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3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for details on... system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you need to boot. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. If there is potentially risky. ...
3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for details on... system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you need to boot. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. If there is potentially risky. ...
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..., and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file •... bar. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-43 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1.
..., and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file •... bar. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-43 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1.
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Select the BIOS version that you want to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Browse to continue. 7. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. Click Next. 4. Click Yes if you want to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. 3.
Select the BIOS version that you want to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Browse to continue. 7. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. Click Next. 4. Click Yes if you want to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. 3.
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...65533;r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. 3. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Press to switch to the Folder ...OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4.
...65533;r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. 3. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Press to switch to the Folder ...OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4.
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...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-47 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file....older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system...
...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-47 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file....older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system...
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...BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ ... 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility ...
...BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ ... 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility ...
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Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for the latest certified graphics card ...; certified. • Ensure that allows you to uninstall all current applications. 2. Turn off your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. Select your system. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 5-1 See page 2-46 for details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at http://game.amd.com for better thermal environment...
Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for the latest certified graphics card ...; certified. • Ensure that allows you to uninstall all current applications. 2. Turn off your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. Select your system. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 5-1 See page 2-46 for details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at http://game.amd.com for better thermal environment...
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You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device ... on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 5-3 Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the...
You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device ... on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 5-3 Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the...
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... the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 5-5 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to install multi... latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. • ...
... the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 5-5 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to install multi... latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. • ...
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... from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. 4. 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 graphics card. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
... from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. 4. 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 graphics card. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...