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... Bands ix IC Radiation 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...
... Bands ix IC Radiation 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...
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...ASUS ROG motherboards, you 'll be assured of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad! Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you can be able to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme..., you can have both multi-GPU setups. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 SLI or CrossFireX? Still overclocking your iPhone or iPad! Monitor the status of jaw-dropping graphics at a purely hardware ...
...ASUS ROG motherboards, you 'll be assured of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad! Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you can be able to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme..., you can have both multi-GPU setups. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 SLI or CrossFireX? Still overclocking your iPhone or iPad! Monitor the status of jaw-dropping graphics at a purely hardware ...
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... at a hardware level. BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to have BIOS flexibility is answered! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with the simplist way one BIOS can easily choose which enables several.... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No need to flash BIOS ever! It's no doubt that gives users full disposal of conventional overclocking Still overclocking in old-fashioned way? Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand...
... at a hardware level. BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to have BIOS flexibility is answered! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with the simplist way one BIOS can easily choose which enables several.... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No need to flash BIOS ever! It's no doubt that gives users full disposal of conventional overclocking Still overclocking in old-fashioned way? Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand...
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... points so you 're looking for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical during overclocking. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune your system to others with the press of...
... points so you 're looking for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical during overclocking. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune your system to others with the press of...
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...to find out. Overclcoking has never been this . The technology is among the top concerns when it comes to easily fix before attempting an overclock. When used to not be detected? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to 3 additional devices of...temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to , and the motherboard will do the rest! This helps you could have control over all components. Overclocking is A-OK! COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with a optional fans, you wanted to OC to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. ...
...to find out. Overclcoking has never been this . The technology is among the top concerns when it comes to easily fix before attempting an overclock. When used to not be detected? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to 3 additional devices of...temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to , and the motherboard will do the rest! This helps you could have control over all components. Overclocking is A-OK! COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with a optional fans, you wanted to OC to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. ...
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... at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of Storage! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to connect or disconnect chassis front panel... overclock, this motherboard delivers up to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. record. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme ...
... at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of Storage! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to connect or disconnect chassis front panel... overclock, this motherboard delivers up to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. record. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme ...
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...developed specifically to install. O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to take full advantage of DirectX10... Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The external SATA port located at...
...developed specifically to install. O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to take full advantage of DirectX10... Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The external SATA port located at...
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ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you ...when you install 4GB or more memory on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the... more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you ...when you install 4GB or more memory on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the... more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Silicon Power Silicon Power Slicon Power Slicon Power Team Team Team Team SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB TXD31048M1333C7-D(... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for better overclocking capacity. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz...
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Silicon Power Silicon Power Slicon Power Slicon Power Team Team Team Team SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB TXD31048M1333C7-D(... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for better overclocking capacity. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 3. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 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. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 3. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
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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. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity.
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. is in OS. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity.
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...default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default)...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to overclocking. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default...
...default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default)...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to overclocking. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default...
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...or press the reset button on your screen. • Ensure that are for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you see on the system chassis to restart the system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...8226; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you change modes ...
...or press the reset button on your screen. • Ensure that are for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you see on the system chassis to restart the system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...8226; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you change modes ...
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... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the...an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-3 Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu ...
... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the...an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-3 Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu ...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-5 Scroll down to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-5 Scroll down to malfunction.
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...appears when you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to suit extreme overclocking. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set Ai Overclock Tuner to achieve the desired CPU ...internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following items: Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the extreme OC profile to adjust the value....
...appears when you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to suit extreme overclocking. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set Ai Overclock Tuner to achieve the desired CPU ...internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following items: Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the extreme OC profile to adjust the value....
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...or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to... adjust the value. Vcore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Digi+ VRM/POWER Control The sub-items in specific condition. Long Duration Maintained [...
...or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to... adjust the value. Vcore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Digi+ VRM/POWER Control The sub-items in specific condition. Long Duration Maintained [...
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...Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specification. Increasing phase number under light system loading to boost the system performance. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-9 From the Regular to Extreme mode allows you to [1.2V] automatically. Phase Control [Optimized] Phase number is defined by Intel VRM spec and ... Switching Freq item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the voltage range from 250KHz to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working VRM phase. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to...
...Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specification. Increasing phase number under light system loading to boost the system performance. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-9 From the Regular to Extreme mode allows you to [1.2V] automatically. Phase Control [Optimized] Phase number is defined by Intel VRM spec and ... Switching Freq item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the voltage range from 250KHz to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working VRM phase. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to...