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...this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-4 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features ... ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14...
...this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-4 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features ... ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14...
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Chapter 3: BIOS 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 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration... 3.6.12 Intel(R) ThunderBolt 3-37 3.7 Monitor menu 3-38 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tool menu 3-48 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-48 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-50 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-51 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-52 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-52 3.10 Exit menu 3-53 3.11 Updating...
Chapter 3: BIOS 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 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration... 3.6.12 Intel(R) ThunderBolt 3-37 3.7 Monitor menu 3-38 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tool menu 3-48 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-48 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-50 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-51 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-52 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-52 3.10 Exit menu 3-53 3.11 Updating...
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...Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-6 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-22 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-29 4.8 GameFirst III 4-31 4.9 KeyBot II...4-34 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-36 4.11 RAMDisk...4-38 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-41 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-43 4.14 RAMCache 4-44 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 ...
...Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-6 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-22 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-29 4.8 GameFirst III 4-31 4.9 KeyBot II...4-34 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-36 4.11 RAMDisk...4-38 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-41 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-43 4.14 RAMCache 4-44 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 ...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • ...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • ...
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...Z170 Express Chipset - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Sonic Radar II - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports...supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C at back panel [black]) * 2 x USB2.0 port at back panel [blue]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - ES9023P High Definition Codec - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600 Ohms) - MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications...
...Z170 Express Chipset - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Sonic Radar II - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports...supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C at back panel [black]) * 2 x USB2.0 port at back panel [blue]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - ES9023P High Definition Codec - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600 Ohms) - MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications...
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... Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.1 Boost - PC Cleaner - HyStream - Mobo Connect (continued on the next page) xi Start button -... - AI Charger+ - LN2 Mode header - Power On UEFI BIOS features: - Disk Unlocker - Reset button ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG Overwolf KeyBot II - AI Suite 3 - GPU.DIMM Post - One-click overclocking - MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - ...
... Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.1 Boost - PC Cleaner - HyStream - Mobo Connect (continued on the next page) xi Start button -... - AI Charger+ - LN2 Mode header - Power On UEFI BIOS features: - Disk Unlocker - Reset button ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG Overwolf KeyBot II - AI Suite 3 - GPU.DIMM Post - One-click overclocking - MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - ...
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... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Power-on the next page) xii MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary Special Features Internal I/O Ports ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Shield - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - button 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports PCIE SSD...
... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Power-on the next page) xii MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary Special Features Internal I/O Ports ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Shield - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - button 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports PCIE SSD...
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MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS... ROG Mem TweakIt ROG Overwolf ROG RAMCache ROG Keybot II Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8* Windows® 7 * 64-...
MAXIMUS VIII HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS... ROG Mem TweakIt ROG Overwolf ROG RAMCache ROG Keybot II Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8* Windows® 7 * 64-...
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... RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. KeyBot II KeyBot II is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. RAMCache ROG's unique technology caches either whole data files or their most frequently-used fragments, depending on your main storage optimized...need for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. You can also configure your PC to wake up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up in ...
... RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. KeyBot II KeyBot II is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. RAMCache ROG's unique technology caches either whole data files or their most frequently-used fragments, depending on your main storage optimized...need for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. You can also configure your PC to wake up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up in ...
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... into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to the ROG website. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-5 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for malicious program detection rates that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you... software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium anti virus protection for your system. Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for individual users and home offices. It also allows you 're part of your ultimate...
... into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to the ROG website. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-5 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for malicious program detection rates that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you... software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium anti virus protection for your system. Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for individual users and home offices. It also allows you 're part of your ultimate...
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...CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into both the grey and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-17 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC Micron D9RGQ SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC Samsung K4A4G085WD Samsung K4A4G085WD Micron D9RGQ Micron D9RGQ Timing...-sided DS - Chapter 1 DDR4 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL...
...CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into both the grey and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-17 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC Micron D9RGQ SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC Samsung K4A4G085WD Samsung K4A4G085WD Micron D9RGQ Micron D9RGQ Timing...-sided DS - Chapter 1 DDR4 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL...
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... compatibility tuning for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...lights up due to boot after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. A message will appear during...
... compatibility tuning for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...lights up due to boot after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. A message will appear during...
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Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-23 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 4.
Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-23 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 4.
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...a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section SATA Configuration for ...to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel...
...a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section SATA Configuration for ...to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel...
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [HD] or [AC97]. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-35 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel ...audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. •...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [HD] or [AC97]. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-35 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel ...audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. •...
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... button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (3-pin RESET) This...
... button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (3-pin RESET) This...
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.... The light goes out when the process of your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is updated automatically. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot...
.... The light goes out when the process of your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is updated automatically. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot...
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...4. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA1 5. Intel® USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. 8. HDMI port 9. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1. 10. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2-13 USB BIOS Flashback button 3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for...LEDs, and audio port definitions. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 11. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 7. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2.
...4. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA1 5. Intel® USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. 8. HDMI port 9. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1. 10. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2-13 USB BIOS Flashback button 3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for...LEDs, and audio port definitions. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 11. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 7. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2.
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...on test. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button for less than four seconds to green after the system LED turns on. After making all switches are running,...) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up for the first time 1....
...on test. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button for less than four seconds to green after the system LED turns on. After making all switches are running,...) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up for the first time 1....
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... and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-1
... and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-1