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......iii Notices...vii 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 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-9 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 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.6 Onboard switches 2-16 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.2.8 Jumper 2-29...
......iii Notices...vii 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 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-9 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 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.6 Onboard switches 2-16 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.2.8 Jumper 2-29...
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...TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power... in your area. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery with your motherboard) and is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with an incorrect battery type. • RISK...
...TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power... in your area. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery with your motherboard) and is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with an incorrect battery type. • RISK...
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...and the power cables are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (...product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be used in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all ... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
...and the power cables are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (...product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be used in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all ... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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... parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system...
... parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system...
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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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... Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable Label 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�...
... Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable Label 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�...
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... Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ...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. This provides great graphics performance. In the Republic...
... Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ...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. This provides great graphics performance. In the Republic...
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...; The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. When you plug a video connector directly to the discrete GPU, LucidLogix® Virtu™�...visuals. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Intel® Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3
...; The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. When you plug a video connector directly to the discrete GPU, LucidLogix® Virtu™�...visuals. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Intel® Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-3
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Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can be able to reboot. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to the Bluetooth card that comes with ROG ... TweakIt� Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of your notebook, as well as make on your iPhone...
Worry no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you can be able to reboot. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to the Bluetooth card that comes with ROG ... TweakIt� Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of your notebook, as well as make on your iPhone...
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... monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. Two BIOS settings. This design allows advanced user control and management to save two versions of the motherboard at any previous version. When users want to be processed purely...
... monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the fly. Two BIOS settings. This design allows advanced user control and management to save two versions of the motherboard at any previous version. When users want to be processed purely...
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Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power ... One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Acting as the original version, with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive...
Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power ... One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Acting as the original version, with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive...
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...Simply pick the processor you could have control over . Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. Worry no more expansive CPU? Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! The days of ... the top concerns when it comes to computer upgrades. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. Ever wish that you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! Any memory is never as easy as...
...Simply pick the processor you could have control over . Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. Worry no more expansive CPU? Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! The days of ... the top concerns when it comes to computer upgrades. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. Ever wish that you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! Any memory is never as easy as...
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... UP! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of Storage! Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to...motherboard delivers up to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Processor The ultimate O.C. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 2.0 components. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with just one touch; Profile that allows users to achieve world O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme...
... UP! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TurboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of Storage! Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to...motherboard delivers up to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Processor The ultimate O.C. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with USB 2.0 components. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with just one touch; Profile that allows users to achieve world O.C. ROG Maximus IV Extreme...
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... tests, and support for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - The product incorporates the ...plug functions. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 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.
... tests, and support for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - The product incorporates the ...plug functions. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 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.
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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. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-40 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-56 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-57 ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.3.10 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 2.3.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation ...are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if ...
... install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation ...are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if ...