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... an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-6 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-36 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-43 4.8 GameFirst III 4-45 4.9 KeyBot II...4-48 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-50 4.11 RAMDisk...4-52 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-55 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-57 4.14 RAMCache 4-58 4.15...
... an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-6 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-36 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-43 4.8 GameFirst III 4-45 4.9 KeyBot II...4-48 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-50 4.11 RAMDisk...4-52 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-55 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-57 4.14 RAMCache 4-58 4.15...
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... on the next page) x H DMI 1.4 with SATA6G_56. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. * Please refer to 2 displays simultaneously - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphic LGA1151 socket for details.. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz - Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ - New...
... on the next page) x H DMI 1.4 with SATA6G_56. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. * Please refer to 2 displays simultaneously - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphic LGA1151 socket for details.. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz - Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ - New...
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... ports are not supported. SupremeFX Shielding Technology - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA Express ports [gray] (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [gray] (4 ports from 2 x SATA Express ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with U.2 slot and SATA Express 1 slot. DTS Connect (continued on the CPU installed. ** The...
... ports are not supported. SupremeFX Shielding Technology - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA Express ports [gray] (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [gray] (4 ports from 2 x SATA Express ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with U.2 slot and SATA Express 1 slot. DTS Connect (continued on the CPU installed. ** The...
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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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse...
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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse...
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...Memory switch header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! 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! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1...x black] 1 x U.2 port 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU OPT fan connector 4 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4-pin Water pump connector 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension ...
...Memory switch header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! 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! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1...x black] 1 x U.2 port 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU OPT fan connector 4 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4-pin Water pump connector 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension ...
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...MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS...RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit supported only Extended ATX Form...
...MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS...RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit supported only Extended ATX Form...
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... advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to ten times faster than USB 2.0. Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with the Intel CPU and chipset. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you... and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to its compatibility with lower CPU utilization for a smooth networking experience.
... advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to ten times faster than USB 2.0. Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with the Intel CPU and chipset. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you... and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to its compatibility with lower CPU utilization for a smooth networking experience.
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...same time. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to your gaming experiences even more epic!...II KeyBot II is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to BIOS mode. This feature supports USB keyboards only. 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in-one simple-to switch back and forth between different utilities....
...same time. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to your gaming experiences even more epic!...II KeyBot II is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to BIOS mode. This feature supports USB keyboards only. 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in-one simple-to switch back and forth between different utilities....
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...ROG website. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of DTS bitstreams on your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 getting to work from the moment it into actual storage, so you the information...to boost game-load times to stratospheric speeds, and minimize risk of data loss! Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your ...
...ROG website. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of DTS bitstreams on your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 getting to work from the moment it into actual storage, so you the information...to boost game-load times to stratospheric speeds, and minimize risk of data loss! Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your ...
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... the LGA1151 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
... the LGA1151 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
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b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. •... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:...
b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. •... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:...
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The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable ...of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-42 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, water pump, CPU 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) Connect the fan cables...
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable ...of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-42 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, water pump, CPU 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) Connect the fan cables...
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... item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-11 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow...
... item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-11 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow...
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... Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. If you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This... item allows you to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Synch All Cores], the following items appear. When...
... Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. If you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This... item allows you to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Synch All Cores], the following items appear. When...
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... to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Enable this item to stop the...Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to set lower CPU core/cache voltage and achieve the best energy saving condition. DRAM Odd ratio Mode [Enabled] This item allows...
... to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Enable this item to stop the...Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to set lower CPU core/cache voltage and achieve the best energy saving condition. DRAM Odd ratio Mode [Enabled] This item allows...
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... Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 2 to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Disable this item to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. A... from 0% to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to 4 for best memory overclocking. Higher load-line calibration ...
... Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 2 to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Disable this item to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. A... from 0% to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to 4 for best memory overclocking. Higher load-line calibration ...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for CPU at initial boot. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the...] The voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Core PLL Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for DRAM overclocking. The thermal conditions...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for CPU at initial boot. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the...] The voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Core PLL Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for DRAM overclocking. The thermal conditions...
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...] [C8] CFG Lock [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management (ASPM) support for devices. [Enabled] Vista controls the ASPM support for the device. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. Native ASPM [Disabled] Enable this item for the Windows Vista operating system to configure the platform...
...] [C8] CFG Lock [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management (ASPM) support for devices. [Enabled] Vista controls the ASPM support for the device. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. Native ASPM [Disabled] Enable this item for the Windows Vista operating system to configure the platform...
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...values range from 0% to 100%. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 20 to 75. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for 4-pin chassis fan. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum ...Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the middle limit, the Extension Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle when...
...values range from 0% to 100%. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 20 to 75. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for 4-pin chassis fan. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum ...Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the middle limit, the Extension Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle when...
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... as CPU performance, energy saving, stable digital power, cool and quiet fan control, and includes tailored settings for your apps to ensure your PC based on real-time usage to provide the best system status. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software Support It ...automatically balances the system's performance, power saving, levels, and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite 3 utility. 5-Way Optimization The 5-Way Optimization function dynamically optimizes your PC is ready for your system DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process. 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ASUS...
... as CPU performance, energy saving, stable digital power, cool and quiet fan control, and includes tailored settings for your apps to ensure your PC based on real-time usage to provide the best system status. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software Support It ...automatically balances the system's performance, power saving, levels, and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite 3 utility. 5-Way Optimization The 5-Way Optimization function dynamically optimizes your PC is ready for your system DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process. 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ASUS...