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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-21 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-26 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-26 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.4.3 Setting the ...driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-31 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-32 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-32 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing ...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-21 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-26 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-26 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.4.3 Setting the ...driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-31 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-32 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-32 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing ...
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...;c�a�ll�) MemOK! 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...
...;c�a�ll�) MemOK! 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...
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... 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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
... 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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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.... 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to frag more, and get fragged less. GameFirst The speed you desire, and letting MemPerfect do the rest! Now,...well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 Why risk crippling your system with poorly tuned memory? Dual-Channel, DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333...
.... 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to frag more, and get fragged less. GameFirst The speed you desire, and letting MemPerfect do the rest! Now,...well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-3 Why risk crippling your system with poorly tuned memory? Dual-Channel, DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333...
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...protection from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...having to short the pins or moving jumpers. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the ...
...protection from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...having to short the pins or moving jumpers. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the ...
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...function. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU - C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to clear CMOS data. You can update your BIOS in real-time. Processor The ultimate O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7...clicks without entering the OS. With auto phase switching for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. helping ...
...function. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU - C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to clear CMOS data. You can update your BIOS in real-time. Processor The ultimate O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7...clicks without entering the OS. With auto phase switching for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. helping ...
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...]) 8. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. LGA1156 CPU Socket 3. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB13) 11. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2) 14. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 16.
...]) 8. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. LGA1156 CPU Socket 3. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB13) 11. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2) 14. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 16.
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... are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - LAN - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - PCIEX4 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - - - shared - - - - - - ROG Maximus III GENE 2-23 shared - - - - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - Onboard ATA controller...
... are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - LAN - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - PCIEX4 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - - - shared - - - - - - ROG Maximus III GENE 2-23 shared - - - - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - Onboard ATA controller...
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...the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the...the figure below for the location of the slot. Refer to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Install a PCIe... 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
...the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the...the figure below for the location of the slot. Refer to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Install a PCIe... 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... in the BIOS settings to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 12. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 ROG Connect switch ROG Connect port Audio Ports** *and **: Refer to the tables...
... in the BIOS settings to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 12. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 ROG Connect switch ROG Connect port Audio Ports** *and **: Refer to the tables...
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... the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to [AHCI Mode], and then reboot the system. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-31 2. To enable hot-plugging, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS setting to the USB connector onboard. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to [AHCI Mode], and then reboot the system. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-31 2. To enable hot-plugging, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS setting to the USB connector onboard. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. Never connect a USB cable to monitor temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. 6. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-33 Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to the IEEE 1394a connector. The ...the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2) These connectors are for a better cooling effect. The thermal sensor cable is purchased separately. ...
The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. Never connect a USB cable to monitor temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. 6. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-33 Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to the IEEE 1394a connector. The ...the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2) These connectors are for a better cooling effect. The thermal sensor cable is purchased separately. ...
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... sections for details on these utilities. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that...
... sections for details on these utilities. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that...
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...EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the ...Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Update ROM 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 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
...EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the ...Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Update ROM 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 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older ...press to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup ...
... download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older ...press to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup ...
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... has at the prompt type: bupdater /o[filename] The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. For motherboards without an onboard floppy connector, use a USB floppy disk drive instead. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Windows® environment 1. Insert a ...My Computer (Windows® XP) / Computer (Windows® Vista / 7). 3. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, and then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. •...
... has at the prompt type: bupdater /o[filename] The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. For motherboards without an onboard floppy connector, use a USB floppy disk drive instead. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Windows® environment 1. Insert a ...My Computer (Windows® XP) / Computer (Windows® Vista / 7). 3. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, and then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. •...
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NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-25 NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration LED Control iROG Configuration ROG Connect Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to display the following items:...
NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-25 NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration LED Control iROG Configuration ROG Connect Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to display the following items:...
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... None. The following items appear only when you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. 3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Functions to display the configuration options. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an...
... None. The following items appear only when you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. 3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Functions to display the configuration options. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an...
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... V2.06 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 USB flash disk (FAT 32/16 format...
... V2.06 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 USB flash disk (FAT 32/16 format...
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...Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-31 For Windows® Vista or later ... RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to ...
...Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-31 For Windows® Vista or later ... RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to ...