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...3-41 iv Contents 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-53 2.4 Starting up for the 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 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu... 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language 3-14 3.4.2 System Date 3-14 3.4.3 System Time 3-14 3.4.4 Security 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-20 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices...
...3-41 iv Contents 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-53 2.4 Starting up for the 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 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu... 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language 3-14 3.4.2 System Date 3-14 3.4.3 System Time 3-14 3.4.4 Security 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-20 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 Onboard Devices...
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Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-42 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 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 ...4-32 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-33 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1
Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-42 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-45 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 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 ...4-32 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-33 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1
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...;L�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... xvi Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 -
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... 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) 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors CPU Level Up MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other...
... 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) 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors CPU Level Up MemOK! Maximus IV Extreme-Z specifications summary Other...
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... 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 SLI Cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in...guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! The ...
... 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 SLI Cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in...guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard! The ...
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...and frequencies in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your iPhone or iPad! Still overclocking your ranking online. Fret ... or iPad! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as ... main system to a notebook through notebook. Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can do DRAM tuning in BIOS, it the hardcore way! ROG Connect ...
...and frequencies in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your iPhone or iPad! Still overclocking your ranking online. Fret ... or iPad! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as ... main system to a notebook through notebook. Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can do DRAM tuning in BIOS, it the hardcore way! ROG Connect ...
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... brought from . BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save & boot from RC Bluetooth. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is answered! It's no doubt that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be stored with more confidence. Twice...
... brought from . BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save & boot from RC Bluetooth. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is answered! It's no doubt that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be stored with more confidence. Twice...
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... one touch; record. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Built to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Processor The ultimate O.C. processor...
... one touch; record. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 Built to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Processor The ultimate O.C. processor...
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Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. The external SATA port located at the ...renowned for high-speed data retrieval and saves. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is the new industry standard PC gaming performance benchmark from viruses and spyware Kaspersky...
Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. The external SATA port located at the ...renowned for high-speed data retrieval and saves. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is the new industry standard PC gaming performance benchmark from viruses and spyware Kaspersky...
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...SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. USB56; Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) 16. BIOS switch 18. Debug LEDs 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB78) 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. Start Switch 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. Front panel...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 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 4. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1.
...SATA6G_E1/E2 [red]) 14. USB56; Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) 16. BIOS switch 18. Debug LEDs 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB78) 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. Start Switch 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. Front panel...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 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 4. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1.
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...B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- BF Description Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started... Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-27
...B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- BF Description Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started... Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-27
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... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-33 USB34; Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-33 USB34; Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
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...Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the ... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 5. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection...
...Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the ... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 5. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection...
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IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. RC Bluetooth switch 5. ROG Connect port 13. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. 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 Clear CMOS switch 8. ROG Connect switch 12. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1.
USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. RC Bluetooth switch 5. ROG Connect port 13. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. 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 Clear CMOS switch 8. ROG Connect switch 12. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1.
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... 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 Extreme-Z 2-53 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
... 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 Extreme-Z 2-53 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
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The BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it lets you wish to enter Setup after POST, ... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and...
The BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it lets you wish to enter Setup after POST, ... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and...
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...plug support of the SATA ports. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS ...setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. When read/write of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows you ...
...plug support of the SATA ports. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS ...setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. When read/write of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows you ...
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USB 2.0 Switch [PCH] Allows you to select from PCH to NEC for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 2.0 ports. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [PCH] [NEC] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-23
USB 2.0 Switch [PCH] Allows you to select from PCH to NEC for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 2.0 ports. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [PCH] [NEC] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-23