BIOS Features

The ASUS Maximus III Gene uses an American Megatrends Inc. BIOS that has been flashed to BIOS 1202, which fixes the following issues:

  • Improve memory compatibility
  • Fix some PCIEx1 LAN card can’t be detected at PCH PCIEx1 slot
  • Update CPU Level Up function
  • Fix CPU power always show 2.5W in EPU software
  • Fix system may halt in POST after AC power loss during BIOS update

 

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Extreme Tweaker menu. First screen users will see after booting into the BIOS.

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CPU Level Up submenu options

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Memory Level Up submenu options

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DRAM Timing Control submenu options

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Voltage submenu options under Extreme Tweaker menu

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Main menu

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System Information under Main menu

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Advanced menu with options to configurure CPU, chipset, onboard devices, USB, LEDs, iROG, and ROG connect functions.

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CPU Configuration options under Advanced menu

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Power menu options

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Power Management Features includes ACPI configuration options

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Voltage monitor submenu under Hardware Monitor menu

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Temperature monitor submenu under Hardware Monitor

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Boot menu options

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Tools menu options includes creating ASUS overclocking profiles, using the Go Button file, AI Net 2, and MemPerfect applications.


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Go Button file options under Tools menu


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