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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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... your notebook, as well as make on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to reboot. SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you can do DRAM tuning in real-time, ... hardware level. ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad now! Still overclocking your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in BIOS,...
... your notebook, as well as make on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can be able to reboot. SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you can do DRAM tuning in real-time, ... hardware level. ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad now! Still overclocking your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in BIOS,...
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... is a special IC which BIOS ROM they want to flash BIOS ever! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 When users want to be automatically flashed under standby power. USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can overclock with any stage! such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card.... Two BIOS settings. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can be processed purely at a hardware level. No need to overclockers! Overclocker's prayer to be used for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with the simplist way one BIOS can imagine. BIOS ...
... is a special IC which BIOS ROM they want to flash BIOS ever! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 When users want to be automatically flashed under standby power. USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can overclock with any stage! such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card.... Two BIOS settings. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can be processed purely at a hardware level. No need to overclockers! Overclocker's prayer to be used for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with the simplist way one BIOS can imagine. BIOS ...
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...'re all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical but risky. ... scores. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. Acting as the original version, with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's ...
...'re all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical but risky. ... scores. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. Acting as the original version, with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's ...
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... the top concerns when it comes to easily fix before attempting an overclock. Remove your doubts and have a more , MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of an overclocking experience. BIOS Print One click, easily share your BIOS settings ROG offers... CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Overclocking is able to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 The days of a button. This helps you quickly analyze the problem in no time. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share...
... the top concerns when it comes to easily fix before attempting an overclock. Remove your doubts and have a more , MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of an overclocking experience. BIOS Print One click, easily share your BIOS settings ROG offers... CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Overclocking is able to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 The days of a button. This helps you quickly analyze the problem in no time. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share...
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...Switches No more devices The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to monitor and save an overheating CPU. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness...-tune the performance without the worries of overheating. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without having to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to 3 additional devices of plugging ...
...Switches No more devices The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to monitor and save an overheating CPU. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness...-tune the performance without the worries of overheating. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without having to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to 3 additional devices of plugging ...
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...CPU Level UP! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 2.0 components. Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. O.C..... Processor The ultimate O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard...
...CPU Level UP! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 2.0 components. Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. O.C..... Processor The ultimate O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard...
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ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or ... Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent...
ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or ... Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent...
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... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • 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... memory configuration. • When installing total memory of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-13
... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • 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... memory configuration. • When installing total memory of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-13
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This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
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BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
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5. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is enabled before POST. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity.
5. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is enabled before POST. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity.
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... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29
... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29
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Press during the system bootup and requests you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to restart...POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the system chassis to boot. The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to...
Press during the system bootup and requests you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to restart...POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the system chassis to boot. The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to...
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...an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature..., power status, and changing the fan settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. ...
...an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature..., power status, and changing the fan settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. ...
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3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-5 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-5 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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...the optimal settings for the system. The values range from 80.0MHz to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. You can be set to suit extreme overclocking. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default ... [Manual]. 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 an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of active cores...
...the optimal settings for the system. The values range from 80.0MHz to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. You can be set to suit extreme overclocking. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default ... [Manual]. 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 an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of active cores...
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... you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in OS)]. Use the and keys to get extreme overclocking capability. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-7 The field shows N/A if there's no device installed on that slot. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Enable Internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to adjust...
... you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in OS)]. Use the and keys to get extreme overclocking capability. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-7 The field shows N/A if there's no device installed on that slot. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Enable Internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to adjust...
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CPU Performance Settings The sub-items in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Use and keys to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. ...
CPU Performance Settings The sub-items in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Use and keys to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. ...