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...ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Maximus IV GENE-Z 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 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 ...
...ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Maximus IV GENE-Z 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 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 ...
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Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology...;�o�n�t�h�e��C�P�U��t�y�p�e�s�. **Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max....ECC, un-buffered memory * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for data hard drives only. the-Go) * These SATA ports are not supported. 1 ...
Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology...;�o�n�t�h�e��C�P�U��t�y�p�e�s�. **Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max....ECC, un-buffered memory * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for data hard drives only. the-Go) * These SATA ports are not supported. 1 ...
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... Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools: - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel) *One is also for ROG Connect ...(4 ports at mid-board, 8* ports at rear) ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 xvi Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features...
... Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools: - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel) *One is also for ROG Connect ...(4 ports at mid-board, 8* ports at rear) ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 xvi Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features...
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...-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xvii Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software...
...-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xvii Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software...
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...in -1 ROG Cable Label Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�...;to�r �K�it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG ...
...in -1 ROG Cable Label Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�...;to�r �K�it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG ...
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... on Demand technology, supporting up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 Users with LucidLogix® Virtu™�! SLI/CrossFire On-Demand Why choose when you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB...hard drive spin, an important part of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you can be able to the discrete GPU, LucidLogix® Virtu™� �e�n�a�b��le�...
... on Demand technology, supporting up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 Users with LucidLogix® Virtu™�! SLI/CrossFire On-Demand Why choose when you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB...hard drive spin, an important part of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you can be able to the discrete GPU, LucidLogix® Virtu™� �e�n�a�b��le�...
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... the status of . Mem TweakIt Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. Worry no more! Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook...
... the status of . Mem TweakIt Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. Worry no more! Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook...
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... high quality capacitors to ROG die hards. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ultra-real cinematic in audio. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It even comes with ultra-real cinematic in Play with THX branding, which...
... high quality capacitors to ROG die hards. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ultra-real cinematic in audio. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It even comes with ultra-real cinematic in Play with THX branding, which...
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...adapter eliminates the trouble of overheating. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to its users like never before. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Onboard Switches No ...It can therefore be used with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Intel Gigabit LAN Experience the fast network connectivity! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to monitor and save an overheating CPU....
...adapter eliminates the trouble of overheating. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to its users like never before. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. Onboard Switches No ...It can therefore be used with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Intel Gigabit LAN Experience the fast network connectivity! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to monitor and save an overheating CPU....
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.... You can be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your... BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update...
.... You can be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your... BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update...
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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 2-36 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-54 ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-36 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-54 ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z
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... 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 GENE-Z 2-1
... 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 GENE-Z 2-1
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...-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-19 2-34 2-4 2-32 2-5 2-19 2-31 2-28 2-29 2-35 2-30 2-22 2-18 2-18 2-27 2-33 2-31 ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 16. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. GO button 7.
...-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-19 2-34 2-4 2-32 2-5 2-19 2-31 2-28 2-29 2-35 2-30 2-22 2-18 2-18 2-27 2-33 2-31 ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 16. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. GO button 7.
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...- Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2�2��0�0��M��H�...• • • DS - - - 1.5~1.7 • • DS Kingmax - - - • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-7 Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2�4��0�0��M��H���z��c�...
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...-T 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2���1��3�3��M��H�...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2���0��0�0��M��H���z��c...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-11 AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-11 AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS...
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... M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - Transcend TS256MLK64V3N (566577) 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR 9 - ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F - - (DDR3-1333MHz continued on next page) ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - Transcend TS256MLK64V3N (566577) 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR 9 - ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F - - (DDR3-1333MHz continued on next page) ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from the red slots for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15
... memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from the red slots for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15