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Help keeping VCore below 1.2 (6700k)

I'm having an issue with my BIOS settings. I have the max adaptive voltage set to 1.2 and the offset set to 0.001v. Despite this, my chip always goes up to 1.26-1.28 under load. If I stress test, I get Vdroop and the chip runs at 1.200v. Since I am s...

Hero VIII HD Audio ot AC97 BIOS Setting - where is it ?

Hello, On page 1-35 of the motherboard manual connection details are shown for the AAFP connector.HD Audio and AC97 details are shown, and it is stated that the required one can be selected in BIOS.I have been unable to locate this setting.The HD Aud...

New BIOS for Z170 chipset motherboards (1701)

barely a month has passed since the first release of BIOS version 1601, we now have version 1701, and unsurprisingly, without any changelog details. any early adopters here? any feedback? I'm dreading the reconfiguration of all the custom BIOS se...

Maximus Viii extreme and extreme assembly

What's is the difference with these two motherboards beside the included DAC and 10GB CARD? Does it have everything the original board have because on the package it does not show the OC panel

Hero VIII Clicking, Crazy stock Voltage and RMA Story

Has anyone else noticed this board clicks when boot up or shutting down? Mine also clicks right before Windows stats. It's definitely coming from the motherboard. Also what's with stock vcore of 1.39 on 6700K. I don't trust any of the readings I'm g...

Does Asus Support exist or not really?!?

hi guys,it's been exactly a week since I've sent a support request to Asus regarding my motherboard.the product is registered at Asus web site and I got even a case support number.although it said "it could take up to 48 hours for a return" today aft...

Maximus Hero VIII Q code 25 after XMP activation

Hello,I have a problem with my board, after i activate xmp in bios i get the q code 25 and pc dones't post, i need to CLR CMOS button to get the pc to start again.I've tried the folowing:- tried loosening the cpu cooler- tried to run xmp with only on...

Maximus VIII Extreme on-board sound vs an old X-Fi Titanium from 2010.

I have an old X-Fi Titanium left over from my previous build and am wondering if it would offer any benefit over the on-board sound of the Maximus VIII Extreme. Is the on board sound better than what a X-Fi Titanium can offer?Here is a link to the ex...

On board sound vs a sound card Asus Hero VIII for FPS gaming

Has anyone compared the onboard sound to a dedicated card, such as the Asus Xonar Essence STX. I was just curious if it is worth adding a sound card for directional sound pinpointing playing FPS games or the onboard sound is good enough. I was thin...

Maximus Hero VIII: Undocumented jumper

I just noticed an undocumented jumper on my HERO VIII motherboard. It's located near LN2-jumper, as in the picture. What might that be? Searching revealed no information about it.

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