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... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii Product ...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii Product ...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... 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 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level...
... 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 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level...
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... a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable.... • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Check local regulations for the...
... a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable.... • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Check local regulations for the...
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...that you must press the enclosed key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you complete a task. Example...: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iMaximus-Extreme.ROM xi NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you must type the ...
...that you must press the enclosed key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you complete a task. Example...: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iMaximus-Extreme.ROM xi NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you must type the ...
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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... 2-port USB2.0 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...
...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... 2-port USB2.0 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...
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... that you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA...
... that you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA...
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...RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ® GND MAXIMUS EXTREME SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND MAXIMUS EXTREME SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4...SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk...
...RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ® GND MAXIMUS EXTREME SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND MAXIMUS EXTREME SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4...SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk...
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...Booster [Auto] Tools Exit Select the desired CPU level, and relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted based on the CPU level chosen. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 If you want to the selected CPU level. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright... Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to manually configure the settings in more items. NB LED Selection SB LED Selection CPU LED Selection Frequency LED Voltiminder LED CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE ...
...Booster [Auto] Tools Exit Select the desired CPU level, and relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted based on the CPU level chosen. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 If you want to the selected CPU level. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright... Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to manually configure the settings in more items. NB LED Selection SB LED Selection CPU LED Selection Frequency LED Voltiminder LED CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE ...
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Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set overclocking parameters. This item appears only when you to select the memory profile during ...and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Configuration options: [Select Level] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you to select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. Refer to the system...
Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set overclocking parameters. This item appears only when you to select the memory profile during ...and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Configuration options: [Select Level] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you to select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. Refer to the system...
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... [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]~[10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] RAS# to [Manual]. The configuration options may cause the system to become unstable! FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front ...DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you select. If this happens, revert to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto...] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-19
... [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]~[10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] RAS# to [Manual]. The configuration options may cause the system to become unstable! FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front ...DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you select. If this happens, revert to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto...] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-19
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...] [0.57x] North Bridge GTL Refernece [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to page 2-2 for the safe mode. Refer to [Auto] for memory LED definition.
...] [0.57x] North Bridge GTL Refernece [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to page 2-2 for the safe mode. Refer to [Auto] for memory LED definition.
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...Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.55V] [1.60V] [1.65V] [1.70V] [1.75V] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] NB LED Selection [NB Volt] Allows you can set to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set...20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF+20mv] [DDR3_REF+30mv] DDR3 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between northbridge voltage [NB Volt] and front side bus ...
...Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.55V] [1.60V] [1.65V] [1.70V] [1.75V] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] NB LED Selection [NB Volt] Allows you can set to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set...20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF+20mv] [DDR3_REF+30mv] DDR3 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between northbridge voltage [NB Volt] and front side bus ...
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... KB Cache L2 :2048 KB CPUID :6F5 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Manual] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [...Allows you to zero (0). Setting this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-25 Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable ...
... KB Cache L2 :2048 KB CPUID :6F5 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Manual] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [...Allows you to zero (0). Setting this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-25 Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable ...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of the user manual. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of video clips. Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of the user manual. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of video clips. Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support
The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support