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...Maximus III GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a Supports the Intel® Core™i7 and Intel® Core™i5 Processors in the LGA1156 package Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support...id��u�a�l�C��P�U��s�. ** Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *** Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the M��e�m��o�r...
...Maximus III GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a Supports the Intel® Core™i7 and Intel® Core™i5 Processors in the LGA1156 package Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support...id��u�a�l�C��P�U��s�. ** Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *** Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the M��e�m��o�r...
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Maximus III GENE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 USB 2.0 ports (1 port reserved for ROG Connect @ rear) 7 x SATA connectors 5 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x SPDIF out connector 1 x CD audio in 1 ...ProbeIt measurement points 1 x Go Button System panel connector Support DVD: - xiv Drivers and applications Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility ROG GameFirst Utility ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus mATX Form Factor,...
Maximus III GENE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 USB 2.0 ports (1 port reserved for ROG Connect @ rear) 7 x SATA connectors 5 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x SPDIF out connector 1 x CD audio in 1 ...ProbeIt measurement points 1 x Go Button System panel connector Support DVD: - xiv Drivers and applications Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility ROG GameFirst Utility ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus mATX Form Factor,...
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... in the Republic of the best. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. This is in . Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to join in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you can...the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in LGA1156 package, which as memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Lynnfield processors. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield ...
... in the Republic of the best. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. This is in . Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to join in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you can...the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in LGA1156 package, which as memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Lynnfield processors. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield ...
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... stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. The SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for gamers to the gamers of overheating. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical but risky...Maximus III GENE 1-5 Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The COP EX allows more audible. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard...
... stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. The SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for gamers to the gamers of overheating. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical but risky...Maximus III GENE 1-5 Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The COP EX allows more audible. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard...
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... you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is ...recommended to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb ...
... you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is ...recommended to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb ...
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CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to...
CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to...
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... options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. 3.3.2 Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a memory level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for... adjusted automatically. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to the selected memory level. mode supported by your memory module. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-13 Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3...
... options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. 3.3.2 Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a memory level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for... adjusted automatically. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to the selected memory level. mode supported by your memory module. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-13 Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3...
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... multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). This... two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead.
... multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). This... two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead.
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...CPU TM Function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] *Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] *Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] *Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Maximus III GENE...8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:22) Ratio Actual Value:22 CPUID :106E5 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
...CPU TM Function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] *Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] *Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] *Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Maximus III GENE...8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:22) Ratio Actual Value:22 CPUID :106E5 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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...[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately...[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. The valid value ranges ...
...[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately...[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. The valid value ranges ...
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... [Enabled]. C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enable this item only when you set this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ROG Maximus III GENE 3-27 Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Disabled] Only one...
... [Enabled]. C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enable this item only when you set this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ROG Maximus III GENE 3-27 Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Disabled] Only one...
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... Current CMOS BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function supports devices such as a...version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.2 GO_Button File This menu allows you to : Load File From: FSB Frequency Controller CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage IMC Voltage PCH Voltage DRAM Voltage [None] [None] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Save GO_Button ...
... Current CMOS BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function supports devices such as a...version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.2 GO_Button File This menu allows you to : Load File From: FSB Frequency Controller CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage IMC Voltage PCH Voltage DRAM Voltage [None] [None] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Save GO_Button ...
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...Maximus III GENE 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS... PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of...
...Maximus III GENE 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS... PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of...
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...a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. The PC Probe II main window ...PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer the moment you ...
...a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. The PC Probe II main window ...PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer the moment you ...
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...panels in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK when finished. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel... icon. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently.
...panels in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK when finished. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel... icon. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently.
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...the tab lists all logical drives. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the ...used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The left panel of the two logical processors...
...the tab lists all logical drives. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the ...used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The left panel of the two logical processors...
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... fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software...
... fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software...
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Launching 6 Engine After installing EPU-6 Engine from the motherboard support DVD, launch the program by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Power Saving ...Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. ...the 6 Engine main menu appears. 6 Engine main menu ROG Maximus III GENE 4-21 This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs.
Launching 6 Engine After installing EPU-6 Engine from the motherboard support DVD, launch the program by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Power Saving ...Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. ...the 6 Engine main menu appears. 6 Engine main menu ROG Maximus III GENE 4-21 This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs.
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...to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up... the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. ASUS TurboV Simple Manual Mode Move the sliders to adjust...
...to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up... the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. ASUS TurboV Simple Manual Mode Move the sliders to adjust...
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...8226; The auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. You can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or ...Follow the instructions below to continue system tuning for higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM). • The auto-tuning function overclocks your system. 1. Click Stop if you want to cancel the current Overclocking process. •...
...8226; The auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. You can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or ...Follow the instructions below to continue system tuning for higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM). • The auto-tuning function overclocks your system. 1. Click Stop if you want to cancel the current Overclocking process. •...