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... Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary xv 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... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 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...
... Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary xv 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... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 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...
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Contents 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-43 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-45 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-46 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-48 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-49 2.3.8 Front ...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:...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
Contents 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-43 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-45 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-46 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-48 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-49 2.3.8 Front ...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:...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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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Take it by yourself. If possible,...regular household waste. xi These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power ...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Take it by yourself. If possible,...regular household waste. xi These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power ...
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... in municipal waste. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This motherboard should only be used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm.
... in municipal waste. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This motherboard should only be used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm.
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... information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the...
... information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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...;c�to�r �K�it another standout in -1 ROG Cable Label 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable...
...;c�to�r �K�it another standout in -1 ROG Cable Label 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable...
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...at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher... 2-5 for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to boost system performance. Intel® s��e�c...
...at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher... 2-5 for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to boost system performance. Intel® s��e�c...
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... old-fashioned way? Let ROG iDirect bring you to run both ? Fret no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you 'll be assured of your iPhone or iPad! Tweak it the hardcore way! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFireX on your iPhone or iPad! Monitor the status of jaw-dropping graphics...
... old-fashioned way? Let ROG iDirect bring you to run both ? Fret no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you 'll be assured of your iPhone or iPad! Tweak it the hardcore way! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFireX on your iPhone or iPad! Monitor the status of jaw-dropping graphics...
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... to be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is a special IC which BIOS ROM they want to save two versions of the motherboard at a hardware level. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can be processed purely at any previous version. Let RC Bluetooth bring you the whole...
... to be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is a special IC which BIOS ROM they want to save two versions of the motherboard at a hardware level. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can be processed purely at any previous version. Let RC Bluetooth bring you the whole...
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... the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with the press of using a multitester. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading.
... the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with the press of using a multitester. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading.
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... pick the processor you could have control over all components. See the new CPU speed and enjoy that you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! MemOK! Worry no time. The COP EX allows overclockers to computer upgrades. The COP EX allows more , MemOK! Remove your doubts...
... pick the processor you could have control over all components. See the new CPU speed and enjoy that you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! MemOK! Worry no time. The COP EX allows overclockers to computer upgrades. The COP EX allows more , MemOK! Remove your doubts...
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... record. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers! Additionally, get enhanced ... one complete module. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during ...Experience ultra-fast data transfers at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to the ...
... record. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers! Additionally, get enhanced ... one complete module. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during ...Experience ultra-fast data transfers at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to the ...
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... install. 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. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to ...load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for high...
... install. 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. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to ...load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for high...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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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 the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
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 the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout NF200 Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout NF200 Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Ensure that the PnP cap is... with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent.
2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Ensure that the PnP cap is... with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent.