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MAXIMUS V
EXTREME
Motherboard
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E7627 Revised Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if:
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Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary ..................................................... x Package contents ...................................................................................................... xv Installation tools a
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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 ........................................................2-25 2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-28 2.5 Turning
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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 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2 4.3 Software information ..................................................
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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 ................................6-4 6.1.6 Installing the device drivers .........................................................6-5 ® 6.1.7 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX™ technology ..
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 perf
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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 o
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MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 ® ® / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.)
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MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary ® Storage Intel Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports [red] - 3 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports [black]; 1 port at mid-board reserved for eSATA*** - 1 x mSATA 3.0 Gb/s slot on mPCIe Combo™ expansion card ® ® - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology* ® ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports [red]** ® ® * Supports Intel Core™ processors on Win
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MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ROG OC Key - OSD TweakIt - OSD Monitor mPCIe Combo™ (mPCIe/mSATA combo card) ROG Connect - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster - GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8-phase CPU power - 4-phase iGPU power - 2-phase DRAM power UEFI BIOS features - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post ROG Extreme OC Kit - Subzero Sense - VGA Hotwire - LN2 Mode - Slow Mode - PCIe x16 Lane switch - EZ Plug CPU Level Up ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker USB BIO
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MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary 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 Connect) 1 xPS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x Optical S/PDIF IN 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 5 x audio jacks Internal
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MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary Internal Connectors 1 x mPCIe Combo™ header 15 x ProbeIt measurement points 7 x ProbeIt cable connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE BIOS Features 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-language BIOS Software Drivers ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z Mem TweakIt ASUS AI Suite II ASU
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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 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x SLI cable 1 x CrossFire cable 1 x ProbeIt cable set 1 x OC Key cable Accessories I/O Shield 1 x OC Key 1 x mPCIe Combo card with dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 2-port USB
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 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. xvi
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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 matc
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Chapter 1 ® LucidLogix Virtu™ MVP ® ® LucidLogix Virtu™ MVP, with HyperFormance™ Technology, 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-designed Virtual VSync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to enjoy a smoother gaming experience. ® LucidLogix Virtu™ MVP can also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics ® reso
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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 file, 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. GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential p
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Chapter 1 Subzero Sense Subzero Sense allows you to read the system’s temperature even in its coldest state. OC Key - OSD TweakIt OSD TweakIt 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 you to monitor your system in real-time using a convenient graphical overlay displayed on your screen. It also allows you to view POST codes and hardware status from the VGA Hotwire and Su
