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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. ** This function will work depending on the next page) ix Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort - MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for details. Please refer to the physical characteristics of these features depends on the...
... in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. ** This function will work depending on the next page) ix Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort - MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for details. Please refer to the physical characteristics of these features depends on the...
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... ROG RAMCache ROG RAMDisk Overwolf KeyBot II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xii MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software 1 x USB 3.0 header support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header...
... ROG RAMCache ROG RAMDisk Overwolf KeyBot II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xii MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software 1 x USB 3.0 header support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header...
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... 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1x Fan Label 1 x M.2 Screw ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary Operating System Support Form Factor Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit...
... 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1x Fan Label 1 x M.2 Screw ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary Operating System Support Form Factor Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit...
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... of gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs when playing first person shooting (FPS) games. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-3 SupremeFX 2015 revolutionizes the way you rule and discover a totally whole new dimension of... even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with its compatibility with lower CPU utilization for better hearing awareness. Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features ... advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to dedicated sound cards. Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II features the exclusive audio...
... of gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs when playing first person shooting (FPS) games. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-3 SupremeFX 2015 revolutionizes the way you rule and discover a totally whole new dimension of... even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with its compatibility with lower CPU utilization for better hearing awareness. Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features ... advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to dedicated sound cards. Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II features the exclusive audio...
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...up in -one simple-to 90% efficiency under normal operation. This feature supports USB keyboards only. 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to five times longer than the already impressive... USB 3.1 transfer speed. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached ...
...up in -one simple-to 90% efficiency under normal operation. This feature supports USB keyboards only. 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to five times longer than the already impressive... USB 3.1 transfer speed. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached ...
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... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-9 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New ...6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair...
... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-9 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New ...6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair...
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... The system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel ...compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way...for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-11
... The system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel ...compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way...for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-11
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... W) fan power. These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-35 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... motherboard components. 5. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP...
... W) fan power. These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-35 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... motherboard components. 5. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP...
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... ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and.... The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3...
... ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and.... The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3...
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...or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Auto]. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup If... you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Per Core], the following items appear. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows ...
...or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Auto]. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup If... you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Per Core], the following items appear. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows ...
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...] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this menu allow you to stop the CPU from communicating... with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE...
...] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this menu allow you to stop the CPU from communicating... with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE...
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... item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. Higher load-line calibration could.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to 4 for best memory overclocking. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [26] Memory Scrambler ...
... item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. Higher load-line calibration could.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to 4 for best memory overclocking. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [26] Memory Scrambler ...
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... mode is set the VRM current balance mode. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-15 CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher ...values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for CPU overclocking. VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows to adjust ...
... mode is set the VRM current balance mode. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-15 CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher ...values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for CPU overclocking. VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows to adjust ...
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... to 75. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the lower limit of the Extension Fan 1-4 temperature. Extension Fan 1-3 Min. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the Extension Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3:...in PWM mode for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. The values range from 20 to 100%. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for 4-pin chassis fan. The Extension Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower...
... to 75. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the lower limit of the Extension Fan 1-4 temperature. Extension Fan 1-3 Min. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the Extension Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3:...in PWM mode for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. The values range from 20 to 100%. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for 4-pin chassis fan. The Extension Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower...
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... adjustment into a profile Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Save your CPU model. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software Support Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard's user guide for an enhanced system stability and a performance...
... adjustment into a profile Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Save your CPU model. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software Support Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard's user guide for an enhanced system stability and a performance...
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...set the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to achieve their best cooling performance. ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for a noiseless operation during light loads. You can... also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for the CPU and chassis fans. Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable ...
...set the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to achieve their best cooling performance. ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for a noiseless operation during light loads. You can... also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for the CPU and chassis fans. Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable ...
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Chapter 4 4-50 Chapter 4: Software Support To use ROG CPU-Z, double-click on the CPU-Z website. You can generate a report about the main devices installed in your system and displays it on the desktop. 4.13 ROG CPU-Z This utility gathers information about your system info and send or post it in your system. ROG CPU-Z provides you information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, and other components installed in an ROG custom layout.
Chapter 4 4-50 Chapter 4: Software Support To use ROG CPU-Z, double-click on the CPU-Z website. You can generate a report about the main devices installed in your system and displays it on the desktop. 4.13 ROG CPU-Z This utility gathers information about your system info and send or post it in your system. ROG CPU-Z provides you information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, and other components installed in an ROG custom layout.