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3.7 Monitor menu 3-36 3.8 Boot menu 3-41 3.9 Tool menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-48 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-48 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-49 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
3.7 Monitor menu 3-36 3.8 Boot menu 3-41 3.9 Tool menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-48 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-48 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-49 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
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... Digi+ - Slow Mode switch - PCIe x16 lane switches - Extreme Tweaker - Tweakers' Paradise - Profile - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - Reset button - Clr CMOS - Graphics Card Information Preview USB BIOS Flashback (continued on the next page) xii supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue]) *** 2 x USB2.0 ports...
... Digi+ - Slow Mode switch - PCIe x16 lane switches - Extreme Tweaker - Tweakers' Paradise - Profile - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - Reset button - Clr CMOS - Graphics Card Information Preview USB BIOS Flashback (continued on the next page) xii supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue]) *** 2 x USB2.0 ports...
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MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xiii USB 3.1 Boost - AI Charger+ - ASUS ... to a smart TV, your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems HyStream - Push Notice ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 - USB BIOS Flashback -
MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xiii USB 3.1 Boost - AI Charger+ - ASUS ... to a smart TV, your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems HyStream - Push Notice ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 - USB BIOS Flashback -
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MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3/4-WAY adjustments) (continued on ...button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x Memory switch header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback...
MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3/4-WAY adjustments) (continued on ...button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x Memory switch header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback...
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... user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into virtual discs and emulates devices to perform specific or several task at the same time. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for individual users...browse, email, IM, stream or record while you in -one simple-to switch back and forth between different utilities. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which supports...
... user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into virtual discs and emulates devices to perform specific or several task at the same time. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for individual users...browse, email, IM, stream or record while you in -one simple-to switch back and forth between different utilities. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which supports...
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... of your local ASUS Service Center. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-13 To use the KeyBot feature. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to M8E.CAP. 3. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot II port USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
... of your local ASUS Service Center. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-13 To use the KeyBot feature. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to M8E.CAP. 3. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot II port USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
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Supports AI Charger+ feature and USB 3.1 Boost. 3. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Intel® USB 3.1 Type-C port C2. Supports USB 3.1 Boost. 12. Clear CMOS button 2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 7. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Supports USB 3.1 Boost. 11. Intel® USB 3.0 port 5 and 6. DisplayPort 5. ASMedia® USB 3.1 Type-A port E34...174; USB 3.1 Type-A port A1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 14. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
Supports AI Charger+ feature and USB 3.1 Boost. 3. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Intel® USB 3.1 Type-C port C2. Supports USB 3.1 Boost. 12. Clear CMOS button 2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 7. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Supports USB 3.1 Boost. 11. Intel® USB 3.0 port 5 and 6. DisplayPort 5. ASMedia® USB 3.1 Type-A port E34...174; USB 3.1 Type-A port A1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 14. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
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...BIOS2. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select between BIOS1 and BIOS2. Force BIOS1/BIOS2 Boot Select [Yes] to BIOS2. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive Load/Save profiles from/to an external USB Drive. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback Allows you to... store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Saves the current BIOS settings to profile number 1 to 8. Chapter ...
...BIOS2. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select between BIOS1 and BIOS2. Force BIOS1/BIOS2 Boot Select [Yes] to BIOS2. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive Load/Save profiles from/to an external USB Drive. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback Allows you to... store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Saves the current BIOS settings to profile number 1 to 8. Chapter ...
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... the download schedule. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and...
... the download schedule. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and...
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From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for New BIOS Update. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 4-19 To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the utility detects a new BIOS, Click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. After the download is complete, Click OK. Downloading...
From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for New BIOS Update. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 4-19 To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the utility detects a new BIOS, Click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. After the download is complete, Click OK. Downloading...