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...are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in it, may not be...
...are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in it, may not be...
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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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...of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your... add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before...
...of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your... add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before...
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...in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips...in brackets. Example: means that you complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iMaximus-Extreme.ROM xi Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to ...
...in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips...in brackets. Example: means that you complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iMaximus-Extreme.ROM xi Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to ...
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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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... available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 14. • Before creating a RAID 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...
... available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 14. • Before creating a RAID 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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...Intel® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings... 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...
...Intel® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings... 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...
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...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] The configuration options may vary depending on ...on the CPU level chosen. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be ...
...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] The configuration options may vary depending on ...on the CPU level chosen. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be ...
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Loads the optimal settings for the system. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile...Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. 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 achieve desired CPU internal frequency. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. Loads...
Loads the optimal settings for the system. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile...Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. 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 achieve desired CPU internal frequency. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. Loads...
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... unstable! DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-887 MHz] [DDR3...item to [Manual]. If this happens, revert to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] RAS# Precharge [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-19 ...
... unstable! DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-887 MHz] [DDR3...item to [Manual]. If this happens, revert to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] RAS# Precharge [ 5 DRAM Clocks] 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 set the CPU GTL reference. When you can set the SB LED Selection item to [SB Volt], the onboard...
...] [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 set the CPU GTL reference. When you can set the SB LED Selection item to [SB Volt], the onboard...
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... Configuration options: [Turn on /off ] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Voltiminder LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-23 Configuration options: [NB Volt] [FSBT Volt] SB LED Selection [SB Volt] Allows you can set to switch the onboard northbridge LED... [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 SB LED Selection item to page 2-2 for the safe mode. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition.
... Configuration options: [Turn on /off ] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Voltiminder LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-23 Configuration options: [NB Volt] [FSBT Volt] SB LED Selection [SB Volt] Allows you can set to switch the onboard northbridge LED... [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 SB LED Selection item to page 2-2 for the safe mode. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition.
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...flag to always return to [Manual]. Setting this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this item when your CPU supports Vanderpool techonology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-25 Configuration options: [Enabled]... 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...
...flag to always return to [Manual]. Setting this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this item when your CPU supports Vanderpool techonology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-25 Configuration options: [Enabled]... 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...
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5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to display a list of video clips. 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 open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip 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 the user manual. Click an item to display a list of video clips. 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 open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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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