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ASUS MAXIMUS III EXTREME User Manual (180 pages)
Intel P55 Express Chipset
Brand:
ASUS
| Category:
Motherboard
| Size: 21.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Federal Communications Commission Statement
8
Notices
8
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
11
Electrical Safety
12
Safety Information
12
About this Guide
14
Conventions Used in this Guide
15
Maximus III Extreme Specifications Summary
16
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
19
Welcome
21
Package Contents
21
Special Features
22
Product Highlights
22
ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking Features
23
Usb Bios Flashback
24
Irog
24
Extreme Engine Digi+
24
Bios Flashback
25
Voltiminder Led
25
ROG Unique Features
26
ASUS Special Features
26
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
29
Before You Proceed
31
Onboard Leds
32
Motherboard Overview
36
Motherboard Layout
36
Layout Contents
37
Placement Direction
38
Screw Holes
38
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
39
Installing the CPU
39
Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
42
Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan
43
System Memory
44
Overview
44
Memory Configurations
45
Memory Configuration
48
Installing a DIMM
52
Removing a DIMM
52
Expansion Slots
53
Installing an Expansion Card
53
Configuring an Expansion Card
53
Interrupt Assignments
54
PCI Slot
55
PCI Express X16 Slots
55
Jumper
57
RC Bluetooth Card
59
I/O Shield Installation
60
Connectors
61
Rear Panel Connectors
61
ROG Connect Switch and RC Bluetooth Switch
62
Audio I/O Connections
64
Internal Connectors
67
Atx Power Connectors
74
Onboard Switches
77
Probeit
80
2.10 Starting up for the First Time
81
2.11 Turning off the Computer
82
Using the os Shut down Function
82
Using the Dual Function Power Switch
82
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
83
Managing and Updating Your BIOS
85
ASUS Update Utility
85
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
88
ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
89
BIOS Setup Program
90
BIOS Menu Screen
91
Menu Bar
91
Navigation Keys
91
Menu Items
92
Submenu Items
92
Configuration Fields
92
Pop-Up Window
92
Scroll Bar
92
General Help
92
Extreme Tweaker Menu
93
CPU Level up [Auto]
94
Memory Level up [Auto]
94
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
94
Extreme Memory Profile [Disabled]
94
OC from Cpu/Memory Level up [Auto]
94
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
95
Intel(R) Speedstep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
95
BCLK Frequency [XXX]
95
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
95
QPI Frequency [Auto]
95
Start Auto Tuning
95
OC Tuner [Good Performance]
95
DRAM Timing Control
96
CPU Clock Amplitude [Auto]
97
PCH Clock Amplitude [Auto]
97
CPU Clock Skew [Auto]
97
PCH Clock Skew [Auto]
97
Extreme OV [Disabled]
97
CPU Vltage OCP [Enabled]
98
PWM VGD [Auto]
98
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
98
CPU Voltage Mode [VID]
98
CPU Voltage [Auto]
98
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
98
IMC Voltage [Auto]
98
PCH Voltage [Auto]
98
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
99
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]
99
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]
99
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
99
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
99
ASUS O.C. Profile
99
Main Menu
100
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
100
System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
100
Language [English]
100
Sata 1-6
101
Storage Configuration
103
AHCI Configuration
104
System Information
104
Advanced Menu
105
CPU Configuration
105
Chipset
108
Onboard Device Configuration
109
USB Configuration
111
LED Control
112
Irog Configuration
113
ROG Connect
113
Power Menu
114
Suspend Mode [Auto]
114
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
114
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
114
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
115
Eup Ready [Disabled]
115
APM Configuration
115
Hardware Monitor
117
Fan Speed Control
118
Boot Menu
120
Boot Device Priority
120
Boot Settings Configuration
121
Security
122
Change User Password
123
Tools Menu
124
ASUS O.C. Profile
124
Go_Button File
126
Ai Net 2
126
ASUS EZ Flash 2
127
Exit Menu
128
Chapter 4: Software Support
129
Installing an Operating System
131
Support DVD Information
131
Running the Support DVD
131
Drivers Menu
132
Utilities Menu
133
Make Disk Menu
134
Manual Menu
134
Video Menu
135
ASUS Contact Information
135
Other Information
136
Obtaining the Software Manuals
138
Software Information
139
VIA ® High Definition Audio Utility
139
ASUS PC Probe II
141
ASUS AI Suite
147
ASUS Fan Xpert
149
CPU Level up
150
Turbov EVO
151
ROG Connect
152
RAID Configurations
154
RAID Definitions
154
Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
155
Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
155
Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility
155
Creating a Raid Volume
156
Deleting a Raid Set
158
Creating a RAID Driver Disk
159
Creating a RAID Driver Disk Without Entering the os
159
Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
159
Installing the RAID Driver During Windows ® os Installation
160
Using a USB Floppy Disk Drive
160
Chapter 5: ATI Crossfirex™ Technology Support
163
ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
165
Requirements
165
Before You Begin
165
Installing Crossfirex Graphics Cards
166
Installing the Device Drivers
167
Enabling the ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
167
NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology
169
Requirements
169
Installing Two SLI-Ready Graphics Cards
169
Installing the Device Drivers
170
Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology
170
Appendix: Reference Information
173
Debug Code Table
175
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for BIOS Flashback
178
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth
178
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for 500W Power Supply or above
179
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