Asus MAXIMUSVEXTREME manual

Motherboard MAXIMUS V EXTREME[...]

ii E7627 Revised Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purch[...]

iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specications summary ............................................[...]

iv 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-20 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-21 2.3.3 OC Key device installation .........................[...]

v Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1 4.2.2 Obta[...]

vi 6.1.2 Before you begin ......................................................................... 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................ 6-2 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards .............................. 6-3 6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards .....................[...]

vii Safety information Electrical safety T o 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 [...]

viii 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 s[...]

ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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 IMPORT ANT : Instruc[...]

x MAXIMUS V EXTREME specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Re[...]

xi MAXIMUS V EXTREME specications summary (continued on the next page) Storage Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports [red] - 3 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s ports [black]; 1 port at mid-board reserved for eSA T A*** - 1 x mSA T A 3.0 Gb/s slot on mPCIe Combo™ expansion card - Supports Intel ® Smart Respons[...]

xii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specications summary (continued on the next page) ROG Exclusive Features ROG OC Key - OSD T weakIt - OSD Monitor mPCIe Combo™ (mPCIe/mSA T A combo card) ROG Connect - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster - GPU T weakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8-phase CPU power - 4-phase iGPU power - 2-phase DRAM power UEFI BIOS featur[...]

xiii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specications summary (continued on the next page) Special Features 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 Back I/O Ports 1 x Thunderbolt port 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off button 4 x USB 2.0 (1 port for ROG Con[...]

xiv MAXIMUS V EXTREME specications summary Internal Connectors 1 x mPCIe Combo™ header 15 x ProbeIt measurement points 7 x ProbeIt cable connectors 1 x 24-pin EA TX power connector 1 x 8-pin EA TX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EA TX 12V power connector Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE BIOS Features 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI2.0[...]

xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS V EXTREME Cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SA T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SA T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x 4-W A Y SLI bridge 1 x 3-W A Y SLI bridge 1 x SLI cable 1 x CrossFire cable 1 x ProbeIt cable set 1 x OC[...]

xvi Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1 155 CPU Intel LGA 1 155 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-1 Chapter 1 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. W e 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 [...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 LucidLogix ® Virtu ™ MVP LucidLogix ® Virtu™ MVP , with HyperFormance™ T echnology , is designed for Intel ® processor graphics chip on Windows ® 7 and perfectly combines the performance of a discrete graphics card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). The newly-desig[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 Chapter 1 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 o[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Subzero Sense Subzero Sense allows you to read the system’s temperature even in its coldest state. OC Key - OSD T weakIt OSD T weakIt allows you to tweak the parameters of your system in real-time using a convenient graphical overlay displayed on your screen. OC Key - OSD Monitor OSD Monitor allows yo[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-5 Chapter 1 DAEMON T ools Pro Standard DAEMON T ools 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 T ools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on a PC, notebook, or netbook. [...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-7 Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. Power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V , 4-pin EA TX12V) 1-48 2. LGA1 155 CPU Socket 1-9 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CPU_OPT , 4-pin OPT_F AN1-3, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 1-46 4. DDR3 DIMM s[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-9 Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium™, and Celeron™ processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1 156 CPU i[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 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.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou 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 [...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 MAXIMUS V EXTREME Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capability DDR3 2666 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.skill F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • DDR3 2400 MHz ca[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2200 MHz capability DDR3 2133 MHz capability DDR3 2400 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • • Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (374243)(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • ?[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 MHz capability DDR3 2133 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133 C9(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10- 9-27 1.5 • • • G.SKILL F3-17000CL1 1Q2-64 GBZLD(XMP) 64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 1 1-1 1- 1 1-30[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-15 Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000 C10(Ver 5.12)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - 10-10- 10-27 1.5 • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GB RH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4G[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1866 MHz capability DDR3 1800 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM sock[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD- 1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DA TA 3CCD- 1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AX3U1600GC4G 9(XMP) 4[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 1600 MHZ Capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Vo ltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Crucial BL T4G3D1608DT1TX 0.16FM(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 (XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • • EK M[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-19 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Kingston KHX1600C9D3K4/ 16GX(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/24 GX(XMP) 24GB (6x4GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • • Ki[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability DDR 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 T eam TED34096M1600HC1 1 4GB DS T eam T3D2568ET-16 - - • • • T eam TXD31024M1600C8- D(XMP) 1GB SS T eam T3D1288RT-16[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-21 Chapter 1 DDR 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Asint SLA302G08-EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08- DJ1C - - • • • Asint SLZ302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08- DJ1C - - • • • A TP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS S[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G- 03A1F1C-13H - - • • • Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A- H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1 G83TFR - - • • • INNODI[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-23 Chapter 1 DDR 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 OCZ OCZ3G1333L V4GK 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • OCZ OCZ3G1333L V8GK 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • • OCZ OCZ3G1333L V8GK 8GB (2x4GB) DS -[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR 1333 MHz capability 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 A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the red slots or the blac[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-25 Chapter 1 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 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2A slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2B slot 4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_3 slot 5 PCIe 2.0[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • Intel ® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 sp[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-27 Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16/x8_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIE_x8_2B – shared – – – – – – PCIE_x4_1 shared – – – – – – – I.G.F .X. shared – – – – – – – Intel LAN Controller – shared – – – – – – SA T A #0 – – [...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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-[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 Chapter 1 3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to quickly load the preset prole (GO_Button le) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the Slow Mode Switch. 5. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to provide better overclocking margins when using the LN2 cooling system. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, an[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-31 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST . It allows the processor to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast. 2. ROG Connect Switch header (2-pin ROG_CON_SW) The ROG Conne[...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-33 Chapter 1 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 show[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 6. 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. 5. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity . Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-35 Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) 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 aft[...]

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 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 cac[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-37 Chapter 1 Code Description 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started 50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test fai[...]

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description F9 Recovery capsule is not found F A 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-39 Chapter 1 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 V erifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL[...]

1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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 B[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-41 Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-2 [red]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration w[...]

1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1-2 [black]; ESA T A3G [black]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-43 Chapter 1 3. Asmedia ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E12/E34 [red]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. 4. Subzero Sense [...]

1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34; USB3_E34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector , you can [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-45 Chapter 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 7. USB 2.0 connectors[...]

1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 8. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3; OPT_F AN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-47 Chapter 1 9. 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 . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition fro[...]

1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 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 EA TX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-49 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin [...]

1-50 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 12. EZ Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2) These connectors provide additional power to PCIe_x16 slots and back IO ports. Connect a 6-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_1 when installing multiple display cards to provide sufcient power supply . Connect a 4-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_2 to prov[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 Chapter 1 14. VGA Hotwire connectors The VGA Hotwire connectors allow you to precisely adjust the VGA card voltage directly from motherboard BIOS, OC Key or T urboV EVO, reducing the risk of damaging your VGA cards. Connect a 2-pin cable to the VGA Hotwire Connector and weld the other end of the cable to the VGA card for[...]

1-52 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.10 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 Y ou may connect the multitester to the motherb[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 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. Chapter 2: Basic I[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-3 Chapter 2 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 A B C 4 5[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-5 Chapter 2 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B B A A 1 3 4[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install ASUS Q-Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo installation The mPCIe Combo is a mini card that allows you to add an mPCIe module and an mSA T A module into your motherboard. • The mPCIe Combo supports half-sized mPCIe modules (26.8mm x 30mm) only . • The mPCIe Combo supports full-sized and hald-sized mSA T A modules. The sugges[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-13 Chapter 2 3. Press down the Wi-Fi module, and secure it in place by using the screws removed earlier . DO NOT overtighten the screws to prevent damage to the mPCIe Wi-Fi module or mPCIe Combo. Be sure to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. 4. Remove the screw beside the 26-pin connector[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 5. Locate the mPCIe_Combo connector on the motherboard. Align and insert the mPCIe Combo on the connector . • The mPCIe Combo ts in one orientation only . • Insert the mPCIe Combo with caution to prevent damage to the module, or the mCPIe_Combo connector pins, or the motherboard. 6. Secure the mPC[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-15 Chapter 2 7. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector . Leave the washer on the connector . 8. Insert the connector into the I/O shield’s Wi-Fi port hole. Ensure that the washer is placed between the connector and the back of the I/O shield. The Wi-Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately . 9. Re-atta[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Installing the mSA T A module T o install the mSA T A module: 1. Unlock the mSA T A clip. B A 2. Insert the mSA T A card into the MSA T A slot. The mSA T A card ts in one orientation only . 3. Lock the mSA T A clip. A 2 3[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-17 Chapter 2 4. Remove the screw near the 26-pin connector . 5. Locate the mPCIe_Combo connector on the motherboard. Align and insert the mPCIe Combo on the connector . • The mPCIe Combo ts in one orientation only . • Insert the mPCIe with caution to prevent damage to the module, or the mPCIe_Combo connector pins, or[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 6. Secure the mPCIe Combo in place with the screw removed in step 4.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-19 Chapter 2 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 . T o use US[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS button 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 4. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 5. Intel Thunde[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-21 Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications • 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 port[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-23 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-25 Chapter 2 2.3.3 OC Key device installation The OC Key device allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. Follow the instruction below to install the OC Key device to your system. 3. Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to the OC Key device. 1. Insert the OC Key cable into the I/O shield’s OC Key port hole. Fit t[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 4. Plug in the DVI male connector of the OC Key device to the DVI female connector on the display card. 5. Plug in the DVI male connector from the monitor to the OC Key device. T o use the OC Key device 1. With the system powered ON , press and hold the ROG Connect button on the rear panel for three seco[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-27 Chapter 2 3. Use the <Up>, <Down>, <Left> and <Right> to move the highlighted item, use the <Enter> key to enter an item, use the <ESC> key to exit an item, and use the <F10> key to save settings. 4. Shortly press the ROG Connect button on the rear panel to switch the keyboard co[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 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 prote[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 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. Y ou can easily navigate the new UE[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-3 Chapter 3 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 . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hot key for the advanced BIO[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Extreme T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when e[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 Extreme T weaker menu The Extreme T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CP[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-7 Chapter 3 Load Gamers’ OC Prole Press <Enter> and select Y es to load the Gamers’ OC prole to suit extreme overclocking. CPU Level Up [Disabled] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. Conguration options: [Disabled[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item only appears when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode to [Enabled]. It allows you to set the EPU setting to power saving modes. Conguration opt[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-9 Chapter 3 Load Tight Hynix Prole Allows you to load a tight timing prole for Hynix chipset. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load Loose Hynix Prole Allows you to load a loose timing prole for Hynix chipset. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load Tight 2x4GB Samsung Prole Allows you to load a tight timi[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [51 1 DRAM Clock] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [65535 DRAM Clock] DRAM [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-1 1 Chapter 3 tRRSR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] tWW (DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock] tWW (DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock] tWWSR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM [...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory . The elds show N/A if there are no devices installed on the slots. CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-13 Chapter 3 Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use <+&[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Duty Control [T .Probe] [T .Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simu[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-15 Chapter 3 DRAM Power Thermal Control [1 10] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 10 to 131. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditi[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 VGA1/2 Core V oltage [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the over-voltage capability on VGA1/2 core. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from -96 to +222. • Ensure to connect the VGA Hotwire cable from your motherboard to the VGA card. • Refer to section 1.2.9 Int[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-17 Chapter 3 CPU Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.920V with a 0.005V interval. The 2.155V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to [Enabled]. Offset Mode Sign [+][...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU PLL V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.25V to 2.50V with a 0.00625V interval. Skew Driving V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Skew Driving V oltage. The values range from 0.40V to 1.60V with a 0.00625V interval. 2nd VCCIO V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the se[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-19 Chapter 3 PLL Skew [Auto] This setting allows you to increase the overclocking capability . Conguration options: [Auto] [-12]—[+12] PCIE Drive Strength [Auto] This setting allows you to increase or decrease the PCIE drive strength. Conguration options: [Auto ] [-14]—[+16] PCH CLK Driving [Auto] This setting all[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the sys[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-21 Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Passwor[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o cl[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disa[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-25 Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Intel ® Virtualization T echnology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously [...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel (R) Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start T echnology . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following ite[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-27 Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set t[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select which of the iGP[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-29 Chapter 3 Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor . For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set this item to [Enable[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 Intel ® Thunderbolt TB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Thunderbolt function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] W ake From Thunderbolt Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the function to wake the system from Thunderbolt devices. [Enabled] Enables the functi[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-31 Chapter 3 Thunderbolt resource allocation prole [Minimum Resource allocation] Allows you to select a pre-dened prole to allocate Thunderbolt resources for Thunderbolt- equipped devices connected to this motherboard. Conguration options: [Manual] [Minimum resource allocation] [Standard resource allocation] [Ma[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. I[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-33 Chapter 3 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the Azalia HD Audio item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASM1061 Storage Controller SA T A6G_E12/E34 [Enable[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-35 Chapter 3 3.5.8 APM ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on sta[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-37 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] V oltage Monitor CPU V oltage; 3.3V V oltage; 5V[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU fan controller . [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-fan controller . The following three items appear when you enable the CPU Fan Control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-39 Chapter 3 Chassis Q-Fan Control 1-3 [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1-3 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan war[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Profile Mode Allows you to set the optional fans’ proles. Conguration options: [Performance] [Optional] [Silent] User Mode Allows you to set the optional fan’s speed temperature. OPT1-3 Low Speed T emp [25%] Allows you to set the optional fans’ low speed temperature. Conguration options: [25%] [30[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-41 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full [...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Adv[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-43 Chapter 3 3.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow ke[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Label Allows you to input the label of the setup proles. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS setti[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-45 Chapter 3 3.8.4 GO Button File Allows you to set the GO Button les and load the desired GO Button le. BCLK/PCIE Frequency; CPU V oltage; DRAM V oltage; VCCSA V oltage; VCCIO V oltage; CPU PLL V oltage; PCH V oltage; 2nd VCCIO V oltage; VTTDDR V oltage; IGPU V oltage; CPU Ratio Allows you to use the <+> and &l[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-47 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updati[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Up[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-49 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS [...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk th[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-51 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the [...]

3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 3-53 Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: [...]

3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 opera[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the ?[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates [...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as CPU Level Up that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. T o launch T urboV EVO, click T ool > T urboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Refer to the software[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Current values T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately Click to view more settings GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integr[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. • The rst time you use CPU Ratio , go to AI T weaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the T urbo Ratio item to [Maximum T urbo Ratio setting in OS] . • Intel ® K series CPU is required to adjust the settings of the CPU Ratio. T o use CP[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-7 Chapter 4 CPU Level Up ASUS T urboV EVO provides you with CPU Level Up mode for the most exible CPU auto- tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboar[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. T o launch DIGI+ Power Control,[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-9 Chapter 4 CPU Power CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wid[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Application help Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes Click to view more settings VRM Protection Threshold It allows you to set the VRM protection to your motherboard from overheating accidents. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-1 1 Chapter 4 DRAM Power Application help Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . DRAM V oltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stabi[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. • *Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for d[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.5 Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi GO! allows you to wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device. • Install the mPCIe Combo with Wi-Fi module card and the driver before using this feat[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Launch Wi-Fi GO! Remote on your mobile device to use Wi-Fi GO! Remote control functions. For more details, refer to next section Wi-Fi GO! Remote . Wi-Fi GO! Remote Install the Wi-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Wi-Fi GO!’s remote control functions. • Wi-Fi GO! supports iOS 4.0/A[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-15 Chapter 4 • T ap ON to enable Smart Motion Control, File Transfer and Capture and Send. • The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Wi-Fi GO! menu Wi-Fi GO! Remote menu Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile de[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub 1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . 2. Click to select a device as your receiver . 3. Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media le type. DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported device and remotely co[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-17 Chapter 4 4. Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media le type. • Only computers under Windows ® 7 support the DLNA Media Hub function. • Keep the Windows ® Media Player open. Ensure that your media le formats are supported on Windows ® Media Player and DLNA playback devices. T o edit the library:[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the music playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the music le and click Save Prole . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click . T o e[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-19 Chapter 4 T o edit the video playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the video le and click Save Prole . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click . T o view i[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the image playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the image le and click Save Prole . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click .[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-21 Chapter 4 3. T ap Music , Video or Photo , select a le and tap . Y our mobile device’s Wi-Fi GO! interface may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real-time from your mobile device. Using th[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-23 Chapter 4 Remote Keyboard and Mouse Allows you to use your mobile device’s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer . Mouse tap area Tick to hold left click function T ap to customize mouse settings T ap to left click T ap to right click T ap to scroll up or down Control keys Mouse settings T ap and[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Smart Motion Control Allows you to customize your motions in your computer to launch an application or function using your remote-enabled mobile device. Y our device must support a motion sensor function. Before using Smart Motion Control, ensure that your computer is connected to your mobile device. For m[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-25 Chapter 4 7. In the Camera tab, click to take pictures, or click to record a movie. The les are automatically saved in the mobile device’s SD card. File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Ensure to turn on the File T ransfer function in your mobile device. •[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using File T ransfer via Wi-Fi GO! Remote When File T ransfer is enabled, the mobile device shows the les in your mobile device. T ap to select les for transfer T ap to send selected les T ap to select all les T ap to clear all les Using File T ransfer 1. Right-click the le and click Send[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-27 Chapter 4 Securing your computer for Wi-Fi GO! Remote functions Wi-Fi GO! Settings allows you to create a password for your computer . T o create a password: 1. Click in the main menu. 2. Tick Use Password and key in your password. 3. Click Apply . • When you launch the Wi-Fi GO! Remote, the application prompts you to [...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 F AN Xpert 2 F AN Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specications and positions. Launching F AN Xpert 2 T o launch F AN Xpert 2, click T ool > F AN Xpert 2 from the AI Suite menu bar . Using F AN Xpert 2 Aut[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-29 Chapter 4 3. From the Fan Position screen, check and assign the locations of your fans, then click OK to exit the screen. DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto T uning process. 4. Select any of these fan customized settings for each fan. • Silent: Minimized fan speed for silent fan operation. • Standard: Balance[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Advanced Mode F AN Xpert 2’s Advanced Mode button allows you to adjust the reaction speed for fan rotation based on the system’s temperature and to congure the fan’s rotation per minute. Click to switch window to Advanced Mode Smart Mode The Smart Mode allows you to adjust the reaction speed for f[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-31 Chapter 4 RPM Fixed Mode The RPM Fixed Mode tab allows you to set your fan speed when CPU temperature is below 75 degrees. Click and drag to make the adjustments Click to switch between CPU fan window and chassis fan windows 1 to 4 • T o protect your CPU, the fan will not automatically turn off even if you set the CPU [...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click to see the results in graph format Click to see the results in table format Fan Information Click to see the details of each detected fan. Y ou can click on either to see the results in table format or to see the results in graph format.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-33 Chapter 4 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Conguring USB 3.0 Boost [...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-35 Chapter 4 • The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled. • Some USB devices may not support fast-charging with USB Charger+ to protect the voltage settings. 4.3.9 USB Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable USB devices even if your PC is off, [...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Setting up the charging function When a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger+ automatically detects the kind of your device. Charging the device Click to fast-charge your device. Click to fast-charge your connected device. Indicates that the portable device is in charging[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-37 Chapter 4 4.3.10 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder T o lau[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-39 Chapter 4 Using History Record 1. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor . 3. T o stop recording, click Recording again. 4. T o track the recorded contents, set T ype/[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-41 Chapter 4 4.3.13 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self T ests (POST). Launching MyLogo2 T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update your [...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Y es to reboot the system. Y ou will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 4.3.14 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel aud[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-43 Chapter 4 A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® 7™ / Vista™ B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® XP • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software conguration. • Due to Intel ® Z77 platform does not support Windows ® Vista™, Rea[...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.15 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-45 Chapter 4 RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST . Y ou can switch the display mode between String and Code. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status. 2. Clic[...]

4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 GPU T weakIt GPU T weakIt allows you to control and monitor the installed GPU on the local system. Use the sliders to adjust the values and click Apply to save your customized settings. 4.3.16 MemT weakIt MemT weakIt allows you to adjust the timing of your installed memory . It also allows you to save, val[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 4-47 Chapter 4 4. Click About tab and click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access ROG ofcial website. 5. Click OK to exit MemT weakIt. V alidating and saving your MemT weakIt settings T o validate and save your conguration online: 1. Launch MemT weakIt and click Validate . 2. In Online Mode , key in your ASUS account ID and pass[...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o validate and save your conguration manually: 1. Launch MemT weakIt and click V alidate . 2. In Manual Mode , click Save Conguration File . 3. Key in a le name for your conguration le and click Save . 4. Click validation webpage . 5. In MemT weakIt - V alidation File Upload window , key i[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. The Serial[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the dr[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the m[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa nt t o exit? (Y /N ): [ CONFIRM EXIT ][...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA T A RAI[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 5-9 Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6>, and then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver in[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the oppy di[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 5-1 1 Chapter 5 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” Add the same line to both sections. The VI[...]

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-1 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have [...]

6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-3 Chapter 6 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PC[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Prepare four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended fo[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-5 Chapter 6 6.1.6 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.7 Enabling the[...]

6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window , click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 3 4[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-7 Chapter 6 6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.2.1 Requirements In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI[...]

6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics c[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-9 Chapter 6 4. Align and rmly insert the 3-way SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-W A [...]

6-10 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology . Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 6.2.6[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-1 1 Chapter 6 B2. From the Screen Resolution window, click Advanced settings . B3. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Congure SLI , Surround , PhysX . In the Quad-SLI enabled , click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI re[...]

6-12 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment. Its GPU virtualization assigns tasks to the best available graphic source while the newly-des[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-13 Chapter 6 6.3.2 Setting up your display LucidLogix Virtu MVP solution comes with two distinct modes that allows you to e njoy better graphics either from your built-in video output (i-Mode) or from a discrete graphics card (d- Mode). i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onbo[...]

6-14 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization. T o open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in the notication area and [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 6-15 Chapter 6 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.[...]

6-16 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 See the descriptions of these columns below: • D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. • I column allows to run applications with iGPU. Select I for applications with media extensive performance. • H[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 7-1 Chapter 7 Intel ® technologies 7 7.1 Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This section details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies. Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies: Intel ® Sma[...]

7-2 Chapter 7: Intel ® technologies Chapter 7 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® Smart Response 20GB 20GB 20GB Intel ® Smart Response and Intel ® Rapid Start Separate 20GB and 2GB partition (SSD size > 22GB) Separate 20GB[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 7-3 Chapter 7 7.1.1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. It accelerates the hard drive speeds, reduced load an[...]

7-4 Chapter 7: Intel ® technologies Chapter 7 3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD ( > 20GB) and an HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching. • If you want to re[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 7-5 Chapter 7 3. Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume. 4. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize . b. Right click the unallocated volume, select New Simple V olume , and follow the remai[...]

7-6 Chapter 7: Intel ® technologies Chapter 7 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool . 7. T ype diskpart and press <Enter>. 8. In the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKP ART , and press <Enter>. Select the disk with the unallocated volume by typing select di[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 7-7 Chapter 7 The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition T able store type”. Ensure the “Unallocated” disappears from the volume, and a new partition is identied. 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition. The partition for Intel® Rapid Start T echnology is incomplete i[...]

7-8 Chapter 7: Intel ® technologies Chapter 7 Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start T echnology installation. 1. Run the Command Prompt tool. 2. T ype diskpart and press <Enter>. 3. At the diskpart pro[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 7-9 Chapter 7 7. In the desktop, click Start , right-click Computer , and click Manage . 8. In the Computer Management window , click Disk Management , right click the shrinked new volume, and select Extend V olume . 9. As the Extend V olume Wizard appears, click Next . 5. T ype list partition , press Enter , and select the p[...]

7-10 Chapter 7: Intel ® technologies Chapter 7 10. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 1 1. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition. 12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition. 13. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features to re[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 7-1 1 Chapter 7 Click to enable or disable the function When the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update. Click to congure the basic settings The Advanced tab is activated when updating is enabled Click to view version information and help topics When updating is enabled, click to[...]

7-12 Chapter 7: Intel ® technologies Chapter 7 4. In the Advanced tab, set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving. This setting only applies to the assigned time period. 5. In the Help tab, click About to view the feature’s version. Click T opics to learn more about the Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology and its con?[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesir[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has bee[...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. BSMI: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME A-5 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL ([...]

A-6 Appendices Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : MAXIMUS V EXTREME Conforms to the following spe[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME A-7 Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : External OC Dongle Model Number : OC Key Conforms to the follo[...]

A-8 Appendices Appendices[...]