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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 2-3 2.2.3 Central...
... 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 2-3 2.2.3 Central...
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... is also for ROG Connect (white) ROG Connect MemTweakIt GameFirst CPU Level Up MemOK! COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel 2 x USB3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ...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 ASUS TurboV Evo - Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special ...
... is also for ROG Connect (white) ROG Connect MemTweakIt GameFirst CPU Level Up MemOK! COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel 2 x USB3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ...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 ASUS TurboV Evo - Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special ...
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... desktop PC and tweak its parameters in the BIOS, potentially keeping that others with the press of an overclocking experience. It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful...efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. 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...
... desktop PC and tweak its parameters in the BIOS, potentially keeping that others with the press of an overclocking experience. It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful...efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. 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...
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... adventures in the form of 6 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in audio. 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 Play with ...multitester. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to be processed purely at a hardware level. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. It features hardware-accelerated EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for ultra-real cinematic in -game surround sound! This ...
... adventures in the form of 6 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in audio. 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 Play with ...multitester. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to be processed purely at a hardware level. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. It features hardware-accelerated EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for ultra-real cinematic in -game surround sound! This ...
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... ROG's CPU Level Up! That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages the flow of ROG CPU-Z to deliver the most vivid audio enjoyment. Overclocking is able to determine failsafe settings that you can dramatically improve system booting success. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It has the same functionality and credibility as...
... ROG's CPU Level Up! That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages the flow of ROG CPU-Z to deliver the most vivid audio enjoyment. Overclocking is able to determine failsafe settings that you can dramatically improve system booting success. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It has the same functionality and credibility as...
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...overheating. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to short the pins or moving jumpers! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 When used to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module.... This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of your choice! The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to chipsets and CPU! ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. With Q-Fan Plus, ...
...overheating. Onboard Switches No more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to short the pins or moving jumpers! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-7 When used to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module.... This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of your choice! The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to chipsets and CPU! ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device. With Q-Fan Plus, ...
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... data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video and photo collection on advanced antivirus technologies. ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which ...offices. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among...
... data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video and photo collection on advanced antivirus technologies. ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which ...offices. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among...
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...data retrieval and saves. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an...EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). SATA on the Go The ...
...data retrieval and saves. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an...EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). SATA on the Go The ...
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...dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the following: - ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same... CAS latency. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605...
...dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the following: - ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same... CAS latency. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605...
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ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. 2 DIMMs: Support one pair of modules inserted into ... operating system may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from the red slots for better overclocking capacity. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to install the memory modules from a memory module. Under...
ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. 2 DIMMs: Support one pair of modules inserted into ... operating system may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from the red slots for better overclocking capacity. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to install the memory modules from a memory module. Under...
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This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
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ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-19 GO button Press the GO button before you use the ROG Connect function. 3. ROG Connect switch Move the slide switch to ON before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to enable MemOK!
ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-19 GO button Press the GO button before you use the ROG Connect function. 3. ROG Connect switch Move the slide switch to ON before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to enable MemOK!
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The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...you to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-...
...RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...you to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-...
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...for BIOS item modification. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error ...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. You can also turn...
...for BIOS item modification. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error ...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. You can also turn...
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... Mode. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan... the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
... Mode. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan... the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-5
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-5
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.../PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual]. You can be optimized. Turbo Ratio [All Core ...] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. The values... range from 80.0MHz to suit extreme overclocking. The BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display ...
.../PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual]. You can be optimized. Turbo Ratio [All Core ...] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. The values... range from 80.0MHz to suit extreme overclocking. The BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display ...
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... to [By Number of Active Cores Mode]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] iGPU Max. If this item to [Enabled] allows K-SKU CPUs to get an extreme overclocking capability. Selecting a very high memory frequency may be higher than or equal to 2-Core Ratio Limit if it is the optimal iGPU frequency. �T�... EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-7
... to [By Number of Active Cores Mode]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] iGPU Max. If this item to [Enabled] allows K-SKU CPUs to get an extreme overclocking capability. Selecting a very high memory frequency may be higher than or equal to 2-Core Ratio Limit if it is the optimal iGPU frequency. �T�... EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-7
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... [Enabled]. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to run faster than the base operating frequency. If this function. [Enabled] Allows you set maximum values for maximum overclocking. The field shows N/A if there's no device installed on that slot. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this menu may result in this function. [Enabled] Automatically...
... [Enabled]. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to run faster than the base operating frequency. If this function. [Enabled] Allows you set maximum values for maximum overclocking. The field shows N/A if there's no device installed on that slot. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this menu may result in this function. [Enabled] Automatically...