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Contents Safety information...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...
Contents Safety information...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...
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... 4 ports at mid-board)* Intel® USB 3.1 Controller - ES9023P High Definition DAC - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600 Ohms) - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue]) * 2 x USB2.0 ports at back panel) ASMedia®...ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C ports at mid-board (USB1314) shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. (continued on the CPU installed. ** The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)** - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY...
... 4 ports at mid-board)* Intel® USB 3.1 Controller - ES9023P High Definition DAC - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600 Ohms) - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue]) * 2 x USB2.0 ports at back panel) ASMedia®...ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C ports at mid-board (USB1314) shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. (continued on the CPU installed. ** The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)** - MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY...
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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 Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS button 4 x USB... Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE 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 ...
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 Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS button 4 x USB... Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE 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 ...
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...display that automatically detects your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in keeping with the ROG style. Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you hear games, movies, music, and even other people via ...ROG Exclusive Features SupremeFX 2015 The re-engineered ROG-exclusive SupremeFX 2015 audio technology features an onboard 8-channel high-definition sound of true audiophile-grade performance that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with its virtual surround-sound function. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3 GameFirst technology ASUS...
...display that automatically detects your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in keeping with the ROG style. Extreme Engine Digi+ Extreme Engine Digi+ offers you hear games, movies, music, and even other people via ...ROG Exclusive Features SupremeFX 2015 The re-engineered ROG-exclusive SupremeFX 2015 audio technology features an onboard 8-channel high-definition sound of true audiophile-grade performance that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with its virtual surround-sound function. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-3 GameFirst technology ASUS...
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...RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 Use the ROG look of incredible surround sound. RAMCache ROG's unique technology caches either whole data files or their PC to a home theatre system. Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification...) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website. getting to work from the moment it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. RAMCache turns milliseconds...
...RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-5 Use the ROG look of incredible surround sound. RAMCache ROG's unique technology caches either whole data files or their PC to a home theatre system. Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel's CPU Identification...) that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website. getting to work from the moment it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. RAMCache turns milliseconds...
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DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is used to disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). Setting the DRAM_CHA jumper to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A1 and DRAM_B1, whereas setting the DRAM_CHB jumper to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2. DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A2 and DRAM_B2 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-37
DRAM channel jumper (3-pin DRAM_CHA; Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is used to disable the memory channels (channel A or channel B). Setting the DRAM_CHA jumper to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A1 and DRAM_B1, whereas setting the DRAM_CHB jumper to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 2. DRAM_CHB) This jumper is optimized to pins 2-3 disables DRAM_A2 and DRAM_B2 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-37
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LED connector (5 pin LED_CON1) This 5-pin connector connects to the PCH LED. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connectors (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel I/II, Front Base, and other ROG devices. • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 11. Chapter 1 10. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-45
LED connector (5 pin LED_CON1) This 5-pin connector connects to the PCH LED. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connectors (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel I/II, Front Base, and other ROG devices. • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 11. Chapter 1 10. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-45
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.../O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-47 Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. See the illustration below to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. Chapter 1 ...14. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to connect up to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings.
.../O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 1-47 Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. See the illustration below to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. Chapter 1 ...14. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to connect up to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings.
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Please select [X4 mode] in PCIEX4_4 Bandwidth option in BIOS for optimal performance. • Please refer to the table in the PCIEX4_4 slot for detailed LED indications. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 To install ROG 10G Express • Install the ROG 10G Express in 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections for optimal performance. • PCIEX4_4 runs at X2 mode by default.
Please select [X4 mode] in PCIEX4_4 Bandwidth option in BIOS for optimal performance. • Please refer to the table in the PCIEX4_4 slot for detailed LED indications. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 2-11 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 To install ROG 10G Express • Install the ROG 10G Express in 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections for optimal performance. • PCIEX4_4 runs at X2 mode by default.
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Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH (Logo) LED [Enabled] [Enabled] LEDs will not light up at PCI-E 3.0 speed. 3.6.4 ROG Effects Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Configuration options: [Auto] The ...), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up . PCIEX4_2 PCIEX4_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable ROG Audio LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX (ROG Audio) LED [Enabled] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX4_2 speed.
Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH (Logo) LED [Enabled] [Enabled] LEDs will not light up at PCI-E 3.0 speed. 3.6.4 ROG Effects Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Configuration options: [Auto] The ...), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up . PCIEX4_2 PCIEX4_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable ROG Audio LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX (ROG Audio) LED [Enabled] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX4_2 speed.
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Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-49 The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without ... item allows you to save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, and...
Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 3-49 The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without ... item allows you to save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, and...
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...may be prompted to select the headphone output jack you wish to use SupremeFX Hi-Fi, double click on the desktop. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-37 pure, unadulterated audio straight to your ears! SupremeFX Hi-Fi has a Cirrus Logic analog-todigital converter (ADC) for exceptional ...recording quality and, when you enjoy audiophile-grade 32-bit/384kHz and DSD128 playback, and enjoy over accuracy, fire up ROG's Sonic Studio suite to apply endless audio enhancements! The ESS® ES9018K2M digital-to-analog converter (DAC), dual Texas Instruments ...
...may be prompted to select the headphone output jack you wish to use SupremeFX Hi-Fi, double click on the desktop. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-37 pure, unadulterated audio straight to your ears! SupremeFX Hi-Fi has a Cirrus Logic analog-todigital converter (ADC) for exceptional ...recording quality and, when you enjoy audiophile-grade 32-bit/384kHz and DSD128 playback, and enjoy over accuracy, fire up ROG's Sonic Studio suite to apply endless audio enhancements! The ESS® ES9018K2M digital-to-analog converter (DAC), dual Texas Instruments ...
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...-click on the desktop. MemTweakIt functions depends on the chipset on the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-59 You can validate your settings. Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Chapter 4 Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to apply your settings Click...
...-click on the desktop. MemTweakIt functions depends on the chipset on the motherboard. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-59 You can validate your settings. Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Chapter 4 Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to apply your settings Click...
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You can generate a report about the main devices installed in your system and displays it on the desktop. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-61 To use ROG CPU-Z, double-click on the CPU-Z website. 4.13 ROG CPU-Z This utility gathers information about your system info and send or post it in an ROG custom layout. ROG CPU-Z provides you information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, and other components installed in your system.
You can generate a report about the main devices installed in your system and displays it on the desktop. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY 4-61 To use ROG CPU-Z, double-click on the CPU-Z website. 4.13 ROG CPU-Z This utility gathers information about your system info and send or post it in an ROG custom layout. ROG CPU-Z provides you information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, and other components installed in your system.
