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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus III GENE 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 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-6 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-7 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus III GENE 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 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-6 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-7 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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...ROG Connect 3-32 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-33 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-33 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-33 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-34 3.6.5 EuP Ready 3-34 3.6.6 APM Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 Security 3-41 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS... O.C. Profile 3-43 3.8.2 GO_Button File 3-44 3.8.3 AI NET 2 3-45 3.8.4 MemPerfect 3-46 3.8.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-46 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 Chapter 4:...
...ROG Connect 3-32 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-33 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-33 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-33 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-34 3.6.5 EuP Ready 3-34 3.6.6 APM Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 Security 3-41 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS... O.C. Profile 3-43 3.8.2 GO_Button File 3-44 3.8.3 AI NET 2 3-45 3.8.4 MemPerfect 3-46 3.8.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-46 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 Chapter 4:...
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Maximus III GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 14 USB 2.0 ports (5 ports at mid-board, 9 ports at rear) ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EPU ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM...
Maximus III GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 14 USB 2.0 ports (5 ports at mid-board, 9 ports at rear) ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EPU ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM...
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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 ...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, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *...
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 ...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, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *...
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... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Maximus III GENE Motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 3 x 2-in-1 Serial ATA signal cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x SLI Cable User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG SATA cable labels (12-in the long line of the above table are for buying an ROG Maximus III GENE motherboard! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-1 Before you...
... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Maximus III GENE Motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 3 x 2-in-1 Serial ATA signal cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x SLI Cable User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG SATA cable labels (12-in the long line of the above table are for buying an ROG Maximus III GENE motherboard! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-1 Before you...
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...? We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to join in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you can be able to support the latest 1156 socket ... increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights... to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand technology, ...
...? We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to join in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you can be able to support the latest 1156 socket ... increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights... to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand technology, ...
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... a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to frag more, and get fragged less. Now, with ROG Connect. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 Dual-Channel, DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files, and engage in... real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG's exclusive MemPerfect optimizing your memory performance...
... a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to frag more, and get fragged less. Now, with ROG Connect. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 Dual-Channel, DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files, and engage in... real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG's exclusive MemPerfect optimizing your memory performance...
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... system maintenance and management with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Worry no... at any stage! iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. This design allows advanced user control and management to determine failsafe settings that ...
... system maintenance and management with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Worry no... at any stage! iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. This design allows advanced user control and management to determine failsafe settings that ...
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... loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to chipsets and CPU! SupremeFX X-Fi also provides gamers a special tool to emphasize human voices... constraint for gamers to the gamers of overheating. Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in extreme fidelity! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-5 Voltiminder ...
... loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to chipsets and CPU! SupremeFX X-Fi also provides gamers a special tool to emphasize human voices... constraint for gamers to the gamers of overheating. Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in extreme fidelity! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-5 Voltiminder ...
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You can update your BIOS in real-time. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU - C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card,.... Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open the system chassis to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. helping save power and money. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. With auto phase switching for each parameter...
You can update your BIOS in real-time. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU - C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card,.... Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open the system chassis to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. helping save power and money. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. With auto phase switching for each parameter...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ROG Maximus III GENE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ROG Maximus III GENE
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ROG Maximus III GENE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure...
ROG Maximus III GENE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure...
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It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-3
It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-3
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ROG Maximus III GENE 2-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ROG Maximus III GENE 2-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ROG Maximus III GENE 2-9 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! PnP cap 5. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ROG Maximus III GENE 2-9 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! PnP cap 5. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
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... CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the A motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU ... incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink...• Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-11
... CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the A motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU ... incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink...• Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-11
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.... Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Maximus III GENE 2-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
.... Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Maximus III GENE 2-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...;• Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A ••• WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 N/A •• ROG Maximus III GENE 2-15 Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...;• Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A ••• WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 N/A •• ROG Maximus III GENE 2-15 Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. MICRON...Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO Elixir Patriot FSX1333D3G-2G M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK ...; ••• •• ••• ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A •• ROG Maximus III GENE 2-17
Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. MICRON...Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO Elixir Patriot FSX1333D3G-2G M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK ...; ••• •• ••• ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A •• ROG Maximus III GENE 2-17