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 specications 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 Conguration ........................................................ 3-22

3.5.2 PCH Conguration ........................................................ 3-24

3.5.3 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 3-26

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration ......................................... 3-27

3.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-29

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 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. Prole ......................................................... 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 congurations ..................................................... 4-24

4.3.14 ROG Connect ............................................................... 4-25

4.3.15 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 .............................................. 4-28

4.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 4-31

4.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 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 Conguring 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 qualied

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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 congure 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 specications 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 Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical

characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to

Memory QVL (Qualied 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 specications summary

Storage Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

LAN Intel® Gigabit LAN Controller x 1

Audio SupremeFX III, built-in 8-Channel High Denition

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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MAXIMUS V GENE specications summary

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. Prole

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 specications 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)

*Specications 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

efcient 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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

conguration. 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.

Chapter 1

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 trafc

according to your needs so that you can still listen to online music, download and

upload les ,and engage in Internet chats without sacricing the low ping times you

need to pwn your opponents.

®

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.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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 efciency 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 efciency, 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 efciency.

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.

ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 1-5

GPU.DIMM Post

Chapter 1

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 signicantly 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 ofces. 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.

Chapter 1

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.

ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 1-7

Chapter 1

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2

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.

ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

Chapter 2

Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.11 Rear panel connection for more
information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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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ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 2-3

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..

Chapter 2

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 congurations

Install one memory module in slot A2 rst as a single-channel operation.

Chapter 2

ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 2-5

Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.

Chapter 2

• 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
conguration. 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 efcient 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 Qualied 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 Qualied 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 Qualied 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 Qualied 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.

ROG MAXIMUS V GENE 2-7

(Optional)

2 DIMM 4 DIMM

MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied 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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MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • •

A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • •

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • •

CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK (388375)(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.6 • •

AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 •

AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix

Gingle FA3URSS673A801A 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

Patriot PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

Patriot PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • •

Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 •

Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

H5TQ2G83BFRH9C

9-9-9-27 - • •

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

2 4

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MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U1866GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27

A-DATA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver1.50)(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23)(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23)(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16FMD(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

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G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP) 64GB ( 8x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

Team TXD34096M1866HC9K-L(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix

MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

G.SKIL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

1.55~1.75

1.55~1.75

H5TC2G83BFRH9A

Chip
NO.

9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

Timing Voltage

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

2 4

•

• •

DIMM socket
support
(Optional)

2
DIMM4 DIMM

MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability

DIMM socket

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • •

A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • •

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.55~1.75 • •

A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.55~1.75 • •

A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79(XMP) 4GB DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.65 • •

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support (Optional)

2 DIMM 4 DIMM

MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability

SS/

Chip

Vendors Part No. Size

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9(Ver 2.12)(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X1600C8(Ver 2.12)(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - -

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 (Ver2.2)(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3A1600C9(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x 1GB ) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16FM(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB ( 2x4GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • •

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • •

GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • •

GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6 • •

KINGMAX FLGE85F-C8KL9A(XMP) 2GB SS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •

KINGMAX FLGF65F-C8KL9A(XMP) 4GB DS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/12GX(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB( 3x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB ( 6x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

Kingston KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX(XMP) 32GB ( 8x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

DS

Brand

Chip
NO.

Timing

Heat-Sink Package

Voltage

1.5 • •

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

2 4

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Vendors Part No. Size

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.5 •

OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 •

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OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 •

Transcend TS256MLK64V6N 2GB SS Transcend K4B2G0846C - - • •

Transcend TS512MLK64V6N 4GB DS Transcend K4B2G0846C - - • •

Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • •

Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - • •

Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - • •

ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - NO • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 - • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • •

Elixir M2X2F64CB88G7N-DG(XMP) 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • •

Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG(XMP) 4GB DS Elixir

GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •

Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • •

Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • •

Patriot AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • •

Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 • •

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • •

Patriot AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • •

Patriot PVV38G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •

SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA

Team TXD31024M1600C8-D(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Team TXD32048M1600C7-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-16 7-7-7-24 1.65 •

Team TXD32048M1600HC8-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Team TED34096M1600HC11 4GB DS Team T3D2568ET-16 - - • •

Team TXD34096M1600HC9-D(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

N2CB2G80GN-DG

J2108BDBG-GN-F

9-9-9-28 - • •

- - • •

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

2 4

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Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • •

A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - •

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24

A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • •

A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • •

A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9(XMP) 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • •

Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - • •

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB ( 4x

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3 •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 • •

GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C7QC 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • •

KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 1GB SS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXF-BNF-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK - 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 • •

KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)

KINGSTON

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2/4G 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS

KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • •

4GB )

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.25 • •

SS/DSChip

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

Chip NO. Timing

Brand

KINGSTON

D1288JEMFPGD9U - 1.5 • •

Voltage

1.25~1.35

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

2 4

• •

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Vendors Part No. Size

MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron D9LGQ - - •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK - - • •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK - - • •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • •

MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron D9LGK - - • •

MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4M1 4GB DS Micron IGM22 D9PFJ - - • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 •

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OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 •

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

PSC PC310600U-9-10-A0 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • •

PSC PC310600U-9-10-B0 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C

SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - • •

Transcend JM1333KLN-2G (582670) 2GB SS Micron ICD77 C9LGK - - •

Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • •

Transcend TS256MLK64V3N ( 585541 ) 2GB SS Micron ICD77 D9LGK 9 - • •

Transcend TS256MLK64V3N (566577) 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR 9 - • •

Transcend TS256MLK64V3N (574206) 2GB SS Micron D9LGK 9 - • •

Transcend JM1333KLN-4G ( 583782 ) 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 9 - •

Transcend JM1333KLN-4G 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • •

Transcend TS512MLK64V3N ( 585538 ) 4GB DS Micron IED27 D9LGK 9 - • •

Transcend TS512MLK64V3N (574831) 4GB DS Micron D9LGK 9 - • •

Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 8GB DS MICRON D9PBC - - • •

ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • •

ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • •

ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT - - • •

ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • •

ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT(ECC) - - • •

ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • •

ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • •

ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix

ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • •

ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - • •

BUFFALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - - • •

BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - • •

BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing

K4B2G0846C

H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC)

- - • •

DIMM
socket
support

Voltage

(Optional)

2 4

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Vendors Part No. Size

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • •

Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - • •

Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2CB2G8BDN-CG - - • •

Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elxir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - • •

Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - • •

GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda

KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS

KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • •

Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS

Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316GQ 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - - - • •

Patriot AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • •

Patriot PGD316G1333ELK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - • •

Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 •

Patriot AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • •

Patriot PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.5 • •

RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - • •

RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - • •

Silicon Power SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • •

Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - • •

Silicon Power SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • •

Team TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.75 • •

Team TXD31048M1333C7-D(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.75 •

Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21

Team TED34096M1333HC9 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT-13 - - •

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing

Brand

IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H

KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9

Mach

C2S46D30-D313 - - • •

Xtreme

Voltage

- - • •

- - • •

1.5-1.6

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

2 4

• •

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• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel
memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module
into A2 slot.

• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the red slots or the

black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and
B2 for better compatibility.

• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black

slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

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2.2.5 Expansion slots

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• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM
support.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.

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Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot

2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot

3 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot

VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe
card

PCI Express operating mode

PCIE_x16/x8_1 PCIE_x8_2

x16
(Recommend for single VGA)

N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8

• PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 device.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3
when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCIE_x16/x8_1 shared – – – – – – –

PCIE_x8_2 – shared – – – – – –

PCIE_x4_1 shared – – – – – – –

MINI_PCIE – – shared – – – – –

I.G.F.X shared – – – – – – –

Intel LAN Controller – shared – – – – – –

SATA #0 – – – shared – – – –

SATA #1 – – – shared – – – –

High Denition Audio – – – – – – shared –

EHCI #0 (USB2.0) –

EHCI #1 (USB2.0) shared –

XHCI (USB3.0) shared

Asmedia USB3.0 Controller shared – –

ASM1061 Storage Controller – – – shared – – – –

– – –

– – – – – –

– – – – –

– – – shared

–

– – – –

–

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2.2.6 Onboard switches

Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a 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 power-on switch to wake/power up the system.

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2. Reset switch

Press the reset switch to reboot the system.

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3. GO button

Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to quickly

load the preset prole (GO_Button le) for temporary overclocking when in

OS.

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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs

1. Hard Disk LED

The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when

data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not
light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or
when the hard disk drive does not function.

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2. GO LED

Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! is enabled before POST.

Lighting: Indicates that the system loads the preset prole (GO_Button le)

for temporary overclocking when in OS.

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3. Q LED

Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting
devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is
found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is
solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root
problem within a second.

4. Power LED

The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up to indicate

that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below
shows the location of the onboard power-on switch.

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5. Q-Code LEDs

The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to
know the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details.

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Q-Code table

Code Description

00
01
02
03
04
06
07
08
09
0B
0C – 0D
0E
0F
10
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
2B – 2F
30
31

32 – 36
37 – 3A

Not used
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).

AP initialization before microcode loading
System Agent initialization before microcode loading
PCH initialization before microcode loading

Microcode loading

AP initialization after microcode loading
System Agent initialization after microcode loading
PCH initialization after microcode loading
Cache initialization

Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
Microcode not found
Microcode not loaded
PEI Core is started

Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
Memory initialization

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Memory Installed

CPU post-memory initialization
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started

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Q-Code table (continued)

Code Description
3B – 3E
4F

50 – 53

54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C – 5F
E0
E1
E2
E3
E4 – E7
E8
E9
EA
EB
EC – EF
F0
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5 – F7
F8
F9
FA

FB – FF
60
61
62
63 – 67
68
69
6A

Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

DXE IPL is started

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory

speed

Unspecied memory initialization error

Memory not installed
Invalid CPU type or Speed
CPU mismatch
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Internal CPU error
Reset PPI is not available
Reserved for future AMI error codes
S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
S3 Boot Script execution
Video repost
OS S3 wake vector call
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
S3 Resume Failed
S3 Resume PPI not Found
S3 Resume Boot Script Error
S3 OS Wake Error
Reserved for future AMI error codes

Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)

Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
Recovery process started

Recovery rmware image is found
Recovery rmware image is loaded

Reserved for future AMI progress codes
Recovery PPI is not available
Recovery capsule is not found
Invalid recovery capsule

Reserved for future AMI error codes
DXE Core is started

NVRAM initialization

Installation of the PCH Runtime Services

CPU DXE initialization is started
PCI host bridge initialization
System Agent DXE initialization is started
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started

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Q-Code table (continued)

Code Description
6B – 6F
70
71
72
73 – 77
78
79
7A – 7F
90
91
92
93
94

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95
96
97
98
99
9A
9B
9C
9D
9E – 9F
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
AF
B0

System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)
PCH DXE initialization is started
PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
PCH devices initialization
PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
ACPI module initialization
CSM initialization

Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
Driver connecting is started

PCI Bus initialization is started
PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

PCI Bus Enumeration
PCI Bus Request Resources
PCI Bus Assign Resources
Console Output devices connect
Console input devices connect

Super IO Initialization
USB initialization is started

USB Reset
USB Detect
USB Enable
Reserved for future AMI codes

IDE initialization is started

IDE Reset
IDE Detect
IDE Enable

SCSI initialization is started

SCSI Reset
SCSI Detect
SCSI Enable
Setup Verifying Password
Start of Setup
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Setup Input Wait
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Ready To Boot event
Legacy Boot event
Exit Boot Services event
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin

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Q-Code table (continued)

Code Description
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8– BF
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
DA
DB
DC

Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

Legacy Option ROM Initialization

System Reset
USB hot plug
PCI bus hot plug
Clean-up of NVRAM

Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

Reserved for future AMI codes

CPU initialization error
System Agent initialization error
PCH initialization error

Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
No Space for Legacy Option ROM
No Console Output Devices are found
No Console Input Devices are found
Invalid password
Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
Flash update is failed
Reset protocol is not available

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints

Code Description

0x01

0x02

0x03

0x04

0x05

0x10

0x20

0x30

0x40

0xAC

0xAA

System is entering S1 sleep state

System is entering S2 sleep state

System is entering S3 sleep state

System is entering S4 sleep state

System is entering S5 sleep state

System is waking up from the S1 sleep state

System is waking up from the S2 sleep state

System is waking up from the S3 sleep state

System is waking up from the S4 sleep state

System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

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2.2.8 Internal connectors

1. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial
ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5,

and 10 conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the

onboard Intel® Z77 chipset.

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•

These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create
a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in
the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for
details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or

the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer
to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if
you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

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2. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-2 [black])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical
disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5,

and 10 conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the

onboard Intel® Z77 chipset.

•

These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create
a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in
the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for
details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or
the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer
to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if
you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

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3. AsmediaAsmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial
ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

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•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
Serial ATA hard disk drives.

•

When using NCQ, set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS
to [Enabled]. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration for
details.

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4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56 USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB,

blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector

onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.

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The 1394 + USB 2.0 cable is purchased separately.

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5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB

3.0 specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB

3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0
connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.

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6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install
the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to obtain
the front panel USB 3.0 solution.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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7. CPU, and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan
power.

• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis
fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2,
CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.

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8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end
of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio

capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you

want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set
the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD].

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9. ATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 350 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system

will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring

a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if 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 htt p://support.a sus.com/PowerSup plyCalculator/PS Calculator.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU
with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.

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2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan

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DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the
motherboard package.

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2.3.2 CPU installation

A

B

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The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a
LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

1

2

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3

4

A

B

C

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2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

Chapter 2

1

B

Apply the Thermal Interface
Material to the CPU heatsink
and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.

A

B

A

2

3 4

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

A

B

B

A

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2.3.4 DIMM installation

1

2

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3

To remove a DIMM

B

A

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2.3.5 Motherboard installationMotherboard installation

• The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout
may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

• If you are installing an mPCIe Combo card, refer to 2.3.10 mPCIe Combo

installation before installing the motherboard.

1

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2

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3

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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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2.3.6 ATX Power connection

1

2

OR OR

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2.3.7 SATA device connection

1

OR

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2

OR

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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

IDE_LED

POWER SW

RESET SW

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

PWR

Reset

Ground

Ground

To install ASUS Q-Connector

1 2

To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio

connector

AAFP

USB 2.0

To install USB 3.0 Connector

USB 3.0

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2.3.9 Expansion Card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

Chapter 2

To install PCIe x1 cards

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2.3.10 mPCIe Combo installation

The mPCIe Combo is a mini card that allows you to add a mPCIe module and an
mSATA module into your motherboard.

• This mPCIe Combo supports half-sized mPCIe modules (26.8mm x 30 mm)

only.

• The mPCIe Combo supports both full-sized and half-sized mSATA modules.
The suggested sizes are from 50.8mm x 30 mm to 26.8mm x 30mm.

• The mPCIe and mSATA modules are purchased separately.

Installing the mPCIe Wi-Fi module

To install the mPCIe Wi-Fi module:

1. Remove both screws on the side of the MINI_PCIE slot, as indicated below.
Keep screws for reassembly.

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2. Insert the mPCIe Wi-Fi module.

The mPCIe Wi-Fi module ts in one orientation only. If it doesn’t t, try reversing

it.

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3. Press down the Wi-Fi module then secure in place using the screws removed
earlier.

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4. Remove the screw beside the 26-pin connector.

Do not overtighten the screws to prevent damage to the mPCIe Wi-Fi module or
mPCIe Combo.

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5. Locate the mPCIe_Combo connector on the motherboard. Align and insert
the mPCIe Combo on the connector.

• The mPCIe Combo ts in one orientation only.

• Insert the mPCIe Combo with caution to prevent damage to the module, or
the mPCIe_Combo connector pins, or the motherboard.

6. Secure the mPCIe Combo in place with the screw removed in step 4.

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7. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector. Leave the washer on the

antenna connector

bolt

washer

I/O Shield

connector.

8. Insert the connector into the I/O shield’s Wi-Fi port hole.

9. Reattach the bolt on the connector.

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10. Connect the opposite end of the Wi-Fi antenna connector to the pins located
on the mPCIe Wi-Fi card.

Ensure that the washer is placed between the connector and the back of the I/O
Shield.

The Wi-Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately.

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Installing the mSATA module

A

2

3

B

A

To install the mSATA module:

1. Unlock the mSATA clip.

A

2. Insert the mSATA card into the MSATA slot.

The mSATA card ts in one orientation only. If it doesn’t t, try reversing it.

3. Lock the mSATA clip.

B

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4. Remove the screw beside the 26-pin connector.

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5. Locate the mPCIe_Combo connector on the motherboard. Align and insert
the mPCIe Combo on the connector.

• The mPCIe Combo ts in one orientation only.

• Insert the mPCIe Combo with caution to prevent damage to the module, or
the mPCIe_Combo connector pins, or the motherboard.

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6. Secure the mPCIe Combo in place with the screw removed in step 4

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2.3.11 Rear panel connection

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Rear panel connectors

1. External SATA ports

2. Optical S/PDIF Out port

3. LAN (RJ-45) port*

4. Clear CMOS switch

5. ROG Connect switch

6. USB 2.0 ports

7. USB 2.0 port, also ROG Connect port

8. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode

9. HDMI port

10. DisplayPort

11. Intel USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode.

12. Audio I/O ports**

*and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port denitions.

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• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used
under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0
ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

• Due to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0
driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical
drive.

* LAN port LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

**Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port H e a d s e t

2-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

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2.3.12 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

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Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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2.4 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green

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after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear
on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned
on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings
and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps

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.

Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch
for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI

architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-

only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily

navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The

term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device
conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal

circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum
performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in
the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to
run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.

Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly

recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.

3.2 BIOS setup program

A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up

the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility.
Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press
the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the
system off and then turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if

the rst two failed.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS
and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel
connectors for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the
available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

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3.2.1 Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to

congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced
Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.

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Submenu item Conguration elds

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

Menu items

Pop-up window

General helpMenu bar

Scroll bar

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings.

Navigation keys

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Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For

example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the
menu bar have their respective menu items.

Back button

This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB
mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item
has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the

conguration options for that item.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that

do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page

Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the
BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and
change the settings. Use <F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to theUse <F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the
removable storage device.

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General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.

Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld,

select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.

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3.2.2 EZ Mode

The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot
device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then
select Advanced Mode.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer
to the Setup Mode item in sectionsection 3.7 Boot memu for details.

Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage
output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed

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Selects the boot device priority

Displays the system properties of

the selected mode on the right hand

Selects the display language
of the BIOS setup program

Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets
the system, or enters the Advanced Mode

Power Saving mode

side

Normal mode

Clicks to display all fan

speeds if available

Loads optimized default

ASUS Optimal

mode

• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the
system.

• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is
installed to the system.

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3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu

The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related

items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items.

Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM

model you installed on the motherboard.

Scroll down to display the following items:

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Scroll down to display the following items:

Load Gamers’ OC Prole

Press <Enter> and select Yes to load the Gamers’ OC prole to suit extreme

overclocking.

CPU Level Up [Disabled]

Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically
adjusted according to the selected CPU level.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [X.XXXG]

Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU

internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:

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[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory

Prole (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles
supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system

performance.

The [X.M.P.] conguration option appears only when you install memory
modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole(X.M.P.) Technology.

eXtreme Memory Profile

This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to
[X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory
module.

Conguration options: [Prole #1] [ Prole #2]

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BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]

Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system
performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in

the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to

300.0MHz.

Turbo Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU ratio automatically or manually.
[Auto] Sets all Turbo Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically.
[Manual] Sets the Turbo Ratio for every core-activation condition of a full
unlocked CPU manually.

When the Turbo Ratio is set to [Manual], the following item appears:

Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows you to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation

condition

[Disabled] Allows you to set one single Turbo Ratio for all core-activation

conditions.

1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit
[Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting
[Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is
higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit.

2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit
[Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting
[Manual] Select to to manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is
higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit must
not be set to [Auto]

3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit
[Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting
[Manual] Select to to manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is
higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core
Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto]

4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit
[Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting
[Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is
higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/
3-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto]

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Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.
[100:100} The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz]
[DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]
[DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz]

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled]

This item may help improve some benchmarks performance.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use
the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto]
using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If
this happens, revert to the default settings.

Maximus Tweak [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Mode1] [Mode2]

Primary Timings

DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

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DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [255 DRAM Clock]

DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM

Clock]

Secondary Timings

DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [511 DRAM Clock]

DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [65535 DRAM Clock]

DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]

DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]

DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]

DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]

DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]

DRAM IO-L (CHA) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Delay 1 Clock] – [Delay 15 Clock]

DRAM IO-L (CHB) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Delay 1 Clock] – [Delay 15 Clock]

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Third Timings

tWRDR (DD) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]

tRWDR (DD) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]

tRWSR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]

tRR (DD) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]

tRR (DR) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]

tRRSR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock]

tWW (DD) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]

tWW (DR) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]

tWWSR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock]

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MISC

MRC Fast Boot [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

DRAM CLK Period [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]

Transmitter Slew (CHA) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]

Transmitter Slew (CHB) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]

Receiver Slew (CHA) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]

Receiver Slew (CHB) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]

MCH Duty Sense (CHA) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]

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MCH Duty Sense (CHB) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]

Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS]

Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable

DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS]

Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS]

Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable

DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS]

DRAM Read Additional Swizzle [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

DRAM Write Additional Swizzle [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

GPU.DIMM Post

The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and

memory. The eld shows N/A if there’s no device installed on that slot.

CPU Power Management

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and
<-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU
model.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology
(EIST).

[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage

and core frequency which may result in decreased average
consumption and decreased average heat production.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the

marked frequency in a specic condition.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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The following items appears only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].

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Power Limit Control [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio item to [Auto] and the
Turbo Mode item to [Enabled]. Leave this item at [Auto] for best overclocking

or set to [Enabled] to customize settings. Conguration options: [Auto]

[Enabled]

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Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. .

Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics
cores.

Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.

The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to
[Enabled] and Power Limit Control item to [Enabled].

Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. .

Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics
cores.
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.

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DIGI+ Power Control

Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control
related parameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored.

Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using
the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and
<-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the
keyboard and press the <Enter> key.

CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]

CPU Load-line is dened by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The

CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher
load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking
performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows
you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the
system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra
High) and 100% (Extreme).

Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.

CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]

Switching frequency will affect the transient response and component
thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX]

The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 10kHz interval.

CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]

Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase
number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal
performance. Reducing phase number under light system loading to increase

VRM efciency

[Auto] The default power control phase mode

[Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading.

[Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.

[Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode.

[Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment.

CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]

[T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance.

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CPU Current Capability [Auto]

This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value
brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency
range simultaneously.
Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] [150%]
[OCP Disable]

VRM VRHOT Control [Default]

This item allows you to enable the VRM over temperature protection.

Conguration options: [Default] [Disable]

CPU Power Thermal Control [130]

A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends
the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> and <->
keys to adjust the value. The values range from 130 to 151.

DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be
monitored.

iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]

Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]

iGPU Current Capability [100%]

Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability.

Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]

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DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related
parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored.

DRAM Current Capability [100%]

Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the
overclocking frequency range simultaneously.

Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]

DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto]

This item allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Assign a xed

high DRAM frequency to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for

better system stability. Conguration options: [Auto] [manual]

DRAM Power Phase control [Auto]

[Auto] Allows you to set the default DRAM power phase control settings.

[Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.

[Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode.

DRAM Power Thermal Control [110]

A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and
extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 110 to 131.

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DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be
monitored.

VCCIO

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the VCCIO settings.

VCCIO Switching Freq [Auto]

Allows you to switch the VCCIO frequency

Conguration options: [Auto] [1X] [1.65X]

VCCIO Full Phase Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the VCCIO Full Phase Control.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

VCCIO Over-Current Protection [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the VCCIO Over-Current Protection.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Extreme OV [Disable]

This item is set to [Disabled] by default to protect the CPU from being overheated.
Set this item to [Enabled] to choose a higher voltage to overclock, but doing so

might decrease CPU life. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]

[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage.

[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage.

CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode]

and allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to

2.155V with a 0.005V interval. The 2.155V voltage is available only when the
Extreme OV item is set to [Enabled].

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Offset Mode Sign [+]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]
and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to

0.635V with a 0.005V interval.

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DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.92V with a

0.005V interval. The 1.92V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is
set to [Enabled].

VCCSA Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a

0.00625V interval.

VCCIO Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.55V with a

0.00625V interval.

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.25V to 2.50V with
a 0.00625V interval.

Skew Driving Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Skew Driving Voltage. The values range from 0.4V0 to 1.60V

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with a 0.00625V interval.

2nd VCCIO Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the second VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.40V to

1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.

According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may
damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the
voltage requirement below 1.65V.

PCH Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from

0.8000V to 1.6000V with a 0.00625V interval.

• The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM
Voltage, VCCSA/IO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items
are labelled in different colors, indicating the risk levels of high voltage
settings.

• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high
voltage settings.

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VTTDDR Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VTTDDR voltage for DRAM channel. The values range from

0.6250V to 1.1000V with a 0.00625V interval.

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The
values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might
enhance DRAM overclocking ability.

BCLK Skew [Auto]

Reduce to increase BCLK and increase to reduce BCLK.

Conguration options: [Auto] [-12]—[+12]

CPU I/O Skew [Auto]

Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability.

Conguration options: [Auto] [-4]—[+4]

DMI Skew [Auto]

Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability.

Conguration options: [Auto] [-4]—[+4]

PLL Skew [Auto]

Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability.

Conguration options: [Auto] [-12]—[+12]

PCH CLK Driving [Auto]

Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability.

Conguration options: [Auto] [-8]—[+8]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto] Automatic conguration.

[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.

BCLK Recovery [Enabled]

Enable this option to recovery default BCLK setting automatically when the system
fails on overclocking..

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.4 Main menu

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

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3.4.1 System Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration

options: [English] [ ] [ ]

3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

3.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

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3.4.4 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time

Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.3.11 Rear
panel connectors for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show
the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show
Installed.

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Administrator Password

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the
administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to

see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press

<Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

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To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then

press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press

<Enter>.

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an

administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the

password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top
of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password

If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing
the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not
Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press

<Enter>.

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3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then

press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press

<Enter>.

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password,

but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear

the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

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