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Contents Notices...vii Safety information xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.6 Onboard switches 2-...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.6 Onboard switches 2-...
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... off the computer 2-57 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language 3-14 3.4.2 System Date 3-14 3.4.3 System Time 3-14 3.4.4 Security 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu...3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-29 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-36 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-37 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.5 ...
... off the computer 2-57 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language 3-14 3.4.2 System Date 3-14 3.4.3 System Time 3-14 3.4.4 Security 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu...3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-29 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-36 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-37 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.5 ...
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... ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software support 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 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z 4-14 4.3.8 MemTweakIt 4-15 4.3.9 ROG...
... ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software support 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 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z 4-14 4.3.8 MemTweakIt 4-15 4.3.9 ROG...
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...Chipset: - 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect RC Bluetooth ROG iDirect Mem Tweaklt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e��C�P�U��p�o�w�...;�e�c�a�ll�) xvi GPU DIMM Post - ROG BIOS Print - Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features RealteK ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ...
...Chipset: - 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect RC Bluetooth ROG iDirect Mem Tweaklt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e��C�P�U��p�o�w�...;�e�c�a�ll�) xvi GPU DIMM Post - ROG BIOS Print - Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features RealteK ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ...
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Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x RC Bluetooth switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x USB 3.0 connector(Red) supports additional 2 USB �...Clr CMOS (at rear) Q-Fan Plus ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)...
Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x RC Bluetooth switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x USB 3.0 connector(Red) supports additional 2 USB �...Clr CMOS (at rear) Q-Fan Plus ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)...
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Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * ROG Mem Tweaklt Utility * DAEMON Tools Pro Standard * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xviii Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary BIOS Features 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: -
Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * ROG Mem Tweaklt Utility * DAEMON Tools Pro Standard * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xviii Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary BIOS Features 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: -
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..., and hardware devices on it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�le 1 x ProbeIt...
..., and hardware devices on it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�le 1 x ProbeIt...
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...Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization. Ultimately, users ...Virtu Enjoy optimal onboard graphics and discrete GPU's performance by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Intel® Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall...
...Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization. Ultimately, users ...Virtu Enjoy optimal onboard graphics and discrete GPU's performance by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Intel® Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall...
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... readouts on your notebook, as well as make on your iPhone or iPad! Worry no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to reboot. Let ROG iDirect bring you a whole new tweaking experience right on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen.... With Mem TweakIt, you can have both multi-GPU setups. ROG Connect links your main system to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your PC the old-fashioned way? ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Still overclocking your desktop PC and tweak...
... readouts on your notebook, as well as make on your iPhone or iPad! Worry no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to reboot. Let ROG iDirect bring you a whole new tweaking experience right on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen.... With Mem TweakIt, you can have both multi-GPU setups. ROG Connect links your main system to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your PC the old-fashioned way? ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Still overclocking your desktop PC and tweak...
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... gives overclockers the ability to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for 2 seconds, BIOS would be stored with the simplist way one BIOS can easily choose which enables... several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be used for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with even more control and efficiency. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5
... gives overclockers the ability to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for 2 seconds, BIOS would be stored with the simplist way one BIOS can easily choose which enables... several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be used for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with even more control and efficiency. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5
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... The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. Use the whole new look of detection points so you 're... fashion. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is critical during overclocking. It has the same functionality and credibility as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical but risky. Extreme Tweaker One...
... The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. Use the whole new look of detection points so you 're... fashion. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is critical during overclocking. It has the same functionality and credibility as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical but risky. Extreme Tweaker One...
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... control over . Worry no additional cost with the press of a button to , and the motherboard will do the rest! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Just enter the BIOS to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve system booting success. Overclocking is among the top concerns... this . Never want your doubts and have a more , MemOK! Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to not be detected? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing...
... control over . Worry no additional cost with the press of a button to , and the motherboard will do the rest! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Just enter the BIOS to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve system booting success. Overclocking is among the top concerns... this . Never want your doubts and have a more , MemOK! Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to not be detected? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing...
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... store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. record.... 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Built to connect easily with ...
... store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. record.... 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Built to connect easily with ...
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PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. When one without removing the cards. 6. 5. LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of order, you to find out the faulty one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. When one without removing the cards. 6. 5. LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of order, you to find out the faulty one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. RC Bluetooth switch 5. ROG Connect switch 12. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. ROG Connect port 13. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information
LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. RC Bluetooth switch 5. ROG Connect switch 12. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. ROG Connect port 13. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [String] [Code] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.7 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.8 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [String] [Code] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.7 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.8 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function.
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... you to change the advanced settings for the onboard LEDs. 3.5.9 LED Control The LED Control menu items allow you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [CPU] [VCCSA] [VCCIO]... switch the onboard CPU LED display between PCH voltage [PCH], and PCH PLL [PCH PLL]. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-29 Take caution when changing the settings of the LED Control menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to switch the...
... you to change the advanced settings for the onboard LEDs. 3.5.9 LED Control The LED Control menu items allow you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [CPU] [VCCSA] [VCCIO]... switch the onboard CPU LED display between PCH voltage [PCH], and PCH PLL [PCH PLL]. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-29 Take caution when changing the settings of the LED Control menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to switch the...
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Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to switch display pages. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to monitor your system status in real-time. 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to switch display pages. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to monitor your system status in real-time. 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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4.3.8 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt allows you will see your DRAM Efficiency Score on the top. 4. To launch MemTweakIt 1. Click OK to access ROG official website at http://rog. Double-click the MemTweakIt icon on the top to switch the screen and the information of your installed memory and increase your system potential. Restart ... this application is displayed as shown. Click Apply to apply your configuration and you to display the available value and select your system if needed. asus.com/. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15
4.3.8 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt allows you will see your DRAM Efficiency Score on the top. 4. To launch MemTweakIt 1. Click OK to access ROG official website at http://rog. Double-click the MemTweakIt icon on the top to switch the screen and the information of your installed memory and increase your system potential. Restart ... this application is displayed as shown. Click Apply to apply your configuration and you to display the available value and select your system if needed. asus.com/. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15
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...Move the onboard slide switch labeled ROG_Connect to the local PC and the remote PC. 2. Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to ON. 3. 4.3.9 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on the remote PC to activate the function Using RC TweakIt Use the sliders and buttons to ... Software support Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to monitor and adjust the local PC through your local PC from the...
...Move the onboard slide switch labeled ROG_Connect to the local PC and the remote PC. 2. Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to ON. 3. 4.3.9 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on the remote PC to activate the function Using RC TweakIt Use the sliders and buttons to ... Software support Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to monitor and adjust the local PC through your local PC from the...