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... floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-5 5.2.3 Installing the device...
... floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-5 5.2.3 Installing the device...
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Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 8 x ..., EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24...
Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 8 x ..., EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24...
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... CSM initialization 7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 80 - 8F OEM DXE initialization codes 90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 94 PCI Bus Enumeration 95 PCI Bus Request Resources...
... CSM initialization 7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 80 - 8F OEM DXE initialization codes 90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 94 PCI Bus Enumeration 95 PCI Bus Request Resources...
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... Out Mic In - • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to Headphone and Mic ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-49
... Out Mic In - • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to Headphone and Mic ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-49
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.... Scroll down to display the following items: SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you want to the corresponding SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard...
.... Scroll down to display the following items: SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you want to the corresponding SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS setup AHCI), we recommend that you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging support. [Disabled] Disables the function. JMB Storage...
... Chapter 3: BIOS setup AHCI), we recommend that you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging support. [Disabled] Disables the function. JMB Storage...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 RAID configurations 4-24 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 RAID configurations 4-24 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z
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...an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b�...install The Make Disk menu contains items to open the folder of the support DVD to display the ASUS contact information. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...
...an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b�...install The Make Disk menu contains items to open the folder of the support DVD to display the ASUS contact information. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...
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... of AI Suite II in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ...ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to start auto-tuning • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The Drivers...
... of AI Suite II in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ...ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to start auto-tuning • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The Drivers...
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... to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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... for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a second drive. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...setup. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. RAID 10 is...
... for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a second drive. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...setup. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. RAID 10 is...
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...6GB available) as a cache for details. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support...Place the support DVD to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load ...
...6GB available) as a cache for details. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support...Place the support DVD to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load ...
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...Select which HDD for SSD caching. d. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at...Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - Updating IRST 10.5 driver - 2. A single SSD can still be assigned to one HDD as a set to HDD in a later time. 3. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-31 a. c. E nhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to SSD and HDD at least ...
...Select which HDD for SSD caching. d. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at...Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - Updating IRST 10.5 driver - 2. A single SSD can still be assigned to one HDD as a set to HDD in a later time. 3. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-31 a. c. E nhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to SSD and HDD at least ...
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... BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. To work around this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 5. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®:... 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert ...
... BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. To work around this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 5. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®:... 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert ...
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... Browse. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-33 During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy...
... Browse. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-33 During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy...
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...Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Click Details tab. or 3. Select Device Manager. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation,...4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) ...
...Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Click Details tab. or 3. Select Device Manager. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation,...4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) ...
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...system. 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. See page 2-46 for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at ... XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your system. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 ...
...system. 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. See page 2-46 for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at ... XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your system. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 ...
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.... Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-3 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5... appears when the system detects the existance of multigraphics cards. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist...
.... Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-3 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5... appears when the system detects the existance of multigraphics cards. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist...
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...Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at... least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you should have two identical... graphics cards. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that your system. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-5
...Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at... least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you should have two identical... graphics cards. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that your system. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-5
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... Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right click ... from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two ...
... Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right click ... from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two ...