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...above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus Extreme motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories DVD/CD Documentation ASUS Maximus Extreme USB 2.0 module + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable ...Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables Fusion Block System Accessory EL I /O shield LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the...
...above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus Extreme motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories DVD/CD Documentation ASUS Maximus Extreme USB 2.0 module + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable ...Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables Fusion Block System Accessory EL I /O shield LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the...
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... pages 4-17 and 5-33 for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with its 95% power efficiency. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- CPU Level Up Enjoy up to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. 3rd Generation 8 Phase Power Design Longer Life & ...Much more energy efficiency. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made...
... pages 4-17 and 5-33 for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with its 95% power efficiency. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- CPU Level Up Enjoy up to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. 3rd Generation 8 Phase Power Design Longer Life & ...Much more energy efficiency. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made...
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... details. See page 4-12 for details. To wake the system and return to your choice from the available options. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this can continue running low... temporarily away. ASUS MyLogo 3 This new feature present in heavy or light loadings. See pages 4-33, 4-34 and 5-31 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-29 for details. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
... details. See page 4-12 for details. To wake the system and return to your choice from the available options. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this can continue running low... temporarily away. ASUS MyLogo 3 This new feature present in heavy or light loadings. See pages 4-33, 4-34 and 5-31 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-29 for details. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
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...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 supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in ...FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of Gamers. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support 8GB of the most powerful CPU in the world. It is ...
...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 supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in ...FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of Gamers. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support 8GB of the most powerful CPU in the world. It is ...
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...to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. See pages 2-27 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, ...coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to your PC! See page 2-26 for details. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- See pages 2-28 and 2-37 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the use...
...to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. See pages 2-27 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, ...coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to your PC! See page 2-26 for details. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- See pages 2-28 and 2-37 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the use...
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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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...Voltage CPU PLL 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- There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages...by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. Refer to display in the bag that came with LEDs that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
...Voltage CPU PLL 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- There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages...by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. Refer to display in the bag that came with LEDs that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
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4. Fast 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 ...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- One lit yellow LED suggests that the frequency is low (default), while five lit yellow LEDs shows that light up to the illustration below for...
4. Fast 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 ...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- One lit yellow LED suggests that the frequency is low (default), while five lit yellow LEDs shows that light up to the illustration below for...
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... damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® MAXIMUS EXTREME ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard...
... damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® MAXIMUS EXTREME ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard...
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...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ... is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel...
...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ... is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel...
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... a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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. CPU...
... a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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. CPU...
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2. Hardware monitoring errors will occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-13 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
2. Hardware monitoring errors will occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-13 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-15
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-15
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... space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-17 The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical...
... space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-17 The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical...
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... DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-19 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket...
... DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-19 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket...
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...the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails 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 ...pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. The clr CMOS switch on the ...
...the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails 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 ...pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. The clr CMOS switch on the ...
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Take out the Audio card from the 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-25 Align the card connector with the 4. motherboard. 3. sits on the package. 2.7.2 Audio card Installation 1. Locate the audio slot on the slot completely. The photo below shows the audio slot and press firmly until the card card installed on the motherboard.
Take out the Audio card from the 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-25 Align the card connector with the 4. motherboard. 3. sits on the package. 2.7.2 Audio card Installation 1. Locate the audio slot on the slot completely. The photo below shows the audio slot and press firmly until the card card installed on the motherboard.
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... Out. 7. These ports connect to two meters away, and enables improved hotswap function. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the External SATA port 1 and 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-27 To configure a RAID0, RAID1, RAID 10, RAID 5 or JBOD set, connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to the audio configuration table below for...
... Out. 7. These ports connect to two meters away, and enables improved hotswap function. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the External SATA port 1 and 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-27 To configure a RAID0, RAID1, RAID 10, RAID 5 or JBOD set, connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to the audio configuration table below for...
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... device. Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the floppy disk drive. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-29 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the provided floppy...connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other end to PIN 1. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME PIN 1 MAXIMUS EXTREME Floppy disk drive connector 2. If any device jumper is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34...
... device. Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the floppy disk drive. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-29 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the provided floppy...connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other end to PIN 1. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME PIN 1 MAXIMUS EXTREME Floppy disk drive connector 2. If any device jumper is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34...