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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 features .. 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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 features .. 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...staples away from the existing system before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or... your retailer. ix If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all...
...staples away from the existing system before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or... your retailer. ix If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all...
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...Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter ...describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ...
...Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter ...describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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 ...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus Extreme motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal ASUS motherboard support DVD The hottest game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Maximus Extreme...
...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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 ...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus Extreme motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal ASUS motherboard support DVD The hottest game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Maximus Extreme...
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...that no one knows when you to show off your system to the max? Such architecture eliminates the x4 bottleneck found on a motherboard. It can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to increase chipset voltages without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage... status for overclockers. Let the motherboard do the talking! The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your O.C. See pages 2-1 to ...
...that no one knows when you to show off your system to the max? Such architecture eliminates the x4 bottleneck found on a motherboard. It can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to increase chipset voltages without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage... status for overclockers. Let the motherboard do the talking! The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your O.C. See pages 2-1 to ...
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.... Overclock immediately with only one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with...Phase DDR3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to 40% more energy efficiency. See pages 4-17 and 5-33 for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with its 95% power efficiency. creating more performance! ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
.... Overclock immediately with only one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with...Phase DDR3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to 40% more energy efficiency. See pages 4-17 and 5-33 for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with its 95% power efficiency. creating more performance! ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
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...inform you the boot error instead of the 1st generation and places a shielding to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 5-15 and 5-20 for details. 1- ... A power-on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
...inform you the boot error instead of the 1st generation and places a shielding to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 5-15 and 5-20 for details. 1- ... A power-on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
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... stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-29 for details. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- See page 2-41 for details. Working together with improved VR responses in the motherboard allows you are temporarily away. ASUS MyLogo 3 This new feature present in heavy or light loadings. AI ... operation. Optional Fan (for the entire system. See page 4-12 for details. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to the OS environment...
... stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-29 for details. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- See page 2-41 for details. Working together with improved VR responses in the motherboard allows you are temporarily away. ASUS MyLogo 3 This new feature present in heavy or light loadings. AI ... operation. Optional Fan (for the entire system. See page 4-12 for details. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to the OS environment...
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...or using an OS-based flash utility. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to dissipate heat these critical ...components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board...
...or using an OS-based flash utility. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to dissipate heat these critical ...components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board...
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...2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in competitions. We believe in making statements and we welcome... support 8GB of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Intel® Quad-core Processor ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the Republic of the most powerful and energy efficient ...-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
...2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in competitions. We believe in making statements and we welcome... support 8GB of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Intel® Quad-core Processor ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the Republic of the most powerful and energy efficient ...-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
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...the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to boost system performance. Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. See pages 2-20 and 2-22 for details. CrossFire™ allows higher antialiasing,.... See page 2-30 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. Adjust your system memory to external devices. Dual RAID solution The Intel®...
...the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to boost system performance. Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. See pages 2-20 and 2-22 for details. CrossFire™ allows higher antialiasing,.... See page 2-30 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. Adjust your system memory to external devices. Dual RAID solution The Intel®...
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...28 and 2-32 for details. You can now talk to your partners on your PC! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...-channel network games. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to...
...28 and 2-32 for details. You can now talk to your partners on your PC! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...-channel network games. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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... 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- For more information on voltage adjustment, refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. You may cause severe ...damage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded ...
... 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- For more information on voltage adjustment, refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. You may cause severe ...damage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded ...
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... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 5. The switch lights up to the motherboard or the hard disk does not function. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME HD_LED MAXIMUS EXTREME Hard Disk LED 6. The illustration below shows the location of the hard disk activity. It blinks when the ...data is designed for indication of the onboard poweron switch. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Power on switch as the standby power LED. Hard Disk LED The HD LED is written into or read from the hard disk drive.
... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 5. The switch lights up to the motherboard or the hard disk does not function. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME HD_LED MAXIMUS EXTREME Hard Disk LED 6. The illustration below shows the location of the hard disk activity. It blinks when the ...data is designed for indication of the onboard poweron switch. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Power on switch as the standby power LED. Hard Disk LED The HD LED is written into or read from the hard disk drive.
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... to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® MAXIMUS EXTREME ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes... to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it...
... to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® MAXIMUS EXTREME ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes... to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout EATX12V LCD_CON KB_USB56 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 27cm (10.6in) CPU_FAN Default FREQUENCY Fast CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL LGA775 ALERT_LED ... PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 Intel® X38 JMB363 PCIEX1_1 ICS PCI1 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL ROG ® PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E8056 PCIEX1_2 MAXIMUS EXTREME PCIEX16_2 Marvell 88E8056 PCI2 VIA VT6308P OPT_TEMP3 OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_3 ADH USB1112 BIOS OPT_FAN1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 FLOPPY OPT_TEMP2 RST_SW PWR_SW IDT PES24N3 Intel®...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout EATX12V LCD_CON KB_USB56 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 27cm (10.6in) CPU_FAN Default FREQUENCY Fast CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL LGA775 ALERT_LED ... PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 Intel® X38 JMB363 PCIEX1_1 ICS PCI1 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL ROG ® PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E8056 PCIEX1_2 MAXIMUS EXTREME PCIEX16_2 Marvell 88E8056 PCI2 VIA VT6308P OPT_TEMP3 OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_3 ADH USB1112 BIOS OPT_FAN1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 FLOPPY OPT_TEMP2 RST_SW PWR_SW IDT PES24N3 Intel®...
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... if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™...
... if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™...