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... power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu ...bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-...
... power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu ...bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-...
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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 RAID item in ... 4-27 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.5.1 Creating a RAID 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™...
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 RAID item in ... 4-27 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.5.1 Creating a RAID 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™...
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... accessing information from a memory module. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details,...support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Under...
... accessing information from a memory module. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details,...support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Under...
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...ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.5 Storage ... for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [gray]) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA...
...ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.5 Storage ... for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [gray]) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA...
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... soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets... the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2.
... soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets... the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2.
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Maximus III GENE 3-1 This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk drive or USB...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Maximus III GENE 3-1 This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk drive or USB...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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...through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. Miiig.ROM Miiig ROG Maximus III GENE 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Locate the...down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Click Next. 5.
...through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. Miiig.ROM Miiig ROG Maximus III GENE 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Locate the...down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Click Next. 5.
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3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. A:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3-6 Chapter 3: ... the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk. 2. Windows® environment 1. Click Start from the motherboard support DVD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type...
3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. A:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3-6 Chapter 3: ... the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk. 2. Windows® environment 1. Click Start from the motherboard support DVD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type...
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...TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. A configurable field is ...enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on...the right side of the field opposite the item. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-11 You cannot select an item that menu.
...TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. A configurable field is ...enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on...the right side of the field opposite the item. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-11 You cannot select an item that menu.
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...This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from this option from the legend bar to exit. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-47 Select YES to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. Select YES to ...Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this ...
...This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from this option from the legend bar to exit. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-47 Select YES to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. Select YES to ...Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this ...
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... DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically... This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�/�6�4��-b��it�X��P�/�V�i�s�t�a�o��p�e�r�a�t�in this chapter for reference only. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-1...
... DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically... This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�/�6�4��-b��it�X��P�/�V�i�s�t�a�o��p�e�r�a�t�in this chapter for reference only. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-1...
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... Suite. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and ... detected problems. This utility helps you to adjust network flow speed between different applications. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
... Suite. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and ... detected problems. This utility helps you to adjust network flow speed between different applications. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
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...the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears...you can launch the 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. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on ...
...the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears...you can launch the 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. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on ...
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... Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-13
... Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-13
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... the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel...
... the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel...
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... Information to display the available information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-15 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the ... the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than...
... Information to display the available information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-15 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the ... the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than...
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... disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives.
... disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives.
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... sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ROG Maximus III GENE 4-17 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold... values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory....
... sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ROG Maximus III GENE 4-17 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold... values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory....
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... DVD to restore system default settings. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the...installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU Click to ...
... DVD to restore system default settings. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the...installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU Click to ...