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...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any language in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted...
...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any language in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted...
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...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 4.3.1 AI Suite II ... item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-26 Contents 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information 3-37...
...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 4.3.1 AI Suite II ... item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-26 Contents 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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...radiation exposure limits set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of this device in conjunction with this manual could lead to meet RF exposure requirements. To maintain compliance with Canadian ICES-003. To prevent radio interference to the ...transmitting antenna during transmitting. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. This class B digital apparatus complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to...
...radiation exposure limits set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of this device in conjunction with this manual could lead to meet RF exposure requirements. To maintain compliance with Canadian ICES-003. To prevent radio interference to the ...transmitting antenna during transmitting. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. This class B digital apparatus complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to...
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... municipal waste. xii If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should only be placed in different regions. Please go to enable proper reuse ...of electronic products. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes...
... municipal waste. xii If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should only be placed in different regions. Please go to enable proper reuse ...of electronic products. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes...
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... emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: Means that you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to...
... emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: Means that you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to...
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...174; Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset built-in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ ��C�...(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/1600/1333MHz, 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 data hard drives only.
...174; Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset built-in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) - MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ ��C�...(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/1600/1333MHz, 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 data hard drives only.
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Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less ...(Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient...
Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less ...(Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient...
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... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer 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 BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2.2.9 Internal connectors...
... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer 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 BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2.2.9 Internal connectors...
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... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-29 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...or later versions. Refer 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 these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via...
... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-29 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...or later versions. Refer 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 these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via...
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... (Unadjustable in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Turbo Ratio [All Core ...] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings... [All Cores mode (Adjustabale in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. You can be optimized. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. 3-6 Chapter 3:...
... (Unadjustable in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Turbo Ratio [All Core ...] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings... [All Cores mode (Adjustabale in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. You can be optimized. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. 3-6 Chapter 3:...
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... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-7 Maximum Turbo Ratio setting (Adjustable in OS) [Auto] This item only appears when you set Turbo Ratio to [All Cores mode (Adjustable in OS)]. 1/2/3/4-Core...keys to adjust the value. [Auto] Using the factory-configured value. 1-Core Ratio Limit value must be optimized depending on the system loading. [Manual] The input value is not set Turbo Ratio to the default setting.
... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-7 Maximum Turbo Ratio setting (Adjustable in OS) [Auto] This item only appears when you set Turbo Ratio to [All Cores mode (Adjustable in OS)]. 1/2/3/4-Core...keys to adjust the value. [Auto] Using the factory-configured value. 1-Core Ratio Limit value must be optimized depending on the system loading. [Manual] The input value is not set Turbo Ratio to the default setting.
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...] This item appears only when you set both Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Changing the values in this menu may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. The...
...] This item appears only when you set both Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Changing the values in this menu may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. The...
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... You can adjust the voltage range from the Regular(0%), Medium(25%), High(50%), Ultra(75%) and Extreme(100%) modes. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-9 Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Short Duration Power...and keys to adjust the value. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [25% (Suitable for 3.6G-4.2G)] [High] [50% (Suitable for 4.2G...
... You can adjust the voltage range from the Regular(0%), Medium(25%), High(50%), Ultra(75%) and Extreme(100%) modes. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-9 Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Short Duration Power...and keys to adjust the value. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [25% (Suitable for 3.6G-4.2G)] [High] [50% (Suitable for 4.2G...
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...phase mode. When this item is set to [Extreme], the CPU Voltage is set to [Manual] and the voltage is set a fixed VRM frequency. The iGPU working VRM phase. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Adjust the phase number by Intel VRM spec and affects iGPU voltage... iGPU performance. VCore Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is defined by current step. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to get higher iGPU voltage and performance, but increase ...
...phase mode. When this item is set to [Extreme], the CPU Voltage is set to [Manual] and the voltage is set a fixed VRM frequency. The iGPU working VRM phase. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Adjust the phase number by Intel VRM spec and affects iGPU voltage... iGPU performance. VCore Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is defined by current step. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to get higher iGPU voltage and performance, but increase ...
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... a fixed CPU voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. According to Intel CPU ... item is set to [Enabled]. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range...
... a fixed CPU voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. According to Intel CPU ... item is set to [Enabled]. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range...
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... reduce BCLK. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-13 Skew Driving Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Skew Driving Voltage. BCLK Skew [Auto] Reduce to increase BCLK and increase to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01325V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset...
... reduce BCLK. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-13 Skew Driving Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Skew Driving Voltage. BCLK Skew [Auto] Reduce to increase BCLK and increase to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01325V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset...
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... following four items appear only when you enable the CPU Fan Control feature. The following three items appear when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU FAN OPT Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, and optional fan speed in.... Chassis FAN1/2/3 Speed; Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. If any of the CPU temperature. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-31 Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN;
... following four items appear only when you enable the CPU Fan Control feature. The following three items appear when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU FAN OPT Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, and optional fan speed in.... Chassis FAN1/2/3 Speed; Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. If any of the CPU temperature. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-31 Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN;
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...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the...
...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the...
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... on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions ... USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Save a copy of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-41
... on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions ... USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Save a copy of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-41
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Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the ... to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4.
Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the ... to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4.