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...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 3-17 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-20 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 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 ...
...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 3-17 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-20 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 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 ...
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Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-42 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 ...4-32 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-33 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1
Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-42 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 ...4-32 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-33 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1
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...65533;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...65533;�e�c�a�ll�) xvi 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 -
...65533;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...65533;�e�c�a�ll�) xvi 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 ��3�.0��p�o�r�t�s 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ��p�o�r�ts� 8 x SATA connectors: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red 4�x�...
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 ��3�.0��p�o�r�t�s 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ��p�o�r�ts� 8 x SATA connectors: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red 4�x�...
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...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 SLI Cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x 3-Way...is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
...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 SLI Cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x 3-Way...is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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...Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of jaw...-dropping graphics at a purely hardware level. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to a notebook through notebook. Fret no more! Whichever path you...
...Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of jaw...-dropping graphics at a purely hardware level. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to a notebook through notebook. Fret no more! Whichever path you...
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...Bluetooth card, overclockers can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be used for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with any stage! USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can never be that gives users full disposal of ...while the other BIOS is answered! Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. It's no doubt that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! Overclocker's prayer to have BIOS flexibility is to overclockers! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5
...Bluetooth card, overclockers can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be used for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with any stage! USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can never be that gives users full disposal of ...while the other BIOS is answered! Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. It's no doubt that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! Overclocker's prayer to have BIOS flexibility is to overclockers! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5
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...is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Processor The ultimate ... to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with just one touch; SATA 6Gb/s Support...
...is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Processor The ultimate ... to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with just one touch; SATA 6Gb/s Support...
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... BIOS from Futuremark, newly designed for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports...external devices. 3DMark® Vantage Advanced Edition The Gamers' Benchmark 3DMarkVantage is the new industry standard PC gaming performance benchmark from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1-...
... BIOS from Futuremark, newly designed for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports...external devices. 3DMark® Vantage Advanced Edition The Gamers' Benchmark 3DMarkVantage is the new industry standard PC gaming performance benchmark from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1-...
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... 11. BIOS switch 18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB34; USB78) 20. RC 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 LGA1155 CPU Socket 6.... Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 15. USB56; Reset Switch 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17....
... 11. BIOS switch 18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB34; USB78) 20. RC 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 LGA1155 CPU Socket 6.... Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 15. USB56; Reset Switch 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17....
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BF Description Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI ...Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-27 Code 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1...
BF Description Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI ...Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-27 Code 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1...
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... the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB34; ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-33 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...
... the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB34; ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-33 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...
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.../Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is available from your system chassis...
.../Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is available from your system chassis...
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IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. ROG Connect switch 12. 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 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. ROG Connect port 13. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. RC Bluetooth switch 5. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2.
USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. ROG Connect switch 12. 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 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. ROG Connect port 13. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. RC Bluetooth switch 5. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2.
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... can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to Headphone and Mic ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-53 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
... can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to Headphone and Mic ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-53 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
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...details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown... to enter the Setup utility. If you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. You can change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ...
...details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown... to enter the Setup utility. If you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. You can change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ...
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...;n��a�n�d��s�a�v�e��i�t�t�o�t�h�e� removable storage device. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the selected item. You cannot select an...
...;n��a�n�d��s�a�v�e��i�t�t�o�t�h�e� removable storage device. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the selected item. You cannot select an...
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...Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support of the SATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to... change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows ...
...Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support of the SATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to... change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows ...
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USB 2.0 Switch [PCH] Allows you to select from PCH to NEC for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 2.0 ports. Configuration options: [PCH] [NEC] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-23 EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function.
USB 2.0 Switch [PCH] Allows you to select from PCH to NEC for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 2.0 ports. Configuration options: [PCH] [NEC] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-23 EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function.