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...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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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...; Smart Response Technology* * This function will work depending on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 2 x DIMM, max. 32GB DDR4 4000(OC)* /3866(OC)* /3800(OC)* /3733(OC)* /... on the CPU installed Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.1, 4.0LE, 3.0HS ix MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset ...
...; Smart Response Technology* * This function will work depending on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 2 x DIMM, max. 32GB DDR4 4000(OC)* /3866(OC)* /3800(OC)* /3733(OC)* /... on the CPU installed Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with MU-MIMO support Bluetooth V4.1, 4.0LE, 3.0HS ix MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset ...
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... Codec - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600Ohms) - DTS Connect Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Audio USB Back I/O Ports ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX Impact III High Definition Audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) SupremeFX Impact III Impact Power III - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue...
... Codec - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600Ohms) - DTS Connect Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT specifications summary Audio USB Back I/O Ports ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX Impact III High Definition Audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) SupremeFX Impact III Impact Power III - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card* The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. * Graphics card is optional. xiv
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card* The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. * Graphics card is optional. xiv
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... statements and we welcome the best gamers to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-1 Additionally, Z170 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.0 ports, 6 SATA 6Gbit/s ports for New 6th generation Intel Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with its ... your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. In the Republic of PCIe 2.0. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset The Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports socket LGA1151 6th Gen...
... statements and we welcome the best gamers to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-1 Additionally, Z170 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.0 ports, 6 SATA 6Gbit/s ports for New 6th generation Intel Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with its ... your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. In the Republic of PCIe 2.0. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset The Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports socket LGA1151 6th Gen...
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...Impact III sound card features ROG-exclusive SupremeFX 2015 audio technology with a high-definition sound for true audiophile-grade performance that is an audio tuning software with its virtual surround-sound function. It has advanced features including advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel...Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with six superb audio controls including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Virtual Surround. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network ...
...Impact III sound card features ROG-exclusive SupremeFX 2015 audio technology with a high-definition sound for true audiophile-grade performance that is an audio tuning software with its virtual surround-sound function. It has advanced features including advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel...Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with six superb audio controls including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Virtual Surround. GameFirst technology ASUS GameFirst technology is a network ...
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...of DTS bitstreams on a PC, notebook, or netbook. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of incredible surround sound. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-5 DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to gather information of the main devices of an elite pack. Consumers ...your system's current information with the virtual copies. 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 to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs....
...of DTS bitstreams on a PC, notebook, or netbook. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of incredible surround sound. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-5 DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to gather information of the main devices of an elite pack. Consumers ...your system's current information with the virtual copies. 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 to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs....
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... 1-26 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction U.2 connector (U.2) 12. ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 5. SupremeFX Impact III connector (26-1 pin SFX_IMPACT_III) 10. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 14. DDR4 DIMM slots 4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4 [gray]) 9. Front panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; ) 7. EXT_FAN...
... 1-26 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction U.2 connector (U.2) 12. ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 5. SupremeFX Impact III connector (26-1 pin SFX_IMPACT_III) 10. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 14. DDR4 DIMM slots 4. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4 [gray]) 9. Front panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; ) 7. EXT_FAN...
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...Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 only. Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151... before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support...
...Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 only. Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151... before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support...
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... less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-11 c) For more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. For an optimum compatibility... Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the vendor to get the...
... less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-11 c) For more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. For an optimum compatibility... Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the vendor to get the...
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Intel Alpine Ridge shared - - - - - - - mSAS shared - - - - - - - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-25 shared - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN Controller shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller - - - - - - - SATA #1 shared - - - - - - - Wi-Fi - - shared High Definition Audio shared - - - - - - - XHCI (USB 3.0) shared - - - - - - -
Intel Alpine Ridge shared - - - - - - - mSAS shared - - - - - - - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 1-25 shared - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN Controller shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller - - - - - - - SATA #1 shared - - - - - - - Wi-Fi - - shared High Definition Audio shared - - - - - - - XHCI (USB 3.0) shared - - - - - - -
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... a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. •...
... a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. •...
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... CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 2-5 Top of the CPU Installation Tool when...
... CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 2-5 Top of the CPU Installation Tool when...
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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 configure the jack-retasking setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Launch Realtek® HD Audio Manager to the USB 3.0 ports ...
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 configure the jack-retasking setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Launch Realtek® HD Audio Manager to the USB 3.0 ports ...
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... display language 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. Refer to the system. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click < or > to select the display...
... display language 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. Refer to the system. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click < or > to select the display...
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... item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] External Digi+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this...
... item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] External Digi+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this...
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... item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high GT...
... item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high GT...
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... AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to set the DC loadline defined in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average...
... AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to set the DC loadline defined in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average...
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Chapter 3 Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Performance Mode [Auto] This item allows you to select ...
Chapter 3 Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Performance Mode [Auto] This item allows you to select ...
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... system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] This item allows your system to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Enhanced C-States [Enabled] When ...C7s] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to ...
... system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] This item allows your system to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Enhanced C-States [Enabled] When ...C7s] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT 3-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to ...