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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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... Chipset built-in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
... Chipset built-in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
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...If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of your system memory to join in line with the ASUS vision of the best. It uses serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core... offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the world. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). In the Republic of Gamers,...
...If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of your system memory to join in line with the ASUS vision of the best. It uses serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core... offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the world. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). In the Republic of Gamers,...
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...are over -voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers. 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 uniqueness. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 ProbeIt Get all here! The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG CPU-Z Whole...
...are over -voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers. 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 uniqueness. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 ProbeIt Get all here! The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG CPU-Z Whole...
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... an overclock. This helps you wanted to OC to computer upgrades. Ever wish that you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Memory compatibility is able to not be used with a optional fans, you could have control over all components. Remove your graphics or DRAM ...monitor and save an overheating CPU. Worry no additional cost with burn proof protection to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of overheating. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without the worries of a button...
... an overclock. This helps you wanted to OC to computer upgrades. Ever wish that you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Memory compatibility is able to not be used with a optional fans, you could have control over all components. Remove your graphics or DRAM ...monitor and save an overheating CPU. Worry no additional cost with burn proof protection to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of overheating. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without the worries of a button...
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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. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...at a higher frequency, refer to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install ... Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor...-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory...
...at a higher frequency, refer to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install ... Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor...-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory...
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...; • 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 modules inserted into either the red slots or the gray slots as one pair of 4GB capacity or more... memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme ...
...; • 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 modules inserted into either the red slots or the gray slots as one pair of 4GB capacity or more... memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme ...
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Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. Normal (blue) CPU Voltage (default) 0.8-1.4 VCCSA Voltage 0.8-1.1 VCCIO Voltage 0.8-1.15 CPU PLL Voltage ... PLL Voltage. you can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the ...drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 2. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1.
Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. Normal (blue) CPU Voltage (default) 0.8-1.4 VCCSA Voltage 0.8-1.1 VCCIO Voltage 0.8-1.15 CPU PLL Voltage ... PLL Voltage. you can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the ...drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 2. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1.
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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 9. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before...
... 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 9. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before...
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...E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or... possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...
...E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or... possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...
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... before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking,... the RTC RAM, never remove 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re...
... before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking,... the RTC RAM, never remove 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re...
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... system case cover. 2. While the tests are off. 3. 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...
... system case cover. 2. While the tests are off. 3. 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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...and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard ...[Auto] Allows you to the default settings. Use and keys to [By Number of the installed VGA cards and memory. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Maximum Turbo Ratio setting (Adjustable in OS) [... this happens, revert to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-7
...and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard ...[Auto] Allows you to the default settings. Use and keys to [By Number of the installed VGA cards and memory. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Maximum Turbo Ratio setting (Adjustable in OS) [... this happens, revert to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-7
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... prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-37 Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file... to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
... prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-37 Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file... to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
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... Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme... TurboV. Read through the warning messages and click OK to Chapter 3 of the CPU cores, which vary with your motherboard user manual for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1.
... Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme... TurboV. Read through the warning messages and click OK to Chapter 3 of the CPU cores, which vary with your motherboard user manual for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1.
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Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. To keep the result, click Stop. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-9
Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. To keep the result, click Stop. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-9