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...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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for details. Supports HDMI 1.4b with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA Modes)* - 2 x SATA Express ports - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (4 ports from 2 x SATA Express)* - Supports Intel...Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst technology (continued on the CPU types. Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 3600+ (OC)* / 3466 (OC)* /...
MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for details. Supports HDMI 1.4b with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA Modes)* - 2 x SATA Express ports - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (4 ports from 2 x SATA Express)* - Supports Intel...Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst technology (continued on the CPU types. Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 3600+ (OC)* / 3466 (OC)* /...
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DTS Connect Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - Retry Button Safe boot Start button Reset button ProbeIt LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache Overwolf KeyBot II - Power On UEFI BIOS features : - O.C. Supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C ... - Clr CMOS - Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Sonic Radar II - One-click Overclocking - Tweakers' Paradise - Profile - MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX 2015 8 - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Audio Feature: - retasking...
DTS Connect Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - Retry Button Safe boot Start button Reset button ProbeIt LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache Overwolf KeyBot II - Power On UEFI BIOS features : - O.C. Supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C ... - Clr CMOS - Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Sonic Radar II - One-click Overclocking - Tweakers' Paradise - Profile - MAXIMUS VIII GENE specifications summary Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX 2015 8 - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Audio Feature: - retasking...
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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. xiv
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. xiv
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... join the elite Republic of multiple GPUs, it supports up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset The Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCIe bus standard that supports socket LGA1151 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers...
... join the elite Republic of multiple GPUs, it supports up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset The Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCIe bus standard that supports socket LGA1151 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers...
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...a customizable user interface with a stealthy overlay display that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with its compatibility with the Intel CPU and chipset. Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is a network management software that enhances in-game sound for the motherboard that automatically ...technology is an audio tuning software that shows what opponents and teammates are up to its virtual surround-sound function. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-3 Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that is equal in power, clarity, and range to ...
...a customizable user interface with a stealthy overlay display that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with its compatibility with the Intel CPU and chipset. Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is a network management software that enhances in-game sound for the motherboard that automatically ...technology is an audio tuning software that shows what opponents and teammates are up to its virtual surround-sound function. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-3 Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that is equal in power, clarity, and range to ...
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... tool that allows you 're part of your system. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you play - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-5 Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your CPU, motherboard, memory, and...
... tool that allows you 're part of your system. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you play - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-5 Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your CPU, motherboard, memory, and...
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... 1-34 1-39 1-22 1-22 1-21 1-21 1-35 1-40 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 9. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. LGA1151 CPU...
... 1-34 1-39 1-22 1-22 1-21 1-21 1-35 1-40 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 9. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. LGA1151 CPU...
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) ... the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 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 motherboard, ensure that...
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) ... the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 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 motherboard, ensure that...
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... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • New 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. XHCI (USB 3.0) shared - - - - - - - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-19 Intel Lan Controller shared - - - - - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIEX16/X8_1 PCIEX8_2 x16 (Recommend for this...
... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • New 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. XHCI (USB 3.0) shared - - - - - - - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-19 Intel Lan Controller shared - - - - - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIEX16/X8_1 PCIEX8_2 x16 (Recommend for this...
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...; Z170 chipset. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-31 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATAEXPRESS12) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...
...; Z170 chipset. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 1-31 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATAEXPRESS12) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...
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... KeyBot II feature, and upper port support USB BIOS Flashback function. 12. Clear CMOS button 2. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 2-13 USB BIOS Flashback button 7. HDMI port 10. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 11. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 5. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the...
... KeyBot II feature, and upper port support USB BIOS Flashback function. 12. Clear CMOS button 2. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 2-13 USB BIOS Flashback button 7. HDMI port 10. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 11. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 5. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the...
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... Audio I/O ports 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Black - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker...
... Audio I/O ports 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Black - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker...
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...depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard...SATA information Displays the system properties of 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. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system ...
...depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard...SATA information Displays the system properties of 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. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system ...
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... DIMMS] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. Configuration options [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto...
... DIMMS] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. Configuration options [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto...
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... for CPU System Agent at initial boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.7000] - [1.8000] CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for Core PLL at initial boot. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options...
... for CPU System Agent at initial boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.7000] - [1.8000] CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for Core PLL at initial boot. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options...
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... number of adjacent cache lines. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When set to enable or prefetching of CPU cores to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Chapter 3 Active Processor Cores [All...
... number of adjacent cache lines. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When set to enable or prefetching of CPU cores to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Chapter 3 Active Processor Cores [All...
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Intel SpeedStep(tm) Technology [Enabled] This item allows your system to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you...Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you set the a C-state limit for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU C-States to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled...
Intel SpeedStep(tm) Technology [Enabled] This item allows your system to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you...Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you set the a C-state limit for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU C-States to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set to [Enabled].This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller. Intel LAN PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when Intel LAN Controller is set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-33 Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN preboot execution environment (PXE) option ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set to [Enabled].This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller. Intel LAN PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when Intel LAN Controller is set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-33 Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN preboot execution environment (PXE) option ROM.
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...Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped. The frozen state is only supported on Intel SATA port. This may be due to section 1.2.2 of this manual. You have password protection by ASUS. The drive may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The...defined by freezing them prior to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-47 If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is the result of a BIOS protective ...
...Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped. The frozen state is only supported on Intel SATA port. This may be due to section 1.2.2 of this manual. You have password protection by ASUS. The drive may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The...defined by freezing them prior to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE 3-47 If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is the result of a BIOS protective ...