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...65533;6��) 1 x PCIe2.0 x4 1 x PCIe2.0 x1 Support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ with DIMMs of individual CPUs. Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...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 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066...
...65533;6��) 1 x PCIe2.0 x4 1 x PCIe2.0 x1 Support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ with DIMMs of individual CPUs. Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...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 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066...
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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 - GPU DIMM Post...;L�C�a�p��o�n��C�P�U��o�n�l�y USB BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration ROG OC Kit - �L�N�2�M��o�d�e - �P�C��Ie��...
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 - GPU DIMM Post...;L�C�a�p��o�n��C�P�U��o�n�l�y USB BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration ROG OC Kit - �L�N�2�M��o�d�e - �P�C��Ie��...
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... (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) 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors CPU Level Up MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel...
... (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) 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors CPU Level Up MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel...
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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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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 cable set 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x ... 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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 cable set 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x ... 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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... boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 Lucid Virtu is the GPU virtualization software along with 2nd generation Intel® Core processor featuring like Intel Quick Sync to enable an...
... boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 Lucid Virtu is the GPU virtualization software along with 2nd generation Intel® Core processor featuring like Intel Quick Sync to enable an...
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...score, and upload and share your iPhone or iPad! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no more! Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your notebook, as well as make on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just... like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to the Bluetooth card that comes with ROG Connect. Still overclocking your PC the old-fashioned way?
...score, and upload and share your iPhone or iPad! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no more! Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your notebook, as well as make on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just... like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to the Bluetooth card that comes with ROG Connect. Still overclocking your PC the old-fashioned way?
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... enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can overclock with more confidence. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5
... enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can overclock with more confidence. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5
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...are over all components. Any memory is never as easy as this easy. 1.3.3 ROG unique features CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 The days of using a camera to , and the motherboard will do the rest! Never want your graphics or DRAM card to find out. Just... enter the BIOS to not be detected? MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory issues and get your system up and running in...
...are over all components. Any memory is never as easy as this easy. 1.3.3 ROG unique features CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 The days of using a camera to , and the motherboard will do the rest! Never want your graphics or DRAM card to find out. Just... enter the BIOS to not be detected? MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory issues and get your system up and running in...
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... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 2.0 components. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with just one touch; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Profile that allows users to achieve world O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored...
... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 2.0 components. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with just one touch; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Profile that allows users to achieve world O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-1
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-1
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... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-16 2-24 2-18 2-18 2-17 2-32 2-30 2-31 2-29 2-17 2-39 2-33 2-37 2-34 2-34 2-52 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-3 Reset Switch 8. Q-Reset Switch 2. LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21.
... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-16 2-24 2-18 2-18 2-17 2-32 2-30 2-31 2-29 2-17 2-39 2-33 2-37 2-34 2-34 2-52 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-3 Reset Switch 8. Q-Reset Switch 2. LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21.
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 8 1.65 • Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 9-11-9-27 1.66 • ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-7 Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX2333C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • - • Maximus IV Extreme-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��1��3�3��M��H���z...
...XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 8 1.65 • Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 9-11-9-27 1.66 • ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-7 Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX2333C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • - • Maximus IV Extreme-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��1��3�3��M��H���z...
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... or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-13 Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is...
... or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-13 Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is...
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EHCI#0 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - NEC USB3.0#1 - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-15 x8 (Native) - Triple VGA x8 (Native) x16 (via NF200) • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIE_X16/X8_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 ...
EHCI#0 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - NEC USB3.0#1 - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-15 x8 (Native) - Triple VGA x8 (Native) x16 (via NF200) • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIE_X16/X8_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 ...
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BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-19 Q reset button When the LN2_Mode switch does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition. 7.
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-19 Q reset button When the LN2_Mode switch does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition. 7.