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Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs when playing first person shooting (FPS) games. letting you hear games, movies, music, ... high-quality headphones as simple as plugging them in. Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with the ROG style. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 1-3 Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is in keeping with lower CPU utilization for a smooth networking experience. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your headset's impedance...
Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs when playing first person shooting (FPS) games. letting you hear games, movies, music, ... high-quality headphones as simple as plugging them in. Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with the ROG style. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 1-3 Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is in keeping with lower CPU utilization for a smooth networking experience. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your headset's impedance...
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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 1-11 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its ...://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 1-11 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its ...://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
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...manual refers to ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA... 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, ...
...manual refers to ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA... 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, ...
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...The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ...device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning...
...The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ...device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning...
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It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section My Favorites for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-5 Refer to RAID mode. Qfan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu...This button above the menu bar allows you want to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorite menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system ...
It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section My Favorites for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-5 Refer to RAID mode. Qfan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu...This button above the menu bar allows you want to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorite menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for your needs. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. ...Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-11 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the...
Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for your needs. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. ...Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-11 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the...
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...monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Select [Manual] to enhance the system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-15 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration ...or to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set the VRM current balance mode. DO NOT remove the thermal ...
...monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Select [Manual] to enhance the system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-15 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration ...or to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set the VRM current balance mode. DO NOT remove the thermal ...
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... under the limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-39 CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature reaches the middle limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle....PWM mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. The CPU fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Duty Cycle (%) ...
... under the limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-39 CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature reaches the middle limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle....PWM mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. The CPU fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Duty Cycle (%) ...
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... fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to get the temperature. The following items appear only when you to set the chassis... to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-4 fan duty cycle. Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Source [CPU] The assignment fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-41 Extension Fan 1-3 Max.
... fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to get the temperature. The following items appear only when you to set the chassis... to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-4 fan duty cycle. Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Source [CPU] The assignment fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-41 Extension Fan 1-3 Max.
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...SSDs might be due to a third party software that do not have to section 1.2.2 of this manual. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-49 If the drive is only supported on its size. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is frozen, a power... off or hard reset of your SSD may be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of a BIOS protective measure. Check the ASUS support site for a ...
...SSDs might be due to a third party software that do not have to section 1.2.2 of this manual. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 3-49 If the drive is only supported on its size. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is frozen, a power... off or hard reset of your SSD may be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of a BIOS protective measure. Check the ASUS support site for a ...
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AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-5 Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Chapter 4 • Some functions in... bar that allows you to launch the menu bar. allowing you to swiftly launch any of the menu to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on the left of the integrated...
AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-5 Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Chapter 4 • Some functions in... bar that allows you to launch the menu bar. allowing you to swiftly launch any of the menu to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on the left of the integrated...
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... Setting item in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup. Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to an unstable system. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard's user guide for...and CPU Cache Ratio Click or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup. For system stability, the TPU settings are not saved in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage...
... Setting item in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup. Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to an unstable system. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard's user guide for...and CPU Cache Ratio Click or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup. For system stability, the TPU settings are not saved in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage...
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... menu, then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-15 With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to...
... menu, then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-15 With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to...
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... allows you to adjust the frequencies to boosts the bass effects. Equalizer advanced settings This item available only when the Equalizer is enabled. You can manually set or customized your setting or choose from Gaming, Music, or Movie. Voice clarity extracts and boost the frequency of the preset profiles. Reverb presets.../OFF. Sonic Studio switch Click to select a reverb effect from the different environmental spaces for crystal clear in-game communications and dialogues in movies. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-37
... allows you to adjust the frequencies to boosts the bass effects. Equalizer advanced settings This item available only when the Equalizer is enabled. You can manually set or customized your setting or choose from Gaming, Music, or Movie. Voice clarity extracts and boost the frequency of the preset profiles. Reverb presets.../OFF. Sonic Studio switch Click to select a reverb effect from the different environmental spaces for crystal clear in-game communications and dialogues in movies. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-37
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Click to manually adjust the amplify level Displays the impedance of your headphone Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-41 After you close the pop-window, Sonic SenseAmp enters speaker configuration and displays the adjusted headphone impedance.
Click to manually adjust the amplify level Displays the impedance of your headphone Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-41 After you close the pop-window, Sonic SenseAmp enters speaker configuration and displays the adjusted headphone impedance.
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Game Mode Game packets given top priority. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of the application or set priority Optimization Mode Game packets are prioritized and other packets also optimized... the bandwidth speed settings or key in the value of the input field Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on the desktop. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-45 4.8 GameFirst III GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing...
Game Mode Game packets given top priority. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of the application or set priority Optimization Mode Game packets are prioritized and other packets also optimized... the bandwidth speed settings or key in the value of the input field Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on the desktop. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-45 4.8 GameFirst III GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing...
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Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-47 Key in the upload/ download speed Click to begin the speed test Click to test the Internet Service Provider (ISP) speed or manually key in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test Using the Network Information Displays information about the physical network card such as speed, physical address, IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Bandwidth Test You can use this feature to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired uploading/downloading speed and apply the speed if needed.
Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 4-47 Key in the upload/ download speed Click to begin the speed test Click to test the Internet Service Provider (ISP) speed or manually key in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test Using the Network Information Displays information about the physical network card such as speed, physical address, IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Bandwidth Test You can use this feature to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired uploading/downloading speed and apply the speed if needed.