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... support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster...
... support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster...
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Maximus Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory DIY Pedestal ASUS Optional Fan 3 in 1 ASUS...module + IEEE1394a module EL I/O Shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30....
Maximus Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory DIY Pedestal ASUS Optional Fan 3 in 1 ASUS...module + IEEE1394a module EL I/O Shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30....
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...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion...
...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion...
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... VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1 Managing and... updating your system. This utility is copied to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-
... VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1 Managing and... updating your system. This utility is copied to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-
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...] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration...
...] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 ASUS Maximus Extreme
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 ASUS Maximus Extreme
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.... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- The contents of the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system ...DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you instal Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the...
.... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- The contents of the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system ...DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you instal Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the...
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... - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs JMicron JMB36X controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial...
... - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs JMicron JMB36X controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial...
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...Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print... for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of...
...Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print... for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of...
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Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB363 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB363 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB363 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB363 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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... software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility...
... software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility...
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... Probe II folder. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-21 With this icon to close or restore the application. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of any ...Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Place the support DVD to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start >...
... Probe II folder. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-21 With this icon to close or restore the application. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of any ...Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Place the support DVD to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start >...
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Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Launching AI Suite You...restore the system to launch Q-Fan 2 5-27 Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS Maximus Extreme Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to normal state. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching ...
Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Launching AI Suite You...restore the system to launch Q-Fan 2 5-27 Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS Maximus Extreme Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to normal state. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching ...
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...You can be created by the difference RAID function. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. The ...Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you install an operating system to be of two new identical hard disk drives...
...You can be created by the difference RAID function. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. The ...Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you install an operating system to be of two new identical hard disk drives...
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...system. 2. Microsoft® Windows® OS installation disk (Windows XP/Windows Vista) 4. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-43 A write-enabled floppy disk or a USB flash disk drive (Windows Vista) 3. Set the Controller... [Disabled] [Disabled] [Turn On] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- See section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 5. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....
...system. 2. Microsoft® Windows® OS installation disk (Windows XP/Windows Vista) 4. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-43 A write-enabled floppy disk or a USB flash disk drive (Windows Vista) 3. Set the Controller... [Disabled] [Disabled] [Turn On] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- See section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 5. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....
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...® XP: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-51 Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press...
...® XP: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-51 Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press...
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Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-52 Chapter 5: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-52 Chapter 5: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1.
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...CrossFire™ technology that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Restart your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6- Download the latest driver from the support CD for details. • Visit the ATI...resolution of Radeon™ X850 CrossFire™ Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - ATX Power connectors on page 2-...
...CrossFire™ technology that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Restart your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6- Download the latest driver from the support CD for details. • Visit the ATI...resolution of Radeon™ X850 CrossFire™ Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - ATX Power connectors on page 2-...
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...174; auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Next to install the device drivers. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6- Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • ...Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Turn on your system and log in your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with your graphics card package to continue from the opening menu. 4. 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the ...
...174; auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Next to install the device drivers. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6- Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • ...Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Turn on your system and log in your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with your graphics card package to continue from the opening menu. 4. 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the ...
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...to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to restart your computer. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Click Yes to individually choose desired software components. Select... the components that you to restart later 8. Click Finish. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support 6. Setup prepares the installation wizard that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to setup process.
...to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to restart your computer. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Click Yes to individually choose desired software components. Select... the components that you to restart later 8. Click Finish. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support 6. Setup prepares the installation wizard that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to setup process.