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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO

Cables

3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables
1 x SLI

bridge

Accessories

1 x I/O Shield
1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit
1 x ROG Door Hanger
1 x CPU Installation Tool
1 x CPU Fan Label
1 x M.2 Screw

Application DVD

ROG motherboard support DVD

Documentation

User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Содержание Maximus VIII Hero

Страница 1: ...Motherboard MAXIMUS VIII HERO ...

Страница 2: ...pective 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: ...2 4 System memory 1 10 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 18 1 2 6 Onboard buttons 1 21 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs 1 24 1 2 8 Jumper 1 31 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 32 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 5 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 7 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 2 8 2 1 6 SATA devi...

Страница 4: ...ion 3 30 3 6 6 PCH Storage Configuration 3 30 3 6 7 USB Configuration 3 32 3 6 8 Network Stack Configuration 3 33 3 6 9 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 34 3 6 10 APM Configuration 3 36 3 6 11 HDD SMART Information 3 37 3 6 12 Intel R ThunderBolt 3 37 3 7 Monitor menu 3 38 3 8 Boot menu 3 43 3 9 Tool menu 3 48 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3 48 3 9 2 Secure Erase 3 48 3 9 3 ASUS Overclocking Profil...

Страница 5: ...reamer 4 36 4 11 RAMDisk 4 38 4 12 MemTweakIt 4 41 4 13 ROG CPU Z 4 43 4 14 RAMCache 4 44 Chapter 5 RAID Support 5 1 RAID configurations 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 7 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering th...

Страница 6: ...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 7: ... how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software Support 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 Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for ad...

Страница 8: ...lete 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 Ret...

Страница 9: ...ocessor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support HDMI DisplayPort Supports HDMI with max resolution 4096 x 2160 24 Hz 2560 x 1600 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 120 Hz Supports DisplayPort with max resolution 4096 x 2160 60 Hz Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports Intel InTru 3D Quick Sync Video Clear Video HD Technology Insider DP 1 2 Multi Stream Transport...

Страница 10: ...s Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 1 Boost 4 x USB 3 0 ports at mid board grey 8 x USB 2 0 ports 4 ports at back panel 4 ports at mid board ASMedia USB 3 0 controller supports ASUS USB 3 1 Boost 2 x USB 3 0 ports at back panel blue ASMedia USB 3 1 controller supports ASUS USB 3 1 Boost 2 x USB 3 0 ports 1 Type A red and 1 Type C at back panel black 2 x USB2 0 port at mid board shares with ROG extension...

Страница 11: ... CMOS Power On UEFI BIOS features Extreme Tweaker Tweakers Paradise ROG SSD Secure Erase GPU DIMM Post O C Profile Graphics Card Information Preview Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 5 Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU EPU DIGI Power Control Fan Xpert 3 and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite 3 USB 3 1 Boost AI Charger Push Notice Disk Unlocker PC Clea...

Страница 12: ...nectors 1 x ROG extension ROG_EXT header 1 x 4 Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 4 x 4 Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 4 Pin Water pump connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Power on button 1 x Reset button 1 x LN2 mode jumper 1 x MemOK button 1 x M 2 Socket 3 for M Key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devi...

Страница 13: ...ct memory information Manageability WfM2 0 DMI2 0 WOL by PME PXE Software Drivers ROG GameFirst technology ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU Z ROG Mem TweakIt ROG Overwolf ROG RAMCache ROG Keybot II Kaspersky Anti Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Operating System Support Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 64 bit supported only Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5 cm x ...

Страница 14: ...ATA 6 Gb s cables 1 x SLI bridge Accessories 1 x I O Shield 1 x 12 in 1 ROG cable label 1 x 2 in 1 Q Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x CPU Fan Label 1 x M 2 Screw Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Страница 15: ... screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1151 CPU Intel LGA 1151 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

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Страница 17: ...l channel 4 DIMM DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 lanes Intel Z170 Express Chipset The Intel Z170 Express Chipset is a single chipset design that supports socket LGA1151 6th Gen Intel Core processors It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability Additionally Z170 provides a maximum 10 USB 3 0 ports 6 SATA 6Gbit s ports fo...

Страница 18: ... 2 and will automatically disable those ports when an M 2 card is inserted Supports 2242 22 mm x 42 mm 2260 22 mm x 60 mm 2280 22 mm x 80 mm and 22110 22 mm x 110 mm SSD cards Complete USB 3 0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at ...

Страница 19: ...direction and origin of gunshots footsteps and call outs when playing first person shooting FPS games Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is an audio tuning software that simulates 7 1 channels even through a stereo 2 0 channel headset with its virtual surround sound function It comes with six superb audio controls including Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ Smart Volume and Virtual S...

Страница 20: ...oy high speed RAM performance while accessing them Plus this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks and you get auto data backup and restore NOTE RAMDisk only supports 64 bit operating systems KeyBot II KeyBot II is a built in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your key...

Страница 21: ...MON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD DVD and Blu ray discs It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data music video and photo collections on a PC notebook or netbook ROG CPU Z ROG CPU Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel s CPU Identification CPUID that allows you to gather...

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 VIII HERO 1 7 Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Страница 24: ...pin USB3_12 USB3_34 1 33 8 Intel Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_12 SATAEXPRESS12 1 32 9 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 1 33 10 M 2 Socket 3 1 40 11 LN2 Mode jumper 3 pin LN2_MODE 1 31 12 System panel connector 20 5 pin PANEL 1 38 13 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1314 USB1112 1 34 14 ROG Extension connector 18 1 pin ROG_EXT 1 39 15 TPM connector 14 1 pin TPM ...

Страница 25: ...tely 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 requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket The product warranty does not ...

Страница 26: ...ry configurations 1 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 DDR4 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot ...

Страница 27: ...ommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you inst...

Страница 28: ...ming Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 ADATA AX4U3333W4G16 QRZ 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 16 16 36 1 35V ADATA AX4U3333W4G16 DRZ 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 16 16 36 1 35V CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3333C16 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 18 18 36 1 35V G SKILL F4 3333C16Q 16GRRD 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 18 18 38 1 35V DDR4 3400 MHz capability DDR4 3333 MHz capability DDR4 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chi...

Страница 29: ...ton HX432C16PBK4 16 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 16 16 39 1 35V G SKILL F4 3200C16Q 16GRKD 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 16 16 36 1 35V Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 AVEXIR AVD4U30001504G 4CIR 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 15 15 15 35 1 35V ADATA AX4U3000W4G16 QRZ 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 16 16 36 1 35V ADATA AX4U3000W4G16 DRZ 16GB 4 x 4GB SS 16 16 16 36 1 35V CORSAIR CMD16G...

Страница 30: ...X4M4A2800C16 Ver4 23 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 16 18 18 36 1 2 CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2800C16 Ver5 29 16GB 4x 4GB SS 16 18 18 36 1 2 CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2800C16 Ver5 29 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 18 18 18 36 1 2 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 Ver4 23 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 16 16 18 36 1 2 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 Ver5 29 16GB 4x 4GB SS 16 18 18 36 1 2 CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2800C16 Ver5 29 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 16 18 18 36 1 2 G ...

Страница 31: ...5 1 2 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 Ver5 29 16GB 4x 4GB SS 15 17 17 35 1 2 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 Ver4 23 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 16 18 18 35 1 2 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 Ver5 29 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 16 18 18 35 1 2 CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C15 Ver4 23 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 15 17 17 35 1 2 CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C15 Ver5 29 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 15 17 17 35 1 2 CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C16 Ver5 29 XMP 32GB 4x 8...

Страница 32: ...l 1 2 4 ADATA AD4U2133W4G15 B 4GB SS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 ADATA AD4U2133W8G15 8GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 1 2 Apacer 78 B1GM3 AF00B 4GB SS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 1 2 Apacer 78 C1GM3 AF10B 8GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 1 2 AVEXIR AVD4U21331504G 4M 4GB SS AVEXIR 512X8DDR4 15 15 15 35 1 2 Century CD8G D4U2133 8GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15...

Страница 33: ...5 4GB SS Micron D9RGQ 15 15 15 36 UMAX 84G48G93MC 21OMCGNGF15 8GB DS Micron D9RGQ 15 15 15 36 DDR4 2133 MHz capability Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot 2 Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the grey slots or the black slots as one pair...

Страница 34: ...r cord before adding 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 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 x16 x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 3 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3 0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 3 0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3 0 x4_3 slot ...

Страница 35: ...ches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slot is occupied VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16 x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommend for single VGA N A Dual VGA PCIe card x8 x8 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_X16 X8_1 shared PCIE_X8_2 shared PCIE_X4_3 shared PCIE_X1_1 shared PCIE_X1_2 shared PCIE_X1_3 shared Intel Lan Controller shared M 2 SATA 0 shared SATA 1...

Страница 36: ...x1 PCIEX4_3 x1 x4 x1 x4 M 2 M 2 M 2 M 2 M 2 M 2 PCIEX4_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4_3 will run in X2 mode by default with PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 enabled When a PCIEx4 card is inserted into the PCIEX4_3 slot PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 will be disabled and the PCIEX4 card will run in X4 mode PCIe operating mode Motherboard Layout ...

Страница 37: ...ttings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button START 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 RESET Press the reset butto...

Страница 38: ... lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boo...

Страница 39: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1 23 Chapter 1 4 Clear CMOS button CLR_CMOS Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking ...

Страница 40: ...ht up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function 2 Q LEDs BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_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 flashes until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuit...

Страница 41: ...SUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 1 25 Chapter 1 3 Q Code LED The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the following page for details ...

Страница 42: ... 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 ASL Status Codes section below 31 Memory Installed 32 36 CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B 3E Po...

Страница 43: ... started 50 53 Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C 5F Reserved for future AMI ...

Страница 44: ...rvices 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B 6F System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module 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...

Страница 45: ... A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL see ASL Status 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 Vir...

Страница 46: ...mage returned error DA Boot Option is failed StartImage returned error DB Flash update 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 S...

Страница 47: ...IMUS VIII HERO 1 31 Chapter 1 1 2 8 Jumper 1 LN2 Mode jumper 3 pin LN2_MODE With LN2 mode activated the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully ...

Страница 48: ...nfiguration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z97 chipset These connectors 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 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the mot...

Страница 49: ...rgeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting 2 ASM...

Страница 50: ...onnector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 4 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1314 USB1112 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 480 MBps connection speed 1 x USB 2 0 ports ...

Страница 51: ...onnect 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 52: ...erboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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 Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector The CPU_FAN connector suppor...

Страница 53: ...or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCIe 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 7 ...

Страница 54: ...o the HDD System 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...

Страница 55: ...14 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately Visit www asus com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base ...

Страница 56: ...onitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices 12 M 2 Socket 3 The M 2 Socket 3 with M Key supports type 2242 22mm x 42mm 2260 22mm x 60mm 2280 22mm x 80mm and 22110 22mm x 110mm PCIe SATA interface storage devices When the M 2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode SATA ports 1 and 2 SATA6G_12 will be disabled ...

Страница 57: ... is for the add on Thunderbolt I O card that supports Intel s Thunderbolt Technology allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt enabled devices and a DisplayPort enabled display in a daisy chain configuration The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately ...

Страница 58: ...1 42 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Страница 59: ...his 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 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Страница 60: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Страница 61: ...Chapter 2 2 1 2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ...

Страница 62: ...nstallation Tool for installing the CPU only DO NOT damage or bend the CPU Installation Tool Always firmly hold both sides of the CPU Installation Tool when installing removing or picking up the CPU Installation Tool ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal incorrect CPU orientation placement or other damages resulting from negligence by the user ...

Страница 63: ...2 5 Chapter 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 ...

Страница 64: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Страница 65: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Страница 66: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection OR OR ...

Страница 67: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Страница 68: ...apter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 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 69: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Страница 70: ... directory of your USB storage device 4 Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback port 5 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled The light goes out when the process of updating the BIOS is complete For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 Con...

Страница 71: ...nel connectors 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port 2 USB BIOS Flashback button 3 DisplayPort 4 USB 3 1 Type A port EA1 5 LAN RJ 45 port 6 Intel USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function 7 Intel USB 2 0 ports 9 and 10 8 HDMI port 9 USB 3 1 Type C port EC1 10 Intel USB 3 0 ports 5 and 6 11 Optical S PDIF OUT port 12 Audio I O por...

Страница 72: ...ontroller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 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 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 chann...

Страница 73: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 2 15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 74: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 75: ...f 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 boot...

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Страница 77: ...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 78: ...a the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the F7 hotkey 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief on...

Страница 79: ...y depending on the devices you installed to the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Saves the changes and resets th...

Страница 80: ...to the following sections for the detailed configurations To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press the F7 hotkey Menu items General help Sub menu item Menu bar Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Language Hot Keys Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 Quick Note F9 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Co...

Страница 81: ...anced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to disp...

Страница 82: ...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 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use the F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item i...

Страница 83: ... 1 Press F3 on your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign to save it in My Favorites screen You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with sub menu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD I...

Страница 84: ...ain menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings ...

Страница 85: ...ur 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 default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ...

Страница 86: ...s Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user ...

Страница 87: ...o display other BIOS items Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters X M P If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology choose this item to set the pro...

Страница 88: ... Auto 700mV 800mV 900mV 1000mV BCLK Slew Rate Auto This item allows you to set the speed at which each clock rises and falls Configuration options Auto 1 5V ns 2 5V ns 3 5V ns 4 5V ns BCLK Spread Spectrum Auto This item allows you to reduce the EMI Disable to get more accurate base clocks Configuration options Auto Disabled 0 22 0 34 0 46 0 12 0 22 0 28 0 38 0 17 BCLK Frequency Slew Rate This item...

Страница 89: ...re Ratio Limit 3 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value f...

Страница 90: ...may help improve some benchmarks performance Configuration options Enabled Disabled TPU Keep Current Settings This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance Keep Current Settings Keep the current settings without changing anything TPU I Applies air cooling overclocking conditions TPU II Applies water cooling overclocking ...

Страница 91: ...overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DLLBwEn Auto Select values from 2 to 4 for best memory overclocking Configuration options Auto 1 7 PLL Bandwidth Auto Select Level 6 to Level 8 when overclocking High BCLK or High CPU frequency Configuration options Auto Level 0 Level 10 External DIGI Power Control VRM Initialization Check Disabled Enable or disable this item if a...

Страница 92: ...nt thermal production Select Manual to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 500 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a q...

Страница 93: ...U power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Configuration options 115 136 DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Graphics Load line Calibration Auto The load line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on t...

Страница 94: ... Extreme Power Phase Response DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Power Phase Response or Extreme The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability 100 This item provides a total power range for DRAM overclocking A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options...

Страница 95: ...ration options Auto 0 300 1 900 Core PLL Boot Voltage Auto The voltage for Core PLL at initial boot Configuration options Auto 0 70000 2 40000 CPU System Agent Boot Voltage Auto The voltage for CPU System Agent at initial boot Configuration options Auto 0 7000 1 8000 CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage Auto The voltage for CPU VCCIO at initial boot Configuration options Auto 0 7000 1 8000 Internal CPU Power Ma...

Страница 96: ...the AC loadline defined in 1 100 mOhms Use the and keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 01 62 49 IA DC Load Line Auto This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1 100 mOhms Use the and keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 01 62 49 CPU Core Cache Current Limit Max Auto This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or po...

Страница 97: ...appear only when you set the CPU Core Cache Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage offset value Configuration options Auto 0 005 0 635 The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Cache Voltage to Adaptive Mode Offset ...

Страница 98: ... Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the CPU graphics Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to Manual Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto Allows you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 600 1 700 The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to Of...

Страница 99: ...ystem to malfunction CPU Standby Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 80000 1 80000 DRAM REF Voltage Control DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto Configures the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines The reference volage will be the DRAM voltage times the configured value Configuration options Auto 0 39500 0 63000 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA CHB DIMM0 1 Rank0 1 BL0 7 Auto Configures th...

Страница 100: ...essor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch...

Страница 101: ...requency when it is below the operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C States Auto This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to Enabled Enhanced C States Enabled When enabled CPU will switch to minimum speed w...

Страница 102: ...appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enable this item for the Windows Vista operating system to control the Active State Power Management ASPM support for devices Enabled Vista controls the ASPM support for the device Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device PCH PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item is for th...

Страница 103: ...L0s L1s L0sL1 Auto SA PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link Configuration options Disabled L1 PEG ASPM Disabled This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management for the PEG 0 Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM L0s L1 L0sL1 ...

Страница 104: ...ill be set to PCI E when a PCI E graphic card is detected IGFX Force the primary display to be from the IGFX Graphics PEG Force the primary display to be from the PEG Graphics PCIE Force the primary display to be from the PCI E graphic cards iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Set this to enabled to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multi monitor output Configuration options Enabled Disabl...

Страница 105: ...he operating speed of the PCIEX8_2 speed Configuration options Auto The system will automatically select the PCIEX16 X8_1 slot speed Gen1 The PCIEX8_2 slot will run at PCI E 1 0 speed Gen2 The PCIEX8_2 slot will run at PCI E 2 0 speed Gen3 The PCIEX8_2 slot will run at PCI E 3 0 speed 3 6 4 ROG Effects Onboard LED Enabled This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs Configuration options En...

Страница 106: ...I Express port speed When set to Gen1 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 1 0 speed When set to Gen2 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 2 0 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 3 6 6 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Scroll down to display t...

Страница 107: ...PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Express 1 PCIE Storage RAID Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Express 2 PCIE Storage RAID Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping Configuration options Disab...

Страница 108: ...ows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled XHCI Hand off Disabled This item is set to Disabled by default for the EHCI enhanced host controller interface support by XHCI drivers in operating systems Disabled Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems wi...

Страница 109: ...llows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled ...

Страница 110: ...Asmedia USB 3 1 Controller USB3 1_E12 Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia USB 3 1 Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3 1 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia USB 3 1 Battery Charging Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB Type C Power Switch Auto Auto The system will automatically de...

Страница 111: ...uration options Disabled Enabled ASPM Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the ASPM controller to save energy Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled Intel LAN PXE ...

Страница 112: ...into OFF state after an AC power loss Power On The system goes into ON 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 PCI E PCI Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the wake on LAN function for the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI E LAN cards Configuration options Disabled Enabl...

Страница 113: ... or enable the Intel Thunderbolt Technology Configuration options Fully Disabled Disabled Enabled ThunderBolt Boot Support Disabled This item allows you to disable or enable the ThunderBolt Boot Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 11 HDD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices ...

Страница 114: ... for 4 pin CPU fan DC Mode Enable the CPU Q Fan control feature in DC mode for 3 pin CPU fan Disabled Disable the Q Fan control CPU Fan Step Up 0 sec This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step up Configuration options 0 sec 2 1 sec 2 8 sec 3 6 sec 4 5 sec 5 0 sec 6 3 sec 8 5 sec 12 sec 25 sec CPU Fan Step Down 0 sec This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step down Conf...

Страница 115: ...to adjust the middle CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the middle limit the CPU fan will operate at the middle duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Use the or keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 to 75 The CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit CPU Fan Min...

Страница 116: ...ts to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1 4 Profile to Manual Chassis Fan 1 4 Upper Temperature 70 Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis Fan 1 4 temperature The values range from 20 to 75 Chassis Fan 1 4 Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the or keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values...

Страница 117: ... Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Extension Fan 1 4 Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan spe...

Страница 118: ... the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit Extension Fan 1 4 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the or keys to adjust the minimum Extension Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the limit the Extension Fan 1 4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle Water Pump Control Disabled Disabled Disable the Water Pump control feature DC mode Enable t...

Страница 119: ...oot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support HDD Only All Sata Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time HDD Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Last Boot HDD Only Only boot drives connected to a SA...

Страница 120: ...d Post Report 5 sec This item This item allows you to select a desired waiting time of the POST report from 0 to 10 seconds or until ESC is pressed The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Full Screen or Auto Post Delay Time 3 sec This item This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute th...

Страница 121: ...configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to...

Страница 122: ... on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Key Management Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management Set New Key This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device The PK file must b...

Страница 123: ...e based authenticated variable DBX Management DBX Management Delete Key Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No Append Key Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure...

Страница 124: ...tion options Disabled Enabled 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the Left Right arrow key to select between by USB or by Internet then press Enter to confirm your choice For more details refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility 3 9 2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to dat...

Страница 125: ...refer to section 1 2 2 of this manual Displays the available SSDs Status definition Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting If the drive is frozen a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase Locked SSDs might be locked if the Secure Er...

Страница 126: ...you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Profile Name Key in the profile name to save current BIOS settings to profile 1 to 8 Save to Profile Saves the current BIOS settings to profile number 1 to 8 Load Save Profile from to USB Drive Load Save profiles from to an external USB Drive ...

Страница 127: ...Ratio Load from profile This item allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage VCCSA Voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU Ratio 3 9 4 ROG OC Panel H Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage VCCSA voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and...

Страница 128: ...ions DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Some DRAM manufacturers may not be recognized 3 9 6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus inte...

Страница 129: ...ges Reset 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 c...

Страница 130: ...lowing utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 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 the BIOS in DOS environment using the ...

Страница 131: ...le to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter Use the Left Right arrow key to select between by USB or by Internet then press Enter to confirm your choice 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 ...

Страница 132: ...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 http 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 USB...

Страница 133: ...sure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press F8 to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot d...

Страница 134: ...H C C D FORMAN 1 DIR M8H CAP 8390626 2015 05 10 21 14 34 Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g Files panel Drives panel 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 5 On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press En...

Страница 135: ... system boot failure 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 section 3 10 Exit menu for details 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to ...

Страница 136: ...3 60 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 ...

Страница 137: ...Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit www asus com for updates Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS 4 2 1 Running the support DVD To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP...

Страница 138: ...he folder of the software manual that you wish to read Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices Click to display the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Click to install the selected items Contains ROG related videos Click to display the ASUS contact information Click ...

Страница 139: ...file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS To install AI Suite 3 on your comput...

Страница 140: ...AI Suite 3 app on the Start screen Windows 8 Windows 8 1 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and check AI Suite 3 and select Install 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following steps a Go to the S...

Страница 141: ...ludes is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click on the left of the menu to launch the menu bar The AI Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model AI Suite 3 main menu bar Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model Re...

Страница 142: ...ng levels and fan settings via the user friendly AI Suite 3 utility 5 Way Optimization The 5 Way Optimization function dynamically optimizes your PC based on real time usage to provide the best system status It covers the essential areas such as CPU performance energy saving stable digital power cool and quiet fan control and includes tailored settings for your apps to ensure your PC is ready for ...

Страница 143: ...tup Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup Using TPU CPU Frequency Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Frequency in TPU Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard s user guide for details The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model Click to undo the adjustments...

Страница 144: ...rt Chapter 4 GPU Boost Click to save the adjustment into a profile Click to load the saved profile Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Click to enable the default settings CPU Graphics Voltage Adjustments ...

Страница 145: ...of your hardware components Using EPU Click to select a fan profile Click or to adjust the Power Plan time Click to configure the settings in Auto mode Click to configure the settings in High Performance mode Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode Click to configure the settings in Away mode Click to configure the Global settings Tick to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Cli...

Страница 146: ...ency Enables spread spectrum to enhance system stability CPU Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load line Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency CPU CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends...

Страница 147: ... 3 also supports hardware level PWM DC combo mode for the CPU and chassis fans You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a noiseless operation during light loads Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the fan s speed to silent mode Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan s noise level and speed Click to increase th...

Страница 148: ... and define the audio setting of the selected application Click to apply the changes Click to undo the changes Click to assign a specific application exe into Turbo App list Click to refresh the list of running applications Applications list pane Displays all the running applications on your system Turbo App List pane Displays the applications added to the Turbo App List Clieck the icon for more s...

Страница 149: ...y in selected motherboard models Ai Charger screen Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger Click to apply the selection Check the 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 yo...

Страница 150: ...es Launching USB 3 1 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 1 Boost Using the USB 3 1 Boost USB 3 1 Boost automatically detects the USB devices that support UASP For a list of UASP supported USB devices visit the ASUS website at www asus com The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance use a USB 3 1 de...

Страница 151: ...pdate the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS ...

Страница 152: ... motherboard CPU and memory Launching the System Information To launch System Information click on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click the MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information Click the CPU tab to view the processor s information ...

Страница 153: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 4 17 Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click the SPD tab to view the memory s information ...

Страница 154: ... playback from your smart device yo the PC Launching Mobo Connect To launch Mobo Connect click on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select Mobo Connect Mobo Connect screen Click to apply the settings Select device for audio Audio Mode Select device for Keyboard Mouse sharing Set Hotkey for Keyboard Mouse sharing Set Hotkey for Audio Mode ...

Страница 155: ... the AI Suite 3 main menu then select Push Notice Push Notice screen Click to enable Push Notice Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Tick to select the smart device You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click then click then select Pairing your computer and smart device To pair your computer and sm...

Страница 156: ...modes Set the minutes to send the alert before the PC mode s activation Key in your messages for more information Tick to select the smart device Setting up PC Status alerts This feature allows you to send alerts of the unusual activities of the voltage temperature and fan settings of your computer to your smart device Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device Tick to send alert when the...

Страница 157: ...o send messages to your smart device You can also send messages via the Push Notice messaging shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click then click then select Click to key in your message Tick to select the smart device Click to send your message Tap to view PC mode alerts Tap to view PC status alerts Tap to view PC sent messages Tap to scan more host computers Tap to dele...

Страница 158: ...ware is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Sonic Studio II Sonic Studio II is an audio suite that offers six audio controls Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ Smart Volume and Surround Surround is dedicated for 2 channel headset and offers one of...

Страница 159: ...m automatically adjust the frequency of an audio content to maintain deep bass and crispy high frequencies Surround Check this box to enable Surround This item recreates a multichannel listening experience over your stereo headphones or speakers Reverb Check this box to enable Reverb This item increases the feeling if spaciousness and lets you choose other reverb presets Reverb presets Click to se...

Страница 160: ...e This item removes the background noise between words and sentences on your voice or on incoming voice Noise Reduction Check this box to enable Noise Reduction This item removes the remaining voice on top of your voice or your friend s voice Reset Click this button to reset the settings on your voice or on incoming voice to the default settings Test tone Click the play button to start the test fo...

Страница 161: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 4 25 Chapter 4 Casting Enhancer ...

Страница 162: ...one jack Sonic SenseAmp displays a pop up window that displays Detecting headphone impedance After detecting the headphone s impedance Sonic SenseAmp displays another pop up window similar to the one shown below Refer to the table below on the behavior of Sonic SenseAmp when adjusting the impedance of the detected headphone 32 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Performance 150 ohms Amplify ...

Страница 163: ...RO 4 27 Chapter 4 After you close the pop window Sonic SenseAmp enters speaker configuration and displays the adjusted headphone impedance Click to manually adjust the amplify level Displays the impedance of your headphone ...

Страница 164: ...er 4 DTS Connect DTS Connect delivers excellent audio entertainment across all formats and works with 4 5 1 and 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound It also allows you to connect your PC to a home theatre system Control settings panel ...

Страница 165: ...also features sound enhancers to amplify desired sound effects Display Menu Customize the settings for each game including Transparency Signal Size and Remanency Control Menu Allows you to configure shortcut keys Use the sliders to adjust the settings Displays the list of games Displays the options available Click a tab to select an option Each option has its own settings and menus Click to reset ...

Страница 166: ...Radar Selection menu Allows you to configure the sound enhancers Tick to choose the desired sound enhancer Audio Mode Radar Selection are enabled with shortcut keys in the game Refer to the Controls tab for more information about the shortcut key settings ...

Страница 167: ...s or key in the value of the input field 4 8 GameFirst III GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles Optimization Game Media Streaming and File Sharing facilitating different user scenarios Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run faster and smoother To use GameFirst III double clic...

Страница 168: ...Displays the top 5 bandwidth consuming applications currently used Application usage Displays the individual downloading and uploading bandwidth of currently used applications Total usage Displays the total downloading and uploading bandwidth of the currently used applications ...

Страница 169: ...y in the desired uploading downloading speed and apply the speed if needed Key in the upload download speed Click to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test Using the Network Information Displays information about the physical network card such as speed physical address IP address subnet mask and default gateway ...

Страница 170: ...directly 1 Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port Refer to the Rear I O connection section for more information about the location of the KeyBot USB port 2 Double click on the desktop to launch the KeyBot II application on your PC Click to configure Macro Keys Smart Input Function Keys and Shortcut settings Click any of the items to perform a specific tasks or click their corr...

Страница 171: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 4 35 Chapter 4 Function Keys Shortcut ...

Страница 172: ...ting of your devices first ASUS Media Streamer supports NFC function Ensure to install ASUS HomeCloud on your PC An Internet connection is required to fully utilize this feature To use ASUS Media Streamer On your computer click ASUS HomeCloud then select Media Streamer On your device click Media Streamer Select the device you want to stream to Click to select media type Click to edit media files C...

Страница 173: ... mp4 m4a aac ts flac mp3 mid xmf mxmf rtttl rtx ota imy ogg mkv wav jpg gif png bmp webp webm Drag and drop or tick files to add or delete Click to add or create a new folder Click to add the selected files Click to delete selected files Click to proceed with the deletion or addition of files Click to cancel changes ...

Страница 174: ...hole purpose of having it and may affect your system s performance Startup folders Since RAMDisk loads during boot up together with the contents of the Junction folders changing the location of the startup folders may cause system error and disable loading your RAMDisk To launch RAMDisk click Creating Deleting a RAMDisk drive Your RAMDisk drive allows you to place your favorite applications and fi...

Страница 175: ...k enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location The format function is available only if you enable the Dynamic Memory Allocation function on your disk Select the Junction tab to create your junction point Click to select where to create a junction point Click to finish adding the new junction point Click the drop down arrow to select your R...

Страница 176: ...Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file s original location Use RAMDisk to manually synchronize updates with these backup files Click Synchronize to update your files ...

Страница 177: ...t you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website MemTweakIt functions depends on the chipset on the motherboard Each chipset has differernt options To use MemTweakIt double click on the desktop Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to validate your settings Click to a...

Страница 178: ...mTweakIt 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 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...

Страница 179: ...your system and displays it in an ROG custom layout ROG CPU Z provides you information and status of your CPU motherboard memory graphics card and other components installed in your system You can generate a report about your system info and send or post it on the CPU Z website To use ROG CPU Z double click on the desktop ...

Страница 180: ...pplications you are currently using and the disk I O demands RAMCache copies the most frequently used data from the disk to the RAM cache where it can be processed faster and then automatically writes it back to the disk thus accelerating the computer overall performance with a minimized risk of data loss To use RAMCache double click on the desktop To start RAMCache 1 Launch RAMCache and select di...

Страница 181: ...sk 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 tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripe...

Страница 182: ... 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 183: ...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 184: ...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 185: ... 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 186: ... 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 187: ...d does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer 2 Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optic...

Страница 188: ...ction 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS 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 devic...

Страница 189: ...y 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 r...

Страница 190: ...nada 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 p...

Страница 191: ...ste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing 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 diff...

Страница 192: ...positivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE Компания ASUS заявляет что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских директив Подробную информацию пожалуйста смотрите в декларации соответствия Български С настоящото ...

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