Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME User Guide - Page 22

ASUS Special Features, 1.1.4 ROG rich bundled software, AI Suite 3, USB 3.1 Boost

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Chapter 1 KeyBot II KeyBot II is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your 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. 1.1.3 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 3.1 Boost ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.1 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.1 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 BIOS Flashback 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. 1.1.4 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. Overwolf The clever unobtrusive overlay that keeps you in the game, so you can browse, email, IM, stream or record while you play - and all dressed up in downloadable color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack. Plus, download awesome Overwolf apps to make your gaming experiences even more epic! 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. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1.3
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 3.1 Boost
ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standard UASP (USB Attached
SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than
the already impressive USB 3.1 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for
compatible USB 3.1 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 BIOS Flashback 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.
1.1.4
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.
Overwolf
The clever unobtrusive overlay that keeps you in the game, so you can browse, email, IM,
stream or record while you play — and all dressed up in downloadable color-matched ROG
skins to show you’re part of an elite pack. Plus, download awesome Overwolf apps to make
your gaming experiences even more epic!
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.
KeyBot II
KeyBot II is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. You can
configure and assign macros to specific keys on your 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.