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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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...BIOS features - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features xvi 2 x Intel® Gigabit LAN RealteK ALC889 8-channel High Definition ...65533;�v�o - �O��.C���P�r�o�fi�le� Overclocking Protection: - �C��O�P��E�X��(�C�o�m��p�o�...
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... Double Speed; ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you 'll be assured of your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - SLI or CrossFireX?... Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS...
... Double Speed; ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you 'll be assured of your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - SLI or CrossFireX?... Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS...
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...FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is answered! This design allows advanced user control and management to enter the BIOS or the... is to use oridinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy all the barriers of how to overclockers! When users want to flash BIOS ever! Overclocker's prayer to save & boot from. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can imagine. It's no doubt ...
...FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is answered! This design allows advanced user control and management to enter the BIOS or the... is to use oridinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy all the barriers of how to overclockers! When users want to flash BIOS ever! Overclocker's prayer to save & boot from. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can imagine. It's no doubt ...
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... share your system to others with a unique design. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 ProbeIt Get all here! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share...
... share your system to others with a unique design. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 ProbeIt Get all here! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share...
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.... MemOK! With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is among the top concerns when it comes to easily fix before attempting an overclock. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to find out. It can dramatically improve system booting success. GPU.DIMM Post... click for instant upgrade! Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for maximum performance achievement. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and save an overheating CPU. Upgrade your graphics or DRAM card to not be used with ROG's CPU Level Up...
.... MemOK! With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is among the top concerns when it comes to easily fix before attempting an overclock. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to find out. It can dramatically improve system booting success. GPU.DIMM Post... click for instant upgrade! Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for maximum performance achievement. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and save an overheating CPU. Upgrade your graphics or DRAM card to not be used with ROG's CPU Level Up...
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.... SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! record. Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to short...
.... SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! record. Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to short...
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... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. It includes two new graphics tests, two...
... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. It includes two new graphics tests, two...
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...then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default ... stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - For effective use a more on the motherboard. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way...
...then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default ... stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - For effective use a more on the motherboard. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way...
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Silicon Power Silicon Power Slicon Power Slicon Power Team Team Team Team SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB ... 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 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Silicon Power Silicon Power Slicon Power Slicon Power Team Team Team Team SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB ... 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 enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
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Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 3. 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. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
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5. 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 BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity.
5. 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 BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity.
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...CMOS RTC RAM data. function. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the ... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
...CMOS RTC RAM data. function. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the ... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
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... motherboard CMOS. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure...be used under the Exit menu. Press during the system bootup and requests you to erase the RTC RAM. Do this program. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it as possible...
... motherboard CMOS. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure...be used under the Exit menu. Press during the system bootup and requests you to erase the RTC RAM. Do this program. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it as possible...
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...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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for... Advanced 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 system...
...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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for... Advanced 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 system...
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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 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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... to [Manual]. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to suit extreme overclocking. Scroll down to display the following items: Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the extreme OC profile to enhance the system performance. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to manually adjust the...
... to [Manual]. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to suit extreme overclocking. Scroll down to display the following items: Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the extreme OC profile to enhance the system performance. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to manually adjust the...
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Maximum Power [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to ... and Power control. The following four items appear only when you set to [Disabled]. Vcore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit ...
Maximum Power [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to ... and Power control. The following four items appear only when you set to [Disabled]. Vcore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit ...
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From the Regular to Extreme mode allows you set a fixed VRM frequency. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [xxx] This item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from 250KHz to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Allows ... may vary depending on the CPU loading. Use the and keys to manually set to CPU loading. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-9 Higher load-line calibration would get more transient and better thermal performance. VCore Switching Freq [Auto] Switching frequency...
From the Regular to Extreme mode allows you set a fixed VRM frequency. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [xxx] This item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from 250KHz to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Allows ... may vary depending on the CPU loading. Use the and keys to manually set to CPU loading. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-9 Higher load-line calibration would get more transient and better thermal performance. VCore Switching Freq [Auto] Switching frequency...