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...® Virtu™�! SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for improved performance. LucidLogix® Virtu™� �is �c�...;�a��n�d��in game visuals. Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of jaw-dropping...
...® Virtu™�! SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for improved performance. LucidLogix® Virtu™� �is �c�...;�a��n�d��in game visuals. Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of jaw-dropping...
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Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16/8_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x8_2 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIE_X16/X8_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • Connect a chassis fan to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16/8_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x8_2 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIE_X16/X8_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • Connect a chassis fan to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-47
2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-47
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... to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [C6] [No Limit] 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCIE] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to set the package...
... to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [C6] [No Limit] 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCIE] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to set the package...
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... Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-21 Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCIE] Render Standby [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Enabled] Allows you to select the iGPU share memory size... Graphic Adapter to enable or disable iGPU multi-monitor. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to [iGPU] when using the onboard GPU as the primary boot device.
... Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-21 Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCIE] Render Standby [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Enabled] Allows you to select the iGPU share memory size... Graphic Adapter to enable or disable iGPU multi-monitor. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to [iGPU] when using the onboard GPU as the primary boot device.
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... to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to set values. 3.5.8 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC ...
... to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to set values. 3.5.8 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC ...
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CPU PLL Voltage; Allows you to use the and keys to load default settings. Load Default Allows you to adjust the values for each item. VCCSA/IO Voltage; 3.8.4 GO Button File This menu allows you to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. CPU Voltage; PCH Voltage; Refer to set the GO Button files, and load the desired GO Button file. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-39 BCLK/PCIE Frequency; CPU Ratio; DRAM Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO Button file.
CPU PLL Voltage; Allows you to use the and keys to load default settings. Load Default Allows you to adjust the values for each item. VCCSA/IO Voltage; 3.8.4 GO Button File This menu allows you to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. CPU Voltage; PCH Voltage; Refer to set the GO Button files, and load the desired GO Button file. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-39 BCLK/PCIE Frequency; CPU Ratio; DRAM Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO Button file.
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Both i-Mode and d-Mode enjoy the performance of Intel® Sandy Bridge built-in the system. Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to PCIE or PCIE/ PCI in BIOS to enable d-Mode support. d-Mode is recommended for enhanced 3D gaming performance. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support i-Mode To use LucidLogix...
Both i-Mode and d-Mode enjoy the performance of Intel® Sandy Bridge built-in the system. Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to PCIE or PCIE/ PCI in BIOS to enable d-Mode support. d-Mode is recommended for enhanced 3D gaming performance. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support i-Mode To use LucidLogix...