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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 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-...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 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-...
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... 3-40 iv Contents 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-52 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... Configuration 3-23 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.7 APM 3-27 3.5.8 iROG Configuration 3-29 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-29 3.5.10 LED Control 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-37 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-37...
... 3-40 iv Contents 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-52 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... Configuration 3-23 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.7 APM 3-27 3.5.8 iROG Configuration 3-29 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-29 3.5.10 LED Control 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-37 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-37...
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... BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 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 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z 4-14 4.3.8 MemTweakIt 4-15 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-16 4.3.10 Audio...
... BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 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 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z 4-14 4.3.8 MemTweakIt 4-15 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-16 4.3.10 Audio...
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... Chipset: - 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect RC Bluetooth ROG iDirect Mem Tweaklt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e��C�P�U��p�o�w�...�) (continued on the next page) ROG BIOS Print - GPU DIMM Post - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features xvi 2 x Intel®...
... Chipset: - 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect RC Bluetooth ROG iDirect Mem Tweaklt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e��C�P�U��p�o�w�...�) (continued on the next page) ROG BIOS Print - GPU DIMM Post - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features xvi 2 x Intel®...
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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 I/O Ports...
... (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 I/O Ports...
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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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... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
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...;te��a��n�d��in game visuals. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important...65533;lu��rs� the line between embedded graphics and discrete GPU for details. * Due to boost system performance. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enjoy both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with 2nd Intel® Core™ processor featuring...
...;te��a��n�d��in game visuals. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important...65533;lu��rs� the line between embedded graphics and discrete GPU for details. * Due to boost system performance. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enjoy both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with 2nd Intel® Core™ processor featuring...
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... Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad now! Tweak it always takes time for the system to reboot. Let ROG iDirect bring you can monitor your...PC from your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on your...
... Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad now! Tweak it always takes time for the system to reboot. Let ROG iDirect bring you can monitor your...PC from your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on your...
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... or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with even more control and efficiency. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can imagine. Two BIOS ... from the Back IO on the fly. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to flash BIOS ever! ...
... or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with even more control and efficiency. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can imagine. Two BIOS ... from the Back IO on the fly. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to flash BIOS ever! ...
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... 're looking for CPU, PCH, and Memory in the form of 8 sets of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Use the whole new look of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with a unique design....! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your system to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester...
... 're looking for CPU, PCH, and Memory in the form of 8 sets of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Use the whole new look of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with a unique design....! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your system to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester...
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...memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to find out. is A-OK! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Overclocking is able to handle the demands of a button to , and the motherboard will do the rest! MemOK! Just enter ...a more , MemOK! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. This helps you could have control over . Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to easily fix before attempting an overclock. Upgrade your CPU at no...
...memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to find out. is A-OK! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Overclocking is able to handle the demands of a button to , and the motherboard will do the rest! MemOK! Just enter ...a more , MemOK! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. This helps you could have control over . Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to easily fix before attempting an overclock. Upgrade your CPU at no...
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.... USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 processor satisfies every level of Storage! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users... overclockers to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface,...
.... USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 processor satisfies every level of Storage! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users... overclockers to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface,...
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PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out 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 5. When one without removing the cards. 6.
PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out 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 5. When one without removing the cards. 6.
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External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. RC Bluetooth switch 5. ROG Connect port 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. 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 PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. ROG Connect switch 12. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4.
External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. RC Bluetooth switch 5. ROG Connect port 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. 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 PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. ROG Connect switch 12. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4.
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Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.9 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function. Configuration options: [String] [Code] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-29 3.5.8 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST.
Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.9 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function. Configuration options: [String] [Code] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-29 3.5.8 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST.
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... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LEDs control. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ROG Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between...
... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LEDs control. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ROG Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between...
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To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to switch display pages. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to monitor your system status in real-time. 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to switch display pages. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to monitor your system status in real-time. 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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... of your installed memory and increase your system potential. To launch MemTweakIt 1. Click OK to access ROG official website at http://rog. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to leave the setup. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15 Restart your preferred timing. 3. asus.com/. 4.3.8 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt allows you will see your DRAM Efficiency Score on the desktop. 2. Click...
... of your installed memory and increase your system potential. To launch MemTweakIt 1. Click OK to access ROG official website at http://rog. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to leave the setup. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15 Restart your preferred timing. 3. asus.com/. 4.3.8 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt allows you will see your DRAM Efficiency Score on the desktop. 2. Click...
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... through your remote PC. Double-click the RC TweakIt shortcut on your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install... on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. 1. Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to the local PC and the remote PC. 2. Press the ROG Connect Button. 3. 4.3.9 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on the remote PC to activate the function Using ...
... through your remote PC. Double-click the RC TweakIt shortcut on your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install... on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. 1. Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to the local PC and the remote PC. 2. Press the ROG Connect Button. 3. 4.3.9 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on the remote PC to activate the function Using ...