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... installation 2-47 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-52 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-53 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-4 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...3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.7 APM 3-27 3.5.8 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-29 iv
... installation 2-47 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-52 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-53 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-4 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...3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.7 APM 3-27 3.5.8 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-29 iv
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Profile 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the ...definitions 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 Contents 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-37...
Profile 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the ...definitions 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 Contents 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-37...
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Contents 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-26 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-32 4.5.2 Creating a ...
Contents 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-26 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-32 4.5.2 Creating a ...
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... This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
... This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
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Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - ROG BIOS Print - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Creative ALchemy -... ports (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 EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Extreme...
Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - ROG BIOS Print - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Creative ALchemy -... ports (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 EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Extreme...
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Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (one is also for ROG Connect) 1 x ... System panel connector WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - xvii Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility...
Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SATA ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (one is also for ROG Connect) 1 x ... System panel connector WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - xvii Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility...
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Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others only dream of. GPU.DIMM Post Easily ...design can save valuable minutes in real-time and view your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS! ROG Connect links your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely ...hardware level. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS, potentially keeping that others with ROG Connect. With Mem TweakIt, you to view realtime POST code and ...
Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others only dream of. GPU.DIMM Post Easily ...design can save valuable minutes in real-time and view your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS! ROG Connect links your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely ...hardware level. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS, potentially keeping that others with ROG Connect. With Mem TweakIt, you to view realtime POST code and ...
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...against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making it ideally protects your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 The external SATA port located at the back I/O... provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. O.C. With ...
...against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making it ideally protects your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 The external SATA port located at the back I/O... provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. O.C. With ...
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...overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-27 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper ... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. The onboard button cell ...
...overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-27 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper ... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. The onboard button cell ...
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... 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 BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When...to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
... 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 BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When...to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
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...Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create...versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-29 Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...
...Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create...versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-29 Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...
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... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either... legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]; ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-33
... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either... legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]; ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-33
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... power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-35 9. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is.... The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-35 9. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is.... The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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...with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Turn on the screen. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.... For systems with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the...
...with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Turn on the screen. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.... For systems with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the...
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ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-53 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu for details. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-53 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu for details. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
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This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z
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...can change the default BIOS settings except in this program. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the system chassis to run this section are needed for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to erase the RTC RAM. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-1 We recommend ...that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various submenus and select from the...
...can change the default BIOS settings except in this program. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the system chassis to run this section are needed for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to erase the RTC RAM. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-1 We recommend ...that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various submenus and select from the...
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... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items Menu bar Pop-up window General help Submenu item Configuration Scroll bar fields Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top..., and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items Menu bar Pop-up window General help Submenu item Configuration Scroll bar fields Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top..., and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
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...navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-3 You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Press ... return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. To change the settings. �U�s�e����k�e�y��t�o��c�a...
...navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-3 You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Press ... return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. To change the settings. �U�s�e����k�e�y��t�o��c�a...