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...® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-...xii Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and JBOD. Maximus Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list Intel® X38 / ICH9R with Intel...
...® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-...xii Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and JBOD. Maximus Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list Intel® X38 / ICH9R with Intel...
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..., and multi-core CPUs. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in competitions. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation...
..., and multi-core CPUs. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in competitions. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation...
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...LCD_CON KB_USB56 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 27cm (10.6in) CPU_FAN Default FREQUENCY Fast CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL LGA775 ALERT_LED OC1_LED OC2_LED PWR_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR OPT_TEMP1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 ...LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 Intel® X38 JMB363 PCIEX1_1 ICS PCI1 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL ROG ® PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E8056 PCIEX1_2 MAXIMUS EXTREME PCIEX16_2 Marvell 88E8056 PCI2 VIA VT6308P OPT_TEMP3 OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_3 ADH USB1112 BIOS OPT_FAN1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 FLOPPY OPT_TEMP2 ...
...LCD_CON KB_USB56 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 27cm (10.6in) CPU_FAN Default FREQUENCY Fast CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL LGA775 ALERT_LED OC1_LED OC2_LED PWR_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR OPT_TEMP1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 ...LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 Intel® X38 JMB363 PCIEX1_1 ICS PCI1 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL ROG ® PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E8056 PCIEX1_2 MAXIMUS EXTREME PCIEX16_2 Marvell 88E8056 PCI2 VIA VT6308P OPT_TEMP3 OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_3 ADH USB1112 BIOS OPT_FAN1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 FLOPPY OPT_TEMP2 ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 DUO/ Core™2/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® Extreme. • Make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775... is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 DUO/ Core™2/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® Extreme. • Make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775... is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not...
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...correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability.... Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold...
...correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability.... Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold...
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...install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make ...sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and...
...install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make ...sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and...
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.../ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support DVD. 4. ASUS Maximus Extreme A- Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows®...• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install an Intel® CPU that supports ...
.../ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support DVD. 4. ASUS Maximus Extreme A- Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows®...• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install an Intel® CPU that supports ...
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... Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS Maximus Extreme A-
... Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS Maximus Extreme A-