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... of Gamers and make your presence felt. With the Intel® Z170 platform to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-1 We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in . M.2 Support This motherboard features an M.2 slot, which supports...
... of Gamers and make your presence felt. With the Intel® Z170 platform to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-1 We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in . M.2 Support This motherboard features an M.2 slot, which supports...
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... Sonic SenseAmp is an audio tuning software that shows what opponents and teammates are forged for better hearing awareness. Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you rule and discover a totally whole new dimension of superior audio. It has a customizable...channel high-definition sound of true audiophile-grade performance that features four preset packet prioritized profiles facilitating user's need. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-3 GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network management software that is in power, clarity, and range to 2x higher). Users...
... Sonic SenseAmp is an audio tuning software that shows what opponents and teammates are forged for better hearing awareness. Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you rule and discover a totally whole new dimension of superior audio. It has a customizable...channel high-definition sound of true audiophile-grade performance that features four preset packet prioritized profiles facilitating user's need. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-3 GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network management software that is in power, clarity, and range to 2x higher). Users...
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... SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you to the ROG website. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 getting to work from the moment it to a home theatre system. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is capable of performing multichannel encoding of DTS bitstreams on your system...
... SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you to the ROG website. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 getting to work from the moment it to a home theatre system. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is capable of performing multichannel encoding of DTS bitstreams on your system...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-7
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...DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure that you see any damage to... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...
...DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure that you see any damage to... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...
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...-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. c) For more on the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB...
...-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. c) For more on the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB...
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... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-21 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the gray slots or the black slots as ...
... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-21 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the gray slots or the black slots as ...
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... Disabled Enabled M.2 SATAEXPRESS1 M.2 SATA mode SATA 6G disabled, PCIe mode enabled M.2 PCIe mode SATA 6G enabled, PCIe mode enabled N/A SATA 6G enabled, PCIe mode enabled ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-23 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • New 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. SLI/CFX x8 x8...
... Disabled Enabled M.2 SATAEXPRESS1 M.2 SATA mode SATA 6G disabled, PCIe mode enabled M.2 PCIe mode SATA 6G enabled, PCIe mode enabled N/A SATA 6G enabled, PCIe mode enabled ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-23 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • New 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. SLI/CFX x8 x8...
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... button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-25 function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ...recommend 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 download and update to boot after using the MemOK! button to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...
... button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-25 function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ...recommend 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 download and update to boot after using the MemOK! button to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...
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SLI/CFX button (SLI/CFX) The LEDs next to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. Chapter 1 6. Press the BIOS button to the PCIe slots will indicate the recommended slots for your graphic cards (2-Way/3-Way/4-Way) when the SLI/CFX button is pressed whilst your system is OFF. 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-27 This function only works when the system is turned off. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS.
SLI/CFX button (SLI/CFX) The LEDs next to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. Chapter 1 6. Press the BIOS button to the PCIe slots will indicate the recommended slots for your graphic cards (2-Way/3-Way/4-Way) when the SLI/CFX button is pressed whilst your system is OFF. 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-27 This function only works when the system is turned off. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS.
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... connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. The LED does not light up when there is solved. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED; ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to locate the root problem within seconds. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is being written...
... connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. The LED does not light up when there is solved. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED; ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to locate the root problem within seconds. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is being written...
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PCIEX16_4_LED1) Indicates the PCIE lane used. 6. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-31 PCIEX16_3_ LED1; PCIEX16_2_LED1; Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for details. Q-Code LED (Q_CODE) The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Chapter 1 5. PCIex16 lane LED indicator (PCIEX16_1_LED1;
PCIEX16_4_LED1) Indicates the PCIE lane used. 6. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-31 PCIEX16_3_ LED1; PCIEX16_2_LED1; Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for details. Q-Code LED (Q_CODE) The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Chapter 1 5. PCIex16 lane LED indicator (PCIEX16_1_LED1;
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... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-33 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - F7 F8 F9 FA FB - Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3...
... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-33 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - F7 F8 F9 FA FB - Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3...
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... 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
... 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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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 disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized 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 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 disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized 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 pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A2 and DRAM_B2 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-37
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We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-39 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. The USB 3.0 module is purchased ...
We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-39 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. The USB 3.0 module is purchased ...
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Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 6. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-41 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports HD Audio standard. Chapter 1 5.
Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 6. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-41 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports HD Audio standard. Chapter 1 5.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-43 The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. ... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are designed...
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-43 The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. ... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are designed...
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ROG_EXT connectors (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel I/II, Front Base, and other ROG devices. • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 11. ROG Extension - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-45 LED connector (5 pin LED_CON1) This 5-pin connector connects to the PCH LED. Chapter 1 10.
ROG_EXT connectors (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel I/II, Front Base, and other ROG devices. • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 11. ROG Extension - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-45 LED connector (5 pin LED_CON1) This 5-pin connector connects to the PCH LED. Chapter 1 10.
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... header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to locate the respective ProbeIt points. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-47 Use a multimeter to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. See the illustration below to detect your system's current...
... header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to locate the respective ProbeIt points. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-47 Use a multimeter to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. See the illustration below to detect your system's current...