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... 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-54 4.11 RAMDisk...4-56 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-59 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-61 4.14 RAMCache 4-62 4.15 Lighting Control 4-63 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 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...
... 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-54 4.11 RAMDisk...4-56 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-59 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-61 4.14 RAMCache 4-62 4.15 Lighting Control 4-63 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 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...
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... - Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ - D isplayPort 1.2* with max. MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphic LAN Wireless & Bluetooth LGA1151 socket for details.. Supports up to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology...
... - Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ - D isplayPort 1.2* with max. MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphic LAN Wireless & Bluetooth LGA1151 socket for details.. Supports up to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology...
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... 6Gb/s ports (black)*** * The supported functions depend on the next page) x Sonic Studio II - DTS Connect Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA Express ports [gray] (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [gray] (4 ports from 2 x SATA Express ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with U.2 slot and SATA Express 1 slot. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at...
... 6Gb/s ports (black)*** * The supported functions depend on the next page) x Sonic Studio II - DTS Connect Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA Express ports [gray] (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [gray] (4 ports from 2 x SATA Express ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with U.2 slot and SATA Express 1 slot. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at...
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... for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Code - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App Wi-Fi GO! - W i-Fi GO! USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Exclusive Features - Push Notice ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on your PC screen.* * Contact your entertainment...
... for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Code - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App Wi-Fi GO! - W i-Fi GO! USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Exclusive Features - Push Notice ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on your PC screen.* * Contact your entertainment...
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Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3/4-WAY adjustments) 1 x Thunderbolt header (continued on button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x Memory switch header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Internal I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 2 x SATA Express connectors (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s...
Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3/4-WAY adjustments) 1 x Thunderbolt header (continued on button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x Memory switch header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Internal I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 2 x SATA Express connectors (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s...
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... Drivers ROG GameFirst technology ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit supported only Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. (continued on the next page) xiv MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Back I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS...
... Drivers ROG GameFirst technology ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit supported only Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. (continued on the next page) xiv MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary Back I/O Ports BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS...
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... virtual surround-sound function. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3 Its unique Red Line Shielding and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for better hearing awareness. Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II features the exclusive audio enhancement that enhances in amp accordingly. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your gaming and multimedia activities. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of gunshots...
... virtual surround-sound function. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3 Its unique Red Line Shielding and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for better hearing awareness. Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II features the exclusive audio enhancement that enhances in amp accordingly. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your gaming and multimedia activities. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of gunshots...
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... supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up in -one simple-to-use functions, with the virtual copies. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can configure and assign macros to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to specific keys on...
... supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up in -one simple-to-use functions, with the virtual copies. USB 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can configure and assign macros to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to specific keys on...
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... 's activated. DTS Connect To get auto data backup and restore. Consumers can connect their most out of incredible surround sound. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is capable of performing multichannel encoding of your system's current information with ROG CPU-Z. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 It...
... 's activated. DTS Connect To get auto data backup and restore. Consumers can connect their most out of incredible surround sound. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is capable of performing multichannel encoding of your system's current information with ROG CPU-Z. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 It...
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... Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-35...
... Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-35...
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... on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) These connectors connect to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_34) This connector allows you to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-39
... on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) These connectors connect to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_34) This connector allows you to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-39
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The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 2-13 The illustration above is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi...
The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 2-13 The illustration above is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi...
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... fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you can change modes from Setup Mode in using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the location of the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can press to boot the system to BIOS. • Press the power button to...
... fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you can change modes from Setup Mode in using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the location of the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can press to boot the system to BIOS. • Press the power button to...
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... could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to 4 for best memory overclocking. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots.
... could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to 4 for best memory overclocking. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots.
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Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX (ROG Audio) LED [Enabled] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX4_2 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH (Logo) LED [Enabled] [Enabled] LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up at the S5 state when the "ErP Ready" is enabled. [Disabled] LEDs will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed. 3.6.4 ROG Effects Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows...
Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX (ROG Audio) LED [Enabled] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX4_2 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH (Logo) LED [Enabled] [Enabled] LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up at the S5 state when the "ErP Ready" is enabled. [Disabled] LEDs will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed. 3.6.4 ROG Effects Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows...
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... NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive...
... NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive...
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... enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you want to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition...
... enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you want to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition...
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... to select an item to install Contains ROG related videos Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to use the devices. Run the Support DVD. 2. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display free software for you wish to get the necessary software manuals. To read . In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. Install the necessary drivers to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals.
... to select an item to install Contains ROG related videos Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to use the devices. Run the Support DVD. 2. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display free software for you wish to get the necessary software manuals. To read . In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. Install the necessary drivers to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals.
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... op-amps and TPA6120A2 headphone amp work in the driver application. Installing the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver Follow the installation wizard to install the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver from the support DVD that delivers sound exactly how the studio intended - Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-37 When you launch the application for the first time, you will be changed later in harmony to reproduce every...
... op-amps and TPA6120A2 headphone amp work in the driver application. Installing the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver Follow the installation wizard to install the SupremeFX Hi-Fi driver from the support DVD that delivers sound exactly how the studio intended - Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-37 When you launch the application for the first time, you will be changed later in harmony to reproduce every...
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Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process...
Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process...