Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User Manual

MAXIMUS VI
FORMULA

Motherboard

E8336
First Edition

June 2013

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

MAXIMUS VI FORMULA specications summary ................................................... ix

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv

Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights

1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features .....................................................

1.1.3 ROG exclusive features ..............................................................

1.1.4 ASUS special features ................................................................

1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software .........................................................

1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................

1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................

1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches

1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................

1.2.8 Internal connectors

1.2.9 ProbeIt

1.2.10 CrossChill ..................................................................................

....................................................................................... 1-50

........................................................................ 1-1

.................................................. 1-27

.................................................................... 1-40

1-2

1-3

1-4

1-5

1-6

1-6

1-7

1-9

1-10

1-25

1-31

1-51

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................

2.1.2 CPU installation

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................

2.1.4 DIMM installation

2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................

2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................

2.1.7 Front I/O Connector ....................................................................

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation

2.1.9 mPCIe Combo II installation

2.2 BIOS update utility ...................................................................................

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................

........................................................................... 2-3

......................................................................... 2-6

....................................................... 2-10

...................................................... 2-11

2-1

2-4

2-7

2-8

2-9

2-15

2-16

2-16

2-17

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2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-21

2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................

2-21

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................

3.2.1 EZ Mode

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................

3.3 My Favorites ...............................................................................................

3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu .............................................................................

3.5 Main menu ................................................................................................

3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

3.6.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................

3.6.2 PCH Conguration ....................................................................

3.6.3 SATA Conguration ...................................................................

3.6.4 System Agent Conguration

3.6.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................

3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration ......................................................

3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................

3.6.8 APM ..........................................................................................

3.6.9 Network Stack ...........................................................................

3.6.10 ROG Effects ..............................................................................

3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................

3.9 Tools menu ...............................................................................................

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................

3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase ...................................................................

3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................

3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information .............................................................

3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure ..............................................

3.10 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

3.11 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................

3.11.1 EZ Update .................................................................................

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................

3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........................................................

3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................

...................................................................................... 3-3

...................................................... 3-33

3-2

3-4

3-6

3-7

3-25

3-27

3-28

3-30

3-32

3-35

3-36

3-37

3-39

3-40

3-40

3-41

3-45

3-50

3-50

3-50

3-52

3-53

3-53

3-55

3-56

3-56

3-57

3-58

3-59

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

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4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

.................................................. 4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................

4.4 AI Suite 3 .....................................................................................................

4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 ......................................................

4.4.2 Wi-Fi GO! ..................................................................................

4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine

.............................................................................. 4-21

4.4.4 EZ Update .................................................................................

4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost

........................................................................... 4-24

4.4.6 System Information ...................................................................

4.4.7 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................

4.4.8 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................

4.4.9 USB Charger+ ...........................................................................

4.4.10 Audio congurations

4.5 ROG Connect

............................................................................................ 4-32

.................................................................. 4-31

4.6 MemTweakIt ..............................................................................................

4.7 RAMDisk ...................................................................................................

4.8 Sonic Radar ..............................................................................................

4.8.1 Main menu ...............................................................................

4.8.2 Game presets and Radar Selection .........................................

4.8.3 Advanced Settings ...................................................................

4.9 Perfect Voice .............................................................................................

4-1

4-3

4-3

4-6

4-13

4-23

4-25

4-27

4-29

4-30

4-34

4-36

4-39

4-39

4-41

4-42

4-44

Chapter 5: RAID support

5.1 RAID congurations ..................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...................................................

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................

5.1.4 Intel

5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk

®

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ..................5-3

....................................................................... 5-8

5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..................

5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

®

.................................... 5-8

®

OS installation ........ 5-9

5-1

5-2

5-2

5-8

Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-5

v

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. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.

• Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.

• 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: RAID support

This chapter describes the RAID congurations.

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.

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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MAXIMUS VI FORMULA specications summary

LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/
Pentium®/ Celeron® processors

Supports 22nm CPU

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

Multi-GPU support

Storage

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® Z87 Express Chipset

Dual channel memory architecture

4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.)
/ 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200(O.C.)
/ 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333

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.

3 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x8/x8,
3-way CFX at x8/x4/x4 native from CPU)

3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo II expansion
card

* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 4th generation Core™

Processors.

** The mini-PCIe slot is pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module.

Support NVIDIA® SLI® Technology / AMD CrossFireX™ Technology

Support AMD 3-way CrossFireX™ Technology

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset:

6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports*

®

- Intel

Rapid Storage Technology 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and

10

®

- Intel

Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start

Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology**

1 x M.2 (NGFF) Socket 2 on mPCIe Combo II expansion card

- Supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standard

- Supports M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 (22mm x 42mm) SSD card

ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller:

- 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports ***

* SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe

Combo II is in use.

** The functions support depends on the CPU types.

***These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not

supported.

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Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Processor

DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz/ 3840

VGA

LAN 1 x Intel® Ethemet Connection I217-V

Wireless

x 2160 at 60Hz

HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz / 2560 x 1600
@ 60Hz

Intel® InTru™ 3D/ Quick Sync Video/ Clear Video HD Technology/
Insider™

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz

Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS

* The module is pre-installed within the mPCIe Combo II expansion card.

ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Denition

Audio

- SupremeFX Shielding Technology

- Front Panel DAC Headphone: 120dB SNR, -107dB THD+N (Max.

192kHz/ 24-bit)

- High Fidelity Headphone Amplier: 120dB SNR, -117dB THD+N
@ Vcc+-12V, RL=600, f=1kHz

- Front DAC playback Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted,
Differential output): 115 dB

Audio

- ADC recording Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 104 dB

- WIMA® Film Capacitors

- ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors

- Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD,
and HD-DVD audio content playback

- Jack-detection and Multi-streaming

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel

Audio Feature:

- Sonic Radar

- DTS Connect

Intel® Z87 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; 4

ports at mid-board**)

USB

ASMedia® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller

4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue])

* Supports ASUS USB3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel® native USB

3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8.

** 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board, shared with ROG extension (ROG_EXT)

port.

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Back I/O Ports

ROG Exclusive Features

1 x Clear CMOS button

1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch

4 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect)

6 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x HDMI port

1 x DisplayPort

1 x LAN (RJ45) port

6 x Audio jacks

CrossChill (hybrid air and liquid cooling)*

mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 (NGFF) combo card)

Extreme Engine Digi+ III

- Fully digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power

TM

- NexFET

Power Block MOSFET

- 60A BlackWing Chokes

- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

ROG GameFirst II

ROG RAMDisk

CPU Level Up

ROG Connect**

- RC Diagram

- RC Remote

- RC Poster

ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)***

UEFI BIOS features

- Extreme Tweaker

- Tweaker’s Paradise

- ROG SSD Secure Erase

- BIOS Print

- GPU.DIMM Post

- O.C. Prole

- ROG Pulse

Probelt

* Support G1/4” threaded ttings. Fittings require separate purchase.

** The dedicated ROG Connect USB cable is purchased separately.

*** Chassis must conform to ATX specication for successful installation:

brass stand-offs of at least 6mm are required.

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Special Features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4

- 4-way Optimization Tuning Key, consolidating DIGI+ Power

Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2

ASUS Wi-Fi GO!

- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart
Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse,
File Transfer, Capture & Send

- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet,
supporting iOS & Android systems

- Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode,
AP Mode

ASUS Exclusive Features

- AI Suite III

- USB 3.0 Boost

- GPU Boost

- USB Charger+

- AI Charger+

- Disk Unlocker

ASUS EZ DIY

- USB BIOS Flashback

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Code

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

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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 (1
connector shares with ROG_EXT header)

1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header

10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector

1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector

3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors

3 x 4-pin Optional fan connectors

3 x Thermal sensor connectors

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

Internal Connectors

BIOS Features

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

Software

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector

10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points

1 x Power-on button

1 x Reset button

1 x MemOK! button

1 x DirectKey button

1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header

1 x S/PDIF out header

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x System panel connector

1 x TPM connector

1 x mPCIe Combo II connector

1 x FastBoot switch

64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI

2.0a, Multi-language BIOS

Drivers

ROG GameFirst II

ROG RAMDisk

ROG CPU-Z

ROG Mem TweakIt

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard

ASUS WebStorage

ASUS Utilities

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI FORMULA

Cables 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables

1 x SLI® bridge

Accessories I/O Shield

1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/
n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module

1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna

1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit

1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label

1 x ROG Door Hanger

Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD

Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Installation tools and components

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan

DDR3 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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xvi

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product introduction

1

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

Republic of Gamers

The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the best hardware
engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative 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 Republic of Gamers and make your
presence felt.

LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel

®

Intel

Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® Processors

This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Intel® Core™ i5/ Intel® Core™
i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics
and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express

2.0/3.0 expansion slots.

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket 4th
generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Intel® Core™ i5/ Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®

processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances

the system’s performance. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times
faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics
performance.

PCI Express® 3.0

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.

SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand

This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to support multi-GPU SLI®/
CrossFireX™ graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. With the Intel

platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of multiple GPUs, it supports up to 2-WAY SLI® or
3-WAY CrossFireX™ conguration.

®

Core™ i5 /

®

Z87

ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA

Chapter 1

1-1

1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features

CrossChill

Choose between air or water cooling - it works with both! Unlike competing hybrid thermal
solutions, CrossChill requires no fans, so there’s no noise or dust build-up.

For those who prefer water cooling, you can achieve up to 23o C lower MOSFET

temperatures for a more stable overclocking experience! The water channel ns help
maximize the surface area for heat transfer and thanks to its G1/4 threaded ttings,
CrossChill ts into any existing setup!

SupremeFX

SupremeFX delivers premium audio quality without a separate audio card. SupremeFX
Shielding Technology using physical PCB isolation, grounding separation, and EMI cover
shielding combined with premium components such as ELNA audio capacitors and German­made WIMA Film capacitors result in audiophile level audio performance. Lossless audio
quality is ensured thanks to a new front-panel headphone DAC that delivers 120dB SNR
while a new HD audio IC pumps audio quality to 115dB SNR in live tests. Enhanced with

a 600 Ohm headphone amplier, every sound detail is boosted to maximum clarity and

audibility.

Sonic Radar

Sonic awareness can make or break online combat, so we’ve developed a stealthy overlay
that shows you what opponents and teammates are up to. Gunshots, footsteps, and call outs
appear with precise directioning on the on-screen radar, which gives you the advantage of
better intelligence and avoiding sneaky opponent surprises. Even snipers can’t get away that

easy! Plus, it integrates Enhancer, which has four pre-set equalizer bands optimized to FPS

games you can select to best-suit your gameplay preferences, leading to games that always
sound better, clearer, and more real.

GameFirst II

Offering powerful, yet easy-to-use network control, ROG GameFirst II with cFos Trafc

Shaping technology is revamped with a more intuitive ROG user interface. Featuring both
an exclusive EZ Mode for beginners to setup and Advanced Mode for professional users to

tweak, it means whatever your PC does in the background; your fragging will always come
rst!

Intel Gigabit LAN

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.

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1.1.3 ROG exclusive features

mPCIe Combo II

ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via
the proprietary connector onboard. It provides your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac
and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for an optimal system
performance.

Extreme Engine Digi+ III

The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on the Z87® motherboard.
It is equipped with NexFET

up to 90% efciency under normal operation. The BlackWing Chokes handles pressures with
ease. The Black Metallic solid capacitor lasts ve times longer than the generic capacitors

with better low temperature tolerance. Altogether making it the perfect motherboard for
overclocking.

ROG Armor

100% exclusive to ASUS, ROG Armor is more than just a stylish addition to the ultimate
gaming motherboard. ROG Armor contains two parts: a plastic vanity cover that DIYers can

customize and a reinforced SECC steel support behind the PCB to prevent bending. Thermal

pads also drive away heat from crucial components to reduce mainboard temperature.

RAMDisk

RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into actual storage, so you can

place favorite app and game cache les in it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while
accessing them. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for

really important tasks, and you get auto data backup and restore.

CPU Level Up

With ROG’s CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Simply select
the processor that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest.

ROG Connect

ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters
in real-time via a notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a
USB cable, allowing you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your

notebook, as well as make on-the-y parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.

TM

Power Block MOSFET that offers great durability and provides

The The dedicated ROG Connect cable is purchased separately.

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1.1.4 ASUS special features

AI Suite 3

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS
features into one simple-to-use software package. It allows you to supervise fan speed
control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use
functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

USB BIOS FlashBack

USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.

Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS le, press the BIOS Flashback

button for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing the BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI
BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.

Wi-Fi GO!

ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi

GO!, you can wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices, remotely control and access
your computer using your smart device and easily transfer les between your computer and

smart device.

Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions:

Cloud GO!: Allows you to control les and sync them all across cloud services in a few

•

clicks.

DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows you to

•

stream media les to a DLNA-supported device.

Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate

•

your computer in real-time from your smart device.

Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to use your smart device’s touch panel as a

•

remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.

Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart

•

device’s customized gestures.

File Transfer: Allows you to transfer les between your computer and smart device.

•

Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a smart device.

•

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1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

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.

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard

DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. It
converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies.

DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on a PC, notebook,

or netbook.

ROG CPU-Z

ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel’s CPU Identication (CPUID), is a customized ROG utility

that allows you to gather information about your system’s main components. It gives you
the current information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main
components. Get that ROG look of reporting your system’s current information with ROG
CPU-Z.

MemTweakIt

MemTweakIt is a DRAM efciency tool that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you
to post and share your DRAM conguration scores to the ROG website.

DTS Connect

To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS
Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of
performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending
encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to
deliver audio to an external decoder.

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1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Before you proceed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1.2.2 Motherboard layout

Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 1-49

2. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin
CPU_OPT, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)

3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1;

4-pin EATX12V_2)

4. LGA1150 CPU Socket

5. MemOK! button

6. DDR3 DIMM slots

7. Q_Code LEDs

8. START (Power-on) button

9. RESET button

10. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12)

®

11. Intel

12. ASMedia

13. Fast Boot switch

14. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)

15. DirectKey button

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

17. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314)

18. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)

19. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

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

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

22. mPCIe Combo II connector (36-2 pin MPCIE_COMBO_II)

Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) 1-40

®

Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/2/3/4 [red]) 1-41

1-44

1-45

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1-28

1-10

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1-27

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1-30

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1-48

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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
processors.

• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 only. DO NOT install a
CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 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

LGA1150 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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1.2.4 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

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Memory congurations

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

• Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding
timing or the loaded XMP prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and

compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other
installed devices.

• 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.

• 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 optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

• 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:

a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.

c) For more details, refer to the 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).

®

support site at http://support.microsoft.

• 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 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency 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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DDR3 3000 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A3000C12R 8GB (2x4B) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

2 4

DDR3 2800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A_DATA AX3U2800GW4G12-DG2 32GB (4 x 8GB ) DS 12-14-14-36 1.65V • •

Apacer 78.BAGH5.AFD0C 4GB DS 12-14-14-35 1.65V • •

AVEXIR AVD3U28001204G-4CI 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-8GTXD 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-8GTXDG 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXDG 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXG 32GB (4 x 8GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C10D-8GBTXD 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 10-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C10D-8GZHD 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS 10-12-12-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-16GZHD 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-32GTXDG 32GB (4 x 8GB ) DS 11-14-14-35 1.65V • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

DDR3 2500 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 • •

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NO.

support

(Optional)

2 4

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DDR3 2400 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 •

A-DATA AX3U2400GW8G11(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •

Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-12-12-30 - • •

Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • •

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R

G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD

G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD

G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS (XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 •

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9Q-16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-11-31 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 •

KINGSTON KHX24C11K4/16X (XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-30 1.65 • •

Team TXD38G2400HC10QBK (XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

(Ver4.21)

(Ver4.13) (XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 2400 9-11-

32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

11-31

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

1.65 • •

DDR3 2200 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x2G) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 •

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • •

GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •

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NO.

support (Optional)

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DDR3 2133 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AX3U2133XC4G10 (XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •

A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G10 (XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •

A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G10 (XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •

Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C (XMP) 8GB ( 2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R (XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-13-13-31 - • •

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A2133C9

G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2-64GBZLD

G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBXLD

G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9Q-16GBTDD

G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q-32GZL (XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX

KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK8/64X

Patriot PV316G213C1K (XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • •

Patriot PVV34G2133C9K (XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • •

Patriot PXD38G2133C11K (XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

Patriot PXD38G2133C11K (XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 2133 11-11-11-27 1.5 •

Team TLD38G2133HC11ABK

Team TXD34096M2133HC11A-V

(Ver1.5)(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.5 •

64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65 • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • •

64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

8GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •

4GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •

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NO.

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support

(Optional)

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DDR3 2000 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V

AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB

1-14

(XMP)

(XMP)

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

Brand

2GB DS - - - 1.65 •

4GB

DS - - - 1.65 • •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-27 - •

(3x2GB)

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socket
support

(Optional)

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DDR3 2000 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB

GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC

Patriot PV736G2000ELK (XMP) 6GB

Patriot PX7312G2000ELK

Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02

Team TXD32048M2000C9

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 - • •

4GB

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • •

(3x2GB)

12GB

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

(3x4GB)

2GB DS - - - - •

2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

Brand

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G

(Ver5.29)(XMP)

(Ver4.13)(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

(Ver4.13)(XMP)

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

.23)(XMP)

(Ver3.23)(XMP)

3.23)(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

(2x8GB)

16GB
(2x8GB)

16GB
(4x4GB )

16GB
(4x4GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

32GB
(4x8GB)

32GB
(4x8GB)

32GB
(4x8GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

(2x4GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

Brand

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DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 •

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DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16F

G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB

G.SKILL F3-1866C9Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB

Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB

Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB

Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB

Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB

Team TED34G1866HC13BK 4GB SS - - - - • •

Team TED38G1866HC-13BK 8GB DS - - - - • •

Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • •

Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

MD(XMP)

64GBZLD(XMP)

4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • •

64GB

DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

(8x8GB)

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

(4x4GB)

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

(4x4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

(4x8GB)

DS - - - 1.65 • •

(2x4GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 1866 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

(2x4GB)

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

DDR3 1800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

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Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support

(Optional)

2 4

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AD3U1600C2G11 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AD3U1600C4G11 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AX3U1600GW8G9 (XMP) 16GB

A-DATA AX3U1600W8G11 16GB

A-DATA AXDU1600GW8G9B

(XMP)

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

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

AMD AP38G1608U2K (XMP) 8GB

Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 • •

Apacer 78.B1GET.9K00C 4GB SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-28 - • •

Apacer 78.C1GET.9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-31 - • •

Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q1D

(XMP)

Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q3R

(XMP)

Apacer AHU08GFA60CBT3R

(XMP)

Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C

(XMP)

Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C

(XMP)

Asint SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • •

Asint SLA304G08-ENG1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-GN1B 9-11-11-28 - • •

Asint SLB304G08-EGJ1B

(XMP)

Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - • •

Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D

(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9

(Ver8.21)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(2x8GB)

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • •

(2x8GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

(2x8GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

(2x4GB)

4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 •

4GB DS - - 11-11-11-28 - • •

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - • •

4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - • •

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • •

2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • •

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

(2x8GB)

8GB

DS - - 1600 8-8-

(2x4GB)

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

Brand

8-24

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9

CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X1600C8 (Ver

CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3A1600C9

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1600C9

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8

Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF (XMP) 2GB

Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF

Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16FM

EK
Memory

EK
Memory

Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG

Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG

Elixir M2X8G64CB8HB5N-

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO

Chapter 1

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL

(Ver2.12)(XMP)

2.12)(XMP)

(XMP)

(Ver3.19)(XMP)

(Ver.3.24)(XMP)

(XMP)

(Ver2.2)(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

EKM324L28BP8-I16 (XMP) 4GB

EKM324L28BP8-I16 (XMP) 4GB

(XMP)

(XMP)

DG(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

8GB
(2x4GB)

16GB
(4x4GB)

6GB
(3x2GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

16GB
(2x8GB)

16GB
(4x4GB)

32GB
(4x8GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

(2x1GB)

4GB
(2x2GB)

4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • •

(2x2GB)

(2x2GB)

2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • •

4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • •

8GB DS Elixir N2CB4G80BN-DG 9-9-9-28 1.5 • •

8GB
(2x4GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

16GB
(4x4GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

4GB
(2x2GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

16GB
(4x4GB)

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

Brand

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - Heat-Sink

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

DS - - 10-10-

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 10-10-

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • •

SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 •

DS - - 9 - • •

DS - - 9 - • •

DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • •

DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 •

DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • •

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Package

10-27

10-27

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support

(Optional)

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1.5 •

1.5 • •

1.5 • •

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-

G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q-32GXM

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC

GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC

GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC

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

Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR - - •

Hynix HMT41GU6MFR8C-PB 8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G83MFR - - •

KINGMAX FLGE85F-C8KL9A

KINGMAX FLGF65F-C8KL9A

KINGSTON KHX16009CD3K2/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3B1/4G

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB

KINGSTON KHX16C10B1K2/16X

16GBZL(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

8GX(XMP)

(XMP)

12GX(XMP)

12GX(XMP)

6GX(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

8GX (XMP)

(XMP)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(4x4GB)

32GB

DS - - - 1.5 • •

(4x8GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • •

(4x4GB)

4GB

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • •

(2x2GB)

8GB

DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6 •

(4x2GB)

2GB SS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •

4GB DS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • •

(2x4GB)

4GB SS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • •

12GB

DS - - - 1.65 •

(3x4GB)

12GB

DS - - 9 1.65 •

(3x4GB)

6GB

DS - - 9 1.65 •

(3x2GB)

6GB

DS - - 9 1.65 • •

(3x2GB)

6GB

DS - - 9 1.65 •

(3x2GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

(4x4GB)

24GB

DS - - 9 1.65 • •

(6x4GB)

32GB

DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • •

(8x4GB)

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.35 • •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 9 1.5 • •

(2x4GB)

16GB

DS - - - 1.5 • •

(2x8GB)

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

Brand

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB

KINGSTON KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB

KINGSTON KVR16N11/4 4G DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRPBC - 1.5 • •

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

MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ-

Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ-

MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-

MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-

Micron MT8JTF51264AZ-

MICRON MT8KTF25664AZ-

Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB

Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB

OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB

Patriot PGD316G1600ELK

Patriot PGD316G1600ELK

Patriot PGD38G1600ELK

Patriot PGD38G1600ELK

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB

Patriot PV316G160C9QKRD

Chapter 1

Patriot PV38G160C9KRD

Patriot PVV38G1600LLK

1G6D1

1G6E1

1G6M1

1G6M1

1G6E1

1G6M1

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

(XMP)

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

Brand

DS - - 1333-9-9-

(2x8GB)

DS - - - 1.5 • •

(2x8GB)

8GB DS MICRON D9PBC - 1.5 • •

8GB DS Micron D9QBJ - - • •

4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - •

4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ - - • •

4GB SS Micron D9QBJ - - • •

2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • •

DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 •

(3x2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 •

(2x2GB)

16GB

DS - - - 1.65 • •

(2x8GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

(2x8GB)

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

(2x4GB)

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 • •

(2x2GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

(4x4GB)

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(2x4GB)

8GB

DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •

(2x4GB)

9-24

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability

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

Patriot PX538G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB

Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB

Patriot PXD38G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB

PSC AL9F8L93B-GN2E 4GB SS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • •

PSC ALAF8L93B-GN2E 8GB DS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • •

SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 • •

SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - •

Silicon

SP002GBLTU160V02

Power

(XMP)

Silicon

SP004GBLTU160V02

Power

(XMP)

Team TED38G1600HC11BK 8GB DS - - 11-11-

Team TXD34096M1600HC9-D

(XMP)

Transcend JM1600KLH-8G(626633) 8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • •

Transcend TS1GLK64V6H(620945) 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B - - • •

Transcend TS1GLK64W6H 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B 11-11-11-

Transcend TS512MLK64W6H 4GB SS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B 11-11-11-

DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •

(3x4GB)

DS - - 1600

(2x4GB)

2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11-

4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

8-9-8-24

11-28

11-28

28-1

28-2

1.65 • •

1.5 • •

- •

- • •

- • •

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

socket
support

(Optional)

2 4

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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 H5TQ2G83AFR

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

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

(ECC)

- - • •

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support

(Optional)

2 4

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DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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

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

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

Asint SLA302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • •

Asint SLA304G08-EDJ1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-

Asint SLB304G08-EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 - • •

Asint SLZ302G08-EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • •

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 - • •

CORSAIR CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 4GB

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A1333C9

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A1333C9

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9

EK
Memory

Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG2GB SS Elxir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - •

ELPIDA EBJ41UF8BCF0-DJ-F 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT 4GB

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB

Chapter 1

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL 8GB

GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB

GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB

(2x2GB)

(Ver2.2)

(Ver3.23)

(XMP)

EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB

(XMP)

(XMP)

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

8GB
(2x4GB)

(2x2GB)

(2x2GB)

8GB
(2x4GB)

4GB
(2x2GB)

(2x4GB)

(2x4GB)

(2x4GB)

(2x2GB)

(4x4GB)

Brand

SS - N/A 9-9-9-24 - •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9 - • •

DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 •

DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5 •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

- • •

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DDR3 1333 MHz capability

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

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB

GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC 4GB

GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB

GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-

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

Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - - •

INNODISK M3UN-2GHJBC09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • •

INNODISK M3UN-4GHJAC09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • •

KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 1GB SS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXF-BNF-

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-BNF-

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-

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

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/8G 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE-DJ-F 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.5 • •

KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9- - • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • •

Mach
Xtreme

Mach
Xtreme

MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ-

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-

MXD3U133316GQ 16GB

MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach

1G4D1

1G4M1

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115 FW9-9-9-24 1.3 • •

(2x2GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 • •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(2x4GB)

13H

15A

15A

12A

15A

BXX-15A

12A

15A

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(4x4GB)

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DDR3 1333 MHz capability

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

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8 GK8GB

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

Patriot PGD316G1333ELK

Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB

RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - • •

RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273DH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - - •

SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0-CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - - •

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 - - •

Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - •

Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • •

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

Team TED38G1333HC9BK 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - •

Transcend JM1333KLH-8G

Transcend TS1GLK64V3H

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(623654)

(620053)

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DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 •

(2x4GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(2x8GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 •

(2x2GB)

8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • •

8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ - - • •

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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot.

(2) 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 A1 and B1 for better compatibility.

(4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

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

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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1.2.5 Expansion slots

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

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot

3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_2 slot

5 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot

6 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4_3 slot

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VGA Conguration

PCIE_x16/x8_1 PCIE_x8/x4_2 PCIE_x4_3

Single VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A N/A

PCIe operating mode

Dual VGA/PCIe cards

3-WAY CFX

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCIE_X16/X8_1 shared – – – – – – –

PCIE_X8/X4_2 – shared – – – – – –

PCIE_X4_3 – – shared – – – – –
PCIE_X1_1 – – – shared – – – –
PCIE_X1_2 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE_X1_3 – shared – – – – – –
I.G.F.X. shared – – – – – – –
Intel LAN Controller – – – – shared – – –
SATA #0 – shared – – – – – –
SATA #1 – shared – – – – – –
High Denition Audio – – – – – – shared –
EHCI# 0 (USB 2.0) – – – – – – shared
EHCI# 1 (USB 2.0) – – – – shared – – –
XHCI (USB 3.0) – – – – – shared – –

Asmedia SATA 6G

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Asmedia SATA 6G
Storage Controller (E34)

x8 x8

N/A

x8 x4 x4

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI

mode.

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

• 4th generation Intel

®

Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate.

®

A B C D E F G H

– – – shared – – – –

– – shared – – – – –

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1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches

Onboard switches and buttons 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 button

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source
indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or installing any motherboard component.

2. Reset button

Press the reset button to reboot the system.

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3. MemOK! button

Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system
boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press
and hold the MemOK! button until the MEMOK_LED memory compatibility tuning for
successful boot.

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• Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEMOK_LED.

• The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed
of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones

recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on

the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch
to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST
reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

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4. DirectKey button

This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of
a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press
the <Del> key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and
conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up.

Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.

• When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut
down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter
the BIOS directly.

• Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through
POST (without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system.

• Refer to section
function.

3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default

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5. Fast Boot switch

This switch allows you to enable or disable the Fast Boot feature. When enabled, the
system boot speed is accelerated.

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1.2.7 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.

2. MemOK! LED

Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! is enabled before POST.

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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 intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.

4. Power LED

The motherboard comes with a power-on button 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 button.

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5. Q-Code LEDs

The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system
status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.

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Q-Code table

Code Description

00 Not used

01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).

02 AP initialization before microcode loading

03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading

04 PCH initialization before microcode loading

06 Microcode loading

07 AP initialization after microcode loading

08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading

09 PCH initialization after microcode loading

0B Cache initialization

0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0E Microcode not found

0F Microcode not loaded

10 PEI Core is started

11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started

19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started

2B – 2F Memory initialization

30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

31 Memory Installed

32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization

37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started

3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

4F DXE IPL is started

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Q-Code table

Code Description

50 – 53

54 Unspecied memory initialization error

55 Memory not installed

56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

57 CPU mismatch

58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

00 Not used

01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).

02 AP initialization before microcode loading

03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading

04 PCH initialization before microcode loading

06 Microcode loading

07 AP initialization after microcode loading

08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading

09 PCH initialization after microcode loading

0B Cache initialization

0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0E Microcode not found

0F Microcode not loaded

10 PEI Core is started

11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started

19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started

2B – 2F Memory initialization

30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

31 Memory Installed

32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization

37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory

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Q-Code table

Code Description

3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

4F DXE IPL is started

50 – 53

54 Unspecied memory initialization error

55 Memory not installed

56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

57 CPU mismatch

58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

5A Internal CPU error

5B Reset PPI is not available

5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

E1 S3 Boot Script execution

E2 Video repost

E3 OS S3 wake vector call

E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

E8 S3 Resume Failed

E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found

EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error

EB S3 OS Wake Error

EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes

F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)

F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

F2 Recovery process started

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F3 Recovery rmware image is found

F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded

F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

F8 Recovery PPI is not available

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory

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Q-Code table

Code Description

F9 Recovery capsule is not found

FA Invalid recovery capsule

FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes

60 DXE Core is started

61 NVRAM initialization

62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services

63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started

68 PCI host bridge initialization

69 System Agent DXE initialization is started

6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started

6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)

70 PCH DXE initialization is started

71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started

72 PCH devices initialization

73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

91 Driver connecting is started

92 PCI Bus initialization is started

93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

94 PCI Bus Enumeration

95 PCI Bus Request Resources

96 PCI Bus Assign Resources

97 Console Output devices connect

98 Console input devices connect

99 Super IO Initialization

9A USB initialization is started

9B USB Reset

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Q-Code table

Code Description

9C USB Detect

9D USB Enable

9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes

A0 IDE initialization is started

A1 IDE Reset

A2 IDE Detect

A3 IDE Enable

A4 SCSI initialization is started

A5 SCSI Reset

A6 SCSI Detect

A7 SCSI Enable

A8 Setup Verifying Password

A9 Start of Setup

AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

AB Setup Input Wait

AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

AD Ready To Boot event

AE Legacy Boot event

AF Exit Boot Services event

B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin

B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization

B3 System Reset

B4 USB hot plug

B5 PCI bus hot plug

B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

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B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 System Agent initialization error

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Q-Code table

Code Description

D2 PCH initialization error

D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6 No Console Output Devices are found

D7 No Console Input Devices are found

D8 Invalid password

D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)

DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

DB Flash update is failed

DC Reset protocol is not available

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints

Code Description

0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state

0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state

0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state

0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state

0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state

0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state

0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state

0x30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state

0x40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state

0xAC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

0xAA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

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1.2.8 Internal connectors

1. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 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® Z87

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 3.6.3 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [

3.6.3 SATA Conguration for details.

SATA 6 Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use.

5.1 RAID congurations or the manual

AHCI Mode]. Refer to section

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2. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/2/3/4 [red])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s
signal cables.

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

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front

or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of

USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for

USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with

USB 2.0.

• The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

• These connectors are based on xHCI specication. We recommend you to install the

related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7.

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

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

5. 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 or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this

connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].

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6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314)

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

48 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) rst, and then

install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front
panel USB ports.

2 x USB2.0 ports (USB1314) at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.

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7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; OPT_FAN1-3)

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.

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• 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!

• Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.

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

• The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2
feature.

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8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2;

4-pin EZ PLUG)

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 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system
will not boot.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output 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 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.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• 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 HDD_LED)

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

to this connector. The HDD 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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10. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)

This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.
Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on
the motherboard.

Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey
feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details.

11 mPCIe Combo II connector (36-2 pin MPCIE_COMBO_II)

This connector is for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that also
features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for M.2 SSD support.

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12 ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)

This connector is for the OC Panel. The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking
without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software
utilities.

The OC Panel is purchased separately.

13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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14. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3)

These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables
to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to
monitor the temperature. The optional fan 1/2/3 (OPT_FAN1/2/3) can work with the
temperature sensors for a better cooling effect.

The thermal sensor cables are purchased separately.

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1.2.9 ProbeIt

The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a
multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking.

See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points.

Using ProbeIt

You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on the following gure.

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The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure
points location may differ by models.

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1.2.10 CrossChill

CrossChill is an exclusive ROG heatsink that provides air cooling and water cooling options
for optimal cooling performance.

The heatsink have integrated ns that improves heat dissipation while the G1/4-inch threaded

sockets allows the user to connect water cooling loops that cools the VRMs.

G1/4-inch treads

• CrossChill is fully sealed and tested before shipment. DO NOT disassemble the
CrossChill module.

• Refer to the technical documentation of your water cooling kit for assembly
instructions.

• When setting up the air cooling system, ensure that the two pieces of G1/4-inch
rubber cover that is bundled with the heatsink module are correctly installed to the

G1/4-inch threads. Ensure to keep the chassis ventilation airow in one direction.

When building your water cooling system, it is recommended to:

• purchase G1/4-inch threaded barb llings and lock both ends of the tubing with the

bundled clamps that came with your water cooling kits.

• route the water cooling kit from the CPU water block to the VRM zone

• separate the VGA water cooling system and the CPU/VRM water cooling system for
an optimal cooling result

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system

2.1.1 Motherboard installation

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

1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.

2

2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.

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3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.

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

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2.1.2 CPU installation

A

B

A

B

C

Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a
CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.

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2

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3

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2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

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

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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A

2

B

B

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

A

B

B

A

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2.1.4 DIMM installation

1

2

3

To remove a DIMM

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2.1.5 ATX Power connection

1

2

OR OR

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2.1.6 SATA device connection

1

OR

2

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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector

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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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

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2.1.9 mPCIe Combo II installation

ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via
the proprietary connector onboard. It provides your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac
and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for installing smaller
SSDs.

• The mPCIe Combo II card supports 26.8mm x 30mm half-sized mPCIe module on one

side and M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 SSD card (22mm x 42mm) SSD on the other side.

• The M.2 (NGFF) SDD modules are purchased separately.

Installing the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module

To install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module:

1. Remove the two short screws at the
back of the mPCIe Combo II card metal
cover.

2. Remove the long screw at the front,
then remove the metal cover.

3. Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module into the M.2 slot.

The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module ts in one orientation only. If it does not t, try reversing it.

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4. Replace the metal cover and secure
the back of the metal cover with the
two short screws that you removed in

5. Secure the front of the metal cover
with the long screw that you removed
in step 2.

Installing the mPCIe Combo II card

To install the mPCIe Combo II card to your motherboard:

1. Remove the black screw near the
36-2 pin connector.

2. Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_II
connector on the motherboard then align
and insert the mPCIe Combo II card to
the MPCIE_COMBO_II connector.

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The mPCIe Combo II ts in one orientation only.

Insert the mPCIe Combo II carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to
the motherboard.

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3. Secure the mPCIe Combo II card either to the motherboard or the rear I/O shield using
the black screw that you removed in step 1.

OR

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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector

bolt

bolt

washer

washer

If you installed a Wi-Fi module on the mPCIe Combo II, you would need to install the Wi-Fi
antenna connector.

To install the Wi-Fi antenna connector:

1. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna
connector but leave the washer on the
connector.

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

3. Replace the bolt on the connector to secure the antenna connector and the I/O shield
in place.

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2.2 BIOS update utility

USB BIOS Flashback

USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.

To use USB BIOS Flashback:

1. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website

2. Extract and rename the BIOS image le to

3. Copy

M6F.CAP to the root directory of the USB ash disk drive.

4. Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to the ROG Connect port.

5. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a ashing light appears, which

indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.

6. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.

ROG Connect
button

USB BIOS Flashback port

M6F.CAP.

For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.

• DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.

• Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service
Center.

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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

Rear panel connectors

1. Clear CMOS

2. ASMedia USB 3.0 port E1-4

3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port

4. LAN (RJ-45) port*

5. ROG Connect button

6. Intel USB 2.0 port 7-10. The ROG Connect port is the port on bottom. It supports

USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+

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8. DisplayPort

9. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6

10. Audio I/O ports**

* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, 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 the design of the Intel
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB

devices must update their rmware for better compatibility.

®

8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the

* LAN ports LED indications

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

LAN port

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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

Port Headset

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

–

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

– – Side Speaker Out

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

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Connect to Headphone and Mic

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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2.4 Starting up for the rst time

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

2. Ensure 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
after the system LED turns on.

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

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) 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.

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

Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.

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BIOS setup

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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. You can easily

navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your 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
optimal performance. DO 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 BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly

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

When downloading or updating the BIOS le, rename it as M6F.CAP for this motherboard.

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3.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen

include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.

Entering BIOS at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you

failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.

• 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 or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 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 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and

switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.

BIOS menu screen

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 screen.

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• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.

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3.2.1 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 or press <F7>
hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for details.

Selects the display language of the
BIOS setup program

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

Selects the Advanced
Mode functions

Selects the boot device priority

Power Saving mode

Displays the Advanced
mode menus

Normal mode

ASUS Optimal
mode

Click to display all fan

speeds if available

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

Boot Menu

Loads optimized default
settings

Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side

• 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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3.2.2 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 Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey.

Menu items

Submenu item

Menu bar

Conguration elds

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

Menu bar

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

General help

Navigation keys

My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and conguration.

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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

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For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
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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 (My Favorites, 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.

If you delete all shortcut items from the F3: Shortcut list, the default shortcut items will
reappear after your next startup.

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.

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.

Quick Note button

This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.

• The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete,
cut, copy and paste.

• You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.

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Last Modied button

This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.

3.3 My Favorites

MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.

Adding items to My Favorites

To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:

1. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover
the pointer to the item.

2. Press <F4> on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My
Favorites page.

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You cannot add the following items to My Favorites:

• Items with submenu options

• User-congurable items such as language and boot device order

• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date

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3.4 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 other BIOS items.

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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:

[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.

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]

[Enabled] Default is set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/

[Disabled] Allows you to set to default core ratio settings.

User-dened memory frequency mode.

CPU Core Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]

When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Auto], the following item appears:

Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.

Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.

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When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Sync All Cores], the following item appears.

1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core
Ratio Limit.

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When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears:

1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core
Ratio Limit.

2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core
Ratio Limit.

3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core
Ratio Limit.

4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core
Ratio Limit.

If you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to

[Auto].

Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]

Allows you to enable the internal PLL voltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme
overclocking capability.

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] The DRAM speed is set to its optimized settings.

[100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.

[100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with the

BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings.

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Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled]

This item may help improve some benchmarks performance.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU Level Up [Auto]

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

Conguration options: [Auto] [4.600G] [4.400G] [4.200G]

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 subitems 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.

Memory Presets

This item allows you to load the timing proles for the memory modules. The loadable

timing presets include the number of modules, the voltage

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Load 2x2GB Elpida Hyper 1.8V 2133

Load timing prole for 2x2GB Elpida Hyper 1.8V 2133 chipset

Load 2x2GB PSC 1.65V 2400

Load timing prole for 2x2GB PSC 1.65V 2400 chipset

Load 2x2GB 1T PSC 1.85V 2400

Load timing prole for 2x2GB 1T PSC 1.85V 2400 chipset

Load 2x2GB PSC 1.85V 2600

Load timing prole for 2x2GB 1T PSC 1.85V 2600 chipset

Load 2x2GB LN2 PSC 1.85V 2600

Load timing prole for 2x2GB LN2 PSC 1.85V 2600 chipset

Load 4x2GB PSC 1.65V 2400

Load timing prole for 4x2GB PSC 1.65V 2400 chipset

Load 4x2GB PSC 1.85V 2400

Load timing prole for 4x2GB PSC 1.85V 2400 chipset

Load 2x2GB BBSE 1.65V 2200

Load timing prole for 2x2GB BBSE 1.65V 2200 chipset

Load 2x2GB BBSE 1.85V 2400

Load timing prole for Load 2x2GB BBSE 1.85V 2400 chipset

Load 2x2GB LN2 BBSE 2.0V 2600

Load timing prole for 2x2GB LN2 BBSE 2.0V 2600 chipset

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