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... Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information 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...
... Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information 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...
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Contents 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-43 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-45 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-46 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-48 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-49 2.3.8 Front ...Turning 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 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-14 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-14 3.4.3 System Time [xx:...3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-28 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 iv
Contents 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-43 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-45 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-46 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-48 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-49 2.3.8 Front ...Turning 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 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-14 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-14 3.4.3 System Time [xx:...3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-28 3.5.9 LED Control 3-28 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 iv
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...device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are not sure about the..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected.
...device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are not sure about the..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected.
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...://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
...://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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... procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products...
... procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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...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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the ...
...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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the ...
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... 1: Product Introduction LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the Republic of creating environment... Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the ...
... 1: Product Introduction LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the Republic of creating environment... Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the ...
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...ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you can monitor your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way! ROG Maximus IV Extreme... 1-3 Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme, you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your PC and...
...ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you can monitor your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way! ROG Maximus IV Extreme... 1-3 Thanks to the Bluetooth card that comes with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme, you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your PC and...
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... be stored with more confidence. It's no doubt that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to save two versions of the motherboard at a hardware level. Two BIOS settings. Twice the overclocking flexibility. No need to use oridinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy...
... be stored with more confidence. It's no doubt that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to save two versions of the motherboard at a hardware level. Two BIOS settings. Twice the overclocking flexibility. No need to use oridinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy...
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... boost for overclockers. Use the whole new look of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. BIOS Print One...
... boost for overclockers. Use the whole new look of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-5 Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. BIOS Print One...
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... provided to detect temperature on up and running in order to find out. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is able to , and the motherboard will do the rest! Ever wish that performance instantly. See the new CPU speed and enjoy that you wanted to OC to determine failsafe settings...
... provided to detect temperature on up and running in order to find out. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is able to , and the motherboard will do the rest! Ever wish that performance instantly. See the new CPU speed and enjoy that you wanted to OC to determine failsafe settings...
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... The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. record. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to connect or...
... The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Maximus IV Extreme 1-7 while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. record. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to connect or...
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... settings. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to install. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to take full advantage of DirectX10, the new graphics API from a USB flash disk before entering... Simply update BIOS from Microsoft 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
... settings. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to install. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to take full advantage of DirectX10, the new graphics API from a USB flash disk before entering... Simply update BIOS from Microsoft 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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... switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before...
... switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout NF200 Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout NF200 Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the...
... damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the...