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... 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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
... 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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
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Contents 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 2-48 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-... 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 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 iv
Contents 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 2-48 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-... 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 3.6 Monitor menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 iv
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... removing signal cables from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
... removing signal cables from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
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... any damage, contact your retailer. This motherboard should not be able to the highest standards for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should only be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Do not ...place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect ...
... any damage, contact your retailer. This motherboard should not be able to the highest standards for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should only be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Do not ...place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect ...
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.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction 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.
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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 retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Cables 1 x�R�O�...;c�to�r �K�it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 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 retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Cables 1 x�R�O�...;c�to�r �K�it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-1
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Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment..... Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is in the LGA1155 package, with the ASUS vision of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy ...ports for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/ Celeron 2nd generation processors...
Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment..... Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is in the LGA1155 package, with the ASUS vision of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy ...ports for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/ Celeron 2nd generation processors...
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...you're looking for rock solid performance to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers ... overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-5 It expedites heat...
...you're looking for rock solid performance to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers ... overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-5 It expedites heat...
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It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with ultra-real cinematic in-game surround sound! This motherboard now adopts the future standard to ROG die hards. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in Play with a unique design. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design ...
It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with ultra-real cinematic in-game surround sound! This motherboard now adopts the future standard to ROG die hards. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in Play with a unique design. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design ...
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... automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to , and the motherboard will do the rest! is A-OK! The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without having to chipsets and CPU! It can dramatically improve system booting success. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-7 Simply pick the processor you could have a more , MemOK! Worry...
... automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to , and the motherboard will do the rest! is A-OK! The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without having to chipsets and CPU! It can dramatically improve system booting success. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-7 Simply pick the processor you could have a more , MemOK! Worry...
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.... Profile that allows users to achieve world O.C. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-9 Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 2.0 components. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to beginners. ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates....
.... Profile that allows users to achieve world O.C. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-9 Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 2.0 components. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to beginners. ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Profile Conveniently store or load... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates....
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...""fingers"" - Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on external devices. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The external SATA port located at the back ... before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. making it against static electricity and shields it ...
...""fingers"" - Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. SATA on the Go The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on external devices. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The external SATA port located at the back ... before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. making it against static electricity and shields it ...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-36 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-54 ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-36 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-54 ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3
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... static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-1
... static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-1
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT...; The LGA1156 CPU is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT...; The LGA1156 CPU is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.