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Motherboard Maximus IV Extreme-Z
Motherboard Maximus IV Extreme-Z
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Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ...;r�s Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un...
Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ...;r�s Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un...
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Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features RealteK ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 x Optical...65533;C�a�p��o�n��C�P�U��o�n�l�y USB BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration ROG OC Kit - �L�N�2�M��o�d�e - �P�C��Ie��...
Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features RealteK ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 x Optical...65533;C�a�p��o�n��C�P�U��o�n�l�y USB BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration ROG OC Kit - �L�N�2�M��o�d�e - �P�C��Ie��...
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... (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) 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors CPU Level Up MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel...
... (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) 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors CPU Level Up MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel...
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xviii Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * ROG Mem Tweaklt Utility * DAEMON Tools Pro Standard * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary BIOS Features 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: -
xviii Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * ROG Mem Tweaklt Utility * DAEMON Tools Pro Standard * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary BIOS Features 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: -
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�le 1 x ProbeIt cable set 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x...�K�it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�le 1 x ProbeIt cable set 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x...�K�it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
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... Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 Power consumption also goes down by dynamic switching! Lucid Virtu Enjoy optimal onboard...
... Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 Power consumption also goes down by dynamic switching! Lucid Virtu Enjoy optimal onboard...
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...Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you a whole new tweaking experience right on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - The board features...on your PC the old-fashioned way? Tweak it always takes time for the system to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you to run both ? Let ROG iDirect bring you 'll be assured of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters...
...Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you a whole new tweaking experience right on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - The board features...on your PC the old-fashioned way? Tweak it always takes time for the system to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you to run both ? Let ROG iDirect bring you 'll be assured of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters...
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... bring you the whole new idea of the motherboard at a hardware level. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can overclock with more confidence. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can never be that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be stored with the simplist...
... bring you the whole new idea of the motherboard at a hardware level. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can overclock with more confidence. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 such as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can never be that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be stored with the simplist...
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... OC to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. Simply pick the processor you could have control over . The days of a button. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 The technology is A-OK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to determine failsafe settings that performance instantly. Worry no additional...
... OC to take BIOS screenshot are over all components. Simply pick the processor you could have control over . The days of a button. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 The technology is A-OK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to determine failsafe settings that performance instantly. Worry no additional...
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... 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to achieve world O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Moreover, upgrade... the Future of current bus systems. O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
... 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to achieve world O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Moreover, upgrade... the Future of current bus systems. O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-1
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-1
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... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-16 2-24 2-18 2-18 2-17 2-32 2-30 2-31 2-29 2-17 2-39 2-33 2-37 2-34 2-34 2-52 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. LN2 switch 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. USB34; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. GO...
... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-16 2-24 2-18 2-18 2-17 2-32 2-30 2-31 2-29 2-17 2-39 2-33 2-37 2-34 2-34 2-52 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. LN2 switch 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. USB34; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. LGA1155 CPU Socket 6. GO...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 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-Z 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.
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...;i�ty� Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • - • Maximus IV Extreme-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��1��3�3��M��H���z��c�...2GB ) DS 9 1.65 • KINGSTON KHX2133C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 8 1.65 • Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 9-11-9-27 1.66 • ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-7
...;i�ty� Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • - • Maximus IV Extreme-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��1��3�3��M��H���z��c�...2GB ) DS 9 1.65 • KINGSTON KHX2133C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 8 1.65 • Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 9-11-9-27 1.66 • ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-7
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... 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-Z 2-13
... 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-Z 2-13
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... when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16/8_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 - shared - NEC USB3.0#1 - shared - - - - - PCIEx4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-15 shared - - - - - - SATA #0 - - - - PCIEx1 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared EHCI#1 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared High Definition Audio - - - - - - Intel...
... when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16/8_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 - shared - NEC USB3.0#1 - shared - - - - - PCIEx4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-15 shared - - - - - - SATA #0 - - - - PCIEx1 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared EHCI#1 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared High Definition Audio - - - - - - Intel...
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or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 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. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 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. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 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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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-19 7. Q reset button When the LN2_Mode switch does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition.
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-19 7. Q reset button When the LN2_Mode switch does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition.