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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary ix ROG 10G Express specifications summary xv SupremeFX Hi-Fi specifications summary xvi Package contents...xvii Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary ix ROG 10G Express specifications summary xv SupremeFX Hi-Fi specifications summary xvi Package contents...xvii Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
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...-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C ports at back panel [Red]) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - ROG SupremeFX 2015 Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Optical ... High Definition DAC - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600 Ohms) - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 14 supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10* - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA Express ports [gray] (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)...
...-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C ports at back panel [Red]) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - ROG SupremeFX 2015 Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Optical ... High Definition DAC - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600 Ohms) - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 14 supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10* - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA Express ports [gray] (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)...
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MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Back I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS button 4 x USB... Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst technology ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 ...
MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Back I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS button 4 x USB... Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst technology ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 ...
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...user's need. SupremeFX 2015 revolutionizes the way you rule and discover a totally whole new dimension of superior audio. Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you a hardcore power delivery for better hearing awareness. It has a customizable user interface with ... sound cards. Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is equal in keeping with the ROG style. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features SupremeFX 2015 The re-engineered ROG-exclusive SupremeFX 2015 audio technology features an onboard 8-channel high-definition sound of true ...
...user's need. SupremeFX 2015 revolutionizes the way you rule and discover a totally whole new dimension of superior audio. Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you a hardcore power delivery for better hearing awareness. It has a customizable user interface with ... sound cards. Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is equal in keeping with the ROG style. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features SupremeFX 2015 The re-engineered ROG-exclusive SupremeFX 2015 audio technology features an onboard 8-channel high-definition sound of true ...
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...(CPUID) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric speeds, ... audio to an external decoder. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you can connect their most out of your system's current information with ROG CPU-Z. Consumers can place favorite app and game cache files in it ...
...(CPUID) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric speeds, ... audio to an external decoder. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you can connect their most out of your system's current information with ROG CPU-Z. Consumers can place favorite app and game cache files in it ...
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Setting the DRAM_CHA jumper to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A1 and DRAM_B1, whereas setting the DRAM_CHB jumper to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is used to disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A2 and DRAM_B2 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-37 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
Setting the DRAM_CHA jumper to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A1 and DRAM_B1, whereas setting the DRAM_CHB jumper to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is used to disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A2 and DRAM_B2 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-37 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
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ROG_EXT connectors (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel I/II, Front Base, and other ROG devices. • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 11. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-45 ROG Extension - LED connector (5 pin LED_CON1) This 5-pin connector connects to the PCH LED. Chapter 1 10.
ROG_EXT connectors (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel I/II, Front Base, and other ROG devices. • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 11. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-45 ROG Extension - LED connector (5 pin LED_CON1) This 5-pin connector connects to the PCH LED. Chapter 1 10.
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... Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to connect up to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-47 Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points.
... Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to connect up to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-47 Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 To install ROG 10G Express • Install the ROG 10G Express in 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections for optimal performance. • PCIEX4_4 runs at X2 mode by default. Please select [X4 mode] in PCIEX4_4 Bandwidth option in BIOS for optimal performance. • Please refer to the table in the PCIEX4_4 slot for detailed LED indications.
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 To install ROG 10G Express • Install the ROG 10G Express in 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections for optimal performance. • PCIEX4_4 runs at X2 mode by default. Please select [X4 mode] in PCIEX4_4 Bandwidth option in BIOS for optimal performance. • Please refer to the table in the PCIEX4_4 slot for detailed LED indications.
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX (ROG Audio) LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH (Logo) LED [Enabled] [Enabled] LEDs will not light up. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-27 Configuration options: [Auto] The system will ...up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up at PCI-E 3.0 speed. 3.6.4 ROG Effects Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX4_2 speed. PCIEX4_2 PCIEX4_2 Link Speed [...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX (ROG Audio) LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH (Logo) LED [Enabled] [Enabled] LEDs will not light up. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-27 Configuration options: [Auto] The system will ...up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up at PCI-E 3.0 speed. 3.6.4 ROG Effects Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX4_2 speed. PCIEX4_2 PCIEX4_2 Link Speed [...
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...Panel without going to save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-49 Save Above Settings This item allows you to the BIOS menu. Load Default This item allows you to load the previous values of ...This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU Ratio. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency...
...Panel without going to save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-49 Save Above Settings This item allows you to the BIOS menu. Load Default This item allows you to load the previous values of ...This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU Ratio. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency...
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...and, when you will be changed later in harmony to reproduce every detail without distortion or jitter, so you wish to your ASUS SupremeFX Hi-Fi. Installing the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver Follow the installation wizard to install the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver from the...of output to apply endless audio enhancements! Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-37 This option may be prompted to select the headphone output jack you enjoy audiophile-grade 32-bit/384kHz and DSD128 playback, and enjoy over accuracy, fire up ROG's Sonic Studio suite to your favorite 600ohm headphones. pure...
...and, when you will be changed later in harmony to reproduce every detail without distortion or jitter, so you wish to your ASUS SupremeFX Hi-Fi. Installing the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver Follow the installation wizard to install the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver from the...of output to apply endless audio enhancements! Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-37 This option may be prompted to select the headphone output jack you enjoy audiophile-grade 32-bit/384kHz and DSD128 playback, and enjoy over accuracy, fire up ROG's Sonic Studio suite to your favorite 600ohm headphones. pure...
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... motherboard. To use to view all levels of memory timings. Each chipset has differernt options. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-59 Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Chapter 4 Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to apply your settings. MemTweakIt functions depends on...
... motherboard. To use to view all levels of memory timings. Each chipset has differernt options. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-59 Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Chapter 4 Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to apply your settings. MemTweakIt functions depends on...
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ROG CPU-Z provides you information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, and other components installed in an ROG custom layout. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-61 4.13 ROG CPU-Z This utility gathers information about your system info and send or post it in your system. You can generate a report about the main devices installed in your system and displays it on the desktop. To use ROG CPU-Z, double-click on the CPU-Z website.
ROG CPU-Z provides you information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, and other components installed in an ROG custom layout. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-61 4.13 ROG CPU-Z This utility gathers information about your system info and send or post it in your system. You can generate a report about the main devices installed in your system and displays it on the desktop. To use ROG CPU-Z, double-click on the CPU-Z website.