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...WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is authorized in this information. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of ...
...WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is authorized in this information. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of ...
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... Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver installation for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-13 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-29 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-36 4.8... GameFirst III 4-38 4.9 KeyBot II...4-41 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-43 4.11 RAMDisk...4-45 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-48 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-50 4.14 RAMCache 4-51 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 ...
... Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver installation for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-13 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-29 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-36 4.8... GameFirst III 4-38 4.9 KeyBot II...4-41 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-43 4.11 RAMDisk...4-45 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-48 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-50 4.14 RAMCache 4-51 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 ...
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... power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using...
... power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using...
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... this guide To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. viii DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task IMPORTANT...
... this guide To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. viii DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task IMPORTANT...
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...people via chat - Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with the ROG style. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-3 Its unique Red Line Shielding and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for the motherboard that is...game sound for all your gaming and multimedia activities. It comes with exceptional clarity for better hearing awareness. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to including information on the precise direction and origin of gunshots, footsteps...
...people via chat - Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with the ROG style. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-3 Its unique Red Line Shielding and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for the motherboard that is...game sound for all your gaming and multimedia activities. It comes with exceptional clarity for better hearing awareness. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to including information on the precise direction and origin of gunshots, footsteps...
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... Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • The default memory operation... CAS latency. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. The stability and...
... Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • The default memory operation... CAS latency. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. The stability and...
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... the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and...
... the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and...
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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the ... (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATAEXPRESS12) These connectors connect to section PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section PCH Storage Configuration for details. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the...
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the ... (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATAEXPRESS12) These connectors connect to section PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section PCH Storage Configuration for details. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the...
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... more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified.... the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system.
... more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified.... the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system.
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... Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-3 Click < or > to the system.
... Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-3 Click < or > to the system.
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...(F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Language This button above the menu bar shows all...
...(F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Language This button above the menu bar shows all...
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... options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-11 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported...
... options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-11 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported...
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... to [Auto]. If you to set to [Per Core], the following items appear. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo ...be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When the CPU...
... to [Auto]. If you to set to [Per Core], the following items appear. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo ...be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When the CPU...
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...] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of 50 KHz. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-15 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or to enhance... frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to [Auto]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is ...
...] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of 50 KHz. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-15 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or to enhance... frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to [Auto]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is ...
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... CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-19 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core.../Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. ...
... CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-19 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core.../Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. ...
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... 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.63000] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the control lines. PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0360]...- [1.80000] CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] Configures the mode of Voltage fed to [Offset Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to the CPU graphics.
... 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.63000] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the control lines. PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0360]...- [1.80000] CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] Configures the mode of Voltage fed to [Offset Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to the CPU graphics.
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... the or keys to adjust the middle CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-37 The values range from 20 to 75. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the or keys... in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys...20 to 75. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will be controlled according to the ...
... the or keys to adjust the middle CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-37 The values range from 20 to 75. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the or keys... in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys...20 to 75. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will be controlled according to the ...
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...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan 1-4 Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-4 fan... to adjust the middle Chassis Fan 1-4 duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to 100%. The values range from 20 to [Manual]. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the middle limit of the CPU fan step down. Configuration options: [0 sec] [...
...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan 1-4 Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-4 fan... to adjust the middle Chassis Fan 1-4 duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to 100%. The values range from 20 to [Manual]. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the middle limit of the CPU fan step down. Configuration options: [0 sec] [...
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...from 20% to 75. The following items appear only when you set the Extension Fan Profile to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-39 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Extension Fan 1-3 Profile [Standard]... Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual]. ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to adjust the middle Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the...
...from 20% to 75. The following items appear only when you set the Extension Fan Profile to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-39 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Extension Fan 1-3 Profile [Standard]... Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual]. ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to adjust the middle Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the...
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... SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-47 The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. You have password protection by ASUS. This may take a while depending on... drive is only supported on its size. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase.
... SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-47 The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. You have password protection by ASUS. This may take a while depending on... drive is only supported on its size. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase.