Asus MAXIMUS V GENE User Manual
MAXIMUS V
GENE
Motherboard
E7318
Revised Edition V2
March 2012
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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
MAXIMUS V GENE specications summary ............................................. x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ROG unique gaming features ......................................... 1-4
1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ... 1-4
1.3.4 ASUS special features .................................................... 1-7
1.3.5 ROG rich software bundled ............................................. 1-7
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................... 2-4
2.2.4 System memory .............................................................. 2-5
2.2.5 Expansion slots ............................................................. 2-16
2.2.6 Onboard switches ......................................................... 2-18
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs .............................................................. 2-20
2.2.8 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26
2.3 Building your computer system ............................................... 2-35
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2-35
2.3.2 CPU installation ............................................................ 2-36
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................. 2-38
2.3.4 DIMM installation .......................................................... 2-40
2.3.5 Motherboard installation ................................................ 2-41
2.3.6 ATX Power connection .................................................. 2-43
2.3.7 SATA device connection ................................................ 2-44
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ...................................................... 2-45
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation .......................................... 2-46
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2.3.10 mPCIe Combo installation ............................................ 2-47
Installing the mPCIe Wi-Fi module ............................................... 2-47
Installing the mSATA module ...................................................... 2-51
2.3.11 Rear panel connection .................................................. 2-54
2.3.12 Audio I/O connections ................................................... 2-56
2.4 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-58
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-58
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Advanced Mode .............................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 EZ Mode ......................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu ............................................................... 3-5
3.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-18
3.4.1 System Language [English] .......................................... 3-18
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ....................................... 3-18
3.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 3-18
3.4.4 Security ......................................................................... 3-19
3.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 3-21
3.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 3-22
3.5.2 PCH Conguration ........................................................ 3-24
3.5.3 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 3-26
3.5.4 System Agent Conguration ......................................... 3-27
3.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-29
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 3-30
3.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 3-32
3.5.8 Network Stack ............................................................... 3-33
3.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 3-34
3.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-37
3.8 Tool menu ................................................................................... 3-40
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................ 3-40
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole ......................................................... 3-41
3.8.3 Asus SPD Information ................................................... 3-42
3.8.4 GO Button File .............................................................. 3-43
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3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 3-44
3.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................ 3-45
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility ...................................................... 3-46
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................ 3-49
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility .................................... 3-50
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ..................................................... 3-51
3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback .................................................... 3-54
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1
4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1
4.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ..................................... 4-2
4.3 Software information ................................................................... 4-3
4.3.1 AI Suite II ........................................................................ 4-3
4.3.2 TurboV EVO .................................................................... 4-4
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ....................................................... 4-8
4.3.4 EPU ................................................................................4-11
4.3.5 Probe II ......................................................................... 4-12
4.3.6 Sensor Recorder ........................................................... 4-16
4.3.7 Ai Charger+ ................................................................... 4-17
4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost .............................................................. 4-18
4.3.9 Monitor .......................................................................... 4-19
4.3.10 ASUS Update ................................................................ 4-20
4.3.11 MyLogo2 ....................................................................... 4-21
4.3.12 System Information ....................................................... 4-23
4.3.13 Audio congurations ..................................................... 4-24
4.3.14 ROG Connect ............................................................... 4-25
4.3.15 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 .............................................. 4-28
4.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 4-31
4.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 4-31
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 4-32
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ...................................... 4-32
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .... 4-32
4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness
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technologies .................................................................. 4-36
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 4-48
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .... 4-48
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...................... 4-48
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS
installation ..................................................................... 4-49
4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ....................................... 4-50
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology .................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Requirements .................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Before you begin ............................................................. 5-1
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards .................... 5-2
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ............................................. 5-3
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ................... 5-3
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ........................................................... 5-4
5.2.1 Requirements .................................................................. 5-4
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards .......................... 5-4
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers ............................................. 5-5
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ......................... 5-5
5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP .................................................................. 5-8
5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP ....................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Setting up your display .................................................... 5-9
5.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................ 5-10
Notices .......................................................................................................A-1
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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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 qualied
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• 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: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI®
CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, 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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic
s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
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MAXIMUS V GENE specications summary
CPU LGA1155 socket for 3rd/ 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/
Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
Memory Dual channel memory architecture
Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots [red] (single at x16, or
VGA Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Processor
Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA® SLI™ / AMD CrossFireX™ Technology TechnologyTechnology
Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports 22nm/32nm 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
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) /
2400 (O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) 1866(O.C.) / 1600 /
1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical
characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to
Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List) for details.
dual at x8 / x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot [black]
1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo™
expansion card
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation
Core™ processors.
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/ HDMI port
Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 2560 x
1600@60Hz
Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. resolution 1920 x
1200@60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video
HD Technology/Insider™
Supports Lucidlogix Virtu MVP Technology*
*LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating
systems.
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MAXIMUS V GENE specications summary
Storage Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
LAN Intel® Gigabit LAN Controller x 1
Audio SupremeFX III, built-in 8-Channel High Denition
USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [red]
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports [black]
- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
- 1 x mSATA 3Gb/s slot on mPCIe Combo™ expansion
card
- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5AID 0, 1, 5
and 10
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology,
Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect
Technology*
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [red]**
* Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family with
Windows® 7 operating systems.
** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only.
Audio CODEC
SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
1500 uF Audio Power Capacitor
Gold-plated jacks
- Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 110 dB
- Output THD+N at 1kHz: 95 dB
Audio Feature:
- X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™
- EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0
- THX® TruStudio PRO™
- Creative® ALchemy
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front
Panel Jack-retasking
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
- 4 x USB 3.0 ports; 2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports
at mid-board [red]
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports; 4 ports at back panel, 1 for ROG
Connect [white]; 4 ports at mid-board
ASMedia® USB3.0 controller
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports; 2 ports at back panel [blue]
* UASP standard only supports Windows 8.
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ROG Exclusive Features mPCIe Combo™ (mPCIe/mSATA combo card)
Special Features ASUS EPU Engine
ROG Connect
- RC Diagram
- RC Remote
- RC Poster
- GPU TweakIt
ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II
- 8 phase CPU power
- 4 phase iGPU power
- 2 phase DRAM power
UEFI BIOS features
- ROG BIOS Print
- GPU.DIMM Post
CPU Level Up
GameFirst
ProbeIt
iROG
Extreme Tweaker
USB BIOS Flashback
Loadline Calibration
ROG O.C. Prole
ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite II
- TurboV EVO
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Fan Xpert 2
- AI Charger+
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
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MAXIMUS V GENE specications summary
Back I/O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O PortsI/O Ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0
Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
BIOS Features 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS
Software Drivers
Form Factor
1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch
4 x USB 2.0 (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect)
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
4 x USB 3.0 [blue]
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
6 x Audio jacks
ports
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0
ports
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
2 x CPU Fan connectors
3 x Chassis Fan connectors
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
1 x Go Button
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x mPCIe Combo header
2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS
Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ROG CPU-Z
ASUS AI Suite II
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities
mATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ROG MAXIMUS V GENE motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS V GENE
Cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x ROG Connect cable
2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables
1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables
1 x SLI bridge
Accessories I/O Shield I/O Shield
mPCIe Combo expansion card
1 x ROG Door Hanger
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 1-1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Chapter 1
Republic of Gamers
The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best
hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating 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 club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.
LGA1155 socket for 3rd/ 2nd Generation
Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/
Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI
Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated
chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.
This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™
i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy
efcient CPUs in the world.
Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155
Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides
improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased
bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for
10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can
also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel
performance.
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integrated graphic
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PCIe 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved
encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total
bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of
PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data
speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by
complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will
become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic
performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by IntelPCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.
SLI/CrossFire On-Demand
Why choose when you can have both?
SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus V GENE,
you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFire on
Demand technology, supporting up to Quad-GPU SLI or Quad-GPU CrossFireX
conguration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping
graphics at a level previously unseen.
LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP
Up to 60% Hybrid Graphics Boost
LucidLogix Virtu MVP boosts your discrete graphics card up to 60% beyond its
original performance. With the newly designed Virtual Vsync™, users can enjoy a
smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. Its GPU virtualization
dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resource, fully utilizing 3X
faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 Technology while retaining
3D and gaming performance.
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ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 1-3
1.3.2 ROG unique gaming features
Chapter 1
SupremeFX III
Supreme Sound
The SupremeFX III™ onboard audio solution is an 8-channel HD audio equipped
with a carefully selected 1500uF capacitor which provides clean, ripple-free audio
power and – perfect for enveloping gaming environments. With a metallic EMI
cover and special layout design on the PCB, advanced SupremeFX Shielding™
technology isolates analog audio signals from digital sources for exceptional clarity
and high delity, while a gold-plated jack ensures rich notes reach your ears with
minimal distortion.
A bounty of industry standards are supported, including EAX
HD, Creative® ALchemy and THX® TruStudio™ PRO, so the same great
audio experiences found in live performances, lms and recording studios are
reproduced faithfully right on the PC. When bundled with the Sound
Blaster® X-Fi MB2 suite, the SupremeFX III™ is the perfect choice to provide an
exceptional gaming experience with realistic sound effects.
GameFirst
The speed you need to pwn
Low Internet latency allows you to frag more, and get fragged less. That’s why
ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages the ow of trafc
according to your needs so that you can still listen to online music, download and
upload les ,and engage in Internet chats without sacricing the low ping times you
need to pwn your opponents.
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5.0 Advanced
1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features
mPCIe Combo
Give your board the mini upsize
Hook up immediate extra connectivity to your mATX board and say so long
to physical limitations. The special adapter comes with one mini PCI Express
2.0/USB 2.0 combo port, and one mini SATA port. This way, you can connect extra
devices without taking up valuable space inside the case, and get the best of both
worlds: a compact PC with bigger expandability. Various devices can now connect
instantly with no physical hassles.
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ROG Connect
Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!
Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a
notebook—just like a race car engineer—with ROG Connect. ROG Connect links
your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make
on-the-y parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.
Extreme Engine Digi+ II
Optimum power efciency with premium components and intelligent digital
design
The Extreme Engine Digi+ II has been upgraded and equipped with the nest
Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors, while the digital VRM design allows
you to achieve ultimate performance with adjustable CPU and memory power
management frequencies. Precise adjustments create greater efciency, stability,
double lifespan and performance for total system control.
USB BIOS FlashBack
Refresh the BIOS can never be that easy
USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to ash BIOS ever! It
allows overclockers to try their BIOS with the simplist way one can imagine. No
need to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the
ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for 3 seconds, BIOS would be
automatically ashed under standby power. It’s no doubt that USB BIOS Flashback
gives overclockers the ultimate convenience!
Chapter 1
iROG
Intelligent multiple control at hand
The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that
gives users full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! This design allows
advanced user control and management to be processed purely at a hardware
level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it
offers system maintenance and management with more control and efciency.
CPU Level Up
A simple click for instant upgrade!
Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no
additional cost with ROG’s CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted
to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy
that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.
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GPU.DIMM Post
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Easily check the status of your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS!
Notice potential problems even before your enter the OS! Overclockers can save
valuable minutes in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. With
GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory
DIMMs status in the BIOS, potentially keeping that record-breaking overclock!
BIOS Print
One click, easily share your BIOS settings
ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of an
overclocking experience. MAXIMUS V GENE features ROG BIOS Print which
allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press of a button.
The days of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over.
ProbeIt
Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking
ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard’s measurement
points, identifying them clearly in the form of 7 sets of detection points so you’ll
know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester.
Extreme Tweaker
One stop performance tuning shop
Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to ne-tune your system to optimal
performance. No matter if you're looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage
options, or memory timing settings, they're all here!
Loadline Calibration
Optimal power boost for extreme CPU overclocking!
Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking.
The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy
loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and
benchmark scores.
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1.3.4 ASUS special features
Intel Gigabit LAN
Experience the fast network connectivity!
The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to have a better throughput,
lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. With the Intel Gigabit LAN
solutions onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to
its users like never before.
USB 3.0 Boost
Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI
Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB
device’s transmission speed is signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an
already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically
accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for
any user interaction.
1.3.5 ROG rich software bundled
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
The best protection from viruses and spyware
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual
users and home ofces. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The
product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for
malicious program detection rates that are among the industry’s highest.
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DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
The real tool for optical and virtual discs
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
Whole new design of CPU-Z
ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same
functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the
whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and
your uniqueness.
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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2.2 Motherboard overview
2.2.1 Motherboard layout
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Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.11 Rear panel connection for more
information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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2.2.2 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots Page
1. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-34
2. LGA1155 CPU Socket 2-4
3. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,
4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)
4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5
5. GO button 2-19
6. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_12) 2-31
7. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA3G_1/2 [black])
8. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red])
9. AsmediaAsmedia® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red])
10. Debug LEDs 2-22
11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-35
12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56; USB78) 2-30
13. Reset Switch 2-18
14. Start Switch 2-18
15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-31
16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-33
17. mPCIe Combo header (26-1 pin mPCIe_Combo)mPCIe_Combo)) 2-31
2-32
2-28
2-27
2-29
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2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the
Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron
Processors..
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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT
install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
• 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 LGA1155 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.
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2.2.4 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 congurations
Install one memory module in slot A2 rst as a single-channel operation.
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Memory congurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.
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• 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
conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to Intel® 2nd generation processor's behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800
and above MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz
frequency as default
• 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 optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• 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:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
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 section
adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support
a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu
for manual memory frequency
MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2666(O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket support
Vendors Part No. Size
G.SKILL F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 4GB(4 x 4GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
(Optional)
2 DIMM 4 DIMM
MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket support
Vendors Part No. Size
G.SKILL
PC3-20800-8GB*8(XMP) 8GB*8
SS/DSChip
DS - - C11-13-13-35 1.65 • •
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
Brand
(Optional)
2 DIMM 4 DIMM
MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket
Vendors Part No. Size
A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •
CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.65 • •
CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9Q-16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 •
GEIL GOC316GB2400C10QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •
GEIL GOC316GB2400C11QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •
Kingston KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 11-13-11-30 1.65 • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • •
Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip
Timing Voltage
NO.
support (Optional)
2
DIMM4 DIMM
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MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket support
Vendors Part No. Size
G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 •
GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • •
GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 • •
KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Kingmax N/A - 1.65 •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip
Timing Voltage
NO.
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(Optional)
2 DIMM 4 DIMM
MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size
A-DATA 8154A 1044(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55-1.75 • •
A-DATA AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • •
A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55-1.75 •
A-DATA AX3U2133GC4G9B(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •
Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65 • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver7.1)(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •
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G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBXLD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-17066CL9Q-16GBTDD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2-64GBZLD(XMP) 64GB ( 8x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 •
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •
OCZ OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 •
Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip
Timing Voltage
NO.
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
2 DIMM 4 DIMM
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