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...software that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this email address). 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... in it, may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE...
...software that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this email address). 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... in it, may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE...
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...4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.5 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... OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
...4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.5 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... OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you are not sure about...
... from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you are not sure about...
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... to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to select. Example: means that...the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. viii DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return...
... to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to select. Example: means that...the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. viii DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return...
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...facilitating user's need. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-3 Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is an audio tuning software that automatically detects your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in amp accordingly. It comes with the ROG style. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and ...with its compatibility with a stealthy overlay display that shows what opponents and teammates are up to run faster and smoother. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network management software that is in keeping with six superb audio controls including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, ...
...facilitating user's need. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-3 Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is an audio tuning software that automatically detects your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in amp accordingly. It comes with the ROG style. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and ...with its compatibility with a stealthy overlay display that shows what opponents and teammates are up to run faster and smoother. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network management software that is in keeping with six superb audio controls including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, ...
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.../kb/929605/en-us. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-11 The stability and compatibility of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to get the ...JEDEC memory standard. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a ...
.../kb/929605/en-us. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1-11 The stability and compatibility of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to get the ...JEDEC memory standard. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a ...
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...about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system ...replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot...
...about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system ...replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot...
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... to [AHCI Mode]. SATAEXPRESS12) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • These connectors are...
... to [AHCI Mode]. SATAEXPRESS12) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • These connectors are...
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... as M8H.CAP for system startup 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional ...component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...
... as M8H.CAP for system startup 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional ...component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...
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... entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-3 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...
... entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-3 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...
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To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor ... the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Qfan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor ... the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Qfan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
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... for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to malfunction The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-11 3.5 Extreme...
... for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to malfunction The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-11 3.5 Extreme...
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.... Use the or to get more accurate base clocks. Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Manual] or [XMP], the following items appear. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [-0.22] [-0.34] [-0.46] [+0.12] [+0.22] [+0.28] [+0.38] [+0.... options: [Auto] [Disable] [32us/MHz] [64us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by the...
.... Use the or to get more accurate base clocks. Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Manual] or [XMP], the following items appear. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [-0.22] [-0.34] [-0.46] [+0.12] [+0.22] [+0.28] [+0.38] [+0.... options: [Auto] [Disable] [32us/MHz] [64us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by the...
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...to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto...Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-13 If you to enable, disable or automatically set to 100:100.
...to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto...Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-13 If you to enable, disable or automatically set to 100:100.
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A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is selected. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [.... DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Do not remove the thermal module when the...
A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is selected. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [.... DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Do not remove the thermal module when the...
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... Power Phase Control [Extreme] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 300 KHz to adjust the value. A higher value setting provides higher power ...consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Graphics to set the power phase control ...
... Power Phase Control [Extreme] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 300 KHz to adjust the value. A higher value setting provides higher power ...consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Graphics to set the power phase control ...
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...selected. Use the or to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is below power, current and specification limit. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for Core ... to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] DMI Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-19...
...selected. Use the or to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is below power, current and specification limit. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for Core ... to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] DMI Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-19...
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...] This item allows you set the CPU graphics ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to [Manual Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.... [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] Configures the mode of the processor. Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO...
...] This item allows you set the CPU graphics ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to [Manual Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.... [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] Configures the mode of the processor. Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO...
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.... [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] The following items appear only when you to [Manual Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to the CPU graphics. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] ...
.... [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] The following items appear only when you to [Manual Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to the CPU graphics. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] ...
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... Q-Fan control 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. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan... limit of the CPU temperature. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan... a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the other end to the component to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-39
... Q-Fan control 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. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan... limit of the CPU temperature. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan... a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the other end to the component to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 3-39