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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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... may include optional documentation, such as the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. 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 standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
... may include optional documentation, such as the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. 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 standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
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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 Q-... 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 Q-... 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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... press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of critical heat generating components. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily...
... press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of critical heat generating components. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-24 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS Maximus Extreme
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-24 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS Maximus Extreme
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... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD...
... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Maximus Extreme Maximus Extreme ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-
... the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Maximus Extreme Maximus Extreme ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-
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... before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
... before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
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... displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...
... displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...
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... a piece of paper. done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- A:\>afudos /iMaximus Extreme.ROM 4. WARNING!! The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All...
... a piece of paper. done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- A:\>afudos /iMaximus Extreme.ROM 4. WARNING!! The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All...
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.... Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "Maximus Extreme.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Checking for the BIOS file. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
.... Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "Maximus Extreme.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Checking for the BIOS file. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
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...on . The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use as possible. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- For example, you with its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the ...through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to configure your computer in the future. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI...
...on . The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use as possible. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- For example, you with its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the ...through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to configure your computer in the future. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI...
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... TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Extreme VER: 0108 DATE: 09/19/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-39 Select an item then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. When set to...
... TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Extreme VER: 0108 DATE: 09/19/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-39 Select an item then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. When set to...
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Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Profile Allows you to run the utility. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: MAXIMUS Extreme VER: 0108 DATE: 09/04/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or ... 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Profile 1 O.C. Profile Configuration Tools Save to Sub Screen...
Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Profile Allows you to run the utility. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: MAXIMUS Extreme VER: 0108 DATE: 09/04/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or ... 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Profile 1 O.C. Profile Configuration Tools Save to Sub Screen...
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...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software ... software. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software ... software. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
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... 3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 3™: 1. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to use... utility. • Make sure that came with the software application for details. 2. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next...
... 3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 3™: 1. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to use... utility. • Make sure that came with the software application for details. 2. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
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... EIST feature. Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. See Chapter 4 for ...BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme...
... EIST feature. Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. See Chapter 4 for ...BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. ASUS Maximus Extreme...