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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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...3D rendering and gaming performance. This device comes with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is a two-sided mini-card that supports Intel® Smart Response Technology hybrid storage acceleration,...® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features mPCIe Combo + Dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0 The mPCIe Combo is equipped with the finest Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors...
...3D rendering and gaming performance. This device comes with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is a two-sided mini-card that supports Intel® Smart Response Technology hybrid storage acceleration,...® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features mPCIe Combo + Dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0 The mPCIe Combo is equipped with the finest Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors...
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... over-voltage, memory timing, and more. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to regularly check for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one stop shop to optimal performance. With the use of a button. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for three ... that helps you detect your system to fine-tune your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 With GPU. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. VGA Hotwire Using the VGA Hotwire feature, you the ability to save two versions of...
... over-voltage, memory timing, and more. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to regularly check for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one stop shop to optimal performance. With the use of a button. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for three ... that helps you detect your system to fine-tune your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 With GPU. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. VGA Hotwire Using the VGA Hotwire feature, you the ability to save two versions of...
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... that you install memory modules of DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...memory modules will run at the default frequency rates of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you...
... that you install memory modules of DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...memory modules will run at the default frequency rates of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you...
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... that you to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
... that you to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
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BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
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... allows you can slide the switch to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. 6. When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you to find out the faulty...
... allows you can slide the switch to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. 6. When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you to find out the faulty...
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is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. The LED does not light up when there is enabled before POST. Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2.
is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. The LED does not light up when there is enabled before POST. Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2.
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14. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 VGA Hotwire connectors The VGA Hotwire connectors allow you to section 2.3.2 OC Key device installation for voltage adjustment. Refer to precisely adjust the VGA ... directly from motherboard BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO, reducing the risk of the cable to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to the VGA card for details. The 2-pin cable is purchased separately. 15. Connect a 2-pin cable...
14. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 VGA Hotwire connectors The VGA Hotwire connectors allow you to section 2.3.2 OC Key device installation for voltage adjustment. Refer to precisely adjust the VGA ... directly from motherboard BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO, reducing the risk of the cable to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to the VGA card for details. The 2-pin cable is purchased separately. 15. Connect a 2-pin cable...
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Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. See the illustration below to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. Using ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-52 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout ...
Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. See the illustration below to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. Using ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-52 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout ...
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... Key cable into the I/O shield's OC Key port hole. Follow the instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-25 To install the OC Key device 1. 2.3.3 OC Key device installation The OC Key device allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments.
... Key cable into the I/O shield's OC Key port hole. Follow the instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-25 To install the OC Key device 1. 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. DO ... 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
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 requires further BIOS settings or update. DO ... 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
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... example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the...
... example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the...
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Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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... the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-7 eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you to [Manual]. It allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to suit extreme overclocking. Use the and keys to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz...
... the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-7 eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you to [Manual]. It allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to suit extreme overclocking. Use the and keys to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz...
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... which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Power Management The sub-items in this item at [Auto] for best overclocking or set the Turbo Mode item to [Enabled] and Power Limit Control item to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled...
... which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Power Management The sub-items in this item at [Auto] for best overclocking or set the Turbo Mode item to [Enabled] and Power Limit Control item to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled...
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...working VRM phase. 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. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto...control depending on your CPU specification. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-13
...working VRM phase. 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. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto...control depending on your CPU specification. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-13
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... options: [Default] [Higher] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode This item only appears when you to a low DRAM frequency... [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the value. DRAM Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Allows...
... options: [Default] [Higher] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode This item only appears when you to a low DRAM frequency... [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the value. DRAM Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Allows...
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... settings. The voltage setting is disabled if no cards are inserted in this menu allow you to 2.500V with 0.100V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-15 VCCIO The sub-items in its allocated PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Tweakers' Paradise The sub-items in...1.600V with 0.015V interval. VGA +3.3V AUX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 3.900V with 0.050V interval. This helps the VGA cards' overclocking settings. The values range from 2.900V to increase or decrease the core voltage of PLX GEN 3.0 bridge chip. The voltage setting is disabled ...
... settings. The voltage setting is disabled if no cards are inserted in this menu allow you to 2.500V with 0.100V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-15 VCCIO The sub-items in its allocated PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Tweakers' Paradise The sub-items in...1.600V with 0.015V interval. VGA +3.3V AUX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 3.900V with 0.050V interval. This helps the VGA cards' overclocking settings. The values range from 2.900V to increase or decrease the core voltage of PLX GEN 3.0 bridge chip. The voltage setting is disabled ...
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... the value. Use the and keys to section 1.2.9 Internal connectors for VGA Hotwire connector's location. VGA1/2 Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. Extreme OV [Disabled] This item is set the Offset voltage. Set this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual...
... the value. Use the and keys to section 1.2.9 Internal connectors for VGA Hotwire connector's location. VGA1/2 Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. Extreme OV [Disabled] This item is set the Offset voltage. Set this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual...