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......vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary ix ROG 10G Express specifications summary xv SupremeFX Hi-Fi specifications summary xvi Package contents...xvii Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.4 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...
......vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY specifications summary ix ROG 10G Express specifications summary xv SupremeFX Hi-Fi specifications summary xvi Package contents...xvii Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.4 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...
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...Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3.3 SupremeFX Hi-Fi Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-20 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...3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-48 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-48 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-49 3.9.6 ASUS SPD...
...Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3.3 SupremeFX Hi-Fi Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-20 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...3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-48 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-48 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-49 3.9.6 ASUS SPD...
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... connected and the power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are...
... connected and the power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are...
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.... • Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the...
.... • Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge 1 x CrossFireX™ cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) FAN Extension card Kit: - 1 x FAN Extension card - 1 x FAN Extension card...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge 1 x CrossFireX™ cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) FAN Extension card Kit: - 1 x FAN Extension card - 1 x FAN Extension card...
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xviii Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1151 CPU Intel LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xviii Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1151 CPU Intel LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...join the elite Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for New 6th generation Intel Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with memory ... single-chipset design that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard supports multi-GPU SLI®/CrossFireX™ graphics cards for faster data retrieval. LGA1151 socket for the weak, and ... to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-1
...join the elite Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for New 6th generation Intel Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with memory ... single-chipset design that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard supports multi-GPU SLI®/CrossFireX™ graphics cards for faster data retrieval. LGA1151 socket for the weak, and ... to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-1
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... including advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to its compatibility with Maximus VIII Extreme/Assembly. ROG 10G Express There's fast networking and then there's 10G Express, the enterprise-speed Ethernet card included with the Intel CPU and...eliminate distortion to your ears! You'll game faster, share quicker and stream smoother. Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both today and long into the future! SupremeFX Hi-Fi SupremeFX Hi-Fi is...
... including advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to its compatibility with Maximus VIII Extreme/Assembly. ROG 10G Express There's fast networking and then there's 10G Express, the enterprise-speed Ethernet card included with the Intel CPU and...eliminate distortion to your ears! You'll game faster, share quicker and stream smoother. Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both today and long into the future! SupremeFX Hi-Fi SupremeFX Hi-Fi is...
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... and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for the motherboard that is in amp accordingly. The Japan-made premium Nichicon capacitor ensures warm natural sound with the ROG style. It has a customizable user interface with 20% wider temperature tolerance. Super...Studio II Sonic Studio II is a network management software that enhances in power, clarity, and range to 2x higher). Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you a hardcore power delivery for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3
... and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for the motherboard that is in amp accordingly. The Japan-made premium Nichicon capacitor ensures warm natural sound with the ROG style. It has a customizable user interface with 20% wider temperature tolerance. Super...Studio II Sonic Studio II is a network management software that enhances in power, clarity, and range to 2x higher). Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you a hardcore power delivery for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3
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...of reporting your available memory - DTS Connect To get auto data backup and restore. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 Consumers can place favorite app and game cache files in it 's activated. getting to work from the moment it to ...load times to stratospheric speeds, and minimize risk of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your system. Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows...
...of reporting your available memory - DTS Connect To get auto data backup and restore. RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 Consumers can place favorite app and game cache files in it 's activated. getting to work from the moment it to ...load times to stratospheric speeds, and minimize risk of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your system. Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID) that allows...
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Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. • Before..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. • Before..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact...Ensure that you see any damage to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 1 Ensure that all power cables are not bent.
.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact...Ensure that you see any damage to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 1 Ensure that all power cables are not bent.
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at...For system stability, use of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a ...
The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at...For system stability, use of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a ...
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.... G.SKILL G.SKILL F4-3866C18D-8GTZ F4-3866C18Q-16GTZ Size 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (4x 4GB) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. SS - Timing SS - Chapter 1 MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME \ ASSEMBLY Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3866 (OC) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS - Timing SS - Timing SS - Size ADATA AVEXIR AVEXIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL...
.... G.SKILL G.SKILL F4-3866C18D-8GTZ F4-3866C18Q-16GTZ Size 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (4x 4GB) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. SS - Timing SS - Chapter 1 MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME \ ASSEMBLY Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3866 (OC) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS - Timing SS - Timing SS - Size ADATA AVEXIR AVEXIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x4_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8/x4_3 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_4 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Slot No. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16/x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x4_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x8/x4_3 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x4_4 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... enabled N/A SATA 6G enabled, PCIe mode enabled ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-23 I.G.F.X. PCIe 3.0 operating mode Gray PCIe slot PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIeE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 PCIE_X4_4 Single VGA x16 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIE_X4_4 shared - - - - - - - XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller - - - - - - - Chapter 1 PCIEX4_4 shares bandwidth with priority set to M.2. By default, this motherboard PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 A B C D E F G H shared...
... enabled N/A SATA 6G enabled, PCIe mode enabled ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-23 I.G.F.X. PCIe 3.0 operating mode Gray PCIe slot PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIeE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 PCIE_X4_4 Single VGA x16 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIE_X4_4 shared - - - - - - - XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller - - - - - - - Chapter 1 PCIEX4_4 shares bandwidth with priority set to M.2. By default, this motherboard PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIE_X4_2 PCIE_X8/X4_3 A B C D E F G H shared...
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This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up the ... settings to reboot the system. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system.
This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up the ... settings to reboot the system. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system.
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...automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. •... reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-25 3.
...automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. •... reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-25 3.