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... 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 2-16 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.2.8 Jumper 2-29 2.2.9 Internal connectors 2-30 2.3 Building your...
... 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 2-16 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.2.8 Jumper 2-29 2.2.9 Internal connectors 2-30 2.3 Building your...
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...Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* on the next page) xv Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...PCIe2.0 x1 Support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ with DIMMs of individual CPUs. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for hard drivers only. the-Go) * These SATA ports...
...Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* on the next page) xv Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...PCIe2.0 x1 Support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ with DIMMs of individual CPUs. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for hard drivers only. the-Go) * These SATA ports...
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...chipset provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Intel® s��e�c�o�n�d� generation Core™ ...point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is in competitions. We...
...chipset provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Intel® s��e�c�o�n�d� generation Core™ ...point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is in competitions. We...
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... graphics performance. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of your system memory to boost system performance. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 When you plug a video connector directly to experience the best in ��te��g�r... and wait times and maximized storage utilization. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Intel® Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system ...
... graphics performance. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of your system memory to boost system performance. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 When you plug a video connector directly to experience the best in ��te��g�r... and wait times and maximized storage utilization. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Intel® Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system ...
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... optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical but risky. Maintaining ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit...
... optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical but risky. Maintaining ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit...
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...Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 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! Ever wish that you could have control over . Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the press of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. Any memory...to not be detected? Simply pick the processor you quickly analyze the problem in no time. is A-OK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of an overclocking experience. This helps you wanted to OC to, and the ...
...Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 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! Ever wish that you could have control over . Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the press of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. Any memory...to not be detected? Simply pick the processor you quickly analyze the problem in no time. is A-OK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of an overclocking experience. This helps you wanted to OC to, and the ...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-5
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-5
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... frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of 8GB (or above). ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency...
... frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of 8GB (or above). ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency...
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...7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. 2 DIMMs: Support one pair of modules inserted into either the red slots or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel...• It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for better overclocking capacity. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-13
...7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. 2 DIMMs: Support one pair of modules inserted into either the red slots or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel...• It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for better overclocking capacity. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-13
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...voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. Refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to the illustration below for the location of ...the PCH LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a...
...voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. Refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to the illustration below for the location of ...the PCH LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a...
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... Debug table below for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9.
... Debug table below for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9.
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... Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error... is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-25
... Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error... is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-25
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... to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM 1. 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. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29
... to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM 1. 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. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29
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... last device on . While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
... last device on . While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
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... item only appears when you set the memory operating frequency. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this menu may cause the system to 3000Mhz with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. The values range from 1100Mhz to become unstable! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-7 To restore the default setting, type...
... item only appears when you set the memory operating frequency. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this menu may cause the system to 3000Mhz with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. The values range from 1100Mhz to become unstable! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-7 To restore the default setting, type...
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Render Standby [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate iGPU [Enabled] For Lucid Virtu function supports, set this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed in 64MB.
Render Standby [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate iGPU [Enabled] For Lucid Virtu function supports, set this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed in 64MB.
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... from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... auto-overclocking. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Read through the warning messages and click OK to the desired value. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with ... from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Refer to [Auto] before using...
... auto-overclocking. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Read through the warning messages and click OK to the desired value. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with ... from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Refer to [Auto] before using...
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TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Using Extreme Tuning 1. To keep the result, click Stop. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-9 3. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit.
TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Using Extreme Tuning 1. To keep the result, click Stop. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-9 3. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit.
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... displayed as shown. To launch MemTweakIt 1. Click Apply to access ROG official website at http://rog. Restart your preferred timing. 3. asus.com/. Double-click the MemTweakIt icon on the top to adjust the timing of the DRAM timings may result in an unstable system.... will see your DRAM Efficiency Score on the top. 4. Click the down arrow button after each timing to leave the setup. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15 Click OK to display the available value and select your system if needed. A wrong configuration of your installed memory and increase your system potential.
... displayed as shown. To launch MemTweakIt 1. Click Apply to access ROG official website at http://rog. Restart your preferred timing. 3. asus.com/. Double-click the MemTweakIt icon on the top to adjust the timing of the DRAM timings may result in an unstable system.... will see your DRAM Efficiency Score on the top. 4. Click the down arrow button after each timing to leave the setup. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15 Click OK to display the available value and select your system if needed. A wrong configuration of your installed memory and increase your system potential.