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... Bands ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 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 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 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/GEN3 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 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 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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... (4 ports at mid-board, 8* 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 ROG BIOS Print - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in...
... (4 ports at mid-board, 8* 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 ROG BIOS Print - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specifications summary High Definition Audio USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in...
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... with ROG Connect. Worry no longer because with the ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3, you'll be assured of using a camera to Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX configuration. GPU.DIMM Post Easily check the status of an overclocking experience. Fret no more! BIOS Print One click, easily ...your DRAM efficiency score. MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your BIOS settings ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to run both ? Overclockers can save valuable minutes ...
... with ROG Connect. Worry no longer because with the ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3, you'll be assured of using a camera to Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX configuration. GPU.DIMM Post Easily check the status of an overclocking experience. Fret no more! BIOS Print One click, easily ...your DRAM efficiency score. MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your BIOS settings ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to run both ? Overclockers can save valuable minutes ...
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...MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-5 No matter if you're looking for rock solid performance to bring the ultimate user experience. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking...support for the CPU is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog and digital design ...
...MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-5 No matter if you're looking for rock solid performance to bring the ultimate user experience. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking...support for the CPU is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog and digital design ...
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...OK! With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is able to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this . The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? CPU Level Up A simple click for more devices The Q-Fan function ...chipset voltage without having to determine failsafe settings that performance instantly. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-7 Overclocking is among the top concerns when it comes to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. The COP EX allows overclockers to 3 additional devices of overheating. It can dramatically improve system booting ...
...OK! With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is able to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this . The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? CPU Level Up A simple click for more devices The Q-Fan function ...chipset voltage without having to determine failsafe settings that performance instantly. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-7 Overclocking is among the top concerns when it comes to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. The COP EX allows overclockers to 3 additional devices of overheating. It can dramatically improve system booting ...
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...Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a...generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with just one touch; record. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-9 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! Built to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability....
...Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a...generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with just one touch; record. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-9 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! Built to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability....
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... cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the... Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from...
... cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the... Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from...
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Under the default state, some memory modules 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. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-15 • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module ...as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from the red slots for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. ...
Under the default state, some memory modules 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. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-15 • 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module ...as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from the red slots for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. ...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
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3. GO button Press the GO button before you use the ROG Connect function. or press it to enable MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-19 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.
3. GO button Press the GO button before you use the ROG Connect function. or press it to enable MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-19 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.
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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. 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 is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is enabled before POST.
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. 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 is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is enabled before POST.
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ...clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-27 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ...clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-27 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and...
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... MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the system chassis to your screen. • Ensure that you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking...
... MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the system chassis to your screen. • Ensure that you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking...
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...example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for ...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...
...example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for ...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...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending 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/GEN3 3-5 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending 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/GEN3 3-5 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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.... [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. This item only appears when you... setup Select any of active cores will be set to enhance the system performance. Turbo Ratio [All Core ...] Allows you set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the ...
.... [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. This item only appears when you... setup Select any of active cores will be set to enhance the system performance. Turbo Ratio [All Core ...] Allows you set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the ...
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...] Allows you to enable or disable memory bandwidth booster. If this item to [Enabled] allows K-SKU CPUs to get an extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] iGPU Max. Use the and keys to adjust the value. [Auto] Using the factory...65533;s��r�a�n�g�e� from 1100Mhz to 3000Mhz with a 50Mhz interval. 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...
...] Allows you to enable or disable memory bandwidth booster. If this item to [Enabled] allows K-SKU CPUs to get an extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] iGPU Max. Use the and keys to adjust the value. [Auto] Using the factory...65533;s��r�a�n�g�e� from 1100Mhz to 3000Mhz with a 50Mhz interval. 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...
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... the default settings. DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu may result in this menu allow you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. The following four items appear only when you to run faster than the base operating frequency. Use and keys to adjust the value. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS...
... the default settings. DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu may result in this menu allow you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. The following four items appear only when you to run faster than the base operating frequency. Use and keys to adjust the value. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS...
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... voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [25% (Suitable for 3.6G-4.2G)] [High] [50% (Suitable for 4.2G-4.8G)] [75% (Suitable for 4.8G-5.2G)] [100% (Suitable for 5.2G-6.0G)] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-9 Long Duration Maintained...
... voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [25% (Suitable for 3.6G-4.2G)] [High] [50% (Suitable for 4.2G-4.8G)] [75% (Suitable for 4.8G-5.2G)] [100% (Suitable for 5.2G-6.0G)] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-9 Long Duration Maintained...
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... from 0% to 100% to enhance iGPU performance. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] VCore Over-Current Protection [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] ... [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to boost the system performance. Use the and keys to integrated graphics loading. Adjust the phase number by ...
... from 0% to 100% to enhance iGPU performance. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] VCore Over-Current Protection [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] ... [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to boost the system performance. Use the and keys to integrated graphics loading. Adjust the phase number by ...