Asus MAXIMUS V GENE User Manual

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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 specifications summary..............................................

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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

2.3.1Additional 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 first 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 Configuration.........................................................

3-22

 

3.5.2

PCH Configuration.........................................................

3-24

 

3.5.3

SATAConfiguration........................................................

3-26

 

3.5.4

SystemAgent Configuration..........................................

3-27

 

3.5.5

USB Configuration.........................................................

3-29

 

3.5.6

Onboard Devices Configuration....................................

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. Profile.........................................................

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 configurations......................................................

4-24

 

4.3.14

ROG Connect................................................................

4-25

 

4.3.15

Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2...............................................

4-28

4.4

RAID configurations...................................................................

4-31

 

4.4.1

RAID definitions.............................................................

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

4.4.5Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness

 

 

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

4-49

 

 

installation......................................................................

 

4.5.4

Using a USB floppy 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

Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP.................................

5-10

Notices.......................................................................................................

 

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

Thisuserguidecontainstheinformationyouneedwheninstallingandconfiguringthe 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 configure multipleATI®

CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

Where to find 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

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 specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion Slots

VGA

Multi-GPU Technology

LGA1155 socket for 3rd/ 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ 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

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

Dual channel memory architecture

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 /

1333/1066MHz,non-ECC,un-bufferedmemory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to

Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.

2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots [red] (single at x16, or 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.

Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Processor

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™

Support NVIDIA® SLI™ / AMD CrossFireX™ Technology Supports Lucidlogix Virtu MVP Technology* *LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems.

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Storage

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, 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.

LAN

Intel® Gigabit LAN Controller x 1

Audio

SupremeFX III, built-in 8-Channel High Definition

 

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

USB

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

 

- 4 x USB 3.0 ports; 2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports

 

at mid-board [red]

 

- 8 x USB 2.0 ports; 4 ports at back panel, 1 for ROG

 

Connect [white]; 4 ports at mid-board

 

ASMedia® USB3.0 controller

 

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports; 2 ports at back panel [blue]

 

* UASP standard only supports Windows 8.

 

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ROG Exclusive Features

mPCIe Combo™ (mPCIe/mSATA combo card)

 

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. Profile

Special Features

ASUS EPU Engine

 

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 specifications summary

Back I/O Ports

Internal I/O Ports

Manageability

BIOS Features

Software

Form Factor

1 x Clear CMOS button

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

1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 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

WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS

Drivers

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)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ROG MAXIMUS V GENE

Cables

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

 

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

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1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

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 efficient 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® integrated graphic performance.

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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 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 configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen.

LucidLogix® VirtuMVP

Up to 60% Hybrid Graphics Boost

LucidLogix Virtu MVP boosts your discrete graphics card up to 60% beyond its original performance. With the newly designed Virtual Vsync™, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resource, fully utilizing 3X faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 Technology while retaining 3D and gaming performance.

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1.3.2ROG unique gaming features

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 fidelity, while a gold-plated jack ensures rich notes reach your ears with minimal distortion.

A bounty of industry standards are supported, including EAX® 5.0 Advanced HD, Creative® ALchemy and THX® TruStudio™ PRO, so the same great audio experiences found in live performances, films 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 flow of traffic according to your needs so that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files ,and engage in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you need to pwn your opponents.

1.3.3ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features

mPCIe Combo

Give your board the mini upsize

Hook up immediate extra connectivity to your mATX board and say so long to physical limitations. The special adapter comes with one mini PCI Express

2.0/USB 2.0 combo port, and one mini SATA port. This way, you can connect extra devices without taking up valuable space inside the case, and get the best of both worlds: a compact PC with bigger expandability. Various devices can now connect instantly with no physical hassles.

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ROG Connect

Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!

Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook—just like a race car engineer—with ROG Connect. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.

Extreme Engine Digi+ II

Optimum power efficiency with premium components and intelligent digital design

The Extreme Engine Digi+ II has been upgraded and equipped with the finest

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 efficiency, 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 flash 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 flashed under standby power. It’s no doubt that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience!

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 efficiency.

CPU Level Up

A simple click for instant upgrade!

Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG’s CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.

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GPU.DIMM Post

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 fine-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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1.3.4ASUS 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 significantly 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.

1.3.5ROG 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 offices. 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.

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard

The real tool for optical and virtual discs

DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video and photo collections on a PC, notebook or netbook.

ROG CPU-Z

Whole new design of CPU-Z

ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness.

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Chapter 2:

Hardware information

2.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2Motherboard overview

2.2.1Motherboard layout

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

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2.2.2Layout 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,

2-32

 

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

2-28

 

(7-pin SATA3G_1/2 [black])

 

8.

Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

2-27

 

(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red])

 

9.

Asmedia® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

2-29

 

(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)

2-31

16.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

2-33

17.

mPCIe Combo header (26-1 pin mPCIe Combo)

2-31

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2.2.3Central 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.

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

MerchandiseAuthorization (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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2.2.4System memory

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

Recommended memory configurations

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Install one memory module in slotA2 first as a single-channel operation.

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Memory configurations

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

You may install varying memory sizes in ChannelAand Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

 

 

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.

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• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility,

 

 

recommend that you do any of the following:

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

- 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 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support

 

 

 

a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

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MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2666(O.C.) MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

Chip

 

 

 

DIMM socket support

Vendors

Part No.

Size

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

(Optional)

 

DS

Brand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIMM

4 DIMM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.SKILL

F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP)

4GB(4 x 4GB)

DS

-

-

10-12-12-31

1.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

Chip

 

 

 

DIMM socket support

Vendors

Part No.

Size

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

(Optional)

 

DS

Brand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIMM

4 DIMM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.SKILL

PC3-20800-8GB*8(XMP)

8GB*8

DS

-

-

C11-13-13-35

1.65

MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM socket

Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

Chip

Chip

Timing

Voltage

support (Optional)

DS

Brand

NO.

2

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM

DIMM

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

Chip

Chip

 

 

DIMM socket support

Vendors

Part No.

Size

Timing

Voltage

(Optional)

 

DS

Brand

NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIMM

4 DIMM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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MAXIMUS V GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

Chip

Chip

 

 

DIMM socket

Vendors

Part No.

Size

Timing

Voltage

support (Optional)

DS

Brand

NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIMM

4 DIMM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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