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... without the express written permission of shipment with you to the source code of this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
... without the express written permission of shipment with you to the source code of this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
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Chapter 5: RAID Support 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 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 vi
Chapter 5: RAID Support 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 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 vi
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... dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to user manual for detailed information. *** These SATA ports are not supported. DTS Connect (continued on the CPU installed. ** The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)** - Sonic Studio II - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Intel® Smart Response Technology* - 1 x U.2 port, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage** ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (black)*** * The supported functions depend on the next page) xi ES9023P High...
... dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to user manual for detailed information. *** These SATA ports are not supported. DTS Connect (continued on the CPU installed. ** The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)** - Sonic Studio II - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Intel® Smart Response Technology* - 1 x U.2 port, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage** ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (black)*** * The supported functions depend on the next page) xi ES9023P High...
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... Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. LGA1151 socket for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. M.2 Support This motherboard features an M.2 slot, which supports both PCIE and SATA modes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME...
... Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. LGA1151 socket for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. M.2 Support This motherboard features an M.2 slot, which supports both PCIE and SATA modes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME...
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... and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you get the most frequently-used fragments, depending on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 DTS Connect To get auto data backup and restore. RAMCache turns milliseconds into actual storage, so you can...
... and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you get the most frequently-used fragments, depending on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 DTS Connect To get auto data backup and restore. RAMCache turns milliseconds into actual storage, so you can...
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...optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. START (Power-on) button 8. Slow Mode switch 11. SATAEXPRESS12) 20. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) 21. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 29. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 10. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 12. PCIe x16 Lane switch 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314; RESET button 7. M.2 connector 22. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin...
...optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. START (Power-on) button 8. Slow Mode switch 11. SATAEXPRESS12) 20. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) 21. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 29. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 10. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) 12. PCIe x16 Lane switch 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314; RESET button 7. M.2 connector 22. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin...
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.... Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings...
.... Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings...
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... Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-35...
... Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-35...
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DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; Setting the DRAM_CHA jumper to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A1 and DRAM_B1, whereas setting the DRAM_CHB jumper to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is used to disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A2 and DRAM_B2 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-37 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; Setting the DRAM_CHA jumper to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A1 and DRAM_B1, whereas setting the DRAM_CHB jumper to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is used to disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A2 and DRAM_B2 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-37 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
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... for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. Chapter 1 2. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12; ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) These connectors connect to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7, Windows® 8.1, and Windows® 10. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module...
... for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. Chapter 1 2. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12; ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) These connectors connect to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7, Windows® 8.1, and Windows® 10. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module...
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... antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. software...
... antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. software...
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... support PCIE Storage RAID, only SATA Express1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-29 When set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable PCIE port to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-On Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. M.2/U.2 PCIE...
... support PCIE Storage RAID, only SATA Express1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-29 When set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable PCIE port to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-On Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. M.2/U.2 PCIE...
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... state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to get the system ready for the onboard LAN controller or other PME options will be switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Generates a wake event and configure the real-time clock (RTC) alarm date. 3.6.10 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
... state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to get the system ready for the onboard LAN controller or other PME options will be switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Generates a wake event and configure the real-time clock (RTC) alarm date. 3.6.10 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
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... the POST delay time during legacy boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this item for the system to pause until is pressed when any error occurs. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds or until the F1 key is pressed. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo...
... the POST delay time during legacy boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this item for the system to pause until is pressed when any error occurs. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds or until the F1 key is pressed. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo...
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... BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Carefully follow the instructions in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit http://www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Carefully follow the instructions in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit http://www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you press to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you press to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file...
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... the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-55 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • D ownload the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then...
... the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-55 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • D ownload the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then...
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... The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To do this: 1. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter...
... The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To do this: 1. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter...
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... when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. From the utility main menu, select 5. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 5-7 The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot...
... when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. From the utility main menu, select 5. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 5-7 The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot...
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...a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to the USB flash drive. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID Support Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in...
...a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to the USB flash drive. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID Support Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in...