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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 BIOS 4-27 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-27 4.5 Creating a RAID ...
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 BIOS 4-27 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-27 4.5 Creating a RAID ...
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...provides gamers a special tool to emphasize human voices in the incoming audio stream while recording. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-5 The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more audible. SupremeFX X-Fi delivers an excellent high definition ...air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in games to chipsets and CPU! 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...
...provides gamers a special tool to emphasize human voices in the incoming audio stream while recording. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-5 The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more audible. SupremeFX X-Fi delivers an excellent high definition ...air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in games to chipsets and CPU! 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...
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...60325 High (yellow) 1.6165-1.78875 Crazy (red) 1.80200- There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 2. CPU Voltage (default) CPU PLL IMC Normal (green) 0.85-1.4 1.60325-2.00075 1.007-1.3515 High (yellow) 1.40625-1.54375 2.014-2.10675 1....- PCH Voltage Normal (green) 1.007-1.15275 High (yellow) 1.166-1.20575 Crazy (red) 1.219- 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the PCH LED and the table below for power status. you can select the voltage to...
...60325 High (yellow) 1.6165-1.78875 Crazy (red) 1.80200- There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 2. CPU Voltage (default) CPU PLL IMC Normal (green) 0.85-1.4 1.60325-2.00075 1.007-1.3515 High (yellow) 1.40625-1.54375 2.014-2.10675 1....- PCH Voltage Normal (green) 1.007-1.15275 High (yellow) 1.166-1.20575 Crazy (red) 1.219- 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the PCH LED and the table below for power status. you can select the voltage to...
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For effective use a more details, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. 2.4.2 ...in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU ...Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://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 ...
For effective use a more details, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. 2.4.2 ...in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU ...Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://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 ...
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...pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest ...) DIMM socket support Voltage A* B* C* G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB (Kit of 3) DS N/A 2GB DS N/A Chip NO. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the...
...pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest ...) DIMM socket support Voltage A* B* C* G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB (Kit of 3) DS N/A 2GB DS N/A Chip NO. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the...
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... information only when the system hangs due to [AHCI Mode]. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for LAN port and audio port definitions. • To use hot-plug, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS settings to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN (RJ-45) port* 11...
... information only when the system hangs due to [AHCI Mode]. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for LAN port and audio port definitions. • To use hot-plug, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS settings to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN (RJ-45) port* 11...
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... of the system chassis. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-35 9. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you...
... of the system chassis. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-35 9. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you...
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...QConnector is properly installed on the chassis model. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. 2.8.3 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to their respective front panel cable labels. The labels on... the motherboard. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Connect the front panel cables to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and...
...QConnector is properly installed on the chassis model. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. 2.8.3 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to their respective front panel cable labels. The labels on... the motherboard. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Connect the front panel cables to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and...
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... of commands. Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS... want to [AHCI] when you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-29
... of commands. Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS... want to [AHCI] when you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-29
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...* configuration you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can also combine two RAID sets to get all applications to the surviving drive as a single..., fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for...
...* configuration you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can also combine two RAID sets to get all applications to the surviving drive as a single..., fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for...