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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 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-25...
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 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-25...
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... 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 2 4-11 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...
... 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 2 4-11 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...
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MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports [red] - 3 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...® Z77 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board [red]*, 2 ports at back panel [blue]) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 1 port reserved for ROG Connect [white], 4 ports at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board reserved for eSATA port...
MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports [red] - 3 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...® Z77 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board [red]*, 2 ports at back panel [blue]) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 1 port reserved for ROG Connect [white], 4 ports at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board reserved for eSATA port...
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... header 1 x ROG Connect switch header 2 x Subzero sense connectors 2 x VGA Hotwire header sets 2 x CPU fan connectors 3 x Chassis fan connectors 3 x Optional fan connectors 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x 6-pin EZ Plug connector [black] (for PCIe slots) 1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector [white] (for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications...
... header 1 x ROG Connect switch header 2 x Subzero sense connectors 2 x VGA Hotwire header sets 2 x CPU fan connectors 3 x Chassis fan connectors 3 x Optional fan connectors 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x 6-pin EZ Plug connector [black] (for PCIe slots) 1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector [white] (for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications...
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xiv 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 ... 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 Extended ATX Form Factor, 12" x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiv 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 ... 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 Extended ATX Form Factor, 12" x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1...-Fi / Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1...-Fi / Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xv
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...PC and tweak its digital VRM design allows you with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is equipped with the finest Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors, and its ...parameters in use, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while retaining the graphics cards' high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ROG Connect ROG...
...PC and tweak its digital VRM design allows you with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is equipped with the finest Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors, and its ...parameters in use, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while retaining the graphics cards' high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ROG Connect ROG...
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...under extreme conditions. With Extreme Tweaker, you can plug two-wired cable onboard and solder two wires on the VGA's voltage regulator to adjust the voltages accurately without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. BIOS Print ROG offers...an overclocking experience. BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback gives you to easily share your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is automatically updated even without risk. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark ...
...under extreme conditions. With Extreme Tweaker, you can plug two-wired cable onboard and solder two wires on the VGA's voltage regulator to adjust the voltages accurately without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. BIOS Print ROG offers...an overclocking experience. BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback gives you to easily share your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is automatically updated even without risk. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark ...
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... both peripherals and displays in a maximum bi-directional speed at 2x faster than USB 3.0 and 20x faster than USB 2.0 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that ...Intel Thunderbolt Intel Thunderbolt is based on advanced antivirus technologies. OC Key - It is a revolutionalized port that are among the industry's highest. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions: • DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to stream media files...
... both peripherals and displays in a maximum bi-directional speed at 2x faster than USB 3.0 and 20x faster than USB 2.0 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that ...Intel Thunderbolt Intel Thunderbolt is based on advanced antivirus technologies. OC Key - It is a revolutionalized port that are among the industry's highest. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions: • DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to stream media files...
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.... It gives you to the ROG website. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a customized ROG utility that allows you to fine-tune your DRAM in real time and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to gather information about your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-5 It converts optical media...
.... It gives you to the ROG website. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a customized ROG utility that allows you to fine-tune your DRAM in real time and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to gather information about your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-5 It converts optical media...
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LN2 Mode header 9. Slow Mode switch 10. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) 18. ROG Connect Switch header (2-pin ROG_CON_SW) 27. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. LGA1155 CPU Socket 3. GO button 13. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_34; ...
LN2 Mode header 9. Slow Mode switch 10. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) 18. ROG Connect Switch header (2-pin ROG_CON_SW) 27. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. LGA1155 CPU Socket 3. GO button 13. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_34; ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-31 It allows the processor to quickly enable/disable the OC Key feature without using the ROG Connect On/Off button on the rear I/O port. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. ROG Connect Switch header (2-pin ROG_CON_SW) The ROG Connect Switch header allows connection of a 2-pin cable switch (purchased separately) for users to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast. 2. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST.
Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-31 It allows the processor to quickly enable/disable the OC Key feature without using the ROG Connect On/Off button on the rear I/O port. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. ROG Connect Switch header (2-pin ROG_CON_SW) The ROG Connect Switch header allows connection of a 2-pin cable switch (purchased separately) for users to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast. 2. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST.
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... ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-52 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Use a multimeter to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. Figure 1 Figure 2 The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and...
... ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-52 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Use a multimeter to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. Figure 1 Figure 2 The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and...
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Copy M5E.CAP to the ROG Connect port. 5. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. If the BIOS ... more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to M5E.CAP. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device to the section Updating BIOS...
Copy M5E.CAP to the ROG Connect port. 5. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. If the BIOS ... more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to M5E.CAP. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device to the section Updating BIOS...
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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 5. ROG Connect button 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 10. Intel Thunderbolt port 6. Intel USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 13. Optical S/PDIF IN port 14. LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. USB 2.0 ports 1-3 8. HDMI port 11. Clear CMOS button 2. 2.3 Motherboard rear and ...next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 DisplayPort 12. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 port 4, also ROG Connect port 9. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 4.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 5. ROG Connect button 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 10. Intel Thunderbolt port 6. Intel USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 13. Optical S/PDIF IN port 14. LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. USB 2.0 ports 1-3 8. HDMI port 11. Clear CMOS button 2. 2.3 Motherboard rear and ...next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 DisplayPort 12. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 port 4, also ROG Connect port 9. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 4.
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With the system powered ON, press and hold the ROG Connect button on the display card. 5. REPUBLIC OF GAMERS CPU 0.77624(V) DRAM AB 1.48362(V) OSD MONITOR CPU VSA CPU RATIO X BCLK 0.88266(V) 39.0 x 100.0 DRAM ...
With the system powered ON, press and hold the ROG Connect button on the display card. 5. REPUBLIC OF GAMERS CPU 0.77624(V) DRAM AB 1.48362(V) OSD MONITOR CPU VSA CPU RATIO X BCLK 0.88266(V) 39.0 x 100.0 DRAM ...
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...purchased separately. 5. Launch the firmware upgrade program downloaded from ASUS official website and follow screen intructions to update the OC Key device firmware. • The OC Key function supports PS/2 keyboards and USB keyboards without built-in ROG Connect mode only. • In the need of updating...• The 2-pin cable switch is enabled, the USB port 4 (white) will stay in USB hub only. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-27 Press and hold the ROG Connect button on the rear panel for three seconds to exit the OC Key function. • When the OC Key function is disabled...
...purchased separately. 5. Launch the firmware upgrade program downloaded from ASUS official website and follow screen intructions to update the OC Key device firmware. • The OC Key function supports PS/2 keyboards and USB keyboards without built-in ROG Connect mode only. • In the need of updating...• The 2-pin cable switch is enabled, the USB port 4 (white) will stay in USB hub only. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-27 Press and hold the ROG Connect button on the rear panel for three seconds to exit the OC Key function. • When the OC Key function is disabled...
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... local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. 1. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-27 Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to activate the function Using RC TweakIt To use the RC TweakIt 1. 4.3.14 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on your local PC.
... local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. 1. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-27 Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to activate the function Using RC TweakIt To use the RC TweakIt 1. 4.3.14 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on your local PC.
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Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST. 2. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system status. You can switch the display mode between String and Code. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system through the ROG Connect cable. Click Function to display more options.
Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST. 2. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system status. You can switch the display mode between String and Code. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system through the ROG Connect cable. Click Function to display more options.
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... TweakIt GPU TweakIt allows you to adjust the timing of your installed memory. Double-click on your system if needed. Restart your DRAM Efficency Score. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-29 It also allows you to save and apply your selected timings and select a timing value. 3. Click Apply to an unstable system. Chapter 4 A ...your configuration. To use MemTweakIt: 1. Click the dropdown lists of the DRAM timings may result to save , validate and post your configuration on the ROG website depending on the desktop. 2. Your DRAM Efficiency Score will be shown in General section.
... TweakIt GPU TweakIt allows you to adjust the timing of your installed memory. Double-click on your system if needed. Restart your DRAM Efficency Score. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-29 It also allows you to save and apply your selected timings and select a timing value. 3. Click Apply to an unstable system. Chapter 4 A ...your configuration. To use MemTweakIt: 1. Click the dropdown lists of the DRAM timings may result to save , validate and post your configuration on the ROG website depending on the desktop. 2. Your DRAM Efficiency Score will be shown in General section.