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Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support

Chapter 6

6.1.3

Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards

The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard

layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

Prepare two CrossFireX-ready

graphics cards.

Insert the two graphics card into the

PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard

has more than two PCIEX16 slots,

refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual

for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots

recommended for multi-graphics card

installation.

Ensure that the cards are properly

seated on the slots.

Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX

bridge connector to the goldfingers on

each graphics card. Ensure that the

connector is firmly in place.

Goldfingers

CrossFireX bridge

(bundled with

graphics cards)

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Страница 1: ...Motherboard MAXIMUS V EXTREME ...

Страница 2: ...spective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product...

Страница 3: ...board layout 1 7 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 1 2 4 System memory 1 10 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 25 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 1 28 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 31 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 32 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 41 1 2 10 ProbeIt 1 52 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 4 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assem...

Страница 4: ...3 23 3 5 1 CPU Configuration 3 24 3 5 2 PCH Configuration 3 26 3 5 3 SATA Configuration 3 27 3 5 4 System Agent Configuration 3 28 3 5 5 Intel Thunderbolt 3 30 3 5 6 USB Configuration 3 32 3 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 33 3 5 8 APM 3 35 3 5 9 Network Stack 3 36 3 6 Monitor menu 3 37 3 7 Boot menu 3 41 3 8 Tools menu 3 43 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 43 3 8 2 ASUS O C Profile 3 43 3 8 3 ...

Страница 5: ...4 40 4 3 13 MyLogo2 4 41 4 3 14 Audio configurations 4 42 4 3 15 ROG Connect 4 44 4 3 16 MemTweakIt 4 46 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 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 8 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk ...

Страница 6: ...ng three SLI ready graphics cards 6 8 6 2 4 Installing four SLI ready graphics cards 6 9 6 2 5 Installing the device drivers 6 10 6 2 6 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology 6 10 6 3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6 12 6 3 1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6 12 6 3 2 Setting up your display 6 13 6 3 3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6 14 Chapter 7 Intel technologies 7 1 7 1 Intel 2012 Desktop responsiveness t...

Страница 7: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Страница 8: ...pport This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Chapter 6 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards Chapter 7 Intel technologies This chapter tells how to install t...

Страница 9: ...ete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Retu...

Страница 10: ...t x8 x16 x8 x8 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x4 slot black 1 x mini PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo expansion card Intel 3rd generation Core processors support PCIe 3 0 speed Native x8 x8 mode is enabled only when PCIE_x16 x8_1 and PCIE_x8_2B slots are in use The mini PCIe slot is pre installed with a Wi Fi Bluetooth module Thunderbolt VGA output support with max resolution 2560 x 1600 60Hz Data tran...

Страница 11: ...N 1 x Intel Gigabit LAN Controller Wireless Data Network Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n supports dual frequency band 2 4 5 GHz The module is pre installed on the mPCIe Combo expansion card Bluetooth Bluetooth v4 0 3 0 HS The module is pre installed on the mPCIe Combo expansion card Audio Realtek ALC898 7 1 Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports jack detection multi streaming front panel jack retasking...

Страница 12: ...se DRAM power UEFI BIOS features ROG BIOS Print GPU DIMM Post ROG Extreme OC Kit Subzero Sense VGA Hotwire LN2 Mode Slow Mode PCIe x16 Lane switch EZ Plug CPU Level Up ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker USB BIOS Flashback Loadline Calibration ROG O C Profile Special Features ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Wi Fi GO ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite II TurboV EVO USB 3 0 Boost Fan Xpert2 AI Charger USB Charger Disk ...

Страница 13: ... Connectors 2 x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 4 USB 3 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 2 USB 2 0 ports 6 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 3 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 for eSATA port 1 x OC Key header 1 x ROG Connect switch header 2 x Subzero sense connectors 2 x VGA Hotwire header sets 2 x CPU fan connectors 3 x Chassis fan connectors 3 x Optional fan connectors 3 x Thermal se...

Страница 14: ...1 x 4 pin EATX 12V power connector Manageability WfM2 0 DMI2 0 WOL by PME PXE BIOS Features 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI2 0a Multi language BIOS Software Drivers Kaspersky Anti Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU Z Mem TweakIt ASUS AI Suite II ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor 12 x 10 7 30 5cm x 27 2cm Specifications are subject to cha...

Страница 15: ... x 3 WAY SLI bridge 1 x SLI cable 1 x CrossFire cable 1 x ProbeIt cable set 1 x OC Key cable Accessories I O Shield 1 x OC Key 1 x mPCIe Combo card with dual band Wi Fi Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 2 port USB 2 0 and eSATA module 1 x 12 in 1 ROG cable label 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q Connector kit Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of...

Страница 16: ... screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 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 ...

Страница 17: ...l Z77 Express Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the 1155 socket Intel 2nd 3rd generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium and Celeron processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance It natively supports four USB 3 0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2 0 and enables the iGPU function ...

Страница 18: ...ided mini card that allows you to install an extra mSATA SSD and a Wi Fi module into the motherboard This device comes with one mSATA port that supports Intel Smart Response Technology hybrid storage acceleration and a dual band 2 4 5 GHz Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n and Bluetooth v4 0 functions ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real ti...

Страница 19: ...gs to others with the press of a button ProbeIt This motherboard consists of fifteen 15 ProbeIt measurement points that helps you detect your system s current voltage With the use of a multimeter device these points can help measure your system s CPU PLL VCCSA PCH IO DIMM iGPU and other critical voltages Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one stop shop to fine tune your system to optimal perfo...

Страница 20: ...orted device Remote Desktop Allows you to view your computer s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your mobile device Remote Keyboard and Mouse Allows you to use your mobile device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Smart Motion Control Allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobile device s customized gestures File Transfer Allo...

Страница 21: ...k ROG CPU Z ROG CPU Z authorized by Intel s CPU Identification CPUID is a customized ROG utility that allows you to gather information about your system s main components It gives you the current information and status of your CPU motherboard memory and other main components Get that ROG look of reporting your system s current information with ROG CPU Z MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a DRAM efficiency t...

Страница 22: ...r touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched o...

Страница 23: ...ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1 7 Chapter 1 Refer to 1 2 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Страница 24: ...connectors 2 pin OPT_TEMP1 2 3 1 50 14 USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_34 USB3_E34 1 44 15 Intel Z77 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 2 black 1 42 16 Intel Z77 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 red 1 41 17 Asmedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 E34 red 1 43 18 Subzero Sense connector 1 43 19 BIOS Switch button 1 29 20 System panel connector 20 8 pin PAN...

Страница 25: ...e that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA re...

Страница 26: ... memory configurations 1 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot ...

Страница 27: ...C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows ...

Страница 28: ... 4 A DATA AX3U2400GC4G10 XMP 4GB DS 10 11 11 30 1 65 CORSAIR CMGTX3 XMP 2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65 CORSAIR CMGTX8 XMP 8GB 4x2GB SS 10 12 10 30 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 32GBZ HD XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZ HD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZ HD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4G 2x2G DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G...

Страница 29: ...DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 G SKILL F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP 4G 2x2GB DS 7 10 10 28 1 65 GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 65 GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS Kingmax N A Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 A DATA 8154A 1044 XMP 2GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 55 1 ...

Страница 30: ...C11D3K4 1 6GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 12 11 30 1 65 KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3T1K2 16GX XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 6 OCZ OCZ3XTEP2133C9L V4GK 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 65 Patriot PVV34G2133C9K XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 66 Patriot PXD38G2133C11K XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 Team TXD34096M2133HC 9N L XMP 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G 0846D 9 9 9 24 1 65 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DI...

Страница 31: ...1 65 Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02 XMP 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9 XMP 2GB DS Team T3D128 8RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D128 8LT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D128 8RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 6 Transcend TX2000KLN 8GK 388375 XMP 4GB DS 1 6 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optio...

Страница 32: ... 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZ LD XMP 64GB 8x8GB DS 10 11 10 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9D 8GBSR XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBXL XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 8GBFLD XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 6 Kingston KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 Patriot PXD34G1866ELK XMP 4GB 2x2GB...

Страница 33: ...8 EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08 GN1C Asint SLZ3128M8 EGJ1 D XMP 2GB DS Asint 3128M8 GJ1D ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G 08460 NO CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A16 00C6 4GB 2x2GB DS 6 6 6 18 1 65 CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X16 00C8 Ver 2 12 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS Heat Sink Package 1 5 CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A160 0C8 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600 C8 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600 ...

Страница 34: ...00CL8D 8GBE CO XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 35 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBR L XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBS R2 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 25 G SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GB XL XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G Skill F3 12800CL9Q 16GB ZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6 GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 6 GoodRam GR16...

Страница 35: ...MP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 1 65 KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3 XMP 2GB DS Mushkin 996805 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 6 8 6 24 1 65 Mushkin 998805 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 6 8 6 24 1 65 OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8 LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 1 65 Patriot AE32G1609U1 U 2GB SS AMD 23EY45 87MB6H 1 5 Patriot AE34G1609U2 U 4GB DS AMD 23EY45 87MB6H 1 5 Patriot PGD316G1600E LK XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 1 65 Patriot PGD38G1600EL K XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 P...

Страница 36: ...MICRON D9PFJ Transcend TS512MLK64V6N 4GB DS Transcend K4B2G0846C Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846 F ECC ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333M 2GB DS Micr...

Страница 37: ...EKM324L28BP8 I13 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 Elixir M2F2G64CB88B 7N CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G 808N CG Elixir M2F2G64CB88D 7N CG 2GB SS Elixir M2CB2G 80DN CG Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB 5N CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G 808N CG G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 4 GBNT 4GB 2x2GB DS G SKILL D3 128M 8CE9 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8 GBRL 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8 GBRL 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666...

Страница 38: ...KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F 9 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPN DPLD9U 9 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 8G 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE DJ F 9 9 9 24 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2 4G 4G...

Страница 39: ...2Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1A G22Fe 9 RiDATA E304459CB1AG3 2Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1A G32Cf 9 SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0 CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A HCH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C K4B2G 0846C SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F Silicon Power SP001GBLTE133 S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8 AN CG Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133 S02 1GB SS S POWER 10YT3E5 9 Silicon Power ...

Страница 40: ...ort is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 Transcend JM1333KLN 2G 582670 2GB SS Micron ICD77 C9LGK Transcend JM1333KLN 4G 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 Transcend JM1333KLN 4G 5837...

Страница 41: ...ing or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_2A slot 3 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x8_2B slot 4 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x8_3 slot 5 PCIe 2 0 1 1 x4_1 slot 6 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x8_4 slot ...

Страница 42: ... VGA cards ensure to connect the EZ PLUG_1 2 for extra PCIe power supply PCIe 3 0 2 0_x16 x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when other PCIe 3 0 2 0 slots are occupied PCIe 3 0 2 0_x8_2B slot will be disabled when PCIe 3 0 2 0_x16_2A PCIe 3 0 2 0_ x8_3 PCIe 3 0 2 0_x8_4 slots are occupied VGA Configuration PCIe Express 3 0 operating mode Single VGA SLI CrossFireX 3 WAY SLI CrossFireX 4 WAY SLI Crossfir...

Страница 43: ...CIE_x16 x8_1 shared PCIE_x8_2B shared PCIE_x4_1 shared I G F X shared Intel LAN Controller shared SATA 0 shared SATA 1 shared High Definition Audio shared EHCI 0 USB 2 0 shared EHCI 1 USB 2 0 shared XHCI USB 3 0 shared Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller shared Asmedia SATA 6G Storage Controller shared ...

Страница 44: ...o continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 Reset button Press the ...

Страница 45: ...ble MemOK or press it to quickly load the preset profile GO_Button file for temporary overclocking when in OS 4 BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using ...

Страница 46: ...gins when using the LN2 cooling system When enabled the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing slows down the CPU and the system s tuner will make the adjustments 6 PCIe x16 Lane switch This DIP switch allows you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order you can slide the switch to find out the faulty one without rem...

Страница 47: ...cessor during POST It allows the processor to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast 2 ROG Connect Switch header 2 pin ROG_CON_SW The ROG Connect Switch header allows connection of a 2 pin cable switch purchased separately for users to quickly enable disable the OC Key feature without using the ROG Connect On Off button on the rear I O port ...

Страница 48: ...a is being written into or read from the hard disk drive The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function 2 GO LED Blinking Indicates that MemOK is enabled before POST Lighting Indicates that the system loads the preset profile GO_Button file for temporary overclocking when in OS ...

Страница 49: ...power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power on button 3 Q LED Q LEDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA card and booting devices in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intui...

Страница 50: ...s you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the next page for details 5 BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use ...

Страница 51: ...e loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see AS...

Страница 52: ...alization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization after microcode loading 08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre m...

Страница 53: ... 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC EF Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware...

Страница 54: ...ule specific 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 90 Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Con...

Страница 55: ...atus Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM s...

Страница 56: ...e is failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state 0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state 0x30 System is waking ...

Страница 57: ...t to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 S...

Страница 58: ...tors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to sect...

Страница 59: ...al ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives 4 Subzero Sense connector The Subzero Sense connector allows you to connect the K probe cable to measure the motherboard temperature via BIOS OC Key or TurboV EVO without purchasing expensive thermometers The K probe cable is purchased separately ...

Страница 60: ...system chassis with this USB 3 0 connector you can have a front panel USB 3 0 solution Due to Intel limitations USB3_34 connector ports run at USB 3 0 speed rate under Windows 7 or later versions 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to ...

Страница 61: ...install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 7 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 48 MBps ...

Страница 62: ...of the connector DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard ...

Страница 63: ...dio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97...

Страница 64: ...not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 10...

Страница 65: ... warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch fo...

Страница 66: ... a stable power supply to the back IO ports 13 Thermal sensor cable connectors 2 pin OPT_TEMP1 2 3 These connectors are for temperature monitoring Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor the temperature The optional fan 1 2 3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect You must enable the OPT FAN ...

Страница 67: ...O reducing the risk of damaging your VGA cards Connect a 2 pin cable to the VGA Hotwire Connector and weld the other end of the cable to the VGA card for voltage adjustment 15 OC Key connector 10 1 pin OC Key Connects to the OC Key device that allows quick on screen overclocking adjustments Refer to section 2 3 3 OC Key device installation for details The 2 pin cable is purchased separately ...

Страница 68: ... even during overclocking See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 1 or use the ProbeIt cable to connect to the motherboard as shown on Figure 2 The photos above are for reference only the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Страница 69: ...PC system 2 1 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Chapter 2 Basic Installation ...

Страница 70: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Страница 71: ...ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2 3 Chapter 2 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Страница 72: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket 1 A B 2 3 A B C 4 5 ...

Страница 73: ...ter 2 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B B A A 1 3 4 ...

Страница 74: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1 ...

Страница 75: ...ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2 7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Страница 76: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

Страница 77: ...ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR 2 OR 1 ...

Страница 78: ...2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED IDE_LED PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 connector ...

Страница 79: ...ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Страница 80: ... full sized and hald sized mSATA modules The suggested sizes are from 50 8mm x 30mm to 26 8mm x 30mm The mPCIe and mSATA modules are purchased separately The Wi Fi module is already installed to the mPCIe Combo card and will only be available in certain motherboard models Installing the mPCIe Wi Fi module To install the mPCIe Wi Fi module 1 Remove both screws from the side of the MINI_PCIE slot 2 ...

Страница 81: ...d secure it in place by using the screws removed earlier DO NOT overtighten the screws to prevent damage to the mPCIe Wi Fi module or mPCIe Combo Be sure to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi Fi GO software 4 Remove the screw beside the 26 pin connector ...

Страница 82: ...erboard Align and insert the mPCIe Combo on the connector The mPCIe Combo fits in one orientation only Insert the mPCIe Combo with caution to prevent damage to the module or the mCPIe_Combo connector pins or the motherboard 6 Secure the mPCIe Combo in place with the screws removed in step 4 ...

Страница 83: ... I O shield s Wi Fi port hole Ensure that the washer is placed between the connector and the back of the I O shield The Wi Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately 9 Re attach the bolt on the connector antenna connector bolt washer I O Shield 10 Connect the opposite end of the Wi Fi antenna connector to the pins located on the mPCIe Wi Fi card ...

Страница 84: ...Installation Chapter 2 Installing the mSATA module To install the mSATA module 1 Unlock the mSATA clip B A 2 Insert the mSATA card into the MSATA slot The mSATA card fits in one orientation only 3 Lock the mSATA clip A 2 3 ...

Страница 85: ... connector 5 Locate the mPCIe_Combo connector on the motherboard Align and insert the mPCIe Combo on the connector The mPCIe Combo fits in one orientation only Insert the mPCIe with caution to prevent damage to the module or the mPCIe_Combo connector pins or the motherboard ...

Страница 86: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 6 Secure the mPCIe Combo in place with the screw removed in step 4 ...

Страница 87: ...e USB storage device to the ROG Connect port 5 Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 6 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 DO NOT unplug portable disk power system o...

Страница 88: ...el connectors 1 Clear CMOS button 2 LAN RJ 45 port 3 Optical S PDIF OUT port 4 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port 5 Intel Thunderbolt port 6 ROG Connect button 7 USB 2 0 ports 1 3 8 USB 2 0 port 4 also ROG Connect port 9 ASMedia USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost UASP Mode 10 HDMI port 11 DisplayPort 12 Intel USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode 13 Optical S PDIF IN port 14 Audio ...

Страница 89: ...ice when installing the operating system from the USB 3 0 optical drive Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line...

Страница 90: ...2 22 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 91: ...ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2 23 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 92: ...2 24 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 93: ...ystem 3 Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to the OC Key device 1 Insert the OC Key cable into the I O shield s OC Key port hole Fit the stopper into the OC Key port hole to secure the cable in place 2 Plug the OC Key cable into the onboard connector labeled OC KEY The motherboard s IO ports and discrete graphic card is for reference only and may vary in different models To install the OC Key ...

Страница 94: ...Key device 1 With the system powered ON press and hold the ROG Connect button on the rear panel for three seconds to activate the OC Key function 2 The OSD Poster screen appears including the OSD Monitor and OSD TweakIt menus OSD MONITOR CPU VCORE POWER CPU RATIO X BCLK CPU FREQUENCY 1 26250 V 15 23000 A 44 0 x 100 0 4400 0 MHz SUBZERO SENSE VGA1 CORE VGA HOTWIRE 2 CPU TEMP 24 5 108 0 C 0 93750 V ...

Страница 95: ...ly press the ROG Connect button on the rear panel to switch the USB port 4 white function between ROG Connect mode and regular USB mode When the OC Key function is enabled the USB port 4 white will stay in ROG Connect mode only In the need of updating OC Key device firmware plug one end of the ROG Connect Cable to the USB port on the OC Key device and the other end of the cable to any USB port on ...

Страница 96: ...self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

Страница 97: ...erclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you t...

Страница 98: ...for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or p...

Страница 99: ...ing on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis ...

Страница 100: ...menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special function...

Страница 101: ...l bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Ge...

Страница 102: ...overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items ...

Страница 103: ...stall memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to X M P and allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 BCLK PEG Frequency XXX This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to Manual It allows y...

Страница 104: ... Memory Presets Allows you to configure a memory preset for different memory modules Load Elpida Hyper Profile Allows you to load a timing profile for Elpida Hyper chipset Configuration options Yes No Load Tight 2x2GB Elpida BBSE Profile Allows you to load a tight timing profile for 2x2GB Elpida BBSE chipset Configuration options Yes No Load Tight 4x2GB Elpida BBSE Profile Allows you to load a tig...

Страница 105: ...ofile for 4x4GB Samsung chipset Configuration options Yes No Load RAW MHZ Profile Allows you to load RAW MHZ profile for maximum clocks Configuration options Yes No Load 1 85v TridentX Profile Allows you to load 1 85 profile for TridentX series Configuration options Yes No Maximus Tweak Auto Configuration options Auto Mode1 Mode2 Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 D...

Страница 106: ...5 DRAM Clock DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM IO L CHA Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Cloc...

Страница 107: ...ter Slew CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 Receiver Slew CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 Receiver Slew CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 MCH Duty Sense CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 MCH Duty Sense CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Cha...

Страница 108: ...tion Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Power Limit Control Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio item to Auto and the Turbo Mode item to Enabled Leave this item at Auto for bes...

Страница 109: ...oad line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme The actual performance boost may vary dependi...

Страница 110: ...rmal module while changing the DIGI VRM related parameters The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability 100 Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM Voltage Frequency Auto This item allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM fre...

Страница 111: ...ion Configuration options Disabled Enabled VGA Tweakers Paradise The sub items in this menu allows you to set the VGA settings VGA 3 3V AUX Voltage Auto Allows you to raise or reduce an auxiliary power supply support for PCIe slots This helps the VGA cards overclocking settings Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 2 900V to 3 900V with 0 100V interval PLX 0 9V Core Voltage Au...

Страница 112: ...bility on VGA1 2 memory Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 96 to 222 Ensure to connect the VGA Hotwire cable from your motherboard to the VGA card Refer to section 1 2 9 Internal connectors for VGA Hotwire connector s location VGA1 2 PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to increase or decrease the over voltage capability on VGA1 2 PLL Use the and keys to adjust the value The values ...

Страница 113: ...DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 20V to 1 92V with a 0 005V interval The 1 92V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to Enabled According to Intel CPU spec DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V IMC DRAM Offset Sign To offset ...

Страница 114: ...oltage items are labelled in different colors indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings VTTDDR Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VTTDDR voltage for DRAM channel The values range from 0 6250V to 1 1000V with a 0 00625V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA B Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Control Refere...

Страница 115: ...iguration options Auto 14 16 PCH CLK Driving Auto This setting allows you to increase the overclocking capability Configuration options Auto 8 8 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control BCLK Recovery Enabled Enable this option to recovery default BCLK setting automatically when the system fails on ...

Страница 116: ...ecurity settings Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the defaul...

Страница 117: ...current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Ins...

Страница 118: ...assword then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ...

Страница 119: ...3 3 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction ...

Страница 120: ...nabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPU...

Страница 121: ...o manage and configure the CPU s power CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use and keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The ope...

Страница 122: ...ediately Allows you to set the wake up time Configuration options Immediately 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Active Page Threshold Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the IRST with additional partition size Configuration options Enabled Disabled Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size Active Memory Thresh...

Страница 123: ...led Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by al...

Страница 124: ...nfiguration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 320M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M 1024M S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled ...

Страница 125: ...PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEX16_1 x8_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 x8_1 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 PCIEX16_2A Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure PCIEX16_2A speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 PCIEX8_2B 3 4 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure PCIEX8_2B 3 4 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 G...

Страница 126: ...on to wake the system from Thunderbolt devices Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables this function Thunderbolt Wake Delay 0 Allows you to configure a delay time to wake the system Thunderbolt PCIe Cache line Size 32 Allows you to configure a cache line size Configuration options 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 62 128 Per Thunderbolt s requirement an appropriate portion of the following system requirement...

Страница 127: ...ut some Thunderbolt equipped devices may not work using this profile Select Standard resource allocation profile to connect your Thunderbolt equipped device to your motherboard To use daisy chain connection select Standard resource allocation profile or Maximum resource allocation profile The following items appear only if you set the Thunderbolt resource allocation profile item to Manual Extra BU...

Страница 128: ...nables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI ha...

Страница 129: ... the Azalia HD Audio item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPD...

Страница 130: ...abled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller ASmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item only appears when you set the previous item to Enabled It allows you to enable or disable the ASmedia USB 3 0 battery charging support with the BC 1 1 regulation Enabled Enables the battery charging support Disabled Disables the battery charging support Intel LA...

Страница 131: ... into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Enabled Enables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Power On By R...

Страница 132: ... you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Link Enable The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Link Enabled ...

Страница 133: ...ed temperatures Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF PLX Temperature OPT1 3 Temperature Subzero Sense 1 2 Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Subzero offset 0 Allows you to set an offset for Subzero temperature Configuration...

Страница 134: ...ilent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to display more items for you to manually adjust the CPU upper lower temperature and CPU fan upper lower duty cycle The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the...

Страница 135: ...ual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chas...

Страница 136: ...rmance Optional Silent User Mode Allows you to set the optional fan s speed temperature OPT1 3 Low Speed Temp 25 Allows you to set the optional fans low speed temperature Configuration options 25 30 35 40 OPT1 3 Full Speed Temp 60 Allows you to set the optional fans full speed temperature Configuration options 60 70 80 90 ...

Страница 137: ...n Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to Disabled This allows you to select a desired post epot waiting time The values range from 1 to 10 seconds Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled D...

Страница 138: ...ot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI booth and disables the Legacy boot PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Legacy ROM Launch Legacy ROM EFI Compatibe ROM Launch UEFI Compatible ROM Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed ...

Страница 139: ... Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice For more details refer to section 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3 8 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The O C Profile Configuration items show Not Installed if no profil...

Страница 140: ...ect Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 3 8 3 ASU...

Страница 141: ... CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 2nd VCCIO Voltage VTTDDR Voltage IGPU Voltage CPU Ratio Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values for each item Refer to 3 3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details Load Default Allows you to load default settings Save Above Settings Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO Button file Load from EEPROM setting Allows you to load from EEPROM ...

Страница 142: ...Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmatio...

Страница 143: ... in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS fi...

Страница 144: ...ting the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from Internet and then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic If you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to ...

Страница 145: ...us com for detailed software configuration Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file and click Next 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complet...

Страница 146: ...hat contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down ...

Страница 147: ...or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the...

Страница 148: ...and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the lat...

Страница 149: ... below 3 Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 05 22 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Ho...

Страница 150: ... failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file i...

Страница 151: ...upport DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system ...

Страница 152: ... Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click the Manual tab Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 2 The Manual folder of the support DVD appears Double click the folder of your selected software 3 Some software manuals a...

Страница 153: ...tallation Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows notification area Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main menu bar Click each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of AI Suite...

Страница 154: ...in real time without exiting and rebooting the OS Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system For system stability all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your...

Страница 155: ...he changes Applies all the changes immediately Click to view more settings GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance 1 Click More Settings GPU Boost tab 2 Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage 3 Click Yes to save the changes made GPU Boost Target values Current values Adjustment bars Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately Clic...

Страница 156: ...se CPU Ratio 1 Click on the CPU Ratio tab 2 Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 3 Click Apply to save the changes made Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model CPU R...

Страница 157: ...environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard The CPU Level Up modes depend upon the CPU installed in your system Using CPU Level Up 1 Click CPU Level Up tab choose the mode and click Start 2 Read the warning messages and click OK to start the auto overclocking process TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system 3 After re entering Win...

Страница 158: ...ol click Tool DIGI Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar Select Smart DIGI Key CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings CPU Power Only Intel 3rd generation processors support the Smart DIGI Technology feature Smart DIGI Smart DIGI Key Quickly delivers a higher VRM frequency voltage and current for superior CPU iGPU DRAM overclocking performance with one click OC Now Ad...

Страница 159: ...on Load line is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects the iGPU voltage The iGPU working voltage decreases proportionally to integrated graphics loading A higher value can get a higher iGPU voltage and a good performance but decreases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range s...

Страница 160: ...t allows you to set the VRM protection to your motherboard from overheating accidents CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential CPU Power Duty Control It allows you to adjust the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component ...

Страница 161: ... system stability or to increase OC Range DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency DRAM Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential The actual p...

Страница 162: ...the system automatically changes its power saving mode based on the current system condition You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency GPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control to customize a power saving mode Launching EPU To launch EPU click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the system propertie...

Страница 163: ...nd allows you to stream media files to a DLNA supported device Remote Desktop Allows you to view your computer s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your mobile device Remote Keyboard and Mouse Allows you to use your mobile device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Smart Motion Control Allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobi...

Страница 164: ...evices download the Wi Fi GO Remote from Google Play Store or from ASUS support DVD Launching Wi Fi GO Remote 1 Turn on your mobile device s Wi Fi connection Ensure that your mobile device is within the same network as your computer Ensure to enable the WAKE ON LAN function of your computer Right click Computer Manage Device Manager Network Adapters right click the selected module card click Prope...

Страница 165: ...f your mobile devices Screen type Low Density 120 ldpi Medium Density 160 mdpi High Density 240 hdpi Extra high density 320 xhdpi Small screen QVGA 240 x 320 480 x 640 Normal screen WQVGA400 240 x 400 WQVGA432 240 x 432 HVGA 320 x 480 WVGA800 480 x 800 WVGA854 600 x 1024 640 x 960 Large screen WVGA800 480 x 800 WVGA854 480 x 854 WVGA800 480 x 800 WVGA854 480 x 854 600 x 1024 Extra large screen 102...

Страница 166: ...as the receiver ensure that DLNA function is enabled When using another computer as the receiver launch Windows Media Player click Stream Allow remote control of my Player to remotely control media playback When using the computer as sender and receiver launch Windows Media Player click Stream Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media Click to select media ...

Страница 167: ...file formats are supported on Windows Media Player and DLNA playback devices To edit the library 1 Tick Library 2 Click to add or delete music files To play music 1 Click Music tab 2 Tick Library to view or play files Tick Playlist and select an existing playlist from the dropdown list 2 Click a music file and click 3 Click Add and locate the file from the directory To delete tick the selected fil...

Страница 168: ... select the profile and click To edit the video library 1 Tick Library 2 Click to add or delete video files To play a video file 1 Click Video tab 2 Tick Library to view the video files from your local computer Tick Playlist to view the video files saved in your profile 3 Click the video file you want to watch and click 4 Change the resolution from the Quality dropdown list 3 Click Add and locate ...

Страница 169: ...nd click Save 5 To delete playlist select the profile and click To view images 1 Click Photo tab 2 Tick Library to view the image files from your local computer Tick Playlist to view the image files saved in your profile An image slideshow plays when pressing To edit the image library 1 Tick Library 2 Click to add or delete image files 3 Click Add and locate the file from the directory To delete t...

Страница 170: ...ge playlist 1 Tick Playlist 2 Click 3 Tick to select or deselect the image file and click Save Profile 4 Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save 5 To delete playlist select the profile and click ...

Страница 171: ... computer in real time from your mobile device Using the Remote Desktop 1 From the main screen click Remote Desktop 2 Select a suitable codec Auto Image optimization or Speed optimization for your mobile device 3 Click Apply Click to go back to main menu Application help Click to select a video codec Using the DLNA Media Hub via Wi Fi GO Remote You can access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile devi...

Страница 172: ...he Remote Desktop via Wi Fi GO Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop The Wi Fi GO Remote s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device s operating system ...

Страница 173: ... panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Mouse tap area Tick to hold left click function Tap to customize mouse settings Tap to left click Tap to right click Tap to scroll up or down Control keys Mouse settings Tap and drag scroll bar to adjust the mouse settings Tap to restore default settings ...

Страница 174: ...e device s touch panel is near or close to a stationary or moving object 3 From the dropdown lists of the Action fields in the Movement tab select the function that you want to correspond with the action 4 Click Apply Save to save and apply the settings immediately Click Apply to launch the settings without saving it 5 Move your device corresponding to your specified function Using the Smart Motio...

Страница 175: ...er function in your mobile device Android mobile devices can send and receive files iOS mobile devices can only send files Click to go back to main menu Click to browse a file for wireless transfer Application help Destination path for the files transferred from mobile device to desktop Destination path for the files transferred from desktop to mobile device Before using File Transfer ensure that ...

Страница 176: ...sfer is complete click OK The Wi Fi GO Remote s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device s operating system Capture Send Allows you to capture screenshots and send them wirelessly to other mobile devices Click to go back to main menu Application help This function only supports Android 2 3 and later versions This function will be available on Wi Fi GO Re...

Страница 177: ... create a password 1 Click in the main menu 2 Tick Use Password and key in your password 3 Click Apply When you launch the Wi Fi GO Remote the application prompts you to key in the computer s password Your password must contain 6 12 letters or numbers or both Click to go back to main menu Click to apply settings made Tick to enable password Key in your password ...

Страница 178: ...sitions Launching FAN Xpert 2 To launch FAN Xpert 2 click Tool FAN Xpert 2 from the AI Suite menu bar Using FAN Xpert 2 Auto Tuning FAN Xpert 2 s Fan Auto Tuning feature automatically detects the fans and their locations to provide you with optimized fan settings To use Fan Auto Tuning 1 Click Fan Auto Tuning on the FAN Xpert 2 main menu 2 Wait for the Fan Auto Tuning Process to complete then clic...

Страница 179: ...en DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process 4 Select any of these fan customized settings for each fan Silent Minimized fan speed for silent fan operation Standard Balanced configuration between noise level and fan speed Turbo High fan speed for high cooling capability Full Speed Maximum fan speed Select one customized setting ...

Страница 180: ...e and to configure the fan s rotation per minute Click to switch window to Advanced Mode Smart Mode The Smart Mode allows you to adjust the reaction speed for fan rotation based on the system s temperature Click and drag to make the adjustments Click these to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Indicates the current CPU fan temperature Tick to adjust the Fan Reaction Speed ...

Страница 181: ...omatically turn off even if you set the CPU fan power to 0 Only 4 pin CPU fans and 4 pin and 3 pin chassis fans are compatible with FAN Xpert 2 FAN Xpert 2 may not be able to detect your fan speed if your fan has an external control kit for rotation speed 2 pin fans are only allowed to run at full speed Silent Minimized fan speed for silent fan operation Standard Balanced configuration between noi...

Страница 182: ...4 Click to see the results in graph format Click to see the results in table format Fan Information Click to see the details of each detected fan You can click on either to see the results in table format or to see the results in graph format ...

Страница 183: ...B 3 0 port USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3 0 device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the USB 3 0 device 2 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to Normal mode at any time Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Due to Intel chipset limitation In...

Страница 184: ...aster than the standard USB devices Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger ...

Страница 185: ...nch this utility open the AI Suite II then click Tool USB Charger USB fast charging mode settings Click the dropdown box and select a proper charge mode when your PC is off in Sleep Mode or Hibernate Mode Disable disables the USB fast charging function ASUS fast charges your connected ASUS devices Apple fast charges your connected Apple devices Kindle fast charges your Kindle devices Others charge...

Страница 186: ...Click to fast charge your device Click to fast charge your connected device Indicates that the portable device is in charging mode Disabling the charging function Click to stop charging your device Click to stop fast charging the connected device Click to rescan the connected device Clicking the stops the charging of your connected device and rescans for other detected devices Click the to re enab...

Страница 187: ...aunching Probe II To launch Probe II click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your change...

Страница 188: ... specific time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes Launching Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in ...

Страница 189: ...ration according to need 2 Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor 3 To stop recording click Recording again 4 To track the recorded contents set Type Date Select display items to display the history details Click on Monitor Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of the system statuses will appear on the right panel ...

Страница 190: ... menu bar Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and save it for later use Update BIOS from file Use the BIO...

Страница 191: ...Update MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update your boot logo click Next and follow the instructions below Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 From the BIOS file field click Browse to locate the BIOS file 2 From the Picture File field click Browse the image for your b...

Страница 192: ...rrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Re...

Страница 193: ...ration Due to Intel Z77 platform does not support Windows Vista Realtek HD Audio driver is only supported by Windows 7 Windows XP To play Blu Ray disc make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor Control settings window Configuration options Information button Exit button Minimize button Advanced settings Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Control settings Analog and dig...

Страница 194: ...ect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function Ensure that you install ROG Connect Plus on your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect 1 Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to the local PC and the remote PC 2 Press the ROG Connect Button and it will light up into a stable glow 3 Double click the RC TweakIt shortcut on the remote PC to activate the function U...

Страница 195: ...system during the POST You can switch the display mode between String and Code RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status 2 Click Function to display more options ...

Страница 196: ...f your installed memory It also allows you to save validate and post your configuration on the ROG website depending on your DRAM Efficency Score To use MemTweakIt 1 Double click on the desktop 2 Click the dropdown lists of your selected timings and select a timing value 3 Click Apply to save and apply your configuration Your DRAM Efficiency Score will be shown in General section A wrong configura...

Страница 197: ... to exit MemTweakIt Validating and saving your MemTweakIt settings To validate and save your configuration online 1 Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate 2 In Online Mode key in your ASUS account ID and password and click Submit Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage 3 Click OK to close the Validation window ...

Страница 198: ... Mode click Save Configuration File 3 Key in a file name for your configuration file and click Save 4 Click validation webpage 5 In MemTweakIt Validation File Upload window key in your ASUS account ID and password 6 Click Browse locate the saved cvf file and click Open 7 Click Submit Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage ...

Страница 199: ... new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault toler...

Страница 200: ... Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu SATA Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer ...

Страница 201: ...our screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812A...

Страница 202: ...ECT DISKS screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Volume0 SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial Size Stat...

Страница 203: ... RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following wa...

Страница 204: ... following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING Select ESC P...

Страница 205: ...r 5 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit and then press Enter The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to exit Y N CONFIRM EXIT ...

Страница 206: ...ter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save changes and exit BIOS 6 When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a RAID driver disk 7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enter 8 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 5 2 2 Creating a RAID dri...

Страница 207: ...ns to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID a...

Страница 208: ... drive and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver 2 Right click My Computer on the Windows desktop or start menu and then select Manage from the pop up window 3 Select Device Manager From the Universal Serial Bus controllers right click xxxxxx USB Floppy and then select Properties from the pop up window The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors 4 Click Details ...

Страница 209: ...he two sections id USB VID_xxxx PID_xxxx usbstor Add the same line to both sections The VID and PID vary with different vendors 10 Save and exit the file 7 Use Notepad to open the file HardwareIds scsi iaAHCI_ DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN_8086 DEV_1C02 CC_0106 iaStor id USB VID_03EE PID_6901 usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaStor_ DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN_8086 DEV_2822 CC_0104 iaStor id...

Страница 210: ...5 12 Chapter 5 RAID support Chapter 5 ...

Страница 211: ...n provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 1 for details We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the AMD Game website http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 6 1 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics car...

Страница 212: ...s 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure th...

Страница 213: ...If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place 5 Connect t...

Страница 214: ...in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the three CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place 5 Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the th...

Страница 215: ...er from the AMD website www amd com 6 1 7 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select Catalyst Control Center 2 Click Ca...

Страница 216: ...abling Dual CrossFireX technology 1 In the Catalyst Control Center window click Performance AMD CrossFireXTM 2 Select Enable CrossFireXTM 3 Select a GPU combination from the drop down list 4 Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made 2 3 4 ...

Страница 217: ...t the minimum power required by your system We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the NVIDIA zone website http www nzone com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list 6 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary wi...

Страница 218: ... to the graphics card 6 2 3 Installing three SLI ready graphics cards Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers 1 Prepare three SLI ready graphic a cards 2 Insert the three graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recomm...

Страница 219: ...ur graphics card package to install the device drivers 1 Prepare four SLI ready graphic a cards 2 Insert the three graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and fir...

Страница 220: ...vidia com 6 2 6 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA Control Panel under the Windows 7 operating system Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Co...

Страница 221: ...vanced settings B3 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Configure SLI Surround PhysX In the Quad SLI enabled click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content When done click Apply ...

Страница 222: ...Accelerator and graphics card driver before installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP from ASUS support DVD Refer to 3 5 4 System Configuration for details Hyperformance and Virtual VSync are enabled when using more than one discrete GPU at the same time Supports NVIDIA GF4xx 5xx series and AMD HD5xxx 6xxx series graphic cards We DO NOT recommended that you use LucidLogix Virtu MVP under RAID mode 6 3 1 Ins...

Страница 223: ...onboard video output Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i Mode support d Mode To use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d Mode the display must be connected to the installed graphics card Ensure to set the Primary Display to PCIE or PCIE PCI in BIOS to enable d Mode support d Mode is recommended for an enhanced 3D gaming performance The motherboard s IO ports and discrete graphic c...

Страница 224: ... notification area and select Open Virtu MVP Control Panel LucidLogix Virtu MVP is automatically activated when your system is powered on Select Remove from system tray if you want to remove LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon from the notification area Main Allows you to turn ON OFF the GPU virtualization Also from the Main tab you can set to show or hide the In Game icon Click to turn ON OFF the LucidLogi...

Страница 225: ...ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6 15 Chapter 6 Click to turn Hyperformance ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON OFF the Hyperformance or Virtual Vsync function ...

Страница 226: ... with iGPU Select I for applications with media extensive performance H column allows you to run applications with Hyperformance Tick H to enhance graphical performance for that application Actual graphical performance varies with the application used and graphics card installed Click to select a program to run by discrete card iGPU or Hyperformance Click to add edit or remove programs Application...

Страница 227: ...op responsiveness your system must meet the following requirements CPU Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core Processor family OS Windows 7 operating systems SSD One dedicated SSD Solid State Disk to support Intel Smart Response and Intel Rapid Start Technology is necessary Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size partition capacity and system memory requirements HDD At ...

Страница 228: ...ntel Rapid Start and Intel Smart Connect Separate 20GB and 2GB partition SSD size 22GB Separate 20GB and 4GB partition SSD size 24GB Separate 20GB and 8GB partition SSD size 28GB The SSD used for Intel Rapid Start and Intel Smart Response is not allowed for creating RAID Due to OS behavior Intel Rapid Start Technology does not work efficiently with over 4GB system memory under Windows 7 32 bit ope...

Страница 229: ...guration for details Installing Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the installation wizard 2 Click the Drivers tab then click Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver software 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Using the Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Click A...

Страница 230: ...llows you to quickly resume your computer from sleeping mode Saving your computer s system memory to the configured SSD provides a faster wake up response time but keeps the energy in a low profile Before applying Intel Rapid Start Technology go to Advanced Mode Advanced PCH Configuration in BIOS item and enable Intel Rapid Start Technology Ensure to follow the procedure Creating a partition preci...

Страница 231: ...eps If your SSD is smaller than 64GB and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel Smart Response you can not see any volume in the Disk Management Ensure to set your cache memory value of 18 6GB in Intel Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the Intel Rapid Start partition 5 Key in the required partition size and must be equal to the system DRAM memory 1GB 1024MB Click Shrink Go...

Страница 232: ...e x refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD 9 Type create partition primary and press Enter 10 After creating a primary partition type detail disk and press Enter to view the details of the partitioned disk 11 Select the RAW volume which has the same size as the shrinked volume type select volume x ...

Страница 233: ... Start Technology Enabling and disabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology under the OS Install the Intel Rapid Start Technology first from your support DVD in order to launch the Intel Rapid Start Manager After creating the partition launch the Intel Rapid Start Manager to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology 1 Click the Show hidden icons arrow from the right side of the taskbar and ...

Страница 234: ...olume recovery type select disk x x number and press Enter The value x refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition Click to enable or disable battery saving mode This function only applies to notebooks Select and click to enable or disable the function Click to enable or disable the timer When enabled move the scroll bar to the desired time When the system is idle for more...

Страница 235: ... Extend Volume 9 As the Extend Volume Wizard appears click Next 5 Type list partition press Enter and select the partition where the Intel Rapid Start Technology is installed by typing select partition x x number and press Enter The value x refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition 6 Type delete partition override and press Enter The diskpart utility deletes the selected...

Страница 236: ...de performs user state gathering and initiates re entry to sleeping mode to wake up after a set time interval Intel Smart Connect Technology supports Windows Live Mail Microsoft Outlook and Seesmic applications It is necessary to enable the items of the PCH Configuration in the BIOS before applying the Intel Smart Connect Technology Go to Advanced Mode Advanced PCH Configuration and enable the Int...

Страница 237: ...Connect Technology Before the system goes to sleep mode ensure to keep your applications on the desktop and enter the applications passwords Ensure that the internet is in connection when enabling the Intel Smart Connect Technology 1 Click Start All Programs Intel Intel Smart Connect Technology 2 In the Basic tab click Enable Updating When enabled the Advanced tab is available for advanced functio...

Страница 238: ...up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving This setting only applies to the assigned time period 5 In the Help tab click About to view the feature s version Click Topics to learn more about the Intel Smart Connect Technology and its configuration ...

Страница 239: ...ay cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or ...

Страница 240: ...a Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interférences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris celles susceptibles de prov...

Страница 241: ...roviding solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions RF Equipment Notices CE European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation o...

Страница 242: ...vice meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada BSMI Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC RF Equipment ...

Страница 243: ...0 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 812 282 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1...

Страница 244: ...eclare the following apparatus Product name Motherboard Model name MAXIMUS V EXTREME conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 E...

Страница 245: ... Country GERMANY declare the following apparatus Product name External OC Dongle Model name OC Key conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 EN 300 440 ...

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