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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 ...Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, ��...Chipset built-in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the next page) xv Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to the physical characteristics of ...
Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 ...Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, ��...Chipset built-in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the next page) xv Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to the physical characteristics of ...
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... from the higher-sized channel is recommended to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3...OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available on the motherboard. For more on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for manual memory frequency...
... from the higher-sized channel is recommended to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3...OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available on the motherboard. For more on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for manual memory frequency...
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... error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) F1 Recovery condition triggered by ... 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 Debug table (continued) Code Description 1D - 2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for future AMI...
... error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) F1 Recovery condition triggered by ... 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 Debug table (continued) Code Description 1D - 2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for future AMI...
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... F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM...
... F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM...
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...Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available *ASL Status Codes Status Code Description 01 System is entering S1 sleep state 02 System is entering S2 sleep state 03 System is entering S3... has transitioned into ACPI mode. Debug table (continued) Code C0- Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available *ASL Status Codes Status Code Description 01 System is entering S1 sleep state 02 System is entering S2 sleep state 03 System is entering S3... has transitioned into ACPI mode. Debug table (continued) Code C0- Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial...
... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial...
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These ..., set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. 2. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration...
The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These ..., set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. 2. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration...
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... solution. The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable ... 3.0 front panel cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 5. Digital audio...
... solution. The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable ... 3.0 front panel cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 5. Digital audio...
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of...
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of...
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... to erase the RTC RAM. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through...
... to erase the RTC RAM. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through...
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... display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes... changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program.
... display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes... changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program.
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...[Disabled] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set the Offset voltage. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-11 The values range from being overheated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you ... you to enable or disable the VCC I /O Over-Current Protection [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. The 2.155V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set a fixed CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCCIO The sub-items in this item to [Enabled...
...[Disabled] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set the Offset voltage. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-11 The values range from being overheated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you ... you to enable or disable the VCC I /O Over-Current Protection [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. The 2.155V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set a fixed CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCCIO The sub-items in this item to [Enabled...
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... 1.20V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval. According to 1.70V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. The 2.20V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 0.80V to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.00625V interval. DRAM...
... 1.20V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval. According to 1.70V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. The 2.20V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 0.80V to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.00625V interval. DRAM...
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... Flash Utility. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer to configure options for special functions. The number of device items...the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Press when...
... Flash Utility. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer to configure options for special functions. The number of device items...the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Press when...
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ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to the BIOS items. You can access ... option allows you to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you select this option or if you are saved.
ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to the BIOS items. You can access ... option allows you to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you select this option or if you are saved.
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... package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before the two...
... package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before the two...
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...that the motherboard supports. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click each menu tab... Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD to install. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Click an icon to change at www...
...that the motherboard supports. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click each menu tab... Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD to install. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Click an icon to change at www...
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.... RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource... during OS installation. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-17
.... RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource... during OS installation. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-17
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... DISKS WILL BE LOST. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Are you sure you want to the CREATE VOLUME menu. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support The available stripe size values range from 4KB to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Create Volume item...
... DISKS WILL BE LOST. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Are you sure you want to the CREATE VOLUME menu. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support The available stripe size values range from 4KB to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Create Volume item...