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Contents 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree 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 ...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 ...
Contents 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree 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 ...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 ...
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... the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. xiii It includes description of...the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ...
... the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. xiii It includes description of...the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ...
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... (EMI). The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on advanced antivirus technologies. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug ...functions. 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. It is the new industry standard PC gaming ...
... (EMI). The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on advanced antivirus technologies. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug ...functions. 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. It is the new industry standard PC gaming ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
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...; Ensure that you not change the default BIOS settings except in this program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 We recommend that a USB mouse ...motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The BIOS setup program is provided for information on to ensure optimum performance. Being ...
...; Ensure that you not change the default BIOS settings except in this program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 We recommend that a USB mouse ...motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The BIOS setup program is provided for information on to ensure optimum performance. Being ...
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...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same...
...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same...
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... to a USB flash disk in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions...
... to a USB flash disk in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions...
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... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto...
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto...
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Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to download. Click Browse to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to continue. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to locate your desired picture file. 6. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to continue. 5. Click Next. 4. 3.
Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to download. Click Browse to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to continue. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to locate your desired picture file. 6. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to continue. 5. Click Next. 4. 3.
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... click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide whether to...
... click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide whether to...
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... to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press � to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. To update the BIOS using this... utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website ...
... to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press � to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. To update the BIOS using this... utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website ...
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... the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-47 You can cause system...
... the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-47 You can cause system...
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... select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. •...
... select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. •...
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... BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-49 Press any key to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: Maximus IV Extreme...
... BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-49 Press any key to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: Maximus IV Extreme...
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... keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you to update BIOS? Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: Maximus IV Extreme-Z VER: 0204...
... keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you to update BIOS? Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: Maximus IV Extreme-Z VER: 0204...
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... user manual are for detailed software configuration. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click to customize the interface settings ... feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. The AI Suite II icon appears ...
... user manual are for detailed software configuration. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click to customize the interface settings ... feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. The AI Suite II icon appears ...
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... your storage system. Select which HDD for SSD caching. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time....Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. c. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...
... your storage system. Select which HDD for SSD caching. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time....Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. c. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...