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...3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 ... 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 Contents 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-37...
...3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 ... 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 Contents 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-37...
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... driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-33 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
... driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-33 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
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...174; SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells ... This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. xiii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
...174; SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells ... This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. xiii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
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.../1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. **** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lidts). 2 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (@singlex16, dual x8) 1 x PCIe2.0 x4 slot Support NVIDIA® SLI™ / ATI CrossFireX™��...(Gray) - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* on the next page) xv Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for 2nd ...
.../1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. **** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lidts). 2 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (@singlex16, dual x8) 1 x PCIe2.0 x4 slot Support NVIDIA® SLI™ / ATI CrossFireX™��...(Gray) - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* on the next page) xv Maximus IV GENE-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for 2nd ...
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...Post Intelligent overclocking tools: - Creative ALchemy - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - 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 Definition Audio CODEC - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - ASUS TurboV Evo - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - EX) - ASUS...
...Post Intelligent overclocking tools: - Creative ALchemy - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - 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 Definition Audio CODEC - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - ASUS TurboV Evo - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - EX) - ASUS...
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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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (one is also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x USB 3.0 connector (Red) supports..., PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt ...
...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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (one is also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x USB 3.0 connector (Red) supports..., PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support DVD: - Drivers and applications ASUS AI Suite II ROG CPU-Z ROG GameFirst Utility Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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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 x SLI Cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1...motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z...
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 x SLI Cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1...motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z...
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... use of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment... make your presence felt, in the world. This provides great graphics performance. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support socket 1155 Intel® second generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 processors. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...
... use of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment... make your presence felt, in the world. This provides great graphics performance. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support socket 1155 Intel® second generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 processors. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...
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...;re��te��a��n�d��in game visuals. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 Users with LucidLogix® Virtu™�! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for frequently accessed operations, speeding up to the discrete GPU,... embedded graphics and discrete GPU for improved performance. SLI/CrossFire On-Demand Why choose when you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enjoy both ? Whichever path you take, you plug...
...;re��te��a��n�d��in game visuals. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-3 Users with LucidLogix® Virtu™�! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for frequently accessed operations, speeding up to the discrete GPU,... embedded graphics and discrete GPU for improved performance. SLI/CrossFire On-Demand Why choose when you 'll be assured of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enjoy both ? Whichever path you take, you plug...
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... if you 'll know exactly where to ROG die hards. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on with ultra-real cinematic in audio. Maintaining ample voltage support for ultra-real cinematic in the form of 6 sets of...
... if you 'll know exactly where to ROG die hards. ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-5 Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on with ultra-real cinematic in audio. Maintaining ample voltage support for ultra-real cinematic in the form of 6 sets of...
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... discs and emulates devices to work with just one touch; ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard ... users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video and photo collection on advanced antivirus technologies. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to...
... discs and emulates devices to work with just one touch; ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard ... users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video and photo collection on advanced antivirus technologies. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to...
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... convenient and easy to install. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on external devices. O.C. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased...can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). You can be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update...
... convenient and easy to install. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on external devices. O.C. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased...can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). You can be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z 1-9 EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update...
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...at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to... support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to CPU ...
...at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to... support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to CPU ...
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...2G) DS - - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2�2��0�0��M&#...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • DS - - - 1.5~1.7 • • DS Kingmax - - - • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE...
...2G) DS - - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2�2��0�0��M&#...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • DS - - - 1.5~1.7 • • DS Kingmax - - - • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE...
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...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maximus IV GENE...65 • • • (DDR3-2000MHz continued on next page) 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2���1��3�3��M�...
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...; • • • • • • • • • Maximus IV GENE-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��8��6�6��...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Maximus IV GENE...
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ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. • 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 either the red slots or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into...
ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-15 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. • 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 either the red slots or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into...
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... connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
... connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
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... the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-29...
... the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z 2-29...
