.C. Profile ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Gaming provides the major...
... System Frequency/Voltage 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)... [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-...install on CHB [Auto] Spread Spectrum Control CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto ASUS O.C. Profile ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Gaming provides the major...
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...] 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 adjusted automatically. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-13 If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item...
...] 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 adjusted automatically. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-13 If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item...
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... a 0.01325V interval. 3.3.21 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. CPU CPU PLL IMC PCH DRAM Voltage Green N/A 1.60325-1.78875 1.007-1.09975 1.007-1.04675 1.3515-1.537 Blue 0.85-1.4 1.802-2.00075 1.113-1.3515 1.06...
... a 0.01325V interval. 3.3.21 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. CPU CPU PLL IMC PCH DRAM Voltage Green N/A 1.60325-1.78875 1.007-1.09975 1.007-1.04675 1.3515-1.537 Blue 0.85-1.4 1.802-2.00075 1.113-1.3515 1.06...
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... transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead.
... transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead.
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...]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0202 Build Date: 08/05/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Speed : 2942MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.6 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this...
...]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0202 Build Date: 08/05/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Speed : 2942MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.6 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this...