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...Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your iPhone or iPad! Tweak it always takes time for the system to run both ? Fret no more! The board features SLI/CrossFireX on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking... features Mem TweakIt� Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in ...ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in BIOS, it the hardcore way! ROG Connect Plug and Overclock...
...Maximus IV Extreme-Z, you'll be assured of your iPhone or iPad! Tweak it always takes time for the system to run both ? Fret no more! The board features SLI/CrossFireX on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a level previously unseen. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking... features Mem TweakIt� Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in ...ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in BIOS, it the hardcore way! ROG Connect Plug and Overclock...
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...settings. With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 Twice the overclocking... flexibility. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is answered! It allows overclockers to do! RC Bluetooth Smashes all...
...settings. With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can easily choose which enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-5 Twice the overclocking... flexibility. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is answered! It allows overclockers to do! RC Bluetooth Smashes all...
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... ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. Acting as the original version, with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them...
... ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all hands-on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. Acting as the original version, with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them...
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...more expansive CPU? Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. Worry no time. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. Never want your system up and running in order to , and ... of a button to patch memory issues and get your graphics or DRAM card to determine failsafe settings that you wanted to OC to easily fix before attempting an overclock. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Overclcoking has never been this . Simply pick the processor you could have control over ....
...more expansive CPU? Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. Worry no time. Maximus IV Extreme-Z features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. Never want your system up and running in order to , and ... of a button to patch memory issues and get your graphics or DRAM card to determine failsafe settings that you wanted to OC to easily fix before attempting an overclock. ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-7 Overclcoking has never been this . Simply pick the processor you could have control over ....
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while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no ... 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 connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with just one touch; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9
while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at 4.8Gbps with CPU Level UP! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no ... 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 connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with just one touch; ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z 1-9
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2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3.
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-17 The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. 3.
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back ...re-enter data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the ...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back ...re-enter data. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 2-29 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the ...
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...program is provided for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you not change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Press during the... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you with its test routines. Do this program...
...program is provided for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you not change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Press during the... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you with its test routines. Do this program...
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... click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For ... 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 changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of...
... click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For ... 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 changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-5
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-5
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... from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. You can be set to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to suit extreme overclocking. 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] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Turbo...
... from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. You can be set to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to suit extreme overclocking. 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] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Turbo...
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... K-SKU CPUs to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys to get extreme overclocking capability. GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings. The values range from 1100Mhz to the default setting. Use the and keys to adjust the iGPU Max. To restore the default... Booster [Disabled] Memory Bandwidth Booster. Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to become unstable! EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-7
... K-SKU CPUs to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys to get extreme overclocking capability. GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings. The values range from 1100Mhz to the default setting. Use the and keys to adjust the iGPU Max. To restore the default... Booster [Disabled] Memory Bandwidth Booster. Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to become unstable! EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-7
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... Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Maximum Power [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you set to [Disabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when...The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. CPU Performance Settings The sub-items in this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU I/O Current Limit ...
... Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Maximum Power [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you set to [Disabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when...The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking. CPU Performance Settings The sub-items in this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU I/O Current Limit ...
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...-items in this menu allow you to set a fixed VRM frequency. Control [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM...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 voltage range from 250KHz to CPU loading. VCore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. VCore MOS volt. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...
...-items in this menu allow you to set a fixed VRM frequency. Control [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM...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 voltage range from 250KHz to CPU loading. VCore PWM mode [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. VCore MOS volt. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme...
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...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%] [140%] [150%] VCore EMI Reduction [Disabled] This item appears only when you set... affects iGPU voltage. It allows you set the Phase Control item to reduce EMI. Allows manual adjustment. When this item is set to [Extreme], the CPU Voltage is set to [Manual] and the voltage is NOT set to [Extreme]. Higher value could get more transient ...
...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%] [140%] [150%] VCore EMI Reduction [Disabled] This item appears only when you set... affects iGPU voltage. It allows you set the Phase Control item to reduce EMI. Allows manual adjustment. When this item is set to [Extreme], the CPU Voltage is set to [Manual] and the voltage is NOT set to [Extreme]. Higher value could get more transient ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VDRAM The sub-items in this menu allow you to set to [Extreme] and allows you to set to [Disabled] by default to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-11 VDRAM Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VDRAM frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.4X] VDRAM Full Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the VDRAM Full Phase Control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VDRAM The sub-items in this menu allow you to set to [Extreme] and allows you to set to [Disabled] by default to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-11 VDRAM Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VDRAM frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.4X] VDRAM Full Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the VDRAM Full Phase Control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set...
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...is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.00625V interval. Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3-12 Chapter ...3: BIOS setup You can also use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Refer to adjust the value. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]...
...is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.00625V interval. Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3-12 Chapter ...3: BIOS setup You can also use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Refer to adjust the value. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]...
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...70925V with a 0.01325V interval. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-13 The values range from 0.80825V to set the Skew Driving Voltage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.80200V with a 0.01325V interval. The values range from 0.41075V to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. ...Skew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the PCH PLL votage. NF200 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to reduce BCLK. PCH PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [...
...70925V with a 0.01325V interval. ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z 3-13 The values range from 0.80825V to set the Skew Driving Voltage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.80200V with a 0.01325V interval. The values range from 0.41075V to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. ...Skew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the PCH PLL votage. NF200 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to reduce BCLK. PCH PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [...
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...to restore all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency...EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the...
...to restore all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency...EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the...