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... xi About this guide xiii Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary xv 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... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 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...
... xi About this guide xiii Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary xv 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... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 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...
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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 �P�r�o...;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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, ��t�ri�p�le x��8�,�x�...
Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 �P�r�o...;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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, ��t�ri�p�le x��8�,�x�...
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...and stability, and provides an improved performance. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your system memory to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel... P67 Express Chipset The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is in LGA1155 package with the ASUS vision of 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The...
...and stability, and provides an improved performance. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your system memory to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel... P67 Express Chipset The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is in LGA1155 package with the ASUS vision of 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The...
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... to take BIOS screenshot are over -voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. The days of using a multitester. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. It has...voltage status for the CPU is critical but risky. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to optimal performance. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, PCH, and Memory in the form of 8 sets of detection points ...
... to take BIOS screenshot are over -voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. The days of using a multitester. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. It has...voltage status for the CPU is critical but risky. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to optimal performance. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, PCH, and Memory in the form of 8 sets of detection points ...
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...temperature sensor cable is able to 3 additional devices of overheating. Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with burn proof protection to patch memory issues and get your doubts and have a more expansive CPU? See the new CPU speed and enjoy that can also be detected? Q-...! The technology is provided to find out. The COP EX allows overclockers to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. Never want your choice! Memory compatibility is A-OK! Ever wish that you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Simply pick the processor you quickly analyze the problem...
...temperature sensor cable is able to 3 additional devices of overheating. Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with burn proof protection to patch memory issues and get your doubts and have a more expansive CPU? See the new CPU speed and enjoy that can also be detected? Q-...! The technology is provided to find out. The COP EX allows overclockers to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. Never want your choice! Memory compatibility is A-OK! Ever wish that you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Simply pick the processor you quickly analyze the problem...
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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. 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.
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...ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory...then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at...
...ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory...then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at...
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...red slots or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only... recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for better overclocking...
...red slots or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-13 Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only... recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is recommended to install the memory modules from the red slots for better overclocking...
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...for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration ...2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Refer to the illustration below for power status. ... LED has four voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VCCSA, VCCIO, and CPU PLL Voltage; Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. PCH LED PCH LED has two different voltage...
...for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration ...2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Refer to the illustration below for power status. ... LED has four voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VCCSA, VCCIO, and CPU PLL Voltage; Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. PCH LED PCH LED has two different voltage...
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... error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Debug Debug table Code Description 00 Not used 01...
... error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Debug Debug table Code Description 00 Not used 01...
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...error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-25 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or... Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - Debug table (continued) Code Description 1D - 2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume ...
...error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-25 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or... Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - Debug table (continued) Code Description 1D - 2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume ...
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.... You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. 2.2.8 Jumper 1....
.... You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-29 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. 2.2.8 Jumper 1....
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... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
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...item appears only when you set Turbo Ration to [By Number of the installed VGA cards and memory. Use and keys to become unstable! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-7 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. If this menu display ... Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The valid value ranges vary according to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings...
...item appears only when you set Turbo Ration to [By Number of the installed VGA cards and memory. Use and keys to become unstable! ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-7 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. If this menu display ... Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The valid value ranges vary according to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings...
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... Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-37 Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��... in a profile number from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
... Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-37 Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��... in a profile number from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
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... to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the...To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards ...
... to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the...To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards ...
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Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-9 3. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. To keep the result, click Stop. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system.
Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-9 3. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. To keep the result, click Stop. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system.