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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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Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU ...;o�n�t�h�e��C�P�U��t�y�p�e�s�. **Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express ... non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lidts). 2 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (@singlex16, dual x8...
Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU ...;o�n�t�h�e��C�P�U��t�y�p�e�s�. **Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express ... non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lidts). 2 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (@singlex16, dual x8...
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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 ROG BIOS Print - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Onboard Switches: Power / Reset ...power + 4-phase iGPU power - 2-phase Memory power ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration EFI BIOS features - EX) - 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 ...
... (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 ROG BIOS Print - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Onboard Switches: Power / Reset ...power + 4-phase iGPU power - 2-phase Memory power ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration EFI BIOS features - EX) - 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 ...
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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 ... 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 ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24...
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 ... 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 ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24...
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... x 12-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�le 1...;r �K�it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the ...
... x 12-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�le 1...;r �K�it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the ...
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.... Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enjoy both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you can have both multi-GPU setups. SLI/CrossFire On-Demand...65533;r�e�t�e�d��o�n��b�o�a�r�d� GPU for increased graphics performance. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with LucidLogix® Virtu™�! Users with 2nd Intel® Core...
.... Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enjoy both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you can have both multi-GPU setups. SLI/CrossFire On-Demand...65533;r�e�t�e�d��o�n��b�o�a�r�d� GPU for increased graphics performance. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with LucidLogix® Virtu™�! Users with 2nd Intel® Core...
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... the system to take BIOS screenshot are over. Monitor the status of a button. Overclockers can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to bring the ultimate user experience. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Diagram, power, reset...
... the system to take BIOS screenshot are over. Monitor the status of a button. Overclockers can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. Maximus IV GENE-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to bring the ultimate user experience. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Diagram, power, reset...
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... control and efficiency. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in -game audio. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system...
... control and efficiency. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in -game audio. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system...
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...press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the worries of overheating. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with one complete module. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is ...automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly 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 function on any device. This unique adapter...
...press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the worries of overheating. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with one complete module. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is ...automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly 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 function on any device. This unique adapter...
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...be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before ... With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to install. 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. making it ideally protects your...
...be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before ... With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to install. 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. making it ideally protects your...
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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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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-1
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-1
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... slots 6. Reset Switch 14. 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 ROG Connect switch 2. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_34) 8. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin CPU_OPT) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17...
... slots 6. Reset Switch 14. 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 ROG Connect switch 2. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_34) 8. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin CPU_OPT) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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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...8226; DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • DS - - - 1.5~1.7 • • DS Kingmax - - - • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-7 G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G (2 x 2G) DS - - Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB DS - - Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB)...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.66 • • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2���3��3�3��M��H��...
...8226; DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • DS - - - 1.5~1.7 • • DS Kingmax - - - • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-7 G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G (2 x 2G) DS - - Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB DS - - Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB)...8226; 1.65 • • • 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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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • 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 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - - - KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB (3 x 4GB) DS N/A - - 1.65 KINGSTON...
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...-B0 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F - - (DDR3-1333MHz continued on next page) ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...-B0 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F - - (DDR3-1333MHz continued on next page) ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is the standard way of less than 3GB. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from the red slots for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under...
... capacity or more, Windows 32bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • It is the standard way of less than 3GB. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from the red slots for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under...