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... 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-39 3.8.5 BIOS FlashBack 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 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1...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...
... 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-39 3.8.5 BIOS FlashBack 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 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1...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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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...4-19 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...4-19 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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...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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. xiii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the ...
...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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. xiii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the ...
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...65533;p��o�n��C�P�U��o�n�l�y USB BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration ROG OC Kit - �L�N�2�M��...; - �Q�_�R�e�s�e�t EFI BIOS features - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card...
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...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 ... Bluetooth header 1 x LN2 Mode switch 1 x Q_Reset switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x Audio front panel connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xvii
...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 ... Bluetooth header 1 x LN2 Mode switch 1 x Q_Reset switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x Audio front panel connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xvii
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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: - 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.
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...real time wirelessly from your PC the old-fashioned way? Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can be able to run both ? Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you a whole new tweaking experience right on your notebook, as well...Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Still overclocking your iPhone or iPad now! Thanks to reboot. Fret no more!...
...real time wirelessly from your PC the old-fashioned way? Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can be able to run both ? Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you a whole new tweaking experience right on your notebook, as well...Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Still overclocking your iPhone or iPad now! Thanks to reboot. Fret no more!...
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... several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 When users want to save & boot from RC Bluetooth. BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can overclock with the simplist way one BIOS can never be that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be processed purely at...
... several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 When users want to save & boot from RC Bluetooth. BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can overclock with the simplist way one BIOS can never be that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be processed purely at...
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...Worry no additional cost with the press of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of an overclocking experience. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Upgrade your system up and running in order to find out... instantly. Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Overclcoking has never been this . Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory issues and get your CPU at no more expansive CPU? Simply pick...
...Worry no additional cost with the press of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of an overclocking experience. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Upgrade your system up and running in order to find out... instantly. Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Overclcoking has never been this . Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory issues and get your CPU at no more expansive CPU? Simply pick...
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... motherboard delivers up to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 record. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C. Profile that allows...
... motherboard delivers up to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 record. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C. Profile that allows...
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... (EMI). The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 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. EZ Flash2 ...Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is renowned for high...
... (EMI). The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 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. EZ Flash2 ...Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is renowned for high...
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...® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 15. USB56; DDR3 DIMM slots 7. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. BIOS switch 18. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 4. Reset Switch 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 19. USB34; Intel® Z68... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-16 2-24 2-18 2-18 2-17 2-32 2-30 2-31 2-29 2-17 2-39 2-33 2-37 2-34 2-34 2-52 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-3
...® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 15. USB56; DDR3 DIMM slots 7. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. BIOS switch 18. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 4. Reset Switch 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 19. USB34; Intel® Z68... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-16 2-24 2-18 2-18 2-17 2-32 2-30 2-31 2-29 2-17 2-39 2-33 2-37 2-34 2-34 2-52 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-3
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BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to enable MemOK! Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 3.
BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to enable MemOK! Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 3.
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... two different voltage displays: PCH Voltage and PCH PLL Voltage. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has four voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VCCSA, VCCIO, and CPU PLL...
... two different voltage displays: PCH Voltage and PCH PLL Voltage. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has four voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VCCSA, VCCIO, and CPU PLL...
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BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. 5.
BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. 5.
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...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting...
...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting...
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default.
The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default.
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...Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-31 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID...using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA ...
...Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-31 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID...using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA ...
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... created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA...
... created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA...
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The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to these connectors. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. 8. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect.
The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to these connectors. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. 8. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect.