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... installation 2-47 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-52 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-53 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-14 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/... 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 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 iv
... installation 2-47 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-52 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-53 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-14 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/... 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 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 iv
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... 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 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 ... RAID configurations 4-24 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-26
... 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 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 ... RAID configurations 4-24 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-26
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...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer....procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer....procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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...Engine Digi+ Pwer Design - 8-phase CPU power + 4-phase iGPU power - 2-phase Memory power ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration EFI BIOS features - Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel 2 x USB3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ...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 X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools: - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3...
...Engine Digi+ Pwer Design - 8-phase CPU power + 4-phase iGPU power - 2-phase Memory power ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker iROG Loadline Calibration EFI BIOS features - Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel 2 x USB3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ...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 X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools: - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3...
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... X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xvii MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x PS/2 ...Reset switch 1 x Go Button 1 x Audio front panel connector System panel connector WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language...
... X-Fi MB2 Utility ROG Mem TweakIt Utility ASUS AI Charger+ DAEMON Tools Pro Standard Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xvii MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability BIOS Features Software Form Factor 1 x PS/2 ...Reset switch 1 x Go Button 1 x Audio front panel connector System panel connector WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language...
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... and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG Connect. MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3, you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a level...
... and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG Connect. MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3, you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a level...
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... compatible with just one touch; Processor The ultimate O.C. Built to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-9 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to achieve... 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. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! Turbo Key boosts...
... compatible with just one touch; Processor The ultimate O.C. Built to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-9 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to achieve... 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. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! Turbo Key boosts...
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... and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The external SATA port... smart setup and hot-plug functions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your motherboard against...
... and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The external SATA port... smart setup and hot-plug functions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your motherboard against...
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...RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-27 2.2.8 Jumper 1.
...RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-27 2.2.8 Jumper 1.
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...Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... 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 [AHCI Mode] by default. 2.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables...
...Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... 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 [AHCI Mode] by default. 2.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables...
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... SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-29 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA.../s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default.
... SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-29 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA.../s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default.
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By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio ... module to this connector is set the item to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-33
By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio ... module to this connector is set the item to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-33
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... This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button ...This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-35 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on or ...
... This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button ...This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-35 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on or ...
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...front panel case lights up for assistance. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on . While the tests are off. 3. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on, ...hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow the instructions in the following order...
...front panel case lights up for assistance. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on . While the tests are off. 3. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on, ...hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow the instructions in the following order...
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Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on the BIOS setting. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-53 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu for details.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on the BIOS setting. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-53 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu for details.
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This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-17 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tool menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3
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...mouse. Otherwise, POST continues with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you not change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. You can be used under the Exit menu. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-1 We recommend that you to restart the system. Press... during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this program. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ...
...mouse. Otherwise, POST continues with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you not change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. You can be used under the Exit menu. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-1 We recommend that you to restart the system. Press... during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this program. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... select items in the menu and change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that menu. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Menu items The highlighted item...
... select items in the menu and change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that menu. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Menu items The highlighted item...