Contents

Spread out, the accessories take up a lot of space. Not all users will use all of them, but those that realize the ASUS Maximus V Extreme's full potential will more than likely use them all in one form or another. A full list is below:

• 1 x User's manual
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable
• 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge
• 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge
• 1 x SLI bridge
• 1 x CrossFire cable
• 1 x Q-connector set
• 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module
• 1 x ROG Connect cable
• 1 x ProbeIt cable set
• 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label
• 1 x mPCIe Combo card with dual band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n module + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module
• 1 x 2-in-1 RF Cable
• 2 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antennae
• 1 x OC Key
• 1 x OC Key cable

Add-on Acessories

With USB 3.0 taking up much of the offered USB ports on a board's backplate, it's nice to see ASUS tossed in a USB 2.0 accessories bracket - it also carries an eSATA port - meant to be plugged into the board's bottom edge like the USB 2.0 header.


Also included is ASUS's proprietary "OC Key", an add-on device that provides access to hardware-level system adjustments through an on-screen display. A provided cable allows it to plug into the ASUS Maximus V Extreme itself through what appears to be a USB connection.


One end inserts into your chosen discrete VGA while the other end gets your monitor cable. This allows the "OC Key" to provide that on-screen interface without consuming real OS or system resources. There is also a USB plug for updating the OC Key's firmware.


All of the ASUS ROG Z77 Express-based boards include this nifty add-on. It is a Wi-Fi GO! card that provides Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity should you need it. You can just leave it in the box if you don't need such connectivity. It comes with a set of cables that go through the board's rear I/O plate, so you can attach the included antennae for better signal strength. I got to say, these antennae are pretty good and have little magnets on the bottom, so you can attach them to the side of your PC case or stand them up on your desk's surface, or wherever is most convenient. The opposite side of the Wi-Fi GO! card has a SATA 3gb/s mSATA port for you to add in an mSATA SSD. If you need the mSATA port without the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth portion of the card, you can remove that with an appropriate screwdriver.