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Contents Notices...vii Safety information xi 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-9 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 2-...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information xi 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-9 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 2-...
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... 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...3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-29 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-36 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-37 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.5 ...
... 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...3-24 3.5.6 APM 3-26 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-29 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-36 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-37 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-38 3.8.5 ...
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... 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 4.3 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 CPU-Z 4-14 4.3.8 MemTweakIt 4-15 4.3.9 ROG...
... 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 4.3 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 CPU-Z 4-14 4.3.8 MemTweakIt 4-15 4.3.9 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 Mem Tweaklt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e��C�P�U��p�o�w�...BIOS features - 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 -
... 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 Mem Tweaklt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - �8�-�p�h�a�s�e��C�P�U��p�o�w�...BIOS features - 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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Maximus IV Extreme-Z 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-Z 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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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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... it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack 1 x 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! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check...
... it 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack 1 x 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! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check...
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...coming with 2nd generation Intel® Core processor featuring like transcoding and HD playback without having to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 ...along with high-end DirectX 11 3D, anti-aliasing and performance features to get the thrills in games. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory...
...coming with 2nd generation Intel® Core processor featuring like transcoding and HD playback without having to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 ...along with high-end DirectX 11 3D, anti-aliasing and performance features to get the thrills in games. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory...
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..., reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your ranking online. ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad now! Thanks to view realtime POST code and hardware status ...in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fret no more! Worry no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in BIOS, it the hardcore way! Still overclocking your ...
..., reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your ranking online. ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad now! Thanks to view realtime POST code and hardware status ...in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fret no more! Worry no longer because with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in BIOS, it the hardcore way! Still overclocking your ...
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..."SaveGame" function, one can overclock with more confidence. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be stored with the simplist way one BIOS can real-time monitor the ...overclockers the ultimate convenience! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is answered! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to do! BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to be that gives users full...
..."SaveGame" function, one can overclock with more confidence. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be stored with the simplist way one BIOS can real-time monitor the ...overclockers the ultimate convenience! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is answered! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to do! BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to be that gives users full...
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... of detection points so you 're looking for the CPU is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. No matter if you 'll know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. Use the whole new look of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on...
... of detection points so you 're looking for the CPU is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. No matter if you 'll know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. Use the whole new look of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on...
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... Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Worry no additional cost with the press of a button to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Just enter the BIOS to easily fix before attempting an overclock. Memory compatibility is able to computer upgrades. ...Remove your system up and running in order to find out. Simply pick the processor you could have control over . Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory issues and get your doubts and have a...
... Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Worry no additional cost with the press of a button to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Just enter the BIOS to easily fix before attempting an overclock. Memory compatibility is able to computer upgrades. ...Remove your system up and running in order to find out. Simply pick the processor you could have control over . Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory issues and get your doubts and have a...
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...systems. O.C. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with just one touch; Profile that allows users to beginners. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the fastest clock... speeds while maintaining stability. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s...
...systems. O.C. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with just one touch; Profile that allows users to beginners. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the fastest clock... speeds while maintaining stability. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s...
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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 without removing the cards. 6. When 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 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 without removing the cards. 6. When 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 5.
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LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Clear CMOS switch 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. RC Bluetooth switch 5. 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 USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. ROG Connect switch 12. ROG Connect port 13. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2.
LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Clear CMOS switch 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. External SATA ports 1 and 2 9. RC Bluetooth switch 5. 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 USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 3. ROG Connect switch 12. ROG Connect port 13. USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 7. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2.
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3.5.7 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [String] [Code] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.8 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function.
3.5.7 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [String] [Code] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.8 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function.
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... onboard ROG logo LED. ROG Logo [Enabled] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between PCH voltage [PCH], and PCH PLL [PCH PLL]. Configuration options: [CPU] [VCCSA] [VCCIO] [CPU PLL] PCH LED Selection [PCH] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-29...
... onboard ROG logo LED. ROG Logo [Enabled] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between PCH voltage [PCH], and PCH PLL [PCH PLL]. Configuration options: [CPU] [VCCSA] [VCCIO] [CPU PLL] PCH LED Selection [PCH] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. Configuration options: [PCH] [PCH PLL] ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-29...
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Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to monitor your system status in real-time. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to switch display pages. To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the top to monitor your system status in real-time. Click the tabs on the desktop. 2. 4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to switch display pages. To launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to access ROG official website at http://rog.asus.com/. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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... to access ROG official website at http://rog. Click Apply to apply your configuration and you to adjust the timing of your installed memory and increase your system potential. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to display the available value and select your preferred timing. 3. Click About on the desktop. 2. asus.com/. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15...
... to access ROG official website at http://rog. Click Apply to apply your configuration and you to adjust the timing of your installed memory and increase your system potential. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to display the available value and select your preferred timing. 3. Click About on the desktop. 2. asus.com/. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 4-15...
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Ensure that you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to monitor or adjust your local PC. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Double-click the RC TweakIt shortcut on the remote ... RC TweakIt Use the sliders and buttons to avail full function. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on your remote PC. Move the onboard slide switch labeled ROG_Connect to the local PC and the remote PC. 2. Connect the provided...
Ensure that you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to monitor or adjust your local PC. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Double-click the RC TweakIt shortcut on the remote ... RC TweakIt Use the sliders and buttons to avail full function. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on your remote PC. Move the onboard slide switch labeled ROG_Connect to the local PC and the remote PC. 2. Connect the provided...