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...BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 OC Panel II 2-18 2.4.1 OC Panel II Overview 2-18 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel II in Normal Mode 2-21 2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel II in Extreme... first time 2-25 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-11 3.6 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-22...
...BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 OC Panel II 2-18 2.4.1 OC Panel II Overview 2-18 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel II in Normal Mode 2-21 2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel II in Extreme... first time 2-25 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-11 3.6 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-22...
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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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... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...
... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...
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... to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.1 transfer speed. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which is renowned for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor...
... to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.1 transfer speed. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which is renowned for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor...
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...the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-25 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory ... 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 section Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. button does not function under Windows® OS...
...the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-25 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory ... 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 section Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. button does not function under Windows® OS...
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... up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot II port USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB storage device. 4. Updating BIOS may have risks. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-13 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. Turn off the system...
... up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot II port USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB storage device. 4. Updating BIOS may have risks. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-13 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. Turn off the system...
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...www.asus.com for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel II. • Ensure that your system has adequate cooling designed for more details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation When using the OC Panel II. • Ensure to update your ...installed ROG Connect Plus driver for the NORMAL Mode of the OC Panel II. 2.4.1 OC Panel II Overview Normal/Extreme/ Fan Control Mode switch Function button 1* OC LCM Power Button Function button 2* OC Start Button Value up Button ... Sense connector OK Clear Re OC Panel II cover * Refer to the BIOS settings or use software utilities.
...www.asus.com for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel II. • Ensure that your system has adequate cooling designed for more details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation When using the OC Panel II. • Ensure to update your ...installed ROG Connect Plus driver for the NORMAL Mode of the OC Panel II. 2.4.1 OC Panel II Overview Normal/Extreme/ Fan Control Mode switch Function button 1* OC LCM Power Button Function button 2* OC Start Button Value up Button ... Sense connector OK Clear Re OC Panel II cover * Refer to the BIOS settings or use software utilities.
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... component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M8E.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...
... component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M8E.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...
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... off then back on the location of the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can...
... off then back on the location of the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can...
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... [Auto] Select Level 6 to get more accurate base clocks. Tweaker's Paradise Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set frequency update rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 10] Eventual DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.000] - [2.000...: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] Eventual PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.360] - [2.100] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] BCLK Slew Rate [Auto] This item allows you to reduce the EMI. Configuration options...
... [Auto] Select Level 6 to get more accurate base clocks. Tweaker's Paradise Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set frequency update rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 10] Eventual DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.000] - [2.000...: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] Eventual PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.360] - [2.100] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] BCLK Slew Rate [Auto] This item allows you to reduce the EMI. Configuration options...
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... BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating...
... BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating...
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...update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ASUS... EZ Flash 3 Utility allows you start using ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility: 1. ...
...update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ASUS... EZ Flash 3 Utility allows you start using ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility: 1. ...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. The system requires you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 ...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The BIOS file in ...
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. The system requires you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 ...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The BIOS file in ...
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... as actually shown on your computer has a DVD optical drive. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you 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. Boot your USB flash...
... as actually shown on your computer has a DVD optical drive. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you 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. Boot your USB flash...
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... and press . On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME VER: 0208 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/06/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: M8E.CAP 8390626 2015-08-01 21:14:34...
... and press . On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME VER: 0208 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/06/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: M8E.CAP 8390626 2015-08-01 21:14:34...
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Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-57 4. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-57 4. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
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... on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 4-15 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. With this utility...
... on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 4-15 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. With this utility...
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... left of days for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to save the latest BIOS version to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the...
... left of days for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to save the latest BIOS version to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the...
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... BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for more details. After the download is complete, Click OK. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME...
... BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for more details. After the download is complete, Click OK. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME...