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... 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 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.6 Onboard switches...
... 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 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.6 Onboard switches...
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... update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, ��t�ri�p�... 9182 controller: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) JMicron® 362 controller: - 2 x External SATA 3Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On- Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 �...
... update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, ��t�ri�p�... 9182 controller: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) JMicron® 362 controller: - 2 x External SATA 3Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On- Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 �...
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...gamers to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Gamers, mercy rules are only for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/2133/1866/1600 ... 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your presence felt, in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to boost system performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists...
...gamers to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Gamers, mercy rules are only for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/2133/1866/1600 ... 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your presence felt, in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to boost system performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists...
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...your system to take BIOS screenshot are over -voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of a button. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! No matter if you 'll know exactly where to... takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to fine-tune your uniqueness. The Loadline Calibration ...
...your system to take BIOS screenshot are over -voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of a button. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! No matter if you 'll know exactly where to... takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to fine-tune your uniqueness. The Loadline Calibration ...
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...unique features CPU Level Up A simple click for more , MemOK! With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is A-OK! Any memory is provided to detect temperature on up and running in order to determine failsafe settings that can also be detected? The COP EX allows...used with a optional fans, you quickly analyze the problem in no time. The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. When used to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. Just enter the BIOS to 3 additional devices of overheating...
...unique features CPU Level Up A simple click for more , MemOK! With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is A-OK! Any memory is provided to detect temperature on up and running in order to determine failsafe settings that can also be detected? The COP EX allows...used with a optional fans, you quickly analyze the problem in no time. The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. When used to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. Just enter the BIOS to 3 additional devices of overheating...
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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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5
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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5
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... You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • The max.... 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way...
... You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • The max.... 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way...
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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 ...75 • • • 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. 2 DIMMs: Support one pair of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed...
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 ...75 • • • 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. 2 DIMMs: Support one pair of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed...
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... select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the PCH LED and the table below for power status. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of ...-by CPU 1.20625-by CPU 1.25625-by CPU 2.10625-by CPU 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of...
... select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the PCH LED and the table below for power status. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of ...-by CPU 1.20625-by CPU 1.25625-by CPU 2.10625-by CPU 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of...
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... error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Debug Debug table Code Description 00 Not used 01...
... error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Debug Debug table Code Description 00 Not used 01...
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... (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is 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 Debug table (continued) Code Description 1D...
... (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is 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 Debug table (continued) Code Description 1D...
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.... Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default... 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. 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. To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due ...
.... Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default... 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. 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. To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due ...
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... . The system then runs the power-on test. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
... . The system then runs the power-on test. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
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... The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. The valid value ranges vary according to set the memory operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. [Auto] Using the factory-configured value. 1-Core Ratio Limit value must be...higher than or equal to 2-Core Ratio Limit if it is not set to [Auto] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu...
... The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. The valid value ranges vary according to set the memory operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. [Auto] Using the factory-configured value. 1-Core Ratio Limit value must be...higher than or equal to 2-Core Ratio Limit if it is not set to [Auto] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu...
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... Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-37 Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the BIOS Flash. �K... from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
... Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-37 Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the BIOS Flash. �K... from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
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...downwards to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options....damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Click the Auto Tuning... with your motherboard user manual for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Refer to start auto-overclocking. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
...downwards to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options....damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Click the Auto Tuning... with your motherboard user manual for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Refer to start auto-overclocking. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-9 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop.
Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-9 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop.