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... 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 software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Probe II 4-12 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-16 4.3.9 ROG CPU-Z 4-17 4.3.10 MemTweakIt 4-18...
... 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 software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Probe II 4-12 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-16 4.3.9 ROG CPU-Z 4-17 4.3.10 MemTweakIt 4-18...
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... x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. *** Due to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for ...Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 *The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends ��o�n�t�h�e��C�P�U��t�y�p�e�s�. **Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support...
... x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. *** Due to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for ...Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 *The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends ��o�n�t�h�e��C�P�U��t�y�p�e�s�. **Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support...
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...-retasking - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel 2 x USB3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board for ROG Connect (white) ROG Connect MemTweakIt GameFirst CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS TurboV Evo - Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other...
...-retasking - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel 2 x USB3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board for ROG Connect (white) ROG Connect MemTweakIt GameFirst CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS TurboV Evo - Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other...
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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 S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x USB 3.0 connector (Red) supports...ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools ...
...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 S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x USB 3.0 connector (Red) supports...ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools ...
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...ProbeIt Get all here! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements goldplated jacks and high quality capacitors to ensure high definition adventures in -game surround sound! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 This design allows advanced user control and management to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme ... so you 're looking for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. It even comes with more control and efficiency. Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to ROG die hards.
...ProbeIt Get all here! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements goldplated jacks and high quality capacitors to ensure high definition adventures in -game surround sound! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 This design allows advanced user control and management to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme ... so you 're looking for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. It even comes with more control and efficiency. Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to ROG die hards.
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...Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with the virtual copies. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X ...cost with USB 2.0 components. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is also backward compatible with CPU Level UP! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Kaspersky®...
...Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with the virtual copies. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X ...cost with USB 2.0 components. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is also backward compatible with CPU Level UP! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Kaspersky®...
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... usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at... compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual... the following: - Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). Use a maximum of the...
... usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at... compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual... the following: - Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). Use a maximum of the...
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...32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable...
...32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable...
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... installed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-19 The operating system controls the CPU speed. Only one system to virtually function as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system...
... installed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-19 The operating system controls the CPU speed. Only one system to virtually function as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system...
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...] [No Limit] 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the package C state limit. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCIE...
...] [No Limit] 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the package C state limit. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCIE...
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Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature; CPU PLL Voltage; IGPU Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. VCCSA/IO Voltage; Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Voltage; Select [Ignored] if you to change...
Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature; CPU PLL Voltage; IGPU Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. VCCSA/IO Voltage; Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Voltage; Select [Ignored] if you to change...
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... simultaneously. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the settings of AI Suite II in the Tool menu vary with models. • ... Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-3 Click the icon to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that came with models. • Refer to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The...
... simultaneously. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the settings of AI Suite II in the Tool menu vary with models. • ... Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-3 Click the icon to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that came with models. • Refer to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The...
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...ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. DIGI+ VRM Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support... It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance reliability and stability. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM...
...ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. DIGI+ VRM Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support... It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance reliability and stability. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM...
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The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Phase number is the number of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on CPU command. 5. Choose Extreme for heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance or Standard to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. 4. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of working VRM phase.
The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Phase number is the number of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on CPU command. 5. Choose Extreme for heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance or Standard to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. 4. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of working VRM phase.
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... TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be saved to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized...the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows ...
... TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be saved to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized...the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows ...
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... item in BIOS to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced...
... item in BIOS to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced...
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...Select From EPU Installation to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is an energy-efficient tool that you installed EPU. *• Select From the... Last Reset to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is detected. This utility provides several modes that...
...Select From EPU Installation to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is an energy-efficient tool that you installed EPU. *• Select From the... Last Reset to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is detected. This utility provides several modes that...
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...8226; Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to select a preset mode for your PC's system loading. However, the fan will speed up ...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-11 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI ...
...8226; Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to select a preset mode for your PC's system loading. However, the fan will speed up ...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 4-11 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI ...
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Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor ... by sensors Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to...
Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor ... by sensors Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to...
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Select the items that you want to monitor. Fan Speed The Fan Speed tab displays the status of the rotations (per minute) of the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Temperature The Temperature tab displays the status of the CPU, chassis, and power fans. Select the items that you want to monitor. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Select the items that you want to monitor. Voltage The Voltage tab displays the status of the system voltages.
Select the items that you want to monitor. Fan Speed The Fan Speed tab displays the status of the rotations (per minute) of the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Temperature The Temperature tab displays the status of the CPU, chassis, and power fans. Select the items that you want to monitor. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Select the items that you want to monitor. Voltage The Voltage tab displays the status of the system voltages.