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...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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
...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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
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...Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2-36 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-37 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-41 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-42 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-44 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-45 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-46 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-47 2.3.10 Rear panel connection ... 3-20 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.7 APM 3-27 3.5.8 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-29 iv
...Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2-36 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-37 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-41 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-42 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-44 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-45 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-46 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-47 2.3.10 Rear panel connection ... 3-20 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-21 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-22 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-24 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.7 APM 3-27 3.5.8 iROG Configuration 3-28 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-29 iv
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... User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line 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&#...65533;c�to�r �K�it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1
... User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line 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&#...65533;c�to�r �K�it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-1
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... hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for improved performance. SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer...their discrete graphics card to run both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you plug a video connector directly to Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX configuration...65533;d��in game visuals. When you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Whichever path you take, you can be able to experience...
... hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for improved performance. SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer...their discrete graphics card to run both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with the ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z, you plug a video connector directly to Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX configuration...65533;d��in game visuals. When you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. Whichever path you take, you can be able to experience...
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...maintenance and management with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in -game audio. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ...ultra-real cinematic in the form of 6 sets of the motherboard at a hardware level. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 ...
...maintenance and management with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in -game audio. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ...ultra-real cinematic in the form of 6 sets of the motherboard at a hardware level. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 ...
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...that you could have a more expansive CPU? is among the top concerns when it comes to pwn your CPU at no time. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to patch memory issues and get fragged less. GameFirst The speed your need to pwn Low Internet latency allows ... determine failsafe settings that performance instantly. Any memory is never as easy as the original version, with ROG's CPU Level Up! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is able to online music, download and upload files ,and engage in no additional cost with...
...that you could have a more expansive CPU? is among the top concerns when it comes to pwn your CPU at no time. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to patch memory issues and get fragged less. GameFirst The speed your need to pwn Low Internet latency allows ... determine failsafe settings that performance instantly. Any memory is never as easy as the original version, with ROG's CPU Level Up! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is able to online music, download and upload files ,and engage in no additional cost with...
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... specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against...
... specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against...
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... • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel...motherboard CMOS. You can change the default BIOS settings except in this program. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you with its test routines. ROG Maximus IV GENE...
... • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel...motherboard CMOS. You can change the default BIOS settings except in this program. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you with its test routines. ROG Maximus IV GENE...
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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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... below the set value. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the fans is not connected to [Manual]. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-31 The following three items appear when you set the low speed limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] S ets to [Standard] to make the chassis... of the CPU temperature. Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN; CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A].
... below the set value. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the fans is not connected to [Manual]. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-31 The following three items appear when you set the low speed limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] S ets to [Standard] to make the chassis... of the CPU temperature. Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN; CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A].
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... restore the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-41 If there is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails...
... restore the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-41 If there is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails...
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...org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk... Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-47
...org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk... Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-47
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...Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: Maximus IV GENE-Z VER: 0208 DATE: 05/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.... selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-49 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press ....
...Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: Maximus IV GENE-Z VER: 0208 DATE: 05/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.... selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 3-49 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press ....
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... card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card... that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at least the minimum power required by your system. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-1 Select your computer.
... card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card... that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at least the minimum power required by your system. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-1 Select your computer.
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... that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-5 The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards... details. • We recommend that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum...
... that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-5 The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards... details. • We recommend that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum...
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LucidLogix® Virtu™ is automatically activated when your motherboard package, a LucidLogix® Virtu™ icon appears in the notification area and select Enable Virtu. 2. Right-click LucidLogix® Virtu™ icon in the notification ... that comes with your system is enabled. 5.3.2 Software configuration After you want to remove LucidLogix® Virtu™. LucidLogix® Virtu™ is powered on. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-11 To enable �L�u�c�id��L�o�g�ix�® Virtu™ 1.
LucidLogix® Virtu™ is automatically activated when your motherboard package, a LucidLogix® Virtu™ icon appears in the notification area and select Enable Virtu. 2. Right-click LucidLogix® Virtu™ icon in the notification ... that comes with your system is enabled. 5.3.2 Software configuration After you want to remove LucidLogix® Virtu™. LucidLogix® Virtu™ is powered on. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 5-11 To enable �L�u�c�id��L�o�g�ix�® Virtu™ 1.
