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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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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 ... layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst technology Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to user manual for data hard drivers only. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Audio Feature: - Intel® Smart Response Technology* - 1 x U.2 port, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage** ASMedia® SATA...
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 ... layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst technology Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to user manual for data hard drivers only. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Audio Feature: - Intel® Smart Response Technology* - 1 x U.2 port, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage** ASMedia® SATA...
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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... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst technology ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt ...
...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... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst technology ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt ...
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... initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
... initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
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... 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-39 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency...
... 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-39 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency...
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... USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi 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 at the back of the chassis. software. • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is...
... USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi 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 at the back of the chassis. software. • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is...
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... Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-15 Black - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® 7 and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as...
... Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-15 Black - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® 7 and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as...
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...). These modes are further explained in an available 5.25-inch drive bay on the OC Panel II (Fan Control Mode). Visit www.asus.com for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel II. • Ensure that your OC Panel II's firmware. You can setup the OC ...Panel II in the succeeding subsections. • Ensure that you have 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...
...). These modes are further explained in an available 5.25-inch drive bay on the OC Panel II (Fan Control Mode). Visit www.asus.com for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel II. • Ensure that your OC Panel II's firmware. You can setup the OC ...Panel II in the succeeding subsections. • Ensure that you have 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...
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... OK Reset ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-21 The OC Panel II fits in Normal Mode mainly provides easy access buttons for the NORMAL Mode of the OC Panel II. To set of two (2) screws. 3. Reset 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel II in Normal Mode Ensure that you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for increasing...
... OK Reset ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 2-21 The OC Panel II fits in Normal Mode mainly provides easy access buttons for the NORMAL Mode of the OC Panel II. To set of two (2) screws. 3. Reset 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel II in Normal Mode Ensure that you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for increasing...
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.... [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 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... on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-29 SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This item allows you to [RAID]. SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the...
.... [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 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... on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-29 SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This item allows you to [RAID]. SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the...
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.... XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This item is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of USB devices at startup. It cannot be used only for...] These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for operating systems without XHCI support.
.... XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This item is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of USB devices at startup. It cannot be used only for...] These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for operating systems without XHCI support.
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...Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-43 Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI... allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. The following items appear only when you want to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to launch. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The...
...Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-43 Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI... allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. The following items appear only when you want to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to launch. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The...
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... before opening the files. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use Click to select an item to install Contains ROG related videos Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of the user guide...
... before opening the files. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use Click to select an item to install Contains ROG related videos Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of the user guide...
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... to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. 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...
... to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. 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...
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... manage all your public clouds or sync and backup files among your smart devices. and Remote GO! card driver to reinstall the Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi GO! are ASUS exclusive utilities that gives you complete control of smart devices: Screen type Screen Resolution Low density (120 ldpi)...density (320 xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 ASUS Account Login Wi-Fi GO! functions. You can access the ASUS Account tab by clicking from App Store. • Install the Wi-Fi GO! card driver and ASUS HomeCloud utility from Google Play. main page. System requirements System requirements ...
... manage all your public clouds or sync and backup files among your smart devices. and Remote GO! card driver to reinstall the Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi GO! are ASUS exclusive utilities that gives you complete control of smart devices: Screen type Screen Resolution Low density (120 ldpi)...density (320 xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 ASUS Account Login Wi-Fi GO! functions. You can access the ASUS Account tab by clicking from App Store. • Install the Wi-Fi GO! card driver and ASUS HomeCloud utility from Google Play. main page. System requirements System requirements ...
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... functions on Windows® 8.1. • Select mouse mode to support zoom-in and normal mouse functions. • The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in real-time using Remote Desktop function. To use Remote Desktop: On your computer. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support The UAC level will be set...
... functions on Windows® 8.1. • Select mouse mode to support zoom-in and normal mouse functions. • The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in real-time using Remote Desktop function. To use Remote Desktop: On your computer. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support The UAC level will be set...
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Chapter 4 4-36 Chapter 4: Software Support Surround is installed in your system. It is automatically installed when the Realtek® Audio Driver is dedicated for 2-channel headset and offers one of the best virtual surround technology for gaming. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Sonic ... suite that is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that offers six audio controls: Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Surround. 4.6 ROG...
Chapter 4 4-36 Chapter 4: Software Support Surround is installed in your system. It is automatically installed when the Realtek® Audio Driver is dedicated for 2-channel headset and offers one of the best virtual surround technology for gaming. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Sonic ... suite that is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that offers six audio controls: Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Surround. 4.6 ROG...
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Display Menu Customize the settings for First Person Shooting (FPS) games and shows the precise direction and intensity of games Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 4-43 You can also enable or launch Sonic Radar II after its own settings and menus. Click to reset to the default ... Remanency. To do this, click from All Programs menu. Each option has its installation. It is automatically installed when the Realtek® Audio Driver is installed in your desktop or from the taskbar then right-click and click Enable Sonic Radar or Enable Launch at Startup. Launch the application...
Display Menu Customize the settings for First Person Shooting (FPS) games and shows the precise direction and intensity of games Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 4-43 You can also enable or launch Sonic Radar II after its own settings and menus. Click to reset to the default ... Remanency. To do this, click from All Programs menu. Each option has its installation. It is automatically installed when the Realtek® Audio Driver is installed in your desktop or from the taskbar then right-click and click Enable Sonic Radar or Enable Launch at Startup. Launch the application...
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...system. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ...applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 5-1 The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a...
...system. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ...applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 5-1 The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a...
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.... 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 5-7 Boot your computer. 2. Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the...
.... 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 5-7 Boot your computer. 2. Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the...