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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme
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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
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... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-36 2-35 2-28 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 2-3 PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 19. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. Start Switch 9. GO button 13. Intel...
... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-36 2-35 2-28 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 2-3 PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 19. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_910) 23. LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. Start Switch 9. GO button 13. Intel...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...KINGSTON KHX2133C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 8 1.65 • Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 9-11-9-27 1.66 • ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-7 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL ...;a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendors Part No. Maximus IV Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��3��3�3��M�&#...
...KINGSTON KHX2133C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 8 1.65 • Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 9-11-9-27 1.66 • ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-7 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL ...;a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendors Part No. Maximus IV Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��3��3�3��M�&#...
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for ...
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for ...
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PCIEx8_3 - shared - - - - - - shared High Definition Audio - - - - - - NEC USB3.0#0 - NEC USB3.0#1 - PCIEx16_2 - Intel 82579 - - - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-15 x16 (via NF200) - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - Intel 82583 - - shared - - - - x8 (Native) - shared - - - - - - shared EHCI#1 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - JMB362 - - - PCIEx4 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_4 - shared - EHCI#0 (...
PCIEx8_3 - shared - - - - - - shared High Definition Audio - - - - - - NEC USB3.0#0 - NEC USB3.0#1 - PCIEx16_2 - Intel 82579 - - - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-15 x16 (via NF200) - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - Intel 82583 - - shared - - - - x8 (Native) - shared - - - - - - shared EHCI#1 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - JMB362 - - - PCIEx4 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_4 - shared - EHCI#0 (...
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Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
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Q reset button When the LN2_Mode switch does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition. 7. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-19
Q reset button When the LN2_Mode switch does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition. 7. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-19
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... written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-21 DRAM Voltage PCH Voltage PCH PLL Voltage Normal (blue) 1.2�-�1�.6� High (yellow) 1.60625-1.8 Crazy (red) 1.80625-by CPU Normal (blue) High...
... written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-21 DRAM Voltage PCH Voltage PCH PLL Voltage Normal (blue) 1.2�-�1�.6� High (yellow) 1.60625-1.8 Crazy (red) 1.80625-by CPU Normal (blue) High...
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... switch that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. 7. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-23 Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in soft‑off mode. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional...
... switch that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. 7. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-23 Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in soft‑off mode. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional...
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... started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-25
... started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-25
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... Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-27 Code 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD...
... Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-27 Code 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD...
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... pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...
... pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...
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.... If you are set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [IDE Mode] by default.
.... If you are set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [IDE Mode] by default.
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...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB34; USB56; Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-33 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to...
...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB34; USB56; Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-33 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to...
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... CPU fan of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-35 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...
... CPU fan of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-35 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...
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... the BIOS setup to [HD]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 9.
... the BIOS setup to [HD]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 9.
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... speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-39 11.
... speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-39 11.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A 3 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-43 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A 3 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-43 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
