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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory...
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...I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 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 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 3.9 Tool menu 3-47 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-47 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-49 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 iv
...I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 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 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 3.9 Tool menu 3-47 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-47 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-49 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 iv
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... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-52 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-53 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 ...Suite 3...4-10 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-13 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-44 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-51 4.8 GameFirst III 4-53 4.9 KeyBot II...4-56 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-58 4.11 RAMDisk...4-60 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-63 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-65 4.14 RAMCache 4-66 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID...
... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-52 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-53 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 ...Suite 3...4-10 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-13 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-44 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-51 4.8 GameFirst III 4-53 4.9 KeyBot II...4-56 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-58 4.11 RAMDisk...4-60 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-63 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-65 4.14 RAMCache 4-66 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID...
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...BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus...when installing system components. 3. These documents are also provided. 4. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and...
...BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus...when installing system components. 3. These documents are also provided. 4. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and...
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... - MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Audio USB Back I/O Ports ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX Impact III High Definition Audio CODEC - ES9023P High Definition Codec - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600Ohms) - MicroFine Alloy Choke - retasking - supports ASUS USB ...3.1 Boost: 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [grey]) Intel® USB 3.1 Controller: 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at back panel) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x Q-Code LED 1 x Start button 1 x Reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS...
... - MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Audio USB Back I/O Ports ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX Impact III High Definition Audio CODEC - ES9023P High Definition Codec - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600Ohms) - MicroFine Alloy Choke - retasking - supports ASUS USB ...3.1 Boost: 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [grey]) Intel® USB 3.1 Controller: 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at back panel) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x Q-Code LED 1 x Start button 1 x Reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS...
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MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Special Features ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache Overwolf KeyBot II - X.M.P. - DirectKey - Clr CMOS - Tweakers' Paradise - Graphics Card Information Preview ASUS Dual 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 - Push Notice - Disk Unlocker - Q-DIMM...
MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Special Features ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache Overwolf KeyBot II - X.M.P. - DirectKey - Clr CMOS - Tweakers' Paradise - Graphics Card Information Preview ASUS Dual 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 - Push Notice - Disk Unlocker - Q-DIMM...
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MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 headers support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 32Gb/s U.2 connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 ...socket pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module. *AAFP connector is built-in on the SupremeFX Impact III card. 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last ...
MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 headers support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 32Gb/s U.2 connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 ...socket pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module. *AAFP connector is built-in on the SupremeFX Impact III card. 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last ...
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...at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on mini-ITX. This feature supports USB keyboards only. Higher efficiency,... 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors - 5X-longer lifespan - 20%-greater extreme-temperature endurance • IR3553 PowIRStage® MOSFETs - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-3 Dynamic speed adjustments and intricate manual controls let you detect the amount of voltage currently running in your system. Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive ...
...at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on mini-ITX. This feature supports USB keyboards only. Higher efficiency,... 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors - 5X-longer lifespan - 20%-greater extreme-temperature endurance • IR3553 PowIRStage® MOSFETs - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-3 Dynamic speed adjustments and intricate manual controls let you detect the amount of voltage currently running in your system. Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive ...
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... RAM performance while accessing them. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which is based on your available memory - Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to switch... and game cache files in -one simple-to regularly check for compatible USB 3.1 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you to -use functions, with no need for individual users and home offices....
... RAM performance while accessing them. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which is based on your available memory - Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to switch... and game cache files in -one simple-to regularly check for compatible USB 3.1 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you to -use functions, with no need for individual users and home offices....
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... that you install the module into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-23 Single-sided DS - Supports two (2) modules inserted into the red slots as one ...configuration. • When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Chapter...
... that you install the module into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-23 Single-sided DS - Supports two (2) modules inserted into the red slots as one ...configuration. • When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Chapter...
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... 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 BIOS to section 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • When using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors... are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid ...
... 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 BIOS to section 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • When using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors... are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid ...
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... is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
... is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
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... I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to connect your motherboard. It consists of three (3) audio ports to [HD Audio]. Chapter 1 1.2.10 SupremeFX Impact III audio card The bundled SupremeFX Impact III audio card integrates all the audio functions of your audio devices and a front...
... I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to connect your motherboard. It consists of three (3) audio ports to [HD Audio]. Chapter 1 1.2.10 SupremeFX Impact III audio card The bundled SupremeFX Impact III audio card integrates all the audio functions of your audio devices and a front...
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... the KeyBot port if you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To use the KeyBot feature. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Copy M8I.CAP to the root directory of your local ASUS Service Center. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Simply insert...
... the KeyBot port if you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To use the KeyBot feature. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Copy M8I.CAP to the root directory of your local ASUS Service Center. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Simply insert...
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USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 2. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1 10. USB 3.0 ports 3-6 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Clear CMOS button 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 2-17 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.1 5. HDMI port 7.
USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 2. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1 10. USB 3.0 ports 3-6 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Clear CMOS button 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 2-17 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.1 5. HDMI port 7.
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... on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 2-21 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-...off mode, depending on the chain) c. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table...
... on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 2-21 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-...off mode, depending on the chain) c. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table...
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... needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-1 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...
... needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-1 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...
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...the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard ...your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use the mouse to ...
...the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard ...your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use the mouse to ...
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Refer to the system. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and 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 ... display language of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and ...
Refer to the system. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and 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 ... display language of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and ...
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... end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter... 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Menu bar Language Quick Note (F9) Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu ...
... end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter... 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Menu bar Language Quick Note (F9) Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu ...