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...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 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-14 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-14 3.4.3 System Time [xx...Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-27 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-28 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 iv
...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 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-14 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-14 3.4.3 System Time [xx...Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-27 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-28 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 iv
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... 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-37 3.8.3 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.4 BIOS FlashBack 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter...15 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-18 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-22 4.5 Creating a RAID driver ...
... 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-37 3.8.3 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.4 BIOS FlashBack 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter...15 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-18 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-22 4.5 Creating a RAID driver ...
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.... xiii It includes description of the standard package. 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. Optional documentation Your product package may have...comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. ...
.... xiii It includes description of the standard package. 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. Optional documentation Your product package may have...comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. ...
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Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ROG BIOS Print - Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features xvi 2...;M��L�C�a�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��o�d�e - ...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device 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... 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
...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device 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... 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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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 32Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - xviii Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 32Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - xviii Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you can monitor your main system to run both ? Still overclocking your iPhone or iPad now! SLI or CrossFireX? ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 Monitor the status of jaw-...This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Fret no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on your iPhone or iPad! Let ROG iDirect bring you can have both multi-...
...Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you can monitor your main system to run both ? Still overclocking your iPhone or iPad now! SLI or CrossFireX? ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 Monitor the status of jaw-...This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Fret no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on your iPhone or iPad! Let ROG iDirect bring you can have both multi-...
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... push the button once again & enjoy all the barriers of the BIOS simultaneously. Two BIOS settings. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is a special IC which BIOS ROM they want to overclockers! RC Bluetooth Smashes all the wireless convenience... how to save & boot from. Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. Twice the overclocking flexibility. BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to do! such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can imagine. This design...
... push the button once again & enjoy all the barriers of the BIOS simultaneously. Two BIOS settings. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is a special IC which BIOS ROM they want to overclockers! RC Bluetooth Smashes all the wireless convenience... how to save & boot from. Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. Twice the overclocking flexibility. BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to do! such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can imagine. This design...
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... voltage status for the CPU is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to truly report your CPU related information and your BIOS settings ROG offers a whole new EFT BIOS feature to handle the demands of using a multitester. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder...
... voltage status for the CPU is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to truly report your CPU related information and your BIOS settings ROG offers a whole new EFT BIOS feature to handle the demands of using a multitester. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder...
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... technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for instant upgrade! GPU.DIMM Post Easily check, just enter the BIOS! Never want your graphics or DRAM card to not be used with burn proof protection to computer upgrades. See the new CPU speed and enjoy... that you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Just enter the BIOS to , and the motherboard will do the rest! This helps you wanted to OC to find out. MemOK!
... technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for instant upgrade! GPU.DIMM Post Easily check, just enter the BIOS! Never want your graphics or DRAM card to not be used with burn proof protection to computer upgrades. See the new CPU speed and enjoy... that you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Just enter the BIOS to , and the motherboard will do the rest! This helps you wanted to OC to find out. MemOK!
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...without the usual ""fingers"" - 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 a ...the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on a...
...without the usual ""fingers"" - 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 a ...the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on a...
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... (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 LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 19. CPU, chassis, and power... Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 4. USB34; Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 5. Q-Reset Switch 2. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. BIOS switch 18. USB56;
... (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 LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 19. CPU, chassis, and power... Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 4. USB34; Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 5. Q-Reset Switch 2. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. BIOS switch 18. USB56;
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3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
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... of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also an LED for hard disk drive...
... of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also an LED for hard disk drive...
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5. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. 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.
5. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in use. 6. 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.
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...function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After the CMOS clearance, ...
...function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After the CMOS clearance, ...
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...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware...
...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Refer to [IDE Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID ...using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item 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. The Serial ATA RAID feature is ...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Refer to [IDE Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID ...using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item 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. The Serial ATA RAID feature is ...
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... Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the motherboard support...
... Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the motherboard support...
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Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect 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 want to these connectors. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect 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.