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Contents 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 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...
Contents 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 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...
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...more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...ASUS contact information. 2. 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 support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support...
...more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...ASUS contact information. 2. 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 support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support...
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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... 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" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications ...
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... 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" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications ...
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... IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. .... Keep the screw for the expansion card. Make sure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. .... Keep the screw for the expansion card. Make sure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 ASUS Maximus Extreme
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 ASUS Maximus Extreme
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Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS...Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The ...
Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS...Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The ...
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... Driver Installs JMicron JMB36X controller driver. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if...
... Driver Installs JMicron JMB36X controller driver. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if...
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Click to display the next screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the previous screen ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- Marvell Yukon CPA Application Installs the Marvell Yukon CPA applications. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT applications.
Click to display the next screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the previous screen ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- Marvell Yukon CPA Application Installs the Marvell Yukon CPA applications. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT applications.
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...technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. View the ...Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed,...
...technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. View the ...Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed,...
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5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of video clips. 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 supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of video clips. 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 supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in graphical format. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in graphical format. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
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...Utilities menu for details. 2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create ... BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Options from the support DVD. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you...
...Utilities menu for details. 2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create ... BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Options from the support DVD. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you...
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Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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.../rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. If the SoundMAX®... provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
.../rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. If the SoundMAX®... provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
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... Test Speakers button to display the rear panel ports configuration for the speakers or rear panel digital port configuration for the SPDIF interface. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Port settings Click this port settings tab to perform speaker test. Click Save to save the changes to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP...
... Test Speakers button to display the rear panel ports configuration for the speakers or rear panel digital port configuration for the SPDIF interface. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Port settings Click this port settings tab to perform speaker test. Click Save to save the changes to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP...
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Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay.
Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay.
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Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume.
Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume.
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Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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... default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-21 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The...Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. If Autorun is software-based, you to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the application. Launching PC ...
... default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-21 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The...Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. If Autorun is software-based, you to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the application. Launching PC ...