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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview...2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-19 iii
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview...2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-19 iii
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...Starting up for the first time 2-28 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-24...3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-43 3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-44 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-45 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-47 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-47 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-50 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-51 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater...
...Starting up for the first time 2-28 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-24...3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-43 3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-44 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-45 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-47 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-47 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-50 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-51 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater...
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...11 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-16 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-17 4.3.8 USB Charger 4-18 4.3.9 Probe II 4-20 4.3.10 Sensor Recorder 4-21 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-23 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-24 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-25 4.3.14 ROG Connect 4-27 4.3.15 MemTweakIt 4-29 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1... RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver ...
...11 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-16 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-17 4.3.8 USB Charger 4-18 4.3.9 Probe II 4-20 4.3.10 Sensor Recorder 4-21 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-23 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-24 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-25 4.3.14 ROG Connect 4-27 4.3.15 MemTweakIt 4-29 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1... RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver ...
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...174; technologies This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
...174; technologies This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
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...MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x mPCIe Combo™ header 15 x Probelt measurement points 7 x Probelt cable connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS... 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-language BIOS Drivers Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z Mem TweakIt ASUS AI Suite II ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ...
...MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x mPCIe Combo™ header 15 x Probelt measurement points 7 x Probelt cable connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS... 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-language BIOS Drivers Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z Mem TweakIt ASUS AI Suite II ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ...
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.... Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is critical during overclocking. With GPU. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to others with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your...
.... Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is critical during overclocking. With GPU. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to others with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your...
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...]) 16. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 17. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. RESET button 6. Q_Code LEDs 8. BIOS Switch button 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 23. Slow Mode switch 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. Asmedia® Serial ATA...
...]) 16. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 17. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. RESET button 6. Q_Code LEDs 8. BIOS Switch button 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 23. Slow Mode switch 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. Asmedia® Serial ATA...
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... inserted into both the red and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory... configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration...
... inserted into both the red and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory... configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration...
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or press it to enable MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings.
or press it to enable MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings.
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5. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the BIOS button to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use. 6.
5. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the BIOS button to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use. 6.
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If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-41 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer ... must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature...
If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-41 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer ... must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature...
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... later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 1-42 Chapter 1:...onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for ...
... later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 1-42 Chapter 1:...onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for ...
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Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) These connectors connect to measure the motherboard temperature via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-43 Chapter 1 The K probe cable is purchased separately. You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. 3. Subzero Sense connector The Subzero Sense connector allows you to connect the K probe cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO without purchasing expensive multimeters.
Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) These connectors connect to measure the motherboard temperature via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-43 Chapter 1 The K probe cable is purchased separately. You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. 3. Subzero Sense connector The Subzero Sense connector allows you to connect the K probe cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO without purchasing expensive multimeters.
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-47 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 9.
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-47 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 9.
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...; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-49 Chapter 1 11. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis...
...; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-49 Chapter 1 11. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis...
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.... Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are purchased separately. 1-50 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 You must enable the OPT FAN 1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to PCIe_x16 slots and back IO ports. Connect a 6-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_1 when installing multiple display cards to the back IO...
.... Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are purchased separately. 1-50 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 You must enable the OPT FAN 1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to PCIe_x16 slots and back IO ports. Connect a 6-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_1 when installing multiple display cards to the back IO...
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... the VGA Hotwire Connector and weld the other end of damaging your VGA cards. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 14. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to precisely adjust the VGA card voltage directly from motherboard BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO, reducing the risk of the cable to section 2.3.2 OC Key...
... the VGA Hotwire Connector and weld the other end of damaging your VGA cards. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 14. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to precisely adjust the VGA card voltage directly from motherboard BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO, reducing the risk of the cable to section 2.3.2 OC Key...
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Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-19 Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB...
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-19 Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB...
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... to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While the tests are off mode, depending on the screen. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One... LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. At power on . Monitor b. If your retailer for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the power switch for the first time 1. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or...
... to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While the tests are off mode, depending on the screen. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One... LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. At power on . Monitor b. If your retailer for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the power switch for the first time 1. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or...
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... and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions...
... and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions...