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... 2-42 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function 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...
... 2-42 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function 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...
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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 driver disk 4-31 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-31...
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 driver disk 4-31 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-31...
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... and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. • Appendix: Debug...
... and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. • Appendix: Debug...
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...;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 BIOS, PnP, DMI2...
...;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 BIOS, PnP, DMI2...
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...'s highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to install. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-... or moving jumpers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to ...
...'s highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to install. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-... or moving jumpers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to ...
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... the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is no need to open the system chassis to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 You can update your BIOS in real-time. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to clear CMOS...
... the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is no need to open the system chassis to beginners. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 You can update your BIOS in real-time. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to clear CMOS...
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...80200- PCH Voltage Normal (green) 1.007-1.15275 High (yellow) 1.166-1.20575 Crazy (red) 1.219- 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. PCH LED The PCH LED shows the PCH Voltage. CPU Voltage (default) CPU PLL IMC Normal (green) 0.85-1.4 1.60325-2.00075 1.007-1.3515 High (yellow) 1....memory, and PCH. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL, and IMC Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the PCH LED and the table below for LED definition. There are also an LED ...
...80200- PCH Voltage Normal (green) 1.007-1.15275 High (yellow) 1.166-1.20575 Crazy (red) 1.219- 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. PCH LED The PCH LED shows the PCH Voltage. CPU Voltage (default) CPU PLL IMC Normal (green) 0.85-1.4 1.60325-2.00075 1.007-1.3515 High (yellow) 1....memory, and PCH. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL, and IMC Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the PCH LED and the table below for LED definition. There are also an LED ...
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Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 ••• Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A •...; 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 ••• Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A •...; 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package D9KPT MT8JF12864AY-1G4D1 D9KPT(ECC) D9KPT D9JNM D9KPT(ECC) Heat-Sink Package J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing Lable(Bios) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24... SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package D9KPT MT8JF12864AY-1G4D1 D9KPT(ECC) D9KPT D9JNM D9KPT(ECC) Heat-Sink Package J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing Lable(Bios) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24... SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...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 ...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Lable(Bios) 9(1066-8-8-8-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-6-5-5-20) 9-9-9(1066-77-7-20) 7-7-7(1066-77-7-16) 7-7-7-20(1333-99...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.
...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 ...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Lable(Bios) 9(1066-8-8-8-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-6-5-5-20) 9-9-9(1066-77-7-20) 7-7-7(1066-77-7-16) 7-7-7-20(1333-99...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.
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... 6GB (Kit of 3) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB (Kit of 3) DS PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1601-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat...
... 6GB (Kit of 3) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB (Kit of 3) DS PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1601-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat...
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... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Super Talent Patriot Patriot Part No. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support A* B* C* KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1.9 ••• KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX...
... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Super Talent Patriot Patriot Part No. Maximus III GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support A* B* C* KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1.9 ••• KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX...
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... both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics ...Bios) 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 7-8-7-20(1066-8-8-8-20) 9-9-9-24(1066-8-8-8-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage N/A 2 1.65 1.65 2.0 1.65 DIMM socket support A* B* C 8(1066-8-8-8-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1066-8-8-8-20) 1.65 8 1.9 9 1.9 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 7-8-7(1066-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9-24 N/A Maximus III GENE Motherboard...
... both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics ...Bios) 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 7-8-7-20(1066-8-8-8-20) 9-9-9-24(1066-8-8-8-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage N/A 2 1.65 1.65 2.0 1.65 DIMM socket support A* B* C 8(1066-8-8-8-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1066-8-8-8-20) 1.65 8 1.9 9 1.9 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 7-8-7(1066-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9-24 N/A Maximus III GENE Motherboard...
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...press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Turn on the next page for information on the next page. 3. Ensure to the card. Replace the system cover...cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by ...
...press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Turn on the next page for information on the next page. 3. Ensure to the card. Replace the system cover...cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by ...
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... down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. ...** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default...
... down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. ...** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default...
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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 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port ...switch ROG Connect port Audio Ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for details. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to [AHCI Mode]. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. 5....
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 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port ...switch ROG Connect port Audio Ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for details. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to [AHCI Mode]. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. 5....
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... In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 3.4.5 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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 the Configure...
... In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 3.4.5 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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 the Configure...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a... USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-31 The USB module cable is for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA optical disk drives. .... 3. USB1112; To enable hot-plugging, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS setting to the USB connectors. 2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection ...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a... USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-31 The USB module cable is for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA optical disk drives. .... 3. USB1112; To enable hot-plugging, set the J-Micron Controller item in the BIOS setting to the USB connectors. 2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection ...
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... 1394a connector. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-33 Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The optional fan1/2 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Thermal sensor...
... 1394a connector. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-33 Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The optional fan1/2 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Thermal sensor...
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... connector is set to [HD Audio]. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-35 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you...
... connector is set to [HD Audio]. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-35 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you...