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... Frequency 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...
... Frequency 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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...first time 2-56 2.5 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:xx:xx 3-14 3.4.4 ... PCH Configuration 3-20 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-27 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...
...first time 2-56 2.5 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:xx:xx 3-14 3.4.4 ... PCH Configuration 3-20 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-27 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...
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...3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software ...support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 ROG...
...3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software ...support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 ROG...
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... Chipset: - 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect RC Bluetooth ROG iDirect ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e�C�P��U��p�o�w�e...65533; - �Q�_�R�e�s�e�t EFI BIOS features - 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 ...
... Chipset: - 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect RC Bluetooth ROG iDirect ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e�C�P��U��p�o�w�e...65533; - �Q�_�R�e�s�e�t EFI BIOS features - 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 ...
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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x RC Bluetooth switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x USB 3.0 connector(Red) supports additional 2 USB �... Clr CMOS (at rear) Q-Fan Plus ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)...
Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x RC Bluetooth switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x USB 3.0 connector(Red) supports additional 2 USB �... Clr CMOS (at rear) Q-Fan Plus ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)...
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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 32Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xviii
Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 32Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xviii
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...items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 ...Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme Cables 1 x�R�...
...items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 ...Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme Cables 1 x�R�...
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... iPhone or iPad! Fret no longer because with ROG Connect. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you to a notebook through notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to view realtime...
... iPhone or iPad! Fret no longer because with ROG Connect. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you to a notebook through notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to view realtime...
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...system status & tweak its parameters - such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of the BIOS simultaneously. No need to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug ...the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with even more control and efficiency. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product...
...system status & tweak its parameters - such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of the BIOS simultaneously. No need to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug ...the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with even more control and efficiency. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product...
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It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of a button. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ...intuitive color-coded fashion. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with the press of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is critical but risky. ProbeIt Get all here! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to others with ...
It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of a button. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ...intuitive color-coded fashion. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on with the press of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is critical but risky. ProbeIt Get all here! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to others with ...
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... failsafe settings that can also be detected? Memory compatibility is A-OK! The technology is never as easy as this easy. 1.3.3 ROG unique features CPU Level Up A simple click for maximum performance achievement. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Overclocking is able to computer upgrades.... Worry no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! GPU.DIMM Post Easily check, just enter the BIOS! Never want your choice! Just enter the BIOS to...
... failsafe settings that can also be detected? Memory compatibility is A-OK! The technology is never as easy as this easy. 1.3.3 ROG unique features CPU Level Up A simple click for maximum performance achievement. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Overclocking is able to computer upgrades.... Worry no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! GPU.DIMM Post Easily check, just enter the BIOS! Never want your choice! Just enter the BIOS to...
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This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional... at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. 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 achieve world O.C. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval...
This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional... at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. 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 achieve world O.C. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval...
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ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-9 It is renowned for individual users and home offices. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on advanced antivirus technologies. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest.
ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-9 It is renowned for individual users and home offices. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on advanced antivirus technologies. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest.
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LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one of order, you to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information When one without removing the cards. 6. 5.
LN2 Mode switch With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is out of the installed PCIe x16 cards is optimized to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one of order, you to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information When one without removing the cards. 6. 5.
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LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. ROG Connect switch 12. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. RC Bluetooth switch 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. ROG Connect port 13. External SATA port 1 and 2 9. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14.
LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. ROG Connect switch 12. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. RC Bluetooth switch 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. ROG Connect port 13. External SATA port 1 and 2 9. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14.
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...the LED Control menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the advanced settings for the onboard LEDs. 3.5.8 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LEDs control. All LED Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable... the ROG Connect function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
...the LED Control menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the advanced settings for the onboard LEDs. 3.5.8 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LEDs control. All LED Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable... the ROG Connect function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
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... you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Configuration options: [CPU] [VCCSA] [VCCIO] [CPU PLL] PCH LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between PCH voltage [PCH], and PCH PLL [PCH PLL]. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Voltiminder LED...
... you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Configuration options: [CPU] [VCCSA] [VCCIO] [CPU PLL] PCH LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between PCH voltage [PCH], and PCH PLL [PCH PLL]. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Voltiminder LED...
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4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to monitor your system status in real-time. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to switch display pages.
4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to monitor your system status in real-time. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to switch display pages.
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... (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • You should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 5-1 See page 2-46 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at...
... (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • You should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 5-1 See page 2-46 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at...
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... website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the...
... website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the...