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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 ROG intelligent Performance & Overclocking features .. 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 ROG intelligent Performance & Overclocking features .. 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 ...
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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 ...able Clr CMOS slide switch 1 x EL I /O Connectors Crosslinx technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Voltiminder LED - O.C. Maximus Extreme specifications summary ASUS ROG Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Shield connector (continued ...
... 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 ...able Clr CMOS slide switch 1 x EL I /O Connectors Crosslinx technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Voltiminder LED - O.C. Maximus Extreme specifications summary ASUS ROG Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Shield connector (continued ...
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...is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of overheating. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to 2-3 for maximum performance achievement. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a ...coded fashion. The Fusion Block System is the most versatile, efficient, and advanced thermal system there is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your system is on competing x16, x16, x4 solutions. The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system to...
...is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of overheating. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to 2-3 for maximum performance achievement. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a ...coded fashion. The Fusion Block System is the most versatile, efficient, and advanced thermal system there is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you 've overclocked your system is on competing x16, x16, x4 solutions. The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system to...
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...memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with OC profile presets. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. 3rd Generation 8 Phase .... 2-Phase DDR3 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. creating more performance! ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
...memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with OC profile presets. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. 3rd Generation 8 Phase .... 2-Phase DDR3 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. creating more performance! ASUS Maximus Extreme 1-
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... motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 5-15 and 5-20 for details. 1- Chapter 1: ...shielding to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. eliminates the need to overclocking. feature of fine-tuning performance when working on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard ...to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open -case) system. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-40 for each parameter. 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II extends all...
... motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 5-15 and 5-20 for details. 1- Chapter 1: ...shielding to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. eliminates the need to overclocking. feature of fine-tuning performance when working on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard ...to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open -case) system. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-40 for each parameter. 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II extends all...
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...menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you are temporarily away. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can help save the environment. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the... feature present in heavy or light loadings. Working together with customizable boot logos. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-30 for the entire system. Optional Fan (for water-cooling...
...menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you are temporarily away. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can help save the environment. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the... feature present in heavy or light loadings. Working together with customizable boot logos. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-30 for the entire system. Optional Fan (for water-cooling...
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... Default ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- 4. FSB...
... Default ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- 4. FSB...
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... 1. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Hold down the...switch allows you easily to CPU overclocking. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS EXTREME Enable (Default) MAXIMUS EXTREME Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS...
... 1. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Hold down the...switch allows you easily to CPU overclocking. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-23 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS EXTREME Enable (Default) MAXIMUS EXTREME Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS...
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... S/PDIF Out port. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to overclocking. 15.
... S/PDIF Out port. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to overclocking. 15.
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Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Power on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Reset switch 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Power on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Reset switch 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot... Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:...
... bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot... Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:...
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...and relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted based on the CPU level chosen. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 Select Screen Select Item +- If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Scroll down to see more...American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to manually configure the settings in more items...
...and relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted based on the CPU level chosen. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 Select Screen Select Item +- If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Scroll down to see more...American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to manually configure the settings in more items...
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Loads the optimal settings for the system. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P.]. This item appears only when you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). This item appears only ...when you select. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU type. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. The items ...
Loads the optimal settings for the system. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P.]. This item appears only when you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). This item appears only ...when you select. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU type. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. The items ...
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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 the user manual. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of video clips. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an 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 supplementary user manuals.
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 the user manual. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of video clips. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an 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 supplementary user manuals.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 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 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.
The options on the AI Suite main window. 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 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.
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... a real professional level of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-33 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you can launch the utility by double... Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.
... a real professional level of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-33 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you can launch the utility by double... Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.