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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary x OC Panel II specifications summary xvi Package contents...xvii Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME specifications summary x OC Panel II specifications summary xvi Package contents...xvii Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10...
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...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... 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 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration 3-24 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 3-25 3.6.4 ROG...
...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... 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 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration 3-24 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 3-25 3.6.4 ROG...
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... yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
... yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. viii It includes description of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. viii It includes description of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with...
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... power cable from system power supply MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. Subzero Sense - FanSpeed control button - Slow Mode - LCM backlight on/off button * Extreme Mode capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. ** Install the...
... power cable from system power supply MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. Subzero Sense - FanSpeed control button - Slow Mode - LCM backlight on/off button * Extreme Mode capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. ** Install the...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge 1 x CrossFireX™ cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x FAN Extension card 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x 12-in...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge 1 x CrossFireX™ cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x FAN Extension card 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x 12-in...
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Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1151 CPU Intel LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xviii
Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1151 CPU Intel LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xviii
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... Gamers and make your presence felt. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard supports multi-GPU SLI®/CrossFireX™ graphics cards for faster data retrieval. M.2 Support This motherboard features an M.2 slot, which supports both PCIE and SATA modes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-1 We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative...
... Gamers and make your presence felt. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard supports multi-GPU SLI®/CrossFireX™ graphics cards for faster data retrieval. M.2 Support This motherboard features an M.2 slot, which supports both PCIE and SATA modes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-1 We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative...
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... 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 to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to its compatibility with lower CPU utilization for...
... 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 to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to its compatibility with lower CPU utilization for...
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... tolerance. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network management software that shows what opponents and teammates are forged for the motherboard that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with exceptional clarity for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. The ...headphones as simple as OptiMOS MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid state capacitors. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-3 Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are up to five times longer than generic capacitors with ...
... tolerance. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network management software that shows what opponents and teammates are forged for the motherboard that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with exceptional clarity for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. The ...headphones as simple as OptiMOS MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid state capacitors. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-3 Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are up to five times longer than generic capacitors with ...
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...share your system. Consumers can place favorite app and game cache files in it 's activated. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows you...allows you get the most frequently-used fragments, depending on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. DTS Interactive is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you to gather information of the main...
...share your system. Consumers can place favorite app and game cache files in it 's activated. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-5 Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows you...allows you get the most frequently-used fragments, depending on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. DTS Interactive is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you to gather information of the main...
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... 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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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 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.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer immediately ... 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure that the PnP ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer immediately ... 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure that the PnP ...
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Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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...on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-11... The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. •...
...on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1-11... The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. •...
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... • 1.35V • 1.35V • • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • • 1.35V • • DDR4 3700 (OC) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 1 MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3800 (OC) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size AVEXIR AVEXIR G.SKILL AVD4UZ138001804G-2CIR AVD4UZ138001804G-2BZ1 F4-3800C18D-8GTZ 8GB (2 x 4GB...
... • 1.35V • 1.35V • • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • • 1.35V • • DDR4 3700 (OC) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 1 MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3800 (OC) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size AVEXIR AVEXIR G.SKILL AVD4UZ138001804G-2CIR AVD4UZ138001804G-2BZ1 F4-3800C18D-8GTZ 8GB (2 x 4GB...
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Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x4_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8/x4_3 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_4 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No.
Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x4_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8/x4_3 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_4 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No.
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...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 SATA Controller - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 operating mode Gray PCIe slot PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIeE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 ...bandwidth with SATA6G_56 ports. I.G.F.X. IRQ assignments for this slot runs at x2 mode. Chapter 1 PCIEX4_4 shares bandwidth with priority set to M.2. By default, this motherboard PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - ...
...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 SATA Controller - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 operating mode Gray PCIe slot PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIeE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 ...bandwidth with SATA6G_56 ports. I.G.F.X. IRQ assignments for this slot runs at x2 mode. Chapter 1 PCIEX4_4 shares bandwidth with priority set to M.2. By default, this motherboard PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - ...
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... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to reboot the system. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who ...up or wake up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. The button also lights up the system.
... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to reboot the system. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who ...up or wake up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. The button also lights up the system.