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...and wait times and maximized storage utilization. Double 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 LucidLogix® Virtu™� �is �c��re...6GB available) as default. Power consumption also goes down 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 ...
...and wait times and maximized storage utilization. Double 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 LucidLogix® Virtu™� �is �c��re...6GB available) as default. Power consumption also goes down 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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... 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. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) 16. USB34; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. Debug LEDs 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. Start Switch 9. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. Power...
... 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. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) 16. USB34; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. Debug LEDs 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. Start Switch 9. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. Power...
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2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16/8_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x8_3 slot (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot with x8 bandwidth) 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16/8_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x8_3 slot (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot with x8 bandwidth) 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. 5. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one of order, you 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 When one without removing the cards. 6.
LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. 5. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one of order, you 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 When one without removing the cards. 6.
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2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-51
2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-51
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... C State limit [No Limit] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the package C state limit. Configuration options: [PCIE] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled]... function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [C6] [No Limit] 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. This item should be enabled...
... C State limit [No Limit] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the package C state limit. Configuration options: [PCIE] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled]... function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [C6] [No Limit] 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. This item should be enabled...
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... setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse...
... setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse...
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...; Free Physical Disks ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Information Vendor ID : 1B4B Device ID : 9130 Revision ID : B1 BIOS Version : 1.0.0.1028 Firmware Version: 2.2.0.1105 PCIe Speed Rate : 5.0Gbps Configure SATA as: AHCI Mode ▶ ▶ Help Marvell RAID on the hard disk drives will be used in front of the...
...; Free Physical Disks ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Information Vendor ID : 1B4B Device ID : 9130 Revision ID : B1 BIOS Version : 1.0.0.1028 Firmware Version: 2.2.0.1105 PCIe Speed Rate : 5.0Gbps Configure SATA as: AHCI Mode ▶ ▶ Help Marvell RAID on the hard disk drives will be used in front of the...
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... 0: ST3160812AS │ └ PD 8: ST3160812AS └ Free Physical Disks Information Vendor ID : 1B4B Device ID : 9130 Revision ID : B1 BIOS Version : 1.0.0.1028 Firmware Version: 2.2.0.1105 PCIe Speed Rate : 5.0Gbps Configure SATA as: AHCI Mode ▶ ▶ Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want...
... 0: ST3160812AS │ └ PD 8: ST3160812AS └ Free Physical Disks Information Vendor ID : 1B4B Device ID : 9130 Revision ID : B1 BIOS Version : 1.0.0.1028 Firmware Version: 2.2.0.1105 PCIe Speed Rate : 5.0Gbps Configure SATA as: AHCI Mode ▶ ▶ Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want...
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... enable d-Mode support. iMode is recommended for enhanced 3D gaming performance. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to PCIE or PCIE/ PCI in media features and discrete card. d-Mode (recommended mode) To use LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution in i-Mode, display must be always connected...
... enable d-Mode support. iMode is recommended for enhanced 3D gaming performance. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to PCIE or PCIE/ PCI in media features and discrete card. d-Mode (recommended mode) To use LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution in i-Mode, display must be always connected...