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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...
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...
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... BIOS feature to handle the demands of BIOS simultaneously: one saved BIOS for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one stop shop to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one saved BIOS from the previous version. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable ... the VGA's voltage regulator to easily share your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for the CPU is critical during overclocking. Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the...
... BIOS feature to handle the demands of BIOS simultaneously: one saved BIOS for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one stop shop to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one saved BIOS from the previous version. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable ... the VGA's voltage regulator to easily share your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for the CPU is critical during overclocking. Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the...
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... does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-...
... does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-...
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The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! 3.
The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! 3.
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.... 14. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to section 2.3.2 OC Key device installation for voltage adjustment. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 Refer to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. The 2-pin cable is purchased separately. 15. VGA Hotwire connectors The VGA Hotwire connectors allow you to precisely...
.... 14. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to section 2.3.2 OC Key device installation for voltage adjustment. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 Refer to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. The 2-pin cable is purchased separately. 15. VGA Hotwire connectors The VGA Hotwire connectors allow you to precisely...
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... different models. Fit the stopper into the onboard connector labeled OC KEY. 3. Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to your system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-25 Insert the OC Key cable into the I/O shield's OC Key port hole. The motherboard's IO ports and discrete graphic card is for reference only... instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. 2.3.3 OC Key device installation The OC Key device allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments.
... different models. Fit the stopper into the onboard connector labeled OC KEY. 3. Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to your system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-25 Insert the OC Key cable into the I/O shield's OC Key port hole. The motherboard's IO ports and discrete graphic card is for reference only... instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. 2.3.3 OC Key device installation The OC Key device allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments.
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BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS ... system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS...
BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS ... system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS...
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... to adjust the value. mode supported by your memory module. Use the and keys to suit extreme overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [X.XXXG] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU...
... to adjust the value. mode supported by your memory module. Use the and keys to suit extreme overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [X.XXXG] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU...
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... on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-13 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. This item allows you to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM...Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing ...
... on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-13 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. This item allows you to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM...Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing ...
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... VCCIO Over-Current Protection [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. This helps the VGA cards' overclocking settings. PLX +0.9V Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the VCCIO Full Phase Control. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-15 potential. Use the and keys to increase or decrease the core voltage of PLX GEN...values range from 0.600V to set the VGA settings. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enlarge the O.C.
... VCCIO Over-Current Protection [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. This helps the VGA cards' overclocking settings. PLX +0.9V Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the VCCIO Full Phase Control. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-15 potential. Use the and keys to increase or decrease the core voltage of PLX GEN...values range from 0.600V to set the VGA settings. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enlarge the O.C.
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... options: [Auto] [-8]-[+8] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to recovery default BCLK setting automatically when the system fails on overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto ] [-14]-[+16] PCH CLK Driving [Auto] This setting allows you to increase the overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-19
... options: [Auto] [-8]-[+8] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to recovery default BCLK setting automatically when the system fails on overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto ] [-14]-[+16] PCH CLK Driving [Auto] This setting allows you to increase the overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-19
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... Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-7 Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. A higher value setting...
... Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-7 Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. A higher value setting...
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The thermal conditions must be monitored. • Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-9 DRAM Power 1 Application help 2 3 4 Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability...
The thermal conditions must be monitored. • Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-9 DRAM Power 1 Application help 2 3 4 Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability...