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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
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
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
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... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-36 2-35 2-28 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 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. USB78) 20. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. Q-Reset Switch 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors...
... Bluetooth connector (RC_BLUETOOTH) Page 2-19 2-36 2-35 2-28 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 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 17. USB78) 20. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. Q-Reset Switch 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...Voltage 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • Maximus IV Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��2��0�0��M��H���z...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 2-7 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL...
...Voltage 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • Maximus IV Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��2��0�0��M��H���z...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 2-7 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL...
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... to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Silicon Power Silicon Power Slicon Power Slicon Power Team Team Team Team SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB TXD31048M1333C7...
... to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333/2250/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Silicon Power Silicon Power Slicon Power Slicon Power Team Team Team Team SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB TXD31048M1333C7...
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... VGA x8 (Native) - x16 (via NF200) - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIEx8_3 - PCIEx16_4 - EHCI#0 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - NEC USB3.0#0 - JMB362 - - - Marvell9182 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-15
... VGA x8 (Native) - x16 (via NF200) - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIEx8_3 - PCIEx16_4 - EHCI#0 (USB2.0) - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - NEC USB3.0#0 - JMB362 - - - Marvell9182 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-15
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or press it to enable MemOK! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS.
or press it to enable MemOK! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS.
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7. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-19 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.
7. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-19 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.
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-21 DRAM Voltage PCH Voltage PCH PLL Voltage Normal (blue) 1.2�-�1�.6� High (yellow) 1.60625-1.8 Crazy (red) 1.80625-by CPU Normal (blue) High (...
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-21 DRAM Voltage PCH Voltage PCH PLL Voltage Normal (blue) 1.2�-�1�.6� High (yellow) 1.60625-1.8 Crazy (red) 1.80625-by CPU Normal (blue) High (...
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Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-23 This is a reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 8. 7. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting ...
Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-23 This is a reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 8. 7. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting ...
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... started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-25
... started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-25
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... 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 2-27 Code 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD...
... 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 2-27 Code 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 2.2.8 Jumper 1.
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 2.2.8 Jumper 1.
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... later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
... later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
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...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable... the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The 1394 + USB 2.0 cable is purchased separately. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-33
...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable... the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The 1394 + USB 2.0 cable is purchased separately. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-33
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... each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-35 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 7.
... each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-35 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 7.
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... this connector, set the item to [HD]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 9.
... this connector, set the item to [HD]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 9.
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... system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-39 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
... system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-39 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
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2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A 3 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-43
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A 3 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-43