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... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ... permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E6715 Second Edition July 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ... permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E6715 Second Edition July 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
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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 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...
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 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...
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...Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with any interference, including interference that this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. Use of this device in a manner inconsistent with this device is cautioned that may cause...be operated indoors and away from digital apparatus set forth for an uncontrolled environment. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual could lead to meet RF exposure requirements. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC RF exposure ...
...Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with any interference, including interference that this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. Use of this device in a manner inconsistent with this device is cautioned that may cause...be operated indoors and away from digital apparatus set forth for an uncontrolled environment. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual could lead to meet RF exposure requirements. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC RF exposure ...
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...connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This motherboard should only be used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, ...Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals...
...connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This motherboard should only be used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, ...Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals...
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... in brackets. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly...
... in brackets. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly...
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Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155...10 - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (... x PCIe2.0 x4 1 x PCIe2.0 x1 Support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ with DIMMs of individual CPUs. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family * Intel®...
Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155...10 - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (... x PCIe2.0 x4 1 x PCIe2.0 x1 Support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ with DIMMs of individual CPUs. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family * Intel®...
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...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard. Use a maximum of ...3GB system memory if you are available on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit...
...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard. Use a maximum of ...3GB system memory if you are available on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit...
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If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin ...
If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin ...
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2. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [...; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].
2. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [...; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].
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...value. Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. Scroll down to display the following items: Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the extreme OC profile to [Manual]. Select any of active cores can also key in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set Ai... Overclock Tuner to suit extreme overclocking. You can be set overclocking parameters. This item only appears when you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [All...
...value. Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. Scroll down to display the following items: Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the extreme OC profile to [Manual]. Select any of active cores can also key in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set Ai... Overclock Tuner to suit extreme overclocking. You can be set overclocking parameters. This item only appears when you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [All...
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... following four items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to...
... following four items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to...
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...the and keys to adjust the value. VCore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase...manually set the frequency with a 50KHz interval. VCore MOS volt. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [25% (Suitable for 3.6G-4.2G)] [High] [50% (Suitable for 4.2G-4.8G)] [75% (Suitable for 4.8G-5.2G)] [100% (Suitable for 5.2G-6.0G)] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...
...the and keys to adjust the value. VCore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase...manually set the frequency with a 50KHz interval. VCore MOS volt. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [25% (Suitable for 3.6G-4.2G)] [High] [50% (Suitable for 4.2G-4.8G)] [75% (Suitable for 4.8G-5.2G)] [100% (Suitable for 5.2G-6.0G)] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...
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...; iGPU Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to reduce EMI. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] [150%] [160%] [170%] [180%] iGPU Load-line ... CPU and VRM thermal. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. Proceeds the full phase mode. When this item is set to...
...; iGPU Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to reduce EMI. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] [150%] [160%] [170%] [180%] iGPU Load-line ... CPU and VRM thermal. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. Proceeds the full phase mode. When this item is set to...
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...choose a higher voltage to enable or disable the VDRAM Over-Current Protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set to [Disabled] by default to protect the CPU... VCCSA Over-Current Protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VDRAM The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the VCCSA settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-11 VDRAM Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VDRAM frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.4X] VDRAM Full Phase...
...choose a higher voltage to enable or disable the VDRAM Over-Current Protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set to [Disabled] by default to protect the CPU... VCCSA Over-Current Protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VDRAM The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the VCCSA settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-11 VDRAM Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VDRAM frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.4X] VDRAM Full Phase...
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...Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. The 2.20V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to [Enabled]. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Setting a high voltage may damage ...keypad and press the key. The values range from 0.800V to set the iGPU Offset voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 2.155V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to adjust the value. ...
...Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. The 2.20V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to [Enabled]. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Setting a high voltage may damage ...keypad and press the key. The values range from 0.800V to set the iGPU Offset voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 2.155V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to adjust the value. ...
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... Skew Driving Voltage. BCLK Skew [Auto] Reduce to increase BCLK and increase to [Enabled] for EMI control. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-13 The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01325V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, PCH Voltage, and...
... Skew Driving Voltage. BCLK Skew [Auto] Reduce to increase BCLK and increase to [Enabled] for EMI control. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-13 The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01325V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, PCH Voltage, and...
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... The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-33 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] S ets to [Standard] to make the chassis...] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to 100%. The values range from 60% to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/ lower duty cycle. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust...
... The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-33 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] S ets to [Standard] to make the chassis...] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to 100%. The values range from 60% to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/ lower duty cycle. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty... OPT Fan1/2/3 Full Speed Temp item. Chassis Fan Min. The values range from 0% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When this item to [Manual]. When this item is set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature.
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty... OPT Fan1/2/3 Full Speed Temp item. Chassis Fan Min. The values range from 0% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When this item to [Manual]. When this item is set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature.
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... future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted... risky. The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. 3.10 Updating BIOS The...
... future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted... risky. The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. 3.10 Updating BIOS The...
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... by models. • Refer to continue. 4. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed...
... by models. • Refer to continue. 4. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed...