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...37 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.5 BIOS FlashBack 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 iv Contents 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-53 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning 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-...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...
...37 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.5 BIOS FlashBack 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 iv Contents 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-53 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning 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-...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...
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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 ... configurations 4-19 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-22 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-22 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32...
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 ... configurations 4-19 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-22 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-22 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32...
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It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ... procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...
It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ... procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...
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... �D�e�b�u�g�L�E�D� - �Q�_�R�e�s�e�t EFI BIOS features - CPU Socket Monitor Intelligent overclocking tools: - �A�S�U��S�T�u�r�b�o�...65533;e�te�r�R��e�c�a�ll�) xvi GPU DIMM Post - Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features RealteK ALC889 8-channel...
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...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 ... Bluetooth header 1 x LN2 Mode switch 1 x Q_Reset switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x Audio front panel connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xvii
...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 ... Bluetooth header 1 x LN2 Mode switch 1 x Q_Reset switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x Audio front panel connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xvii
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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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...iPad now! Thanks to run both ? SLI or CrossFireX? Worry no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can have both multi-GPU setups. With Mem TweakIt, you 'll be assured ... a notebook through notebook. Monitor the status of jaw-dropping graphics at a purely hardware level. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you can do DRAM tuning in BIOS, it the hardcore way! Still overclocking your ranking online. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock -
...iPad now! Thanks to run both ? SLI or CrossFireX? Worry no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can have both multi-GPU setups. With Mem TweakIt, you 'll be assured ... a notebook through notebook. Monitor the status of jaw-dropping graphics at a purely hardware level. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you can do DRAM tuning in BIOS, it the hardcore way! Still overclocking your ranking online. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock -
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... doubt that gives users full disposal of the BIOS simultaneously. Twice the overclocking flexibility. Overclocker's prayer to overclockers! BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to have BIOS flexibility is answered! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can never be that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under standby power. iROG...
... doubt that gives users full disposal of the BIOS simultaneously. Twice the overclocking flexibility. Overclocker's prayer to overclockers! BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to have BIOS flexibility is answered! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can never be that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under standby power. iROG...
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... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! The days of a button to patch memory...wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! Worry no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Remove your doubts and have a more , MemOK! Upgrade your system up and running in order to easily fix before attempting an...
... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! The days of a button to patch memory...wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! Worry no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Remove your doubts and have a more , MemOK! Upgrade your system up and running in order to easily fix before attempting an...
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... with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with just one touch; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval,..., this motherboard delivers up to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates...
... with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with just one touch; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval,..., this motherboard delivers up to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates...
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...based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to install. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 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. EZ Flash2... Simply update BIOS from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium ...
...based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to install. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 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. EZ Flash2... Simply update BIOS from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium ...
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...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 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. USB56; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. LGA1155 CPU ...switch 11. Reset Switch 8. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. BIOS switch 18. GO button 13. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 15. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
...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 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. USB56; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. LGA1155 CPU ...switch 11. Reset Switch 8. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. BIOS switch 18. GO button 13. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 15. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
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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. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3.
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. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3.
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...2.10625-by CPU 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. you can select...and PCH PLL Voltage. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 3. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the ...
...2.10625-by CPU 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. you can select...and PCH PLL Voltage. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 3. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the ...
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Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is enabled before POST. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is enabled before POST. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
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... the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function.
... the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function.
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... onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2.2.9 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you... [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default.
... onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2.2.9 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you... [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default.
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...section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-31 If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0...
...section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-31 If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0...
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... Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to [AHCI Mode]. 3.
... Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to [AHCI Mode]. 3.
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The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to these connectors. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect. 8.
The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to these connectors. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect. 8.