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... memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The max. 32GB memory capacity can only be set as a data disk only. (continued on the next page) xv ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is... subject to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB can be set as a boot disk. Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
... memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The max. 32GB memory capacity can only be set as a data disk only. (continued on the next page) xv ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** H yper DIMM support is... subject to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB can be set as a boot disk. Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are available on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 8GB (or above). To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency..., refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details,...
... more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are available on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 8GB (or above). To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency..., refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details,...
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... CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System... S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-25
... CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System... S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI 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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... F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM...
... F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM...
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... found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available *ASL Status Codes Status Code Description 01 System is entering S1 sleep state 02 System is entering S2 sleep state 03 System is entering S3... error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error.
... found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available *ASL Status Codes Status Code Description 01 System is entering S1 sleep state 02 System is entering S2 sleep state 03 System is entering S3... error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error.
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Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the ...
Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the ...
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...to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ... • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these...
...to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ... • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-31 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these...
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...for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 6. 5. The S/PDIF module is for the ... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to 480 MBps connection speed.
...for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 6. 5. The S/PDIF module is for the ... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to 480 MBps connection speed.
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... set to [HD]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 9. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high...
... set to [HD]. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 2-37 9. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high...
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...: • An error message appears on how to restart the system. You can change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management,...to erase the RTC RAM. When you start up the computer, the system provides you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup ...
...: • An error message appears on how to restart the system. You can change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management,...to erase the RTC RAM. When you start up the computer, the system provides you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup ...
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.... The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode,...Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in s��e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering...
.... The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode,...Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in s��e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering...
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...[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] VCC I/O Over-Current Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the VCCSA Over-Current Protection. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-11 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the VCC I /O Over-Current Protection. CPU ...0.635V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to [Disabled] by a negative value. The 2.155V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set the Offset voltage. VCC I/O Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VCC I/O frequency Configuration options...
...[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] VCC I/O Over-Current Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the VCCSA Over-Current Protection. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-11 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the VCC I /O Over-Current Protection. CPU ...0.635V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to [Disabled] by a negative value. The 2.155V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set the Offset voltage. VCC I/O Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VCC I/O frequency Configuration options...
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... requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.20V with a 0.005x interval. The 2.20V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio...
... requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.20V with a 0.005x interval. The 2.20V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio...
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... OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you press to start the application. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number...: - For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST.
... OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you press to start the application. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number...: - For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST.
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...load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select Yes to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to save or discard your selections, choose this option...This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you selected are finished making your changes to enter the EZ Mode screen. When you select this option or if...
...load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select Yes to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to save or discard your selections, choose this option...This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you selected are finished making your changes to enter the EZ Mode screen. When you select this option or if...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the screen. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to enable the BIOS...the BIOS version information This utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from ...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the screen. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to enable the BIOS...the BIOS version information This utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from ...
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...any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-1 Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Double-click the...DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions...
...any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-1 Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Double-click the...DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions...
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... a sustained data transfer rate, double that of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you get all applications to be set as a data disk only. • If you have to a second drive. Refer to section ...single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-17 Among the advantages of the data in a RAID set as a boot disk. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2...
... a sustained data transfer rate, double that of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you get all applications to be set as a data disk only. • If you have to a second drive. Refer to section ...single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 4-17 Among the advantages of the data in a RAID set as a boot disk. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2...
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... ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Press after completing your selection. 6. Are you sure you want...
... ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Press after completing your selection. 6. Are you sure you want...