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... Bands 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...
... Bands 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...
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...DIMM per channel. *** Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at rear (SATA On- Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7...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 list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200...
...DIMM per channel. *** Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at rear (SATA On- Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7...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 list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200...
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... (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 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG...
... (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 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG...
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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. Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form...
...-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. Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form...
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...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z motherboard! 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...any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1
...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z motherboard! 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...any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1
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... visuals. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, supporting up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 When you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you plug a video connector directly to Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX configuration. SLI or...
... visuals. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, supporting up hard drive/main memory interaction. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 When you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you plug a video connector directly to Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX configuration. SLI or...
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... in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others only dream of your main system to reboot. Monitor the...
... in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others only dream of your main system to reboot. Monitor the...
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... know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ultra-real cinematic in -game surround sound! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to be processed purely at a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop...
... know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ultra-real cinematic in -game surround sound! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to be processed purely at a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop...
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...an overheating CPU. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence 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! This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of overheating. With the Intel ... easy step with burn proof protection to short the pins or moving jumpers! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 When used to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan ...
...an overheating CPU. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence 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! This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of overheating. With the Intel ... easy step with burn proof protection to short the pins or moving jumpers! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 When used to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan ...
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ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 O.C. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply launch this tool and update BIOS...fingers"" - With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 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. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS...
ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 O.C. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply launch this tool and update BIOS...fingers"" - With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 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. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS...
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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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ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
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... RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 16. 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 LGA1155 CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB 2.0 connectors...
... RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 16. 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 LGA1155 CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB 2.0 connectors...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...• • • 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�...65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.66 • • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2���3��3�3��M��H�...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��8��6�6��M��H��... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-9 Patriot PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) 12GB (3 x 4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 Silicon Power...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��8��6�6��M��H��... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-9 Patriot PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) 12GB (3 x 4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 Silicon Power...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-11 Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 8 - Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-11 Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 8 - Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP...
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...-9-10-B0 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - SAMSUNG M378B5273DH0-CH9 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G08460 - - ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F - - (DDR3-1333MHz continued on next page) ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...-9-10-B0 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - SAMSUNG M378B5273DH0-CH9 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G08460 - - ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F - - (DDR3-1333MHz continued on next page) ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capacity. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which ...
ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capacity. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which ...