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... 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...
... 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...
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... Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 2 x External SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45)... 1 x EL I /O Connectors Crosslinx technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - Voltiminder LED - O.C. Maximus Extreme specifications summary ASUS ROG Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I ...
... Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 2 x External SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45)... 1 x EL I /O Connectors Crosslinx technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - Voltiminder LED - O.C. Maximus Extreme specifications summary ASUS ROG Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I ...
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... hotkey to dissipate heat these critical components generate. This unique module eliminates the trouble of critical heat generating components. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of connecting the system panel cables one...
... hotkey to dissipate heat these critical components generate. This unique module eliminates the trouble of critical heat generating components. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of connecting the system panel cables one...
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MAXIMUS EXTREME System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off...on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® MAXIMUS EXTREME IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 12. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing ...
MAXIMUS EXTREME System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off...on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® MAXIMUS EXTREME IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 12. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing ...
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... allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to :..., and • View the BIOS version information. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® ...
... allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to :..., and • View the BIOS version information. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® ...
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...process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can ...switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
...process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can ...switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
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...Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To...
...Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To...
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... DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iMaximus Extreme.ROM 4. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename...
... DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iMaximus Extreme.ROM 4. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename...
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... that contains the updated BIOS file. Completed. Start flashing... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "Maximus Extreme.ROM". Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
... that contains the updated BIOS file. Completed. Start flashing... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "Maximus Extreme.ROM". Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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... ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH 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 Change Field...
... ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH 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 Change Field...
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...from Profile 1 Save to the BIOS Flash. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. 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 Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash...updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings...
...from Profile 1 Save to the BIOS Flash. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. 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 Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash...updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings...
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See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you through the installation. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears... file that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 3™, use ASUS MyLogo 3™. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4.
See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you through the installation. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears... file that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 3™, use ASUS MyLogo 3™. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4.
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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... disk or a USB flash disk drive (Windows Vista) 3. Set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS to set up your system. 2. Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to [RAID]. Always install the JMB363 driver before you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on your RAID configuration. 4. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-43 BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
... disk or a USB flash disk drive (Windows Vista) 3. Set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS to set up your system. 2. Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to [RAID]. Always install the JMB363 driver before you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on your RAID configuration. 4. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-43 BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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...4. Put information on screen display, including BIOS logo, CPU type, CPU speed . Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional). 2. Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into chipset. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for ESCD & DMI support. Clear 8042 interface 2. ...INIT DET CPU CHIPINIT DET DRAM DC FCODE EFSHADOW INIT IO INIT HWM CLR SCRN INIT8042 ENABLEKB DIS MS R/W FSEG DET FLASH TESTCMOS PRG CHIP INIT CLK CHECKCPU INTRINIT INITINT9 CPUSPEED VGA BIOS TESTVRAM RESET KB Description CPU Initiation Test CMOS R/W functionality. Auto...
...4. Put information on screen display, including BIOS logo, CPU type, CPU speed . Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional). 2. Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into chipset. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for ESCD & DMI support. Clear 8042 interface 2. ...INIT DET CPU CHIPINIT DET DRAM DC FCODE EFSHADOW INIT IO INIT HWM CLR SCRN INIT8042 ENABLEKB DIS MS R/W FSEG DET FLASH TESTCMOS PRG CHIP INIT CLK CHECKCPU INTRINIT INITINT9 CPUSPEED VGA BIOS TESTVRAM RESET KB Description CPU Initiation Test CMOS R/W functionality. Auto...
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...:hardware. Recover the text fond used by testing the last double word of M1 CPU 2. Detect & install co-processor New CPU installed Execute EZ Flash CPR error Fan error UCODE error Floppy error Keyboard error HDD error CMOS error Mouse error HDD smart function error Hard monitor error AI NET... & Auto-configuration table. ASUS Maximus Extreme A- Test 8259 functionality. 8254TEST 8259MSK1 8259MSK2 8259TEST COUNTMEM MP INIT USB INIT TEST MEM SHOW MP PNP LOGO ONBD IO EN SETUP MSINSTAL CHK ACPI EN CACHE SET CHIP AUTO CFG INIT FDC DET IDE COM/LPT DET FPU CPU CHG EZ FLASH CPR FAIL FAN FAIL...
...:hardware. Recover the text fond used by testing the last double word of M1 CPU 2. Detect & install co-processor New CPU installed Execute EZ Flash CPR error Fan error UCODE error Floppy error Keyboard error HDD error CMOS error Mouse error HDD smart function error Hard monitor error AI NET... & Auto-configuration table. ASUS Maximus Extreme A- Test 8259 functionality. 8254TEST 8259MSK1 8259MSK2 8259TEST COUNTMEM MP INIT USB INIT TEST MEM SHOW MP PNP LOGO ONBD IO EN SETUP MSINSTAL CHK ACPI EN CACHE SET CHIP AUTO CFG INIT FDC DET IDE COM/LPT DET FPU CPU CHG EZ FLASH CPR FAIL FAN FAIL...