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... 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 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 4-44 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 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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MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Storage LAN Wireless LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU...buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot [CPU] Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Supports Intel...
MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Storage LAN Wireless LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU...buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot [CPU] Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Supports Intel...
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... Technology ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt ROG RAMCache Overwolf KeyBot II Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* / Windows® 8.1* / Windows® 7 * 64-bit supported only Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Internal Connectors...
... Technology ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt ROG RAMCache Overwolf KeyBot II Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* / Windows® 8.1* / Windows® 7 * 64-bit supported only Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Internal Connectors...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables Q Shield 1 x Panel cable 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x Fan Label 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Bracket for FAN extension card 1 x Thermistor cable 1 x Wafer cable 1 x FAN extension card ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables Q Shield 1 x Panel cable 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x Fan Label 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Bracket for FAN extension card 1 x Thermistor cable 1 x Wafer cable 1 x FAN extension card ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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... advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to including information on the precise direction and origin of gunshots, footsteps, and ... impedance and adjusts the built-in keeping with the ROG style. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is an exclusive ROG invention that enhances in-game sound for a...high TCP and UDP throughput with lower CPU utilization for better hearing awareness. Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX Impact III The bundled SupremeFX Impact III sound card features ROG-exclusive ...
... advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to including information on the precise direction and origin of gunshots, footsteps, and ... impedance and adjusts the built-in keeping with the ROG style. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is an exclusive ROG invention that enhances in-game sound for a...high TCP and UDP throughput with lower CPU utilization for better hearing awareness. Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX Impact III The bundled SupremeFX Impact III sound card features ROG-exclusive ...
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... voltage currently running in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Impact Power III Maximus VIII Impact's completely-digital power architecture is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard to perform specific or several task at high currents - 3X finer than standard - 31% cooler than ever - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-3
... voltage currently running in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Impact Power III Maximus VIII Impact's completely-digital power architecture is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard to perform specific or several task at high currents - 3X finer than standard - 31% cooler than ever - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-3
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... socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-9 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...
... socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-9 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...
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... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-11 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may... with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimal compatibility, we...
... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-11 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may... with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimal compatibility, we...
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... 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. Supports two (2) modules inserted into A1 slot. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-23 Size Panram Panram Panram Panram Panram Panram SanMax SanMax SK Hynix Team...
... 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. Supports two (2) modules inserted into A1 slot. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-23 Size Panram Panram Panram Panram Panram Panram SanMax SanMax SK Hynix Team...
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... on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Chapter 1 4. CPU, chassis and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN; These are...
... on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Chapter 1 4. CPU, chassis and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN; These are...
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Temperatures that fall outside this , simply flip the switch over to boot into the OS at cold temperatures. 10. At lower frequencies, the CPU's temperature tolerance increases. Switching over to maintain stability at their highest frequency. It will however remain stable at lower frequencies at -80°C ... may yield instability. To overcome this band may need to operate at much colder or warmer temperatures. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 1-40 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 9.
Temperatures that fall outside this , simply flip the switch over to boot into the OS at cold temperatures. 10. At lower frequencies, the CPU's temperature tolerance increases. Switching over to maintain stability at their highest frequency. It will however remain stable at lower frequencies at -80°C ... may yield instability. To overcome this band may need to operate at much colder or warmer temperatures. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 1-40 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 9.
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...when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 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 ... memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction The configuration options for optimizing the...
...when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 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 ... memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction The configuration options for optimizing the...
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...3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you to set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto... Limit to [Per Core], the following items appear. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. When the CPU Core Ratio is displayed. When Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do...
...3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you to set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto... Limit to [Per Core], the following items appear. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. When the CPU Core Ratio is displayed. When Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do...
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... Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to apply the optimized setting. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to enable, disable or automatically set the odd ratio to 100:100. To restore...base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to adjust the value. DRAM Odd ratio Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-13 BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] [Auto...
... Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to apply the optimized setting. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to enable, disable or automatically set the odd ratio to 100:100. To restore...base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to adjust the value. DRAM Odd ratio Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-13 BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] [Auto...
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...] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to enhance the stability of your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows ...you to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to...
...] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to enhance the stability of your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows ...you to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to...
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...support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 500 KHz to [Auto]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT... 3-15 The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]...
...support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 500 KHz to [Auto]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT... 3-15 The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]...
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... affects the graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] This item adjusts the total power range for extra power support. The values range from 500 KHz to [Manual]. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the...
... affects the graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] This item adjusts the total power range for extra power support. The values range from 500 KHz to [Manual]. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the...
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When the CPU temperature reaches the middle limit, the Extension Fan 1-3 will operate at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the Extension Fan 1-3 temperature. The values range from 0% ... the temperature is lower than the limit. When the CPU temperature is dropped below the lower temperature. Extension Fan 1-3 Min. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-41 The Extension Fan 1-3 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP...
When the CPU temperature reaches the middle limit, the Extension Fan 1-3 will operate at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the Extension Fan 1-3 temperature. The values range from 0% ... the temperature is lower than the limit. When the CPU temperature is dropped below the lower temperature. Extension Fan 1-3 Min. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-41 The Extension Fan 1-3 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP...
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Save your CPU model. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software Support For system stability, the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup. Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard's user ... this profile after system bootup. Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU cache, core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of cores to adjust Tick to enable Group Tuning Chapter...
Save your CPU model. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software Support For system stability, the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup. Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard's user ... this profile after system bootup. Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU cache, core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of cores to adjust Tick to enable Group Tuning Chapter...
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... the fan's noise level and speed Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to achieve their best cooling performance. With its fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 3 automatically tweaks the settings of CPU and chassis fans to increase the fan's speed for a... noiseless operation during light loads. You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a high cooling capability Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software Support ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for a cooler and more quiet computing environment. ...
... the fan's noise level and speed Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to achieve their best cooling performance. With its fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 3 automatically tweaks the settings of CPU and chassis fans to increase the fan's speed for a... noiseless operation during light loads. You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a high cooling capability Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software Support ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for a cooler and more quiet computing environment. ...