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Motherboard Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 2
the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 3
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 ROG intelligent Performance & Overclocking features .. 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 4
power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 5
Boot menu 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.7.3 Security 4-37 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-40 4.8.3 AI Net 2 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 1 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 6
5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 3 5-9 5.3.2 AI - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 7
6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 8
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 9
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 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 10
tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 11
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 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 12
® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X38 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 13
: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 2 x External SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 14
Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 module + IEEE1394a module EL I/O Shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky Anti-Virus software ATX - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 15
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 17
contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories DVD/CD Documentation ASUS Maximus Extreme USB 2.0 module + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables Thermal sensor - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 18
achievement. Frequency LED Worried that no one knows when you've overclocked your system to the max? Let the motherboard do the talking! The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system is under extreme overclocking or normal states � allowing you to show off your O.C. skills. Voltiminder - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 19
and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 20
motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking Onboard Switches A power-on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 21
the environment. See page 5-29 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 22
provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 23
, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. With the specially included Intel® Fast Memory Access technology, available memory bandwidth usage is optimized and memory access latency is reduced-allowing faster memory speed. ASUS Maximus Extreme 1- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 24
backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. See pages 2-20 and 2-22 for details. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features The Intel® X38 chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. Making this motherboard an - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 25
quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, pages 2-27 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 26
1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 27
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 28
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Slide switch 2-23 2.7 EL I/O, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 29
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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 30
Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL MAXIMUS EXTREME DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~3.04 3. Northbridge/Southbridge - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 31
600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 32
It stays unlit if there is no hard disk connected to the motherboard or the hard disk does not function. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME HD_LED MAXIMUS EXTREME Hard Disk LED 6. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch as the standby power LED. The switch lights up to indicate that the system is - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 33
in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® MAXIMUS EXTREME ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 34
) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ESATA12 PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 Intel® X38 JMB363 PCIEX1_1 ICS PCI1 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL ROG ® PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E8056 PCIEX1_2 MAXIMUS EXTREME - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 35
2. 3. 4. DDR3 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Slide switch 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC_SW) Rear panel USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 Page 2-16 2-22 2-22 2-22 Page 2-23 Page 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 36
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 37
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 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. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 38
the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 39
system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-11 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 40
, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 41
the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors will occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-13 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 42
each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 43
emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-15 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 44
with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 The motherboard supports upto - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 45
total memory. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 46
DJ-E DIMM support A* B* C* ••• •• • • • Maximus Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067 MHz memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 47
press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-19 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 48
change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 49
motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN(8001) SATA(363) LAN(8056) PCIE x16 1 PCIE x16 2 PCIE x1 1 PCIE x1 2 PCIE x1 3 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB - shared - - - shared - ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-21 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 50
card on the black PCIEx1 slot prior to other compatible cards. • When using PCIEx1 cards, install the cards on PCIEx1 slots prior to PCIEx16 slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 51
BIOS can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will shut down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 52
chassis by snaping it in place from it to the chassis. Make sure that the inside. motherboard external ports fit the I/O openings. Be cautious when installing the motherboard. The I/O shield edge springs may damage the I/O ports. 3. Locate the P_ELJ1 connector and 4. Thread the LCD Poster - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 53
1. Take out the Audio card from the 2. Locate the audio slot on the package. motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the 4. The photo below shows the audio slot and press firmly until the card card installed on the motherboard. sits on the slot completely. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-25 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 54
port LED indications Activity/Link OFF YELLOW* YELLOW* Speed LED OFF OFF ORANGE Description Soft-off Mode During Power ON/OFF 100 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED * Blinking 64-bit OS LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed LED Description DNR DNR DNR DNR DNR DNR DNR DNR - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 55
external Serial ATA hard disk drives to the External SATA port 1 and 2. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hotswap function. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-27 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 56
BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 57
the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-29 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 58
1 set. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ® GND MAXIMUS EXTREME SATA5 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 59
USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 60
IE1394_2 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V MAXIMUS EXTREME IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 61
OPT_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3 and OPT_FAN1-2 support ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-33 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 62
GND GND GND GND +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground MAXIMUS EXTREME ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • Make sure to remove the cap on the EATX12V - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 63
the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ 179.98 90.82 4.993 5.054 678.18 (continued on the next page) ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-35 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 64
Power supply requirements Normal Loading CPU PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD SATA*4 ESATA-HD 1 IDE-HD 1 CD-ROM 1 USB 2 PCI 1 Io_max (A) Io_rms (A) Vout (V) Po_max (W) +12VV2 (4 PIN) 12.72 9.16 11.94 151.88 +12V- +5V V1 (24PIN) 11.44 6.88 8.1 5.6 11.9 5. - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 65
out cable are purchased separately. 11. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labeled as Republic of Gamers) on the heatpipe assembly. Connect the cable of the box and it lights when the system is on. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME ROG connector ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-37 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 66
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground ® MAXIMUS EXTREME IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. MAXIMUS EXTREME on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 67
panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-39 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 68
bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch to wake/power up the system. ® MAXIMUS EXTREME MAXIMUS EXTREME Power on switch 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 69
shows the fan installed on the motherboard. Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard. When you are using water-cooling modules, make sure to install TWO optional fans to obtain a more effective heat dissipation. ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-41 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 70
2.8.5 Installing the DIY Pedestal 1. Take out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package. 2. Arrange and stick the DIY Pedestal to the back of your motherboard. 3. Place the motherboard with the DIY Pedestal as desired to get a more efficient heat dissipation. • The tape on the rubber studs is - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 71
6 The pictures below are for demonstration only. The heatpipe assembly and motherboard layout may vary depending on model, but the installation steps remains the same. For watercooling system with 3/8" ID tubes leak, and then fill the coolant into the reservoir. 1 2 ASUS Maximus Extreme 2-43 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 72
to the top end of the 3/8" ID tube. 1 2 3 4 5. Press the clip and connect the assembled tube to the waterblock. When done, release the clip to tighten the two together. 6. Repeat Step 1 to shows a watercooling system installed to the motherboard. 5 6 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 73
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 74
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 75
followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Maximus Extreme 3- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 76
after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 77
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 78
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-24 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 79
Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 80
update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 81
Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Maximus Extreme Maximus Extreme ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 82
3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 83
and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy 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! ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 84
. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 85
Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 86
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 87
the Exit Menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 88
screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 89
items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-11 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 90
how to navigate through them. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 91
The BIOS supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 92
Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 93
Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option [Enabled] Select the type of devices connected to the system. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-15 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 94
connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Enables or disables the Self-Monitoring BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0108 Build Date : 09/19/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1876MHz : 2 System Memory - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 95
level. If you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU type. ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-17 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 96
. eXtreme Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC By - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 97
you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-887 MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] A Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [ [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-19 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 98
[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] ROW Refresh Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clocks] [36 DRAM Clocks] you to configure the DRAM performance. Setting to [Light] enhances the DRAM compatibility; setting to [Strong] enhances the DRAM - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 99
. When you set CPU LED Selection set the NB LED Selection item to [NB Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. Refer to page 2-2 for northbridge LED definition. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V]~[1.77V] [1.79V] [1.81V] ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 100
memory LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. Refer to page 2-2 for memory ] [1.96V] [1.98V] [2.00V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage condition. When you set the SB LED DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 101
[DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF+20mv] [DDR3_REF+30mv] DDR3 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration disables the onboard Voltiminder LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-23 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 102
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 103
options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-25 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 104
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled] This item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64bit operating - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 105
Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to ] [Enabled] VIA 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-27 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 106
> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Disabled - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 107
And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-29 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 108
change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 109
to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-31 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 110
Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Bridge Voltage DRAM Voltage FSB Termination Voltage South Bridge Voltage DDR3 Controller REF Voltage SB 1.5V Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard is heated over the set temperature to protect from damage. - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 111
CPU Fan and Chassis Fan BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power CPU Fan Speed [4470RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [ motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Q-Fan Controls [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 112
fan speed. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. OPT_Fan1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [RATIO] Allows you to select the optional fan control mode. When this item is set to [RATIO], you can configure the Duty Cycle Mode item. If you set this item to [Q-FAN], you are allowed to - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 113
, FSB Termination Voltage, South Bridge Voltage, DDR3 Controller REF Voltage, SB 1.5V Voltage, Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-35 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 114
this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 115
screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Slide switch for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 116
a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 117
press to display the sub-menu. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- Change - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 118
you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: MAXIMUS Extreme VER: 0108 DATE: 09/04 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 119
N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] Check LAN cable during POST. Select Screen Select Item +- the LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus Extreme 4-41 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 120
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 121
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 122
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 123
an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 124
audio driver and application. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs JMicron JMB36X controller driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 125
menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT applications - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 126
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 127
the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB363 RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB363 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 128
® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of video clips. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 129
information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 130
support DVD contents in graphical format. Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 131
during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 3™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 132
image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 133
on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-11 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 134
on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 135
SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to display the SoundMAX® control panel. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic ) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-13 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 136
Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select to the factory defaults. Surround settings Allows you to change the settings of the stereo speakers. Move perform speaker test. Port settings Click this port settings tab to display the rear - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 137
you to select an enhanced microphone input features, including No Filtering, Speakerphone, Voice Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-15 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 138
Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 139
® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-17 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 140
screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to hear to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 141
and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-19 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 142
Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 143
support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-21 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 144
hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 145
threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-23 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 146
Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 147
browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU HDD space. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-25 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 148
at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 149
support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation Booster ASUS Maximus Extreme Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 150
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 151
needs. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch ASUS AI Gear 3 Settings to set the time for the system to enter AI Nap mode. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode ASUS Maximus Extreme Calibration Settings - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 152
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 153
can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you bottom to save the setup. ASUS Maximus Extreme click to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 5-31 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 154
® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 155
CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-33 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 156
motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets disk array management software directs all applications set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you install - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 157
to the power connector on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 158
set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: 1. Install select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 159
set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-37 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 160
this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 161
set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-39 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 162
set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel default stripe size is 64 KB. TIP: We Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 163
contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-41 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 164
Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press to select. A small triangle marks the size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 64 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a . 5-42 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 165
XP). A write-enabled floppy disk or a USB flash disk drive (Windows Vista) 3. Microsoft® Windows® OS installation disk (Windows XP/Windows Vista) 4. Motherboard support DVD with JMB363 driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set: 1. Install two external Serial ATA hard disk - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 166
RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press . [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 167
highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to confirm selection. Repeat the process until the HDDs are selected. A selected Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-45 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 168
set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created. [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 169
Del> key to delete the set. 3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-47 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 170
configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this HDD when configuring a RAID set through the JMB363 utility. • press . Pressing deletes all the data in the HDD. 5-48 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 171
of the two is the source drive. This option allows you to set the source drive and rebuild the Mirror drive according to the contents of the rebuilding. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List] Create ASUS Maximus Extreme 5-49 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 172
move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press to begin rebuilding the of the rebuilding. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List] BIOS menu. 5-50 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 173
Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID Driver to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 174
To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-52 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 175
This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI® CrossFire™ technology support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 176
Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 177
User's Guide from the support CD for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 178
a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 179
3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 180
5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 6 7 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 181
your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit Edition. (Will be ready - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 182
click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process. Windows automatically - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 183
to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 184
™ Control Center provides two views: Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 185
tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™. 4. Click OK to effect the setting. 3 2 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 186
tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon. 6-10 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 187
Help Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information. ASUS Maximus Extreme 6-11 - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 188
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster. - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 190
Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 ASUS Maximus Extreme - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 191
if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 192
on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. item 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 193
. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS Maximus Extreme A- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 194
fails, keep beeping the speaker. Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. Use walking 1's algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. Program chipset - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 195
CMOS error Mouse error HDD smart function error Hard monitor error AI NET error Case open Clear EPA or customization logo. 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. Recover the text fond used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password. ASUS Maximus Extreme A- - Asus MAXIMUS EXTREME | User Guide - Page 196
FINAL INIT ROM NUM LOCK UPDT DMI INT 19H Initialize PnP boot devices 1. USB final Initialization 2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to text mode 4. Set up ACPI table at top of memory. 5. Invoke ISA adapter ROMs 6. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 7. Initialize APM 8. Clear noise of
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