Asus MAXIMUS VII GENE Aura Sync accessory User's manual
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MAXIMUS VII
GENE
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E9752
Revised Edition V2
October 2014
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Contents
Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
ROG Gaming Features ...............................................................1-3
ROG Exclusive Features.............................................................1-4
ASUS Special Features ..............................................................1-5
ROG rich bundled software .........................................................1-6
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-7
Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-8
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................1-10
System memory ........................................................................1-11
Expansion slots .........................................................................1-25
Onboard buttons .......................................................................1-28
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-31
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-40
1.2.11 SupremeFX Impact II audio card ..............................................1-51
Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
CPU installation...........................................................................2-3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-4
SupremeFX Impact II audio card installation ..............................2-7
DIMM installation.........................................................................2-8
ATX Power connection................................................................2-9
SATA device connection ...........................................................2-10
Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-11
Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-12
Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-14
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-14
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-16
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Contents
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-4
QFan Control...............................................................................3-7
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard .......................................................................3-9
Extreme Tweaker menu ...........................................................................3-12
CPU Configuration ....................................................................3-36
PCH Configuration ....................................................................3-39
PCH Storage Configuration.......................................................3-40
System Agent Configuration .....................................................3-42
USB Configuration ....................................................................3-44
Platform Misc Configuration ......................................................3-45
Onboard Devices Configuration ................................................3-46
APM Configuration ....................................................................3-48
Network Stack Configuration.....................................................3-49
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................3-59
3.9.2 ROG SSD Secure Erase ...........................................................3-59
3.9.3 Setup Animator .........................................................................3-60
3.9.4 Graphics Card Information ........................................................3-61
3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile .......................................................3-61
ASUS SPD Information .............................................................3-62
ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure ..............................................3-63
Chapter 4:
Software support
Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1
Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1
Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2
Contents
5-Way Optimization .....................................................................4-6
Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) ......................................................4-7
Energy Processing Unit (EPU) ....................................................4-9
DIGI+ Power Control .................................................................4-11
Fan Xpert 3 ...............................................................................4-13
Turbo App .................................................................................4-15
USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4-16
EZ Update .................................................................................4-17
System Information ...................................................................4-18
4.5.10 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................4-20
4.5.11 USB Charger+ ...........................................................................4-21
Sonic Studio ..............................................................................4-26
Sonic SenseAmp.......................................................................4-28
Sonic SoundStage ....................................................................4-30
DTS Connect.............................................................................4-31
Chapter 5:
RAID support
5.1.1 RAID definitions ..........................................................................5-1
Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................................5-2
Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................5-2
5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ..................5-3
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..................5-7
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® ....................................5-8
Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation ........5-8
Appendices
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in 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, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells 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 additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete 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
Italics
<Key>
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
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
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
MAXIMUS VII GENE specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion slots
VGA
Multi-GPU support
LAN
USB
LGA1150 socket for 4th, New 4th, and 5th Generation Intel ®
Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/ Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ®, and Celeron ® processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Intel ® Z97 Express Chipset
Dual channel memory architecture
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3300 (O.C.) / 3200 (O.C.) / 3100
(O.C.) / 3000 (O.C.) / 2933 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2600
(O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000
(O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (Red, single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 slot (Black)*
* The PCIe 2.0 x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) shares bandwidth with M.2 and mPCIe connector. For more information, refer to the Expansion slots section in Chapter 1.
Integrated Intel ® HD Graphics Processor
HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x
1600 @ 60Hz
Intel ® InTru™ 3D, Intel ® Quick Sync Video, Intel ® Clear Video HD
Technology, and Intel ® Insider™
Quad-GPU NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology
Quad-GPU AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
1 x Intel ® I218-V Gigabit LAN
Anti-surge Ethernet port
ROG GameFirst III
Intel ® Z97 Express Chipset
4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board
[red])*
7 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, 3 ports at mid-board)**
ASMedia ® USB 3.0 controller
2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue])
* Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel ®
USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows ® 8 / 8.1.
native
** 1 x USB 2.0 port (USB13) shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
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MAXIMUS VII GENE specifications summary
Storage
Audio
Back I/O Ports
Intel ® Z97 Express Chipset:
6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports*
- Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology 13 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
- Intel ® Smart Response Technology, Intel ® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel ® Smart Connect Technology*
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support**
ASMedia ® SATA 6Gb/s controller:
2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports***
* The supported functions depend on the CPU installed.
** Supports PCIe interface only.
*** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
ROG SupremeFX Impact II Audio 8-Channel High Definition
Audio
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ELNA ® Premium Audio Capacitors
- Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Gold
Plated Audio Jacks
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
Audio Feature:
- Sonic Radar II
- Sonic Studio
- Sonic SoundStage
- Sonic SenseAmp
- DTS Connect
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x ROG Connect button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
3 x golden plated audio jacks
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ROG Exclusive Features
Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+ III
- Full digital CPU/DRAM power
- NexFET TM Power Block MOSFET
- 60A Ferrite Choke
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
KeyBot
- CPU Level Up
- X.M.P.
- DirectKey
ROG RAMDisk
UEFI BIOS features
- Extreme Tweaker
- Tweaker’s Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- GPU.DIMM Post
- O.C. Profile
- Graphics Card Information Preview
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan
Xpert 3, and Turbo App
ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite 3
- USB 3.0 Boost
- USB Charger+
- AI Charger+
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY
- Push Notice
- X.M.P.
- USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
MemOK!
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
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MAXIMUS VII GENE specifications summary
Internal Connectors
BIOS Features
Manageability
Software
Form Factor
1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional three USB 2.0 ports,
one connector shares with ROG_EXT header)
1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector
3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Temperature Sensor (T_SENSOR1)
1 x LN2 jumper
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)*
1 x System panel connector
1 x TPM connector
1 x Sonic SoundStage button
1 x KeyBot button
*AAFP connector is built-in on the SupremeFX Impact II card
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM
BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD
(Serial Presence Detect) memory information
WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers
ROG GameFirst III
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CPU-Z
ROG MemTweakIt
Kaspersky ® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ASUS WebStorage
Home Cloud
ASUS Utilities
µATX Form Factor, 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
Cables
Accessories
Application DVD
Documentation
ROG MAXIMUS VII GENE
3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables
1 x SLI ® bridge
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 SupremeFX Impact II audio card
ROG motherboard support DVD
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Installation tools and components
1 bag of screws
PC chassis
Intel LGA 1150 CPU
DDR3 DIMM
Philips (cross) screwdriver
Power supply unit
Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan
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.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Product introduction
1.1 Special features
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1.1.1 Product highlights
Republic of Gamers
The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions.
If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of Gamers and make your presence felt.
LGA1150 socket for 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel
®
Core™ i7/Intel
®
Core™ i5/Intel
®
Core™ i3, Pentium
®
and Celeron
®
processors
This motherboard supports 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and
PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
Intel
®
Z97 Express Chipset
Intel ® Z97 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th,
New 4th, and 5th generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/Intel ® Core™ 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 up to six USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6
Gb/s ports, and M.2 support for faster data retrieval.
PCI Express
®
3.0
PCI Express ® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCIe bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
SLI
®
/CrossFire™ On-Demand
This motherboard supports multi-GPU SLI ® /CrossFireX
™
graphics cards for an unrivalled gaming performance. With the Intel ® Z97 platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of multiple
GPUs, it supports up to 2-WAY Quad-GPU SLI ® or CrossFireX
™
configuration.
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M.2 Support
This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares bandwidth with PCIe x2 slot to speed up data transfer up to 10 Gb/s. This helps enhance the performance of your Solid State Drive
(SSD) that is dedicated only to the operating system. The M.2 slot provides support for faster access to data and applications, and quicker wake up time for your system.
• Supports PCIe interface only.
• Supports 2260 (22 mm x 60 mm) and 2280 (22 mm x 80 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 speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.
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1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features
SupremeFX Impact II
ROG knows the importance of flawless audio – pristine effects and full-range soundtracks make the game. This devotion to the best audio is applied to all our Maximus VII boards, including micro ATX (mATX) models. SupremeFX Impact II is our dedicated audio hardware for mATX. Cutting-edge isolation technologies minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and exceptionally premium components deliver best-in-class audio. The original SupremeFX
Impact was acclaimed by both our customers and the media: SupremeFX Impact II employs even finer components and superbly clever software innovations for gaming and multimedia experiences beyond compare!
Sonic Radar II
Sonic Radar II technology displays a stealthy overlay that lets you pinpoint the direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs, so you practice your enemy-pinpointing skills! In 2014 version, you can install your favorite FPS games and customize settings of overlay, shortcut keys and audio enhancer!
Sonic Studio
Sonic Studio 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 Surround.
Sonic SoundStage
Sonic SoundStage is an on-board solution that improves audio experience when you connect your front-panel headset. It works with any operating system and on any game. You can choose from any of the four presets or manually fine tune your own setting to fire up your game.
Sonic SenseAmp
Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that automatically detects your headset’s impedance and adjusts the built-in amp accordingly. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your high-quality headphones as simple as plugging them in.
GameFirst III
ASUS GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) facilitating user’s need. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run faster and smoother.
Intel
®
Ethernet
This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with lower CPU utilization for a smooth networking experience. It has advanced features including advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to its compatibility with the Intel CPU and chipset.
KeyBot
KeyBot is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific or several task at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode.
This feature supports USB keyboards only.
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1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features
Extreme Engine Digi+ III
Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers you a hardcore power delivery for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. It utilizes the best components such as NexFET
60A Ferrite Choke, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid state capacitors. The
NexFET
™
™
MOSFETs,
Power Block MOSFETs combine great durability and up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up to five times longer than generic capacitors with 20% wider temperature tolerance.
CPU Level Up
With ROG’s CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Simply select the processor that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest.
ROG Connect
ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real time via a notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a
USB cable, allowing you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.
The ROG Connect cable is sold separately.
iROG
The iROG is a special IC that fully maximizes ROG’s unique functions, providing you with full control of your motherboard at any stage. It increases your overclocking, and offers you with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level.
LANGuard
ROG revolutionizes the LAN port with its advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted components that improve throughput, while surge-protected and electrostatic-guarded components (ESD Guards) protect your motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.
ProbeIt
Your motherboard consists of ten (10) ProbeIt measurement points that help you detect the amount of voltage currently running in your system. Use a multi-tester device to measure the voltage of your system and its components and peripherals.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1.4 ASUS Special Features
AI Suite 3
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use software package. It allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI
Protocol), significantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the ROG Connect button for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
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1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software
Kaspersky
®
Anti-Virus
Kaspersky ® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium anti virus protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced anti virus technologies. The product incorporates the
Kaspersky ® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry’s highest.
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
DAEMON 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 information of the main devices of your system. It gives you the information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Use the ROG look of reporting your system’s current information with ROG
CPU-Z.
MemTweakIt
MemTweakIt is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website.
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS
Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ up mixes stereo sources (CDs,
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theatre system. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder.
SSD Secure Erase
Your ROG motherboard comes with SSD Secure Erase that deletes all data from an SSD while recovering lost performance and restores factory speeds. The SSD Secure Erase embedded to the UEFI BIOS for better compatibility and easy use.
RAMDisk
RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into actual storage, so you can place favorite app and game cache files in it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it can also release the unused memory of RAMDisk back to the system when needed. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you get auto data backup and restore.
RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2 Motherboard overview
1.2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or 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 off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout
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Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)
2. LGA1150 CPU Socket
3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin
CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)
4. DDR3 DIMM slots
5. ProbeIt
6. Q_Code LEDs
7. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2)
8. MemOK! button
9. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12)
10. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])
11. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12[red])
12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB13; USB1112)
14. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)
15. T_Sensor (2-pin T_SENSOR1)
16. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE)
17. KeyBot button (KEYBOT)
18. RESET button (RESET)
19. Power-on button (START)
20. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
21. M.2 (Socket 3)
22. SupremeFX Impact II connecctor (26-1 pin SFX_IMPACT_II)
23. MPCIE
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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th, New
4th, and 5th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ Intel ® Core™ i5/ Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ®, and
Celeron ® processors
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure 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) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1150 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.
Recommended memory configurations
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Memory configurations
You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets.
• Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/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 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.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Extreme Tweaker menu section for manual memory frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
MAXIMUS VII GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 3300 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
G.SKILL
FE-3300C13D-8GTXDG (XMP) 8GB (2x4GB)
SS/DS Chip
Brand
SS -
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage
13-15-15-35 1.65
DIMM socket support (Optional)
1 4
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DDR3 3200 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
AVEXIR
G.SKILL
AVD3UH32001304G-
4CI(XMP)
F3-3200C12Q-
16GTXDG(XMP)
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
16GB (4x 4GB) SS
16GB (4x 4GB) SS
-
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-
Voltage
13-15-15-35 1.65V
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(Optional)
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Vendors Part No.
AVEXIR
A-DATA
AVD3UH31001204G-
4CI(XMP)
AX3U3100W4G12-
DMV(XMP)
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
16GB (4x 4GB) SS
8GB (2x 4GB) SS
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Timing
12-14-14-35 1.65V
12-14-14-36 1.65V
Voltage
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(Optional)
2
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4
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DDR3 3000 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
AVEXIR
APACER
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
CORSAIR
AVD3UH30001204G-
4BZ1(XMP)
78.BAGHN.AFL0C
F3-3000C12Q-
16GTXDG(XMP)
F3-3000C12D-
8GTXDG(XMP)
CMY8GX3M2A-
3000C12R(XMP)
Size
16GB (4x 4GB) SS
16GB (4x 4GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
SS
SS
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8GB (2 x 4B )
SS
SS
-
-
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DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
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-
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12-14-14-35 1.65V
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DDR3 2666 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
GEIL
KINGSTON
78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP)
78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP)
78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP)
CMD16GX3M4A2666C11
(Ver5.12)(XMP)
F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP)
GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP)
KHX26C11T2K2/8X(XMP)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
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16GB (4x 4GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
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8GB (2x 4GB)
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DS
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DS
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DS
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2666-11-13-
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DDR3 2500 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
G.SKILL
F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB)
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DS
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Brand
DS -
Chip
NO.
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DDR3 2400 MHz capability
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Size SS/DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
A-DATA
A-DATA
Apacer
Apacer
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CORSAIR
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CORSAIR
CORSAIR
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G.SKILL
G.SKILL
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GEIL
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KINGSTON
KINGSTON
AX3U2400W4G11-DMV(XMP)
AX3U2400W8G11-DMV(XMP)
78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP)
783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP)
CMD16GX3M2A2400C10
(Ver4.21)(XMP)
CMD32GX3M4A2400C10
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A
(Ver4.21)(XMP)
CMY16GX3M2A2400C10R
(Ver4.21)(XMP)
CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10
(Ver4.21)
F3-19200CL10Q2-
64GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL10Q-
32GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP)
F3-19200CL9Q-
16GBZMD(XMP)
F3-2400C11Q-32GXM(XMP)
GOC316GB2400C10QC(XMP)
GOC316GB2400C11QC(XMP)
KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX(XMP)
KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP)
KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP)
KHX24C11T3K2/16X(XMP)
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16GB (2x 8GB)
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8GB (4x 2GB )
16GB (4x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
SS
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DS
DS
DS
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DS
DS
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DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4(XMP)
KINGSTON
Mushkin
KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP)
997122R(XMP)
Silicon
Power
Transcend
SP004GXLYU240NSA(XMP)
TX2400KLN-8GK(XMP)
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32GB (4x 8GB)
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13-30
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2400-10-12-
12-28
2400-11-13-
13-32
2400-11-12-
11-29
DDR3 2200 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
GEIL
GEIL
Size
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)
4GB (2x 2GB )
8GB (2x 4GB)
DS
DS -
-
ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
-
-
Chip
NO.
Timing
9-10-9-28
9-11-9-28
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(Optional)
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Vendors Part No.
Size
A-DATA
A-DATA
Apacer
Apacer
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Silicon
Power
Silicon
Power
Transcend
AX3U2133W4G10-DR(XMP)
AX3U2133W8G10-DR(XMP)
78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP)
AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP)
CMD16GX3M2A2133C9
(Ver4.21)(XMP)
CMD32GX3M4A2133C9
(Ver4.21)(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
(Ver1.5)(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2B2133C9
(Ver5.12)(XMP)
CMY8GX3M2A2133C11R
(Ver4.21)(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A2133C11R
(Ver4.21)(XMP)
F3-17000CL11Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP)
F3-17000CL9Q-
16GBXLD(XMP)
F3-17000CL9Q-
16GBZH(XMP)
F3-2133C10Q-32GSR(XMP)
F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP)
KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX(XMP)
KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP)
SP004GXLYU213NSA(XMP)
SP008GXLYU213NSA(XMP)
TX2133KLH-16GK(XMP)
8GB (2x 4GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
4GB
16GB (2x 8GB)
32GB (4x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
64GB (8x 8GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
32GB (4x 8GB)
32GB (4x 8GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
64GB (8x 8GB)
4GB
8GB
16GB (2x 8GB)
Transcend TX2133KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB)
DS
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DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
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DS
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Chip
NO.
Timing
10-11-11-30 1.65
10-11-11-30
9-9-9-24
11-13-13-31 -
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1.65
9-11-11-31 1.65
Voltage
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DIMM socket support
(Optional)
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•
9-11-10-27 1.5
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9-11-10-28
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1.65
10-12-12-31
11-11-11-31
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1.5
11-12-11-30 1.65
9-9-9-24
2133-11-12-
11-30
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11-30
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10-27
2133-10-11-
10-27
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DDR3 2000 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
AEXEA
Asint
GEIL
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP)
SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)
4GB (2x
2GB )
4GB
4GB (2x
2GB )
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
DS
DS
DS -
-
Hynix
Chip NO.
Timing
-
-
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 -
9-9-9-28 1.65
Voltage
1.65
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2
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(Optional)
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Crucial
Crucial
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29)
(XMP)
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)
(XMP)
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver8.16)
(XMP)
CMD32GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver3.24)
(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver4.13)
(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.12)
(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16)
(XMP)
CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23)
(XMP)
CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver 4.21)
(XMP)
CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver3.24)
(XMP)
CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 (Ver5.29)
(XMP)
CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)
16GB (2x 8GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
32GB (4x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
32GB (4x 8GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
32GB (4x 8GB) CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 (Ver3.23)
(XMP)
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver3.23)
(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16)
(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G (Ver5.12)
(XMP)
BLE8G3D1869DE1TX0.16FED(XMP)
BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16FMD(XMP)
F3-14900CL10Q-32GBZL(XMP)
F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP)
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP)
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)
F3-1866C10Q2-64GZM(XMP)
F3-1866C10Q2-64GZM(XMP)
F3-1866C9Q-32GXM(XMP)
GEEL316GB1866C9DC(XMP)
32GB (4x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
4GB
32GB (4x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
64GB (2x 8GB)
64GB (2x 8GB)
32GB (4x 8GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
KINGSTON
Silicon
Power
Silicon
Power
KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)
SP004GXLYU186NSA(XMP)
SP008GXLYU186NSA(XMP)
8GB (2x 4GB)
4GB
8GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
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SS/
DS
-
Chip
Brand
-
Chip
NO.
Timing
1866 9-9-9-27
Voltage
1.5
•
2
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
4
-
-
-
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
-
-
-
-
-
9-10-9-27 1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
-
-
-
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
1.5
1.5
•
•
-
-
-
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
-
-
-
9-10-9-27
10-11-10-30
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
-
-
-
-
1866-9-10-
9-27
10-11-10-27
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
10-11-10-27 1.5
9-10-9-27 1.5
9-10-9-27
1866 9-10-
9-27
1866-9-9-9-27
9-9-9-27
10-11-10-30
9-10-9-28
9-10-9-28
9-10-9-28
9-10-9-28
10-11-10-30
10-11-10-30
-
9-10-9-28
1866-9-10-
9-28
1866-9-11-
9-27
1866-9-11-
9-27
-
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.65
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
-
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 1-17
1-18
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
G.SKILL
F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB ) DS 9-9-9-24
Voltage
1.65
•
2
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
•
4
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
AMD
AMD
AMD
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
Asint
Asint
Asint
Part No.
AD3U1600W4G11
AD3U1600W8G11
ADDU1600W4G11-B
ADDU1600W8G11-B
78.C1GET.9K10C
AHU04GFA60C9Q1D
(XMP)
AHU04GFA60C9Q3R
(XMP)
AHU08GFA60CBT3R
(XMP)
SLA302G08-
EGG1C(XMP)
SLA302G08-
EGJ1C(XMP)
SLA302G08-EGN1C
SLA304G08-ENG1B
4GB
4GB
8GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
Asint
Asint
SLZ302G08-
EGN1C
SLB304G08-
EGJ1B(XMP)
SLB304G08-EGN1B
2GB
Size
4GB
8GB
4GB
8GB
AX3U1600W4G9-
DB(XMP)
AX3U1600W8G9-
DB(XMP)
AE32G1609U1-U
8GB (2x
4GB)
16GB (2x
8GB)
2GB
AE34G1609U2-U 4GB
AP38G1608U2K(XMP) 8GB (2x
4GB)
78.B1GE3.9L10C
78.B1GET.9K00C
4GB
4GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
SS
SS/DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
ASint
Chip
Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
-
Voltage
•
2
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
•
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
ELPIDA
AMD
AMD
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
Asint
ASint
Asint
ASint
302G08-
GN1C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3WCD-1211A
3WCD-1211A
DWND-1211A
J4208EBBG-GN-F
23EY4587MB6H
23EY4587MB6H
AM5D5908DEQSCK
AM5D6008BQQSCK
AM5D6008BQQSCK
302G08-GG1C
302G08-GJ1C
302G08-GN1C
304G08-GN1B
304G08-GN1B
-
-
11-11-
11-28
9-9-9-
24
-
9-9-9-
27
9-9-9-
27
-
11-11-
11-28
11-11-
11-31
9-9-9-
27
9-11-
11-28
9-9-9-
27
11-11-
11-28
11-11-
11-28
9-9-9-
24
9-9-9-
24
-
9-9-9-
24
9-9-9-
24
-
9-9-9-
28
-
-
-
•
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
(continued on the next page)
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size SS/DS Chip Brand
AVD3U16000904G-2CW(XMP)
CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.21)
(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12)
(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2.12)
(XMP)
CML16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver2.21)
(XMP)
CML16GX3M4X1600C8(Ver 2.12)
(XMP)
CML8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver7.12)
(XMP)
CMV8GX3M1A1600C11
8GB (2x
4GB)
16GB (2x
8GB)
8GB (2x
4GB)
8GB (2x
4GB)
16GB (2x
8GB)
16GB (4x
4GB)
8GB (2x
4GB)
8GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver3.19)
(XMP)
CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver.3.24)
(XMP)
CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)
CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 (Ver8.16)
(XMP)
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 (Ver2.2)
(XMP)
CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 (Ver8.16)
(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 (Ver3.23)
(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 (Ver8.21)
(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
BLS4G3D1609DS1S00.16
FMR(XMP)
BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16
FM(XMP)
M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG(XMP)
8GB (2x
4GB)
16GB (2x
8GB)
16GB (4x
4GB)
16GB (4x
4GB)
32GB (4x
8GB)
4GB ( 1x
4GB)
8GB ( 1x
8GB)
8GB ( 1x
8GB)
8GB (2x
4GB)
8GB (2x
4GB)
4GB
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
4GB
2GB
DS
M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG(XMP)
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB
HMT41GU6MFR8C-PB
FLGE85F-C8KL9A(XMP)
FLGF65F-C8KL9A(XMP)
4GB
4GB
8GB
2GB
4GB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
Elixir
Elixir
Hynix
Hynix
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
N2CB2G80GN-
DG
N2CB2G80GN-
DG
H5TQ2G83CFR
H5TQ4G83MFR
N/A
N/A
(continued on the next page)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1600-9-9-
9-24
10-10-
10-27
9-9-9-24
10-10-
10-27
10-10-
10-27
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
1600-9-9-
9-24
8-8-8-24
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
-
1.5
9-9-9-28
9-9-9-28
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
9-9-9-28
9-9-9-28 -
-
-
-
-
Chip NO.
Timing
11-11-
11-28
9-9-9-24
1600 8-8-
8-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
10-10-
10-27
Heat-Sink
Package
9-9-9- 24
1.5
1.5
1.5
11-11-
11-30
9-9-9-24
10-10-
10-27
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
-
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Voltage
•
2
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 1-19
1-20
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors
Part
No.
Size SS/DS Chip Brand
Chip
NO.
F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2(XMP)
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP)
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)
F3-1600C9Q-32GXM(XMP)
GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP)
GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP)
KHX16009CD3K2/8GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3B1/4G(XMP)
8GB (2x
4GB)
16GB
(4x
4GB)
16GB
(4x
4GB)
32GB
(4x
8GB)
4GB (2x
2GB )
8GB (4x
2GB )
8GB (2x
4GB)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G
KHX16C10B1K2/16X(XMP)
KHX16C9K2/16
KHX16C9P1K2/16
KVR16N11/4
16GB
(2x
8GB)
16GB
(2x
8GB)
4GB
24GB
( 6x
4GB)
32GB
(8x
4GB)
8GB (2x
4GB)
8GB (2x
4GB)
16GB
(2x
8GB)
12GB
(3x
4GB)
6GB (3x
2GB )
6GB (3x
2GB )
16GB
(4x
4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
KVR16N11/4 4G DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-
24
9-9-9-
24
9-9-9-
24
7-7-7-
24
8-8-8-
28
9-9-9-
27
9-9-9-
27
9
9
9
9-9-9-
24
9
9-9-9-
27
9-9-9-
24
9
-
1333-
9-9-9-
24
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.35
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
KINGSTON D2568JPUCPGGBU
H5TQ2G83CFRPBC -
11-11-
11-28-1
-
1.5
Hynix
(continued on the next page)
Timing Voltage
1.25
• •
2
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors
Part
No.
MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G6D1
MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G6E1
MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1
MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1
MT8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1
MT8KTF25664AZ-1G6M1
PV316G160C9K(XMP)
PV316G160C9K(XMP)
AL9F8L93B-GN2E
ALAF8L93B-GN2E
SMD-4G28N1P-16KM
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ
SMD-4G68NG-16KK
SMD-8G28NP-16KM
SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP)
SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP)
SP004GXLYU160NSA(XMP)
SP008GXLYU160NSA(XMP)
16GB
(2x
8GB)
4GB
8GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
2GB
16GB
(2x
4GB)
Size
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
-
SS/DS Chip Brand
MICRON
Micron
MICRON
MICRON
Micron
-
MICRON
D9PBC
D9QBJ
D9PFJ
D9PFJ
D9QBJ
-
D9PFJ
-
-
-
-
-
-
Chip NO.
11-11-11-28
1600-9-9-9-24
1600-9-9-9-24
PSC
PSC
ELPIDA
-
-
Hynix
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
S-POWER
S-POWER
A3P4GF3BLF
A3P4GF3BLF
J4208BBBG-GN-F
-
-
H5TQ2G83BFRPBC
J2108BDBG-GN-F
J4208BBBG-GN-F
20YT5NG
20YT5NG
-
-
1600
-
-
1600
9-11-11-28
9-9-9-24
1600-9-9-9-27
1600-9-9-9-27
TED34GM1600C11BK
TED38GM1600C11BK
TLD34G1600HC9BK(XMP)
TLD38G1600HC9BK(XMP)
TXD34096M1600HC9-
D(XMP)
TS1GLK64V6H(620945)
TS1GLK64W6H
TS512MLK64W6H
84E44G93UM-16BPSYW
84E48G93UM-16BPSYW
8GB
8GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
4GB
8GB
8GB (2x
4GB)
16GB
(2x
8GB)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
-
Hynix
-
Hynix
-
H5TC2G83EFR
-
H5TQ4G83AFR
11-11-11-28
11-11-11-28
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
Hynix H5TC2G83BFRH9A
SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B
SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B
SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B
UMAX U2S96D30TP-16
UMAX U2S96D30TP-16
-
9-9-9-24
11-11-11-28-1
11-11-11-28-2
1600-11-11-11-28
1600-11-11-11-28
-
-
-
-
-
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1.5
-
-
-
1.5
-
1.5
1.5
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
-
-
-
1.5
-
-
1.5
Timing Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
2 4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 1-21
1-22
DDR3 1333 MHz capability
Vendors
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
AMD
AMD
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
Asint
Part No.
ACT1GHU64B8F1333S
ACT1GHU72C8G1333S
ACT2GHU64B8G1333M
ACT2GHU72D8G1333M
ACT2GHU72D8G1333S
ACT4GHU64B8H1333H
ACT4GHU72D8H1333H
AE32G1339U1-U
AE34G1339U2-U
78.A1GC6.9L1
78.B1GDE.9L10C
SLA302G08-EDJ1C
SLA304G08-EDJ1B
Size
1GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
Asint
Asint
ATP
BUFFALO
BUFFALO
BUFFALO
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
SLB304G08-EDJ1B
SLZ302G08-EDJ1C
AQ12M72E8BKH9S
D3U1333-1G
D3U1333-2G
D3U1333-4G
CMV4GX3M2A1333C9
CMV8GX3M2A1333C9
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMX8GX3M1A1333C9
(Ver2.2)
CMX8GX3M1A1333C9
(Ver3.23)
CMX8GX3M2A1333C9
(XMP)
EKM324L28BP8-I13 EK
Memory
G.SKILL
F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT
8GB
4GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
(2x2GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
8GB
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL
GET316GB1333C9QC
8GB DS
8GB
(2x4GB)
4GB
(2x2GB)
4GB
(2x2GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Asint
ASint
SAMSUNG
Elpida
-
Elpida
NANYA
Chip NO.
AMD
AMD
Apacer
Apacer
ASint
Asint
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Micron
Micron
SAMSUNG
Hynix
Hynix
K4B1G0846F
K4B1G0846F(ECC)
D9KPT
D9KPT(ECC)
K4B1G0846F(ECC)
H5TQ2G83AFR
H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC)
23EY4587MB3H
23EY4587MB3H
AM5D5808FEQSBG
AM5D5908CEHSBG
302G08-DJ1C
304G08-DJ1B
304G08-DJ1B
302G08-DJ1C
K4B2G0846C(ECC)
J1108BFBG-DJ-F
J1108BFBG-DJ-F
NT5CB256M8BN-CG
N/A
Timing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
9
-
-
9-10-
10-26
-
9-9-9-24
-
-
9-9-9-24
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.5
1.5
Voltage
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
G.SKILL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
D3 128M8CE9 2GB
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
-
-
1.5
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Size
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GEIL
GEIL
GEIL
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GG34GB1333C9DC
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Hynix
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KINGMAX
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FLFE85F-C8KM9
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MXD3V13332GS
MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1
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OCZ
OCZ
Patriot
OCZ3G1333LV8GK
OCZ3G1333LV8GK
OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK
PG38G1333EL(XMP)
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(2x4GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
8GB
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DS
DS
DS
DS
8GB
4GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
16GB
(4x4GB)
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
(2x2GB)
4GB
(2x2GB)
4GB
(2x2GB)
8GB
(4x2GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
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Vendors Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
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Patriot
Patriot
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RiDATA
SAMSUNG
Silicon
Power
Silicon
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Silicon
Power
Silicon
Power
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(XMP)
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SP002GBLTU133V02
SP004GBLTU133V02
TED34096M1333HC9
JM1333KLH-8G(623654)
TS1GLK64V3H(620053)
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4GB
4GB
8GB
8GB
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(2x8GB)
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2GB
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(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 red slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.
(4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of
Dual-channel memory configuration.
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
• Hyper DIMM support 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.
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1.2.5 Expansion slots
Unplug the power 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 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot
2
3
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot
PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIE_x16/x8_1
PCIE_x8_2
PCIE_x4_1
I.G.F.X
Intel LAN Controller
SATA #0
SATA #1
High Definition Audio
EHCI #0 (USB 2.0)
EHCI #1 (USB 2.0)
XHCI (USB 3.0)
ASMedia SATA 6G
Storage Controller
ASMedia USB 3.0
Controller
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Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe card
PCIe operating mode
PCIe_x16/x8_1 x16
(Recommend for single VGA)
PCIe_x8_2
N/A x8 x8
• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI ® mode.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
• 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel ® rate.
Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed
PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slots are occupied.
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Slot/ Connector
PCIeX4_1
M.2
mPCIe
PCIe operating mode
Auto Mode mPCIe
Mode
M.2 Mode
PCIe X4
Mode
2
1
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2
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Refer to the illustration below for the physical location of the M.2, PCIeX4_1, and mPCIe slot.
• There are two possible scenarios in Auto Mode:
1. By default, PCIEX4_1 slot runs at x2 mode, M.2 slot and mPCIe slot both runs at x1 mode.
2. When PCIe x4 slot detects a x4 device, the bandwidth will be switched to PCIe x4 slot for better performance. M.2 and mPCIe slot are disabled.
• In mPCIe X1 Mode, the PCIEX4_1 slot runs at x2 mode. M.2 slot and mPCIe slot both runs at x1 mode.
• In M.2 Mode, the PCIEX4_1 and M.2 slot both runs at x2 mode. mPCIe is disabled.
• In PCIe X4 Mode, the PCIEX4_1 slot runs at x4 mode. M.2 and mPCIe slot are both disabled.
• To configure the PCIEX4_1 slot bandwidth option in BIOS, refer to the Onboard
Devices Configuration section on the BIOS Setup chapter.
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1.2.6 Onboard buttons
Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings 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 button to reboot the system.
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3. MemOK! button
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
• Refer to the Onboard LEDs section for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
• The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
• The MemOK! button does not function under Windows ® OS environment.
• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.
• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED 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 boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
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4. KeyBot button (KEYBOT)
The Keybot button allows you to configure and assign actions to your keyboard for a specific task. Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature.
• The KeyBot feature only supports USB keyboards connected on the designated
USB port. For the location of the KeyBot USB port, refer to the Rear I/O connection section of this user guide.
• The KEYBOT_LED near the KEYBOT button lights up if the Keybot function is enabled.
• For more information about the KeyBot feature, refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide.
5. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE)
The Sonic SoundStage button allows you to set a preset sounds for your games. Press this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature.
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• The debug code on the Q-Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button. There are four presets that have been implemented: (01)FPS, (02)Racing, (03)Fighting, (04)Sports, and (dE)default.
• For more information about Sonic SoundStage, refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide.
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1.2.7 Onboard LEDs
1. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)
The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data 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. 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 intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.
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3. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED)
This LED lights up when KeyBot function is activated when the onboard KeyBot button is pressed or when you activate the KeyBot function from the KeyBot software.
4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)
This LED flashes when you press the ROG Connect button for BIOS update.
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For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of this user guide.
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5. Q-Code LEDs
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.
The Q-Code LED also shows the Sonic SoundStage profile when Sonic SoundStage button is pressed. For more information about the Sonic SoundStage function, refer to the section Onboard buttons.
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Q-Code table
0C – 0D
0E
0F
10
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
2B – 2F
30
31
06
07
08
09
0B
Code
00
01
02
03
04
32 – 36
37 – 3A
3B – 3E
4F
50 – 53
Description
Not used
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
AP initialization before microcode loading
System Agent initialization before microcode loading
PCH initialization before microcode loading
Microcode loading
AP initialization after microcode loading
System Agent initialization after microcode loading
PCH initialization after microcode loading
Cache initialization
Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
Microcode not found
Microcode not loaded
PEI Core is started
Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
Memory initialization
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Memory Installed
CPU post-memory initialization
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
DXE IPL is started
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed
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Q-Code table
E1
E2
E3
E4 – E7
E8
E9
EA
EB
EC – EF
F0
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54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C – 5F
E0
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5 – F7
F8
Description
Unspecified memory initialization error
Memory not installed
Invalid CPU type or Speed
CPU mismatch
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Internal CPU error
Reset PPI is not available
Reserved for future AMI error codes
S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
S3 Boot Script execution
Video repost
OS S3 wake vector call
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
S3 Resume Failed
S3 Resume PPI not Found
S3 Resume Boot Script Error
S3 OS Wake Error
Reserved for future AMI error codes
Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
Recovery process started
Recovery firmware image is found
Recovery firmware image is loaded
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
Recovery PPI is not available
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91
92
93
94
72
73 – 77
78
79
7A – 7F
98
99
9A
9B
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96
97
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F9
FA
FB – FF
60
61
62
63 – 67
68
69
6A
6B – 6F
70
71
Description
Recovery capsule is not found
Invalid recovery capsule
Reserved for future AMI error codes
DXE Core is started
NVRAM initialization
Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
CPU DXE initialization is started
PCI host bridge initialization
System Agent DXE initialization is started
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)
PCH DXE initialization is started
PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
PCH devices initialization
PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
ACPI module initialization
CSM initialization
Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
Driver connecting is started
PCI Bus initialization is started
PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
PCI Bus Enumeration
PCI Bus Request Resources
PCI Bus Assign Resources
Console Output devices connect
Console input devices connect
Super IO Initialization
USB initialization is started
USB Reset
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Q-Code table
AF
B0
B1
B2
B3
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
B4
B5
B6
B7
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D0
D1
A5
A6
A7
A2
A3
A4
A8
A9
Code
9C
9D
9E – 9F
A0
A1
Description
USB Detect
USB Enable
Reserved for future AMI codes
IDE initialization is started
IDE Reset
IDE Detect
IDE Enable
SCSI initialization is started
SCSI Reset
SCSI Detect
SCSI Enable
Setup Verifying Password
Start of Setup
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Setup Input Wait
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Ready To Boot event
Legacy Boot event
Exit Boot Services event
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
Legacy Option ROM Initialization
System Reset
USB hot plug
PCI bus hot plug
Clean-up of NVRAM
Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
Reserved for future AMI codes
CPU initialization error
System Agent initialization error
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Q-Code table
DA
DB
DC
D7
D8
D9
Code
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
Description
PCH initialization error
Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
No Space for Legacy Option ROM
No Console Output Devices are found
No Console Input Devices are found
Invalid password
Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
Flash update is failed
Reset protocol is not available
Code
0x01
0x02
0x03
0x04
0x05
0x10
0x20
0x30
0x40
0xAC
0xAA
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints
Description
System is entering S1 sleep state
System is entering S2 sleep state
System is entering S3 sleep state
System is entering S4 sleep state
System is entering S5 sleep state
System is waking up from the S1 sleep state
System is waking up from the S2 sleep state
System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
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1.2.8 Jumper
1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2)
With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the coldboot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully.
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1.2.9 Internal connectors
1. Intel ® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® Z97 chipset.
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• 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 motherboard support DVD.
• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
SATA Configuration for details.
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2. ASMedia ® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1, SATA6G_E2)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
• ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode.
• These SATA ports are for data drives only.
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3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB13, 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.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
One (1) USB 2.0 port (USB13) at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
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4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable 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
Windows ® 8.1.
® 7, Windows ® 8, and
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting.
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5. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CPU_FAN;
4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
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• 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 supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
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6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable 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.
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7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to 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 power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.
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8. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)
This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and other ROG device.
One (1) USB 2.0 port (USB13) at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
• The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately.
• OC Panel firmware V0402 and Front Base firmware V306 or above are required to work with this motherboard.
• Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base.
9. TPM connector (20-1 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.
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10. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1)
This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard’s critical components and connected devices.
11. M.2 (Socket 3)
The M.2 (Socket 3) with M Key supports type 2260 (22 mm x 60 mm) and 2280
(22 mm x 80 mm) PCIe interface storage devices.
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12. SupremeFX Impact II connector (26-1 pin SFX_IMPACT_II)
This connector is for the bundled SupremeFX Impact II audio card that allows you to connect audio devices such as speakers, microphone, or headset. It also has the front panel audio connector for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module. Connect your bundled SupremeFX Impact II audio card to this connector.
The SupremeFX II connector is not compatible with the SupremeFX audio card that is bundled with the MAXIMUS VI Impact. Refer to the SupremeFX Impact II audio card section for more details.
13. mPCIe connector (MPCIE)
The mini-PCIe connector supports half-sized mPCIE modules. This mini-PCIe connector shares bandwidth with the M.2 connector and PCIe 2.0 x4 slot. For more information, refer to the Expansion slots section in Chapter 1 of this user guide.
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1.2.10 ProbeIt
The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking.
Using ProbeIt
You can connect the multimeter to Probelt points on your motherboard as shown on the illustration below.
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The illustration above is for reference only. The motherboard layout and ProbeIt measure points may differ by models.
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1.2.11 SupremeFX Impact II audio card
The bundled SupremeFX Impact II audio card integrates all the audio functions of your motherboard. It consists of 3 audio ports to connect your audio devices and a front panel audio connector (AAFP) for the front panel audio solution.
1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio 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.
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2. Audio ports
These high-definition audio ports allow you to connect your audio devices such as high-definition speakers, microphone, or a headset for a superior audio experience.
Line-in port
Line-out port
Microphone port
For more information about channel configurations and audio device connections, refer to the Motherboard rear and audio connections section.
• 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 Audio] or [AC97].
Refer to the section System Agent Configuration for more details.
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Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system
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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.
2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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3. Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.1.2 CPU installation
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a
CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
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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
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If you have difficulty in installing a CPU fan with a cooler backplate of varying design, we suggest to use the bundled plastic washers to give space between the motherboard and the backplate. Peel of the adhesive’s cover and attach them to the screw holes at the back of the motherboard, as shown.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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2.1.4 SupremeFX Impact II audio card installation
• The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models.
• The SupremeFX Impact II audio card is packed in the accessory box.
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2.1.5 DIMM installation
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To remove a DIMM
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2.1.6 ATX Power connection
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2.1.7 SATA device connection
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2.1.8 Front I/O Connector
To install ASUS Q-Connector
To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector
AAFP_PANEL
USB 2.0
To install USB 3.0 connector
USB 3.0
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2.1.9 Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
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2.2 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
ROG Connect button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website.
2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to M7G.CAP.
3. Copy to the root directory of your USB storage device.
4. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the ROG Connect port.
5. Press the ROG Connect button for 3 seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes.
A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. The light goes out when the process of updating the BIOS is complete.
Clear CMOS button KeyBot port
ROG Connect button ROG Connect port
• For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
• Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you want to use the KeyBot feature.
Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center.
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
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Rear panel connectors
1. Clear CMOS button
2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port
4. LAN (RJ-45) port*
5. Intel ® USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8.
6. ROG Connect button
7. Intel ® USB 2.0 ports. Upper port is for the dedicated KeyBot port. The lower port supports the USB BIOS Flashback feature, ROG Connect, and USB Charger+ feature.
8. HDMI port
9. ASMedia ® USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These ports support AI Charger+ feature.
10. Intel ® USB 3.0 ports 9 and 10.
11. Audio I/O ports**
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
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• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under
Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel ® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
ORANGE Linked
BLINKING Data activity
Speed LED
Status
OFF
Description
10 Mbps connection
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
GREEN 1 Gbps connection
** Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN port
Port
LINEIN
LINEOUT
MIC
HEADPHONE
(Front panel)
Headset
2.1-channel
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
–
4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Mic In
–
Bass/Center
–
Bass/Center
Side Speaker Out
• Jack-retasking supports 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel audio outputs. Launch Realtek HD
Audio Manager to configure the jack-retasking setting.
• To support 7.1 channel audio output, ensure that your chassis has an HD audio module on the front panel.
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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
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2.4 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Ensure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on 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
One short beep
Description
VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three short beeps
One continuous beep followed by four short beeps
No VGA detected
Hardware component failure
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.
2.5 Turning off the computer
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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BIOS setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS
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The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that 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 to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel .
When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M7G.CAP for this motherboard.
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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 onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
Entering BIOS at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• If you are using the dedicated KeyBot USB 2.0 port, you can press <DEL> to boot the system to BIOS.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are 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 press hotkey <F5>. See section Exit Menu for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Onboard buttons for more information on how to erase the RTC RAM via 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 the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen.
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3.2.1 EZ Mode
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information
Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes
Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program
Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans
Loads optimized default settings
Enables or disables the Intel Rapid
Storage Technology
Saves the changes and resets the system
Click to go to Advanced mode
Click to display boot devices
Selects the boot device priority
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
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3.2.2 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.
To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press F7 hotkey.
Configuration fields
Pop-up Menu
Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6)
Quick Note (F9)
EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)
Scroll bar
Hot Keys
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Sub-menu item
Menu items
General help Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode
Displays the CPU temperature,
CPU, and memory voltage output
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Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration.
Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Main For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Exit
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
For changing the system boot configuration
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, 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 display in your BIOS screen.
MyFavorite(F3)
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorite menu.
Refer to section My Favorites for more information.
Qfan Control(F6)
This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.
EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)
This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode.
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Quick Note (F9)
This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.
• The quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste.
• You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.
Hot keys
This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Scroll 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.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use
<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 is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.
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3.2.3 QFan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured
Click to activate
PWM Mode*
Click to activate DC Mode*
Select a profile to apply to your fans
Click to apply the fan setting
Click to undo the changes
Click to go back to main menu
Select to manually configure your fans
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Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed.
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Speed points
Click or tap to manually configure your fans
To configure your fans:
1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status.
2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.
3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard
EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature.
System OC setup RAID setup
Tuning your system settings
To tune your settings:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click
EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next.
from the BIOS screen to open
2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.
3. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next.
If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I’m not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type.
4. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning.
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Creating RAID
To create RAID:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
2. Click RAID then click Next.
from the BIOS screen to open
• Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.
• Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel ® SATA connectors.
3. Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click
Next .
a. For Easy Backup, click
Next then select from Easy
Backup (RAID1) or Easy
Backup (RAID10) .
You can only select Easy
Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.
b. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super
Speed (RAID0) or Super
Speed (RAID5) .
4. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup.
5. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system.
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3.3 My Favorites
My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
Adding items to My Favorites
To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:
1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click
Setup Tree Map screen.
from the BIOS screen to open
2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in
MyFavorites screen.
3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and tap or click or press <Enter> on your keyboard.
You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:
• Items with submenu options
• User-managed items such as language and boot order
• Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.
4. Click Exit (ESC) or press <esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.
5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.
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3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu
The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure 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.
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Overclocking Presets
This item allows you to load various default overclocking presets depending on the installed
CPU and system memory.
Load Gamer’s OC Profile
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 82 BCLK Profile
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 190 BCLK Profile
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 195 BCLK Profile
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 200 BLCK Profile
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 3700 DRAM Freq. with 4GB in CHA
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
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Load 3800 DRAM Freq. with 4GB in CHA
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 3842 DRAM Freq. with 4GB in CHA
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 3900 DRAM Freq. with 4GB in CHA
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Load 3930 DRAM Freq. with 4GB in CHA
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options:
[Auto]
[Manual]
[X.M.P.]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance.
The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology.
The following items appear when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP],
CPU Strap [Auto]
This item allows you to select a strap close to your target BCLK (base clock) for an extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to upgrade.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [167MHz] [250MHz]
PLL Selection [Auto]
This item is set to LC PLL by default for better stability. Select SB PLL when the BCLK
(base clock) frequency is far away from 100 MHz. This may affect the function of other devices that need precise clock jitters.
Configuration options: [Auto] [LC PLL] [SB PLL]
Filter PLL [Auto]
Set this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to improve overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode]
BCLK Frequency [100]
This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0 MHz to 300.0 MHz.
When Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by the installed memory module is displayed.
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ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings.
This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores]
This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears:
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value.
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears:
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Configure the 1-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the
2-core ratio.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Configure the 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the
3-core ratio limit. The 1-core ratio limit must not be set to auto.
3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Configure the 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the
4-core ratio limit. The 1-core and 2-core ratio limit must not be set to auto.
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Configure the 4-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the
3-core ratio limit. The 1-core, 2-core, and 3-core ratio limit must not be set to auto.
If you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to
[Auto] .
Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
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CPU Ratio Tuner [Auto]
Enable this item to enhance the performance of non-K series CPUs. Configuration options:
[Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio.
[Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133]
[100:100]
The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100:133.
The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100:100.
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting.
Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-
1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-
2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-
2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3400MHz]
Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled]
This item may help improve some benchmarks performance. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
CPU Level Up [Auto]
Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. The CPU level values depends on the CPU installed in your system.
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Timing Control
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.
Memory Presets
This item allows you to select and load a memory preset or timing profile from a predefined list. The configurations are provided by the ROG OC expert team. Users can load the profiles before performing overclocking or tweaking of the DRAM.
Maximus Tweak [Auto]
This item allows you to choose the mode that is supported by Maximus Tweak when you want to fine tune the DRAM of the system. Mode 1 helps you with the DRAM performance, Mode 2 helps you in overclocking and system performance.
[Auto] Allows the system to set the memory compatibility, overclocking, and system performance.
[Mode 1]
[Mode 2]
Helps memory compatibility in your system.
Helps overclocking and stabilizes system performance.
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DRAM Timing Control
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.
Memory Presets
This item allows you to select and load a memory preset or timing profile from a predefined list. The configurations are provided by the ROG OC expert team. Users can load the profiles before performing overclocking or tweaking of the DRAM.
Maximus Tweak [Auto]
This item allows you to choose the mode that is supported by Maximus Tweak when you want to fine tune the DRAM of the system. Mode 1 helps you with the DRAM performance, Mode 2 helps you in overclocking and system performance.
[Auto] Allows the system to set the memory compatibility, overclocking, and system performance.
[Mode 1] Helps memory compatibility in your system.
[Mode 2] Helps overclocking and stabilizes system performance.
Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [2]
Latency Boundary A [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [28]
Latency Boundary B [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]
Latency Compensator [Auto]
Set this item to [Enabled] to improve performance and overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [511]
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DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [16]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM CKE Minimum pulse Width [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
RTL IOL control
DRAM RTL Initial Value [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHA_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHA_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHA_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHA_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHB_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHB_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHB_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL(CHB_R1D1) [Auto]
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Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM IO-L(CHA_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L(CHA_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L(CHA_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L(CHA_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L(CHB_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L(CHB_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L(CHB_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L(CHB_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
Third Timings tRDRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRDRD_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tRDRD_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] tWRRD_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRRD_dd [Auto]
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Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRWR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRWR_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRWR_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
Dec_WRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] tRDWR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] tRDWR_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] tRDWR_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
Misc.
Eventual DRAM Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the DRAM voltage to be reapplied before entering OS.
Usethe <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
MRC Fast Boot [Auto]
Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM CLK Period [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]
Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS]
Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots with the following configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMS]
Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS]
Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots with the following configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMS]
Scramble Setting [Optimized (ASUS)]
Set this item to [Optimized (ASUS)] to enhance system stability.
Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)]
MCH Full Check [Auto]
Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
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DQ Sense Amplifier [Auto]
Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] – [-29]
DQS Sense Amplifier [Auto]
Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] – [-29]
CMD Sense Amplifier [Auto]
Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] – [-29]
DRAM Swizzling Bit 0-4 [Auto]
Set these items to [Enabled] to enhance overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
RAW MHz Aid [Auto]
Set this item to [Enabled] to help overclocking but compromises the system performance.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
IC Optimizer [Auto]
Set this item to [Enabled] to help overclocking when using a particular IC memory modules.
Configuration options: [Auto] [4GB Samsung] [4GB New Hynix] [4GB Old Hynix]
[Samsung 1T] [PSC 1T]
DRAM Additional Training [Auto]
Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Skew Control
The items in this sub-menu allow you to achieve better DRAM overclocking capability and stability.
Transmitter Rising Slope [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[31]
Transmitter Falling Slope [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[31]
Transmitter Control Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[31]
Receiver Rising Slope [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[31]
Receiver Falling Slope [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[31]
Receiver Control Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[31]
ODT RTT WR (CHA) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock]
ODT RTT NOM (CHA) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock]
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ODT RTT WR (CHB) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock]
ODT RTT NOM (CHB) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock]
GPU.DIMM Post
Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCIe and DIMM slots. The field shows N/A if there are no devices installed on the slots.
External DIGI+ Power Control
CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is defined by Intel ® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to 125%.
Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component 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) [300]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 300 KHz to 1000 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to [Auto].
VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
This item allows to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
[Auto] Set the phase control on its default setting.
[Standard] Set the phase control based on the CPU command.
[Optimized] Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
[Extreme] Set the full phase mode
[Power Phase Set manually to a faster phase response to increase system
Response] performance or to slower phase response to increase DRAM power efficiency.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] and [Manual
Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
• The item VRM Spread Spectrum disappears when you set the CPU Power Phase
Control to [Extreme].
• The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to
[Power Phase Response].
Power Phase Response [Fast]
This item allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase response.
The reaction time will take longer when the regular mode is selected.
Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component.
[T. Probe]
[Extreme]
Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode.
Select to set the VRM current balance mode.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Current Capability [Auto]
This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support.
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CPU Power Thermal Control [130]
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 120 to 141.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Input Boot Voltage [Auto]
Set a VCCIN for the CPU right at boot. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 0.80V to 2.440 with a 0.010V interval.
DRAM Current Capability [100%]
This item allows you to adjust the total power range for DRAM overclocking. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency change simultaneously.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the overlocking range and system stability. Configure to a higher frequency to increase the overclocking range or a lower frequency to enhance the system stability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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Tweakers’ Paradise
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
BCLK Tuning
Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to set input the BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 85.0 to 100.0.
VCCIN Shadow Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set a pseudo voltage for VCCIN. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 2.440V at 0.010V increment.
Termination Anti-Aliasing [Auto]
Set this item to [Enabled] to smooth out the change of the PLL Termination Voltage, which helps yield a better overclocking result.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Initial PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]
Initial Voltage at which CPU BCLKs are terminated. Maintaining a level close to CPU
Input Voltage helps base clock overclocking. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00V to 3.00V at 0.00625V increment.
PLL Termination Reset Voltage [Auto]
Set a phase-locked loop termination reset voltage. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00V to 3.00V at 0.00625V increment.
Eventual PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]
Set an eventual phase-locked loop termination voltage. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00V to 3.00V at 0.00625V increment.
PCH ICC Voltage [Auto]
Power Supply for the Integrated Clock Controller. Lower may be better.
Clock Crossing VBoot [Auto]
This item allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Use the
<+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V at 0.00625V
increment.
Clock Crossing Reset Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing reset voltage when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Use the
<+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V at 0.00625V
increment.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.1000] - [1.9000]
Clock Crossing Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V at 0.00625V increment.
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Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration that exceeds the TDP
(Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W to 4096W.
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 second to 127 seconds.
Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W to 4096W.
CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval.
CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency
Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto]
Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator. Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help voltage stability. When this item is set to [+] or [-], the Frequency Tuning
Offset appears and allows you to set its value from 0% to 6%.
CPU Internal Power Fault Control
Thermal Feedback [Auto]
Allows the CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal conditions of the external regulator exceeds the threshold.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto]
Allows you to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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We recommend to set this item to [Disable] when overclocking.
CPU Internal Power Configuration
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state. Disable this item to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at all times.
Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced]
Power Decay Mode [Auto]
Allows you to enable this item to improve the power saving on the Fully
Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Idle Power-in Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast]
Idle Power-out Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast]
Power Current Slope [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the gradient of the high-speed active phase current balance during load transients to eliminate current imbalance, resulting from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4]
Power Current Offset [Auto]
Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU.
It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%]
[37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%]
[-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%]
Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto]
Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator during the load transient. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50]
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CPU Internal Power Saving Control
Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto]
Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.
Use <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at
1Amp increment.
Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto]
Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.
Use <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 50A at
1Amp increment.
Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto]
Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.
Use <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 30A at
1Amp increment.
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CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
Configures the amount of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor. Increase when increasing Core Frequency. Use <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from
1.050000V to 2.200000V at 0.003125V increment. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
Appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core 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.
CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
Use<+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V at 0.001V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
Appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value.
CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
Configures the amount of Voltage fed to the onboard graphics unit on the processor. Increase when increasing IGPU Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode
[Adaptive Mode]
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The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual
Mode] .
CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the CPU Graphics voltage offset value.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].
CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to configure the CPU graphics voltage offset value.
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The voltage you set is affected by the offset value. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920 V with a 0.001 V interval.
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the CPU including its PCIE controller and the PCU (power control unit). Increase the voltage to enhance the overclocking capability.
You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to
0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval.
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CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I/O on the CPU. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability.
You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to
0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval.
CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I/O on the processor. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU.
Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability.
You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to
0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval.
SVID Support [Auto]
Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Disabling this item stops the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear when SVID Support is set to [Auto] or [Disabled].
Initial CPU Input Voltage [Auto]
This is the VCCIN for the CPU during initial part of POST. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800 V to 2.440 V with a 0.010 V interval.
Eventual CPU Input Voltage [Auto]
This is the VCCIN for the CPU just before the CPU loads. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800 V to 2.440 V with a 0.010 V interval.
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the DRAM voltage. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.20 V to 2.4 V with a 0.005 V interval.
According to Intel ® CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65 V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65 V.
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PCH Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.70 V to 1.80 V with a
0.0125 V interval.
• The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage,
VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.
• The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high voltage settings.
PCH VLX Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.2000 V to 2.0000 V with a 0.00625 V interval.
VTTDDR Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.6000 V to 1.0000 V with a
0.00625 V interval.
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500x to
0.63000x with a 0.00500x interval.
To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage, we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0.500000x.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto]
This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on Channels A and
B. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500x to
0.63000x with a 0.00500x interval.
To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage, we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0.500000x.
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI
(electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. Set this item to [Enabled] for EMI reduction, or set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
BCLK Recovery [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable the BCLK Recovery feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Ignore]
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3.5 Main 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.
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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 default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the 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 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 password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the 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 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.
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3.6 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.
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3.6.1 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
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Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor
2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
The configuration options depends on the CPU installed.
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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(L2 Cache) [Enabled]
This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Performance Mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance]
This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration.
Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance]
Dynamic Storage Accelerator [Disabled]
This item allows you to accelerate the performance of the SSDs (Solid-State Drives) by dynamically adjusting the power management during heavy multitasking.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Power Management Configuration
This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
This item allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.
[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
[Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU states [Auto]
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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 states to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]
This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C6 Report [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
C6 Latency [Short]
This item allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state.
Configuration options: [Short] [Long]
CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
C7 Latency [Long]
This item allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state.
Configuration options: [Short] [Long]
CFG lock [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the MSR 0xE2 [15] CFG lock bit.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Package C-States Support [Auto]
This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7]
[CPU C7s]
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3.6.2 PCH Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots.
PCI-E Speed [Auto]
This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI 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]
Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Rapid Start Technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Intel
[Enabled] .
® Rapid Start Technology to
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Entry After [0]
This item only appears when Entry on S3 RTC Wake is set to [Enabled].
This allows you to set the RTC wake-up timer at S3 entry. The time ranges from 0 minute (immediately) to 120 minutes.
Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled]
The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel ® Rapid Start Technology to work.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [0]
This item only appears when Active Page Threshold Support is set to
[Enabled]. This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is greater than the Active Page Threshold size. When set to zero (0), it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is enough at
S3 entry.
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Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a faster resume time.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel Smart Connect Technology Support [Disabled]
This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology that periodically refreshes selected applications when the system is in sleep mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
High Precision Time [Enabled]
This item enables or disables the High Precision Event Timer.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
3.6.3 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 the other BIOS items.
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SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.
[IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI]
[RAID]
Set to [AHCI] 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 allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives.
The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID].
Alternate ID [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Report alternate ID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]
This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. When set to [Enabled], the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [On]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Press <Enter> to set this item On or Off.
Configuration options: [On] [Off]
SATA6G_1 (Red) - SATA6G_6 (Red)
Press <Enter> to rename the Intel SATA ports.
SATA6G_1 (Red) - SATA6G_6 (Red) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU Display Audio [Enabled]
Enable this item for the CPU display audio support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Graphics Configuration
Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices.
Primary Display [Auto]
[Auto] The primary display will be set to PCI-E when a PCI-E graphic card is detected.
[CPU Graphics] Force the primary display to be from the CPU Graphics.
[PCIE] Force the primary display to be from the PCI-E graphic cards.
CPU Graphics Memory [Auto]
Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the
CPU graphics.
Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M]
[288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M]
Render Standby [Auto]
Allows you to enable the Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Enable this item for the Intel graphics render standby support to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the system is idle. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
DMI Configuration
Enable this item for the DMI (Direct media interface) to run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
DMI Gen 2 [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
NB PCI-E Configuration
Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings.
PCIEx16 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCI-EX16 speed.
Configuration options:
[Auto] The system will automatically select the PCI-E x16 port speed.
[Gen1] The PCI-EX16 port will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed.
[Gen2]
[Gen3]
The PCI-EX16 port will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
The PCI-EX16 port will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
Memory Configuration
Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters.
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Memory Remap [Enabled]
Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.6.5 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
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The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list.
Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
Allows 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.
Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
[Smart Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Once the xHCI driver has been detected, the USB 3.0 mode will be supported during both POST and operating system.
xHCI controller will be enabled and run at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system.
Enables the xHCI controller.
Disables the xHCI controller.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by EHCI drivers in operating systems.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Support EHCI by EHCI drivers for operating systems with EHCI support.
Support EHCI by BIOS for operating systems without EHCI support.
USB Single Port Control
Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.
Refer to the Motherboard layout section for the location of the USB ports.
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3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features.
PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled]
Enable this item to enhance the PCI-E power saving condition.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item 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 the control of the Active State Power Management on both NB and SB side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Select the ASPM states for energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s]
[L1s] [L0sL1] [Auto]
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SA - PCI Express
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
Enable the PCH side ASPM for energy saving support. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[L0s] [L1s] [L0sL1]
PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]
Select the ASPM states for energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
[ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
Scroll down to view the other BIOS items.
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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.
Disables the controller.
The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
[HD Audio]
[AC97]
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
PCI Express X4 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Auto Mode]
[Auto Mode] By default, PCIeX4_1 slot runs at X2 mode, M.2 slot runs at X1 mode,
mPCIe slot runs at X1 mode.
When PCIeX4 slot detects X4 device, bandwidth will be switched to
PCIeX4 slot for better performance, M.2 and mPCIe slot will be disabled.
[mPCIe X1 Mode] PCIEX4_1 slot runs at x2 mode. M.2 slot and mPCIe slot
both runs at X1 mode.
[M.2 Mode] PCIEX4_1 and M.2 slot both runs at X2 mode. mPCIe is disabled.
[PCIe X4 Mode] PCIEX4_1 slot runs at X4 mode. M.2 and mPCIe slot are both disabled.
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ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable the ASMedia ® USB 3.0 controller of your system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to
[Enabled] .
ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable the ASMedia ® system.
USB 3.0 battery charging support of your
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASMedia Storage Controller (SATA6G_E12) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the ASM1061 storage controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the ASM1061 Storage Controller to
[Enabled] .
Windows Hot-plug Notification [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Hot Plug support for SATA6G_E12.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the ASPM controller to save energy when using the ASM1060 Storage Controller for SATA6G_E12.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel LAN PXE Option ROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when Intel LAN Controller is set to [Enabled].This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN preboot execution environment (PXE) option
ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ErP Ready [Disabled]
Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled(S4+S5] [Enabled(S5)]
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power Off]
[Power On]
[Last State]
The system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss.
The system goes into ON state after an AC power loss.
The system goes into either OFF or ON state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or specify the keys in the PS/2 keyboard that you can use to activate
Power On.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
Power On By PCI-E [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
Intel ® /Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices.
Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
PCIE LAN devices.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
Generates a wake event and configure the real-time clock (RTC) alarm date.
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3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [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] [Enabled]
3.6.10 ROG Effects
Onboard LED [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
ROG logo LED [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable the PCH LED.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
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Qfan Tuning
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan.
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Voltage Monitor
CPU Core 0-3 Voltage; CPU Cache Voltage; CPU System Agent Voltage; CPU
Analog I/O Voltage; CPU Digital I/O Voltage; CPU Input Voltage; DRAM Voltage;
PCH Voltage; 3.3V Voltage; 5V Voltage; 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Press <Enter> and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
Temperature Monitor
CPU Temperature; MB Temperature; VRM Temperature; SENSOR1 Temperature
[xxx°C/xxx°F]
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.
Fan Speed Monitor
CPU FAN Speed; CPU Optional Fan Speed; Chassis FAN 1-3 Speed
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. These items are not user-configurable. Press <Enter> and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
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Fan Speed Control
CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]
[Auto]
[DC Mode]
Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control. When a 3-pin CPU fan is installed, select this mode for the
DC mode Q-Fan control.
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan.
[PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto].
CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [300 RPM]
This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan 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]
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Middle Temperature [45]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [60]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]
[Disabled]
[DC mode]
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Enable the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.
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Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Configuration options: [CPU] [MB] [T_SENSOR1]
For T_SENSOR1, connect a Thermistor cable to the T_SENSOR1 header then place the other end to the component to get the temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Fan Speed Low Limit [300 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
The following items appears only when you set the Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Q-Fan
Control feature to [Enabled].
Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan
Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Temperature [45]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [60]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
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Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle.
The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Allow Fan Stop [Disabled]
This function allows the fan to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source is dropped below the lower temperature. Configuration options. [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.8 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
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Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.
Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
SATA Support [All Devices]
[All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST.
This process extends the POST time.
[Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during
POST.
[Boot Drive Only] Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during
POST.
USB Support [Partial Initialization]
[Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time.
[Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time.
[Partial
Initialization]
For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to disable or have full system control of the PS/2 devices’ availability during
POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Full Initialization]
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
[Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
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Boot Logo Display [Auto]
[Auto] Auto adjustments for Windows requirements.
[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size.
[Disabled] Hid the logo during POST.
The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Disabled].
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 the POST delay time during normal boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.
This feature only works when set under normal boot.
Boot up NumLock State [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Enable this item for the system to pause until the F1 key is pressed when any error occurs.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Option ROM Messages [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST.
Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Enable this item to allow the option ROMs to trap the interrupt 19. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Setup Mode [Advanced Mode]
[Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST.
[EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
This item allows you to 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]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices.
For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows ® UEFI mode.
Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows ® UEFI mode.
The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]
This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]
[UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first]
[Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first]
Secure Boot
This item allows you to configure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]
[Windows UEFI
Mode]
[Other OS]
This item allows you to select your installed operating system.
Execute the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows ® UEFI mode or other
Microsoft ® Secure Boot compliant OS.
Get the optimized function when booting on Windows
UEFI mode.
® non-
UEFI mode. Microsoft ® Secure Boot only supports Windows ®
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Key Management
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the 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
Delete PK
This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load Default PK
This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
KEK Management
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
Delete KEK
Allows you to delete the KEK from your system.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load Default KEK
Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Append Default KEK
Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.
The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
DB Management
Delete the db
Allows you to delete the db file from your system.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load Default db
Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.
Append Default db
Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely.
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The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DBX Management
DBX Management
Delete the dbx
Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.
Load Default dbx
Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append Default dbx
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 with time-based authenticated variable.
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 in the system.
• To access Windows ® supported).
OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows ® 8 not
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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3.9 Tool menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
3.9.2 ROG SSD Secure Erase
SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.
Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance performance levels.
Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click
Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI .
To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase, click Tool > ROG SSD Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
• The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.
Do not turn off the system during the process.
• Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel
SATA ports, refer to section 1.2.2 of this manual.
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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 Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase.
3.9.3 Setup Animator
Setup Animator [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the setup animator.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.9.4 Graphics Card Information
This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system.
3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile
This item allows 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.
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3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information
Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
DIMM slot number
Allows you to select the DIMM slot number to show the plugged DRAM Serial Presence
Detect (SPD) information.
Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2]
Some DRAM manufacturers may not be recognized.
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3.9.7 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, CPU input voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS. The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to the BIOS menu.
BCLK Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to input values to the Base Clock (BCLK) Frequency that ranges from
80 MHz to 300 MHz.
CPU Ratio [Auto]
This item allows you to the adjust the CPU ratio. The CPU ratio may vary according to the model of the processor.
Load Default
This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage, CPU Input Voltage,
BCLK Frequency, and CPU Ratio.
Save Above Settings
This item allows you to save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage, CPU Input Voltage,
BCLK Frequency, and CPU Ratio.
Load from profile
This item allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, CPU Input
Voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU Ratio.
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3.10 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.
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Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & 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 confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
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3.11 Updating BIOS
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.
Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
The following 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 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 the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.
3.11.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment.
• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
• Refer to section EZ Update for more information.
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3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that 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.
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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 arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent 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 menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the
BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD 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 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 flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
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3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment.
The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen.
Before updating BIOS
• Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive.
• Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Ensure 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 device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device.
Please select boot device:
E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB)
USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB)
UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB)
Enter Setup
and to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
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4. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter
FreeDOS prompt.
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A Bootable DVD/CD is detected. Press ENTER to boot from the DVD/CD.
If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot:
5. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:/> d:
D:/>
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file:
1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
D:/> bupdater /pc /g
2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:.
BOARD:
VER:
DATE:
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01]
Current ROM
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(H :00 B :00)
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Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
C:
D:
KALEL~1 <DIR>
M7G.CAP 8390626 2014-04-20 21:14:34
Drives panel Files panel
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit
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>.
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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 security regulations.
5. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater.
6. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent 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 Exit menu for details.
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Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system
• This motherboard supports Windows ® operating systems (OS).
7, Windows ® 8, Windows ® 8.1 32/64-bit
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
Support DVD information 4.2
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in
Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8, or Windows ® 8.1 OS.
To run the support DVD :
1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe.
If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support
DVD main menu .
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Support DVD main menu
Click to display the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to use the devices.
Contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide.
Contains ROG related videos.
Click to display the ASUS contact information.
Click to display product related information.
Click to install all of the items
Click an icon to display
DVD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals
The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals.
The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ®
Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files.
To read about your motherboard’s utility guide:
1. Click Manual tab > ASUS
Motherboard Utility Guide .
2. From the Manual folder, open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read.
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3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages.
Open the language’s folder to view the software manual.
The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models.
4.3 Software information
Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme 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 computer:
Windows ® 7 OS
1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab
3. From the Utilities tab, click AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
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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 click AI Suite 3.
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 Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app. b. On the lower left corner of the Desktop, click or tap File Explorer select your DVD drive and tap or double-click the Setup application.
then
Launching AI Suite 3
Windows ® 7 OS
From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3.
You can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows ® 7 by clicking on the Notification area.
Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.1 OS
To launch AI Suite 3 in Windows ® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start
Screen (or if you’re using a mouse, click the AI Suite 3 app on the Start screen).
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AI Suite 3 Main menu
The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what’s going on with your computer - allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability.
The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click or tap on the top-right corner 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..
Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar
AI Suite 3 main menu bar
5-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update
USB BIOS
Flashback Push Notice
USB 3.0 Boost System
Information
USB Charger+ Version
• Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 combines TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert
3, and Turbo App functions to push the system’s performance to its optimal potential. It automatically balances the system’s performance, power saving, levels, and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite 3 utility.
4.5.1 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 gaming, entertainment, productivity, or just about anything.
Click or tap this 5-Way Optimization button to auto-detect and tune the best settings for your system
DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process.
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4.5.2 Turbo Processing Unit (TPU)
TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU cache, core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost.
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, the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup. Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup.
Using TPU
CPU Frequency
Click or tap or to adjust the
Base Clock Frequency, CPU Ratio, and CPU Cache Ratio
Click or tap or to select the number of cores to adjust
Tick to enable
Group Tuning
Scroll down to view other items
CPU Cache Voltage adjustments
Click or tap to load the saved profile
CPU Core Voltage adjustments
Click or tap to save the adjustment into a profile
Click to load the default values
Click or tap to apply the adjustments
Click or tap to undo the adjustments
• 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.
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GPU Boost
CPU Graphics Voltage Adjustments
Click to load the saved profile
Click to save the adjustment into a profile
Click to enable the default settings
CPU Strap
Click to apply the adjustments
Click to undo the adjustments
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Click to load the saved profile
Click to save the adjustment into a profile
Click to enable the default settings
Click or tap or to adjust the
CPU Strap’s BCLK frequency
Click to undo the adjustments
Click to apply the adjustments
• CPU Strap appear only on selected CPU models.
• The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.
We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard.
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4.5.3 Energy Processing Unit (EPU)
EPU is an energy-processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions.
Using EPU
Away Mode
Click to configure the settings in Auto mode
Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode
Click to configure the settings in High Performance mode
Click to configure the settings in Away mode
Click to configure the
Global settings
Move the slider to adjust the CPU
Input Voltage
Move the slider to adjust the maximum
CPU power
Tick to mute the system’s sound
Tick to select Voltage
Decrement setting
Auto
Tick to select Voltage
Decrement setting
Click or tap to apply the default settings
Click or tap to apply the adjustments
Click or tap to undo the adjustments
Click or tap to apply the default settings
Tick to enable Away
Mode and move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time
Click or tap to select a fan profile
Click or tap to apply the adjustments
Click or tap to undo the adjustments
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Performance
Tick to enable
Away Mode and move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time
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Click or tap to apply the default settings
Click or tap to apply the adjustments
Click or tap to undo the adjustments
Power Saving
Tick to select Voltage
Decrement setting
Move the slider to adjust the maximum
CPU power
Tick to enable
Away Mode then move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time
Click or tap to select a fan profile
Click or tap to apply the default settings
Click or tap to apply the adjustments
Click or tap to undo the adjustments
• When you enable the Configured Max CPU Power to boost the energy saving condition, the CPU frequency is displayed at 800 MHz in the Windows ® OS information of your computer. However, the actual CPU frequency varies depending on the wattage that you manually set. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest point to your preferred value.
• Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under a heavy system. To restore your system to its default settings, reboot your computer.
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4.5.4 DIGI+ Power Control
DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for optimal system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance.
The following screens are for reference only. Configuration options varies depending on the motherboard model.
Click or tap to switch between screens
Click or tap to undo the changes
Click or tap to apply the changes
CPU Power Phase Control
Increase the phase number under a heavy system load to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency.
* The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel ® iGPU.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency
Enables spread spectrum to enhance system stability.
CPU Power Thermal Control
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential.
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 the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
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 Power Duty Control
CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component.
Active Frequency Mode
Active Frequency Mode allows you to enhance the power saving condition of the
CPU. Tick ON to get a quicker transient response while saving the CPU power.
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Adjusting the DRAM Power
Click or tap to undo the changes
Click or tap to apply the changes
DRAM Voltage Frequency
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency to stabilize the system or to increase the overclocking range.
DRAM Current Capability
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
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4.5.5 Fan Xpert 3
ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable settings of your fans for a cooler and more quiet computing environment. With its fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 3 automatically tweaks the settings of CPU and chassis fans to achieve their best cooling performance.
ASUS Fan Xpert 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.
Using Fan Xpert 3
Click or tap to set the fan’s speed to silent mode
Select a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize
Click or tap to increase the fan’s speed for a high cooling capability
Click or tap to maximize the fan speed
Click or tap to autotune the fans to their best settings
Click or tap to set the balanced configuration between the fan’s noise level and speed
Click or tap to load a profile
Click or tap to switch between fan screens
Click or tap to save the settings into a profile
DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process.
Customizing the fan settings
Smart Mode
Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans’ rotation speeds and responses based on your system’s temperature.
Click and drag to set the fan’s rotation speed
Click or tap to go back to the previous screen
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Click or tap to undo the changes
Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens
Click or tap to apply the changes
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RPM Mode
RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed at its fixed value when the CPU temperature drops 75 o C and below.
Drag the slider up or down to adjust the fan’s speed
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Click and drag to set the fan’s rotation speed
Click or tap to go back to the previous screen
Click or tap to switch between the
CPU and chassis fan screens
• When the CPU temperature reaches 75° C, the fan automatically runs at full speed to protect the CPU.
• Fan Xpert 3 may not be able to detect the fan speed if you install the fan with an external control kit for rotation speed.
• Fan Xpert 3 only supports fans with 4-pin and 3-pin connectors. If you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its full speed.
• If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process.
Tick to set the Chassis fan’s mode
Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan’s responsiveness
Click to switch between the
CPU and chassis fan screens
Click to undo the changes
Click to select a different thermal sensor onboard for chassis fan’s speed control
Click to apply the changes
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4.5.6 Turbo App
Turbo App allows you customize the system performance, network priority, and audio setting of an application.
When an application is on the Turbo App List, you can allocate the CPU frequency, assign a network priority, and define the audio setting of the selected application.
Click to refresh the list of running applications
Click to assign a specific application(.exe) into Turbo App list
Click to scroll up/down
Click to apply the changes
Click to undo the changes
Applications list pane
Displays all the running applications on your system.
Turbo App List pane
Displays the applications added to the Turbo App List.
* Only applications on the Turbo App List can be configured.
Performance pane
Allows you to assign the CPU performance to a selected application.
Audio pane
Allows you to manually assign a preset audio configuration to a selected application.
LAN pane
Allows you assign the network priority to a selected application.
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4.5.7 USB 3.0 Boost
USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices.
Launching USB 3.0 Boost
To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap menu, then select USB 3.0 Boost.
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
Using the USB 3.0 Boost
Click to select a USB device
Click to enable the USB device’s normal data transfer rate
Click to enable UASP or
Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate
Ensure to connect your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 ports that support USB 3.0 Boost.
Refer to the Rear I/O connection section of your user guide for more details.
• USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.0 devices that support UASP. For a list of UASP-supported USB 3.0 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 3.0 device.
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4.5.8 EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s software, drivers, or BIOS.
With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST.
Launching EZ Update
To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the top-right corner 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
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4.5.9 System Information
This utility displays the detailed information and settings of the installed motherboard, CPU, and memory.
Launching the System Information
To launch System Information, click or tap main menu, then select System Information.
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3
Viewing the motherboard information
Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard’s information.
Viewing the CPU information
Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor’s information.
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Viewing the SPD information
Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information.
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4.5.10 USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule.
Launching USB BIOS Flashback
To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback.
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3
USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models.
Using USB BIOS Flashback
Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download
Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download
Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting
Click or tap to apply the download schedule setting
Scheduling the BIOS download
1. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule.
2. Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule.
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4.5.11 USB Charger+
USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernate mode.
Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item in the BIOS. To do this, go to Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode then set this item to
[Disabled].
USB Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models.
Launching USB Charger+
To launch USB Charger+, click or tap menu, then select USB Charger+.
Using USB Charger+
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
Click or tap to refresh the list
Click or tap to apply the settings
Click or tap to discard the settings
Click or tap to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off
Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details.
• USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables.
• USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to varying design.
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4.5.12 Push Notice
This utility allows you get the detailed status of your system to your smart device. You can also send messages to your smart device using this utility.
Before using this utility, ensure that you pair your computer with your smart device. For pairing information, refer to section Pairing your computer and smart device.
Launching Push Notice on your computer
To launch Push Notice, click or tap menu, then select Push Notice.
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
Push Notice screen
Click or tap to enable Push Notice
Tick to select the smart device
Click or tap to discard the settings
Click or tap to apply the settings
You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower-right corner of your screen. To do this, click or tap << then click or tap then select .
Pairing your computer and smart device
To pair your computer and smart device:
1. On your smart device, tap to launch Push Notice.
Push Notice
2. Tap Push Scan then tap the name of your computer that you want to pair with.
To pair your computer and smart device, ensure that both are connected to the same wireless network.
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Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer
This feature allows you to restart, shut down, or put your computer to sleep mode and sends an alert to your smart device.
Tick these to enable mode alerts
Set the day and time to enable the PC 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 the smart device
Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device
Tick to send alert when the selected items are back to its normal status
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Sending messages to your smart device
This feature allows you to 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 or tap << then click or tap then select .
Tick to select the smart device
Click or tap to send your message
Click or tap to key in your message
Viewing your computer status on your smart device
Tap
Push Notice
on your smart device to launch Push Notice.
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 delete PC alerts
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4.5.13 Ai Charger+
Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**.
Launching Ai Charger+
To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap menu, then select Ai Charger+.
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models.
Ai Charger+ screen
Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger+
Click or tap 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 your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger+.
• Ai Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables.
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4.6 ROG Audio features
Installing the Software
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek ® Audio Manager driver from the support
DVD that is bundled with the motherboard.
If the Realtek ® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek ® HD Audio
Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-click or tap on the icon to display the Realtek ® HD
Audio Manager.
Realtek ® HD Audio Manager
4.6.1 Sonic Studio
Sonic Studio is an audio suite that offers six audio controls: Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer,
Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Virtual Surround. Virtual Surround is dedicated for 2-channel headset and offers one of the best virtual surround technology for gaming.
The Sonic Studio application does not have its independent installer. It is automatically installed when the Realtek ® Audio Driver is installed in your system.
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Equalizer switch
Click to enable. This item allows you to adjust the graphic EQ settings according to your preference.
Equalizer advanced settings
This item available only when the Equalizer switch is enabled. This item allows you to configure the Equalizer settings. You can manually set or customized your setting or choose from any of the preset equalizer settings available.
Equalizer presets
Displays the current or selected equalizer preset.
Bass Boost switch
Click to boosts the bass effects. Use the slider to adjust the sound of the bass effect.
Voice Clarity switch
Click to enable this item. Voice clarity extracts human voice for better dialog/audio communication or to hear vocals more clearly when listening to a music.
Smart EQ (Smart Volume) switch
Dynamically adjust the EQ so you can hear more details.
Virtual Surround switch
This item lets you experience 7.1 CH virtual surround from your headset when enabled.
Reverb switch
The Reverb effect is part of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that lets you choose other reverb presets.
Reverb presets
Click to choice and select a reverb effect from the different environmental spaces for reverb effects.
This item is only available when the Reverb switch is enabled.
Test tone
Click this button to start the test for the selected preset profile.
Preset profiles
Click any of the preset profiles. Choose from Gaming, music, movie, or communication.
Profile import/export
Allows you to Import, export, or revert to the default setting of a profile.
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4.6.2 Sonic SenseAmp
Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that is a built-in headphone AMP on onboard audio with three AMP levels adjustment. It detects your headphone’s impedance and adjusts the built-in AMP accordingly.
• Sonic SenseAmp only works on the front panel.
• Maximize the volume of your headphone’s volume control for an accurate impedance detection.
When you plug a headphone into the front headphone jack, Sonic SenseAmp displays a popup 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.
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Refer to the table below on the behavior of Sonic SenseAmp when adjusting the impedance of the detected headphone:
65 ohm or below Amplify Level is automatically set at Performance
65 ohm to 150 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Powerful
> 150 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Extreme
Other device The device plugged in detected as other device
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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
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4.6.3 Sonic SoundStage
Sonic SoundStage is a hardware based sound solution for virtual Sound Stage that offers four preset gaming profiles: FPS, Racing, Fighting and Sports.
• This feature is only available for front panel Headphone output.
• You can enable this feature by enabling the dedicated SoundStage button on your motherboard. Refer to the Onboard buttons section on this user guide for more information.
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Click any of the four preset gaming profiles
Use the slider to manually adjust the setting of an item
Crossing
Move the slider to adjust the amount of cross channel mixing.
Revert
Move the slider to revert the main audio source.
Space
Move the slider to adjust and virtualize the space sound.
Crossing gain
This item only works when Crossing and Revert is enabled. Move the slider to adjust the hardness of the wall.
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4.6.4 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
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4.7 Sonic Radar II
Sonic Radar II is designed for First Person Shooting (FPS) games and shows the precise direction and intensity of where a sound is coming from. It features a simple and friendly user-interface and also features sound enhancers to amplify desired sound effects.
• The Sonic Radar II application does not have its independent installer. It is automatically installed when the Realtek ® Audio Driver is installed in your system.
• Sonic Radar II will not launch after its installation. Launch the application from your desktop or from All Programs menu.
You can also enable or launch Sonic Radar II after system startup. To do this, click from the taskbar then right-click and click Enable Sonic Radar or Enable Launch at
Startup .
Display Menu
Customize the settings for each game including Transparency, Signal, Size, and Remanency.
Displays the options available. Click a tab to select an option. Each option has its own settings and menus.
Click to reset to the default settings
Click to start the test tone
Use the sliders to adjust the settings
Displays the list of games
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Control Menu
Allows you to configure shortcut keys.
Audio Mode/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.
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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-click on the desktop.
Click to open the tabs for different functions
Click any item for quick view
Click to load a preset priority profile and configure its settings
Use the bar to adjust the bandwidth speed settings or key in the value of the input field
Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on/off
Tick to display all the applications.
Click to reset and load the default settings of the selected profile
Allows you to block traffic of the application or set priority
Optimization Mode
Game packets are prioritized and other packets also optimized.
Game Mode
Game packets given top priority.
Media Streaming Mode
Media-streaming packets given top priority.
File Sharing Mode
File-sharing packets given top priority.
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Network Monitor
Top 5 application
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.
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Bandwidth Test
You can use this feature to test the Internet Service Provider (ISP) speed or manually key in the desired uploading/downloading speed and apply the speed if needed.
Key in the upload/ download speed
Click to begin the speed test
Click to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test
Network Information
Displays information about the physical network card such as speed, physical address, IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
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4.9 KeyBot
KeyBot is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific or several task at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode.
To use KeyBot:
1. Press the KeyBot button on the motherboard.
The KeyBot feature is enabled when the KEYBOT_LED light is on.
2. Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port.
Refer to the Rear I/O connection or the USB BIOS Flashback section for more information about the location of the KeyBot USB port.
3. Double-click on the desktop to launch the KeyBot application on your PC.
Click to import or export configuration files
Click to configure Macro keys, Smart login,
Function keys, and Shortcut settings
Tick to toggle the KeyBot function on/off
Click any of the items to perform a specific tasks, or click their corresponding keys on the keyboard
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Function Keys
Shortcut
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4.10 ASUS Media Streamer
ASUS Media Streamer allows you to enjoy your PC’s multimedia content anywhere. You can pipe music from your PC or stream your favorite movie to a smart TV using your PC or smart device.
• Ensure to enable the DLNA setting 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 or tap Media Streamer.
Click or tap to edit media files Click or tap to select media type
Log in ASUS account to stream play in different networks
Click or tap a media file to play Select the device you want to stream to
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Adding and deleting media files
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
The following media formats are supported: .3gp, .mp4, .m4a, .aac, .ts, .flac, .mp3, .mid,
.xmf, .mxmf, .rtttl, .rtx, .ota, .imy, .ogg, .mkv, .wav, .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .webp, .webm
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4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker
This ASUS exclusive utility provides an easy-to-use interface to identify and utilize all drive space in hard disk drives (HDD).
ASUS Disk Unlocker is supported only on Windows ® 7 and Windows ® 8.
To launch ASUS Disk Unlocker, click .
Click to open the help file that shows the detailed information on how to use ASUS Disk Unlocker
ASUS Disk Unlocker Help file
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4.12 RAMDisk
RAMDisk is a data-storage software that reserves a part of your system’s memory and turns it into a high-speed virtual drive where you can store cache files and game apps for instant access. The Dynamic Memory Allocation function can release the unused memory of RAMDisk back to the system when needed and helps extend the lifespan of your SSD or
HDD.
The following folders are not suitable for RAMDisk optimization. Moving them into the
RAMDisk might negatively affect the performance of your system.
• Swap file/Page file: The swap file is a permanent storage space used as the virtual memory expansion of the system memory. Moving the swap file into the RAM
Disk simply defects the whole 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 files into RAM so you can utilize your RAM speed for better read/write performance. The files that are stored inside the RAMDisk are automatically backed up every time your PC is turned off.
The startup time may take a while, depending on the size of your RAMDisk drive.
To create RAMDisk drives:
Click to create
RAMDisk drives
Click the drop-down arrow to choose a drive name for your RAMDisk
Tick to enable Dynamic
Memory Allocation function
Move the slider to the right to set the size allocation
Click to finish creating the RAMDisk drive
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To delete or format an existing RAMDisk drive:
Click to delete the existing
RAMDisk drive
Click to format the existing
RAMDisk drive
The format function is available only if you enable the Dynamic Memory Allocation function on your disk.
Creating/Deleting a Junction Point
A junction point creates a link that remaps the original contents into the RAMDisk, enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location.
Select the Junction tab to create your junction point
Click the drop-down arrow to select your
RAMDisk drive and its available storage space.
Click to select where to create a junction point.
Click to finish adding the new junction point.
Click to delete the existing junction point.
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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
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4.13 MemTweakIt
MemTweakIt is a software that you can use to view all levels of memory timings. You can validate your MemTweakIt settings to generate a memory efficiency score that you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website.
MemTweakIt functions depends on the chipset on the motherboard. Each chipset has different options.
To use MemTweakIt, double-click on the desktop.
Click a tab to configure the memory timing
Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website
Click to exit MemTweakIt
Click to apply your settings
Click to validate your settings.
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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.
To validate and save your configuration manually:
1. Launch MemTweakIt and click
Validate .
2. In Manual Mode, click Save Validation
File .
3. Key in a file name for your configuration file and click Submit.
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.
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4.14 ROG CPU-Z
This utility gathers information about the main devices installed in 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.
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Chapter 5: RAID support
RAID support
5.1 RAID configurations
The motherboard comes with the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 configuration.
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If you want to install a Windows ® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.
Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
5.1.1 RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two 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 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 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
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5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
3. 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 to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
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5.1.4 Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[
1. Create RAID Volume
MAIN MENU ]
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
[ 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 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.
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Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name: Volume0
RAID Level:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
Create volume
[ HELP ]
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>.
4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
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5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB. The following are typical values:
• RAID 0: 128KB
• 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 warning message appears:
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
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Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press
<Del>. The following warning message appears:
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
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):
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.
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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:
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
The motherboard 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 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.
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5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows
®
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® :
1. Start Windows ® .
2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.
3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a
RAID driver disk.
5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk.
6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.
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 device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
Chapter 5: RAID support
Appendices
Appendices
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may 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 relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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 provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install and use equipment according to the instruction manual.
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This is a product for which interference was measured at the present installation site and confirmed to comply with the standard of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Before using the equipment at any location other than the present installation site, the member shall measure interference for confirmation and register the result to VCCI.
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KC: Korea Warning Statement
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
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 different regions.
RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive.
Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
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ASUS contact information
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