Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z manual

Motherboard MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3[...]

ii E6910 First Edition September 201 1 Copyright © 201 1 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the pu[...]

iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .............. vii Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) ................ viii CE Marking ..........................................................[...]

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 A TX Power connection .................................................. 2-44 2.3.7 SA [...]

v Contents 3.8 T ool menu ................................................................................... 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................ 3-36 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information ................................................... 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole ..........................................[...]

vi Contents 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 4-32 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .... 4-32 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® ...................... 4-32 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation ..................................[...]

vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

viii RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . End-users an[...]

ix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH1 1 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for th[...]

x Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [...]

xi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

xii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . • T o avoid short circuits, keep p[...]

xiii  Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documen[...]

xiv DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE : T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide[...]

xv MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specications summary CPU LGA1 155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors Supports 32nm/22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 *The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU ty[...]

xvi   SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - EAX ® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - THX ® T ruStudio PRO™ - X-Fi ® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Creative ALchemy - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retas[...]

xvii Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 2 x External SA T A ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (one is also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I/O Internal Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 connector (Red) supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 [...]

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1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in you[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We of fer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for th[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-3 PCI Express ® 3.0 PCI Express ® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. T otal bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unpre[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SLI/CrossFire On-Demand Why choose when you can have both? SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3, you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology , supporting up to Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX conguration. Whi[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-5 Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency . It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical c[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in Play with ultra-real cinematic in-game surround sound! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. It features hardware-accelerated EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. It even comes with THX branding, wh[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-7 CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly . Ove[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special fea[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-9 ASUS T urboV EVO The Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. processor satises every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability . T urbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; while T urbo[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual ""ngers"" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity , it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electroni[...]

2 Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

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  [...]

2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power s[...]

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[...]

2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots Page 1. ROG Connect switch 2-19 2. Power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-34 3. LGA1 155 CPU Socket 2-4 4. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin CPU_OPT) 2-32 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 6. GO button 2-19 7. USB 3.0 connector (USB3_34) 2-31 8. Intel [...]

2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket. • Upon purchase of the mot[...]

 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. ASUS MAXI[...]

 Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher[...]

MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Motherboard    3-2400MHz capability -2400MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM C[...]

MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Motherboard    3-2133MHz capability -2133MHz capability MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Motherboard  ?[...]

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • • KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1[...]

MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Motherboard    3-1800MHz capability -1800MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G[...]

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB (2 x4 GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • • GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB (4 x 4GB[...]

Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB (3 x 4GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • • Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 • • • Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • • P[...]

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB (4 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1 L128M 88BA 1 15F W 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-[...]

ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • • ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT - - • • • ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F - - • • • ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT(ECC) - - • • • ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333S 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • • ACTICA ACT4G[...]

• 4 DIMM slots: 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory conguration. 2 DIMMs: Support one pair of modules inserted into either the red slots or the gray slots as one pair of dual-channel memory conguration. 4 DIMMs: Support 4 modules inserted into both the red and gray slots as two pairs of dual-channel mem[...]

2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot • I n sin g le VG A c a rd mo d e, us e the PC Ie 3. 0/ 2 .0 x1 6 /8 [...]

IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16/8_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIEx8_2 – shared – – – – – – I.G.D shared – – – – – – – EHCI#0 (USB2.0) – – – – – – – shared EHCI#1 (USB2.0) – – – – – – – shared High Denition Audio – – – – – – shared – SA T [...]

2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot th[...]

3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to quickly load the preset prole (GO_Button le) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. ROG Connect switch Move the slide switch to ON before you use the ROG Connect function. ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-19[...]

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity . It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that M[...]

4. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on[...]

5. Debug LEDs The Debug LED design provides you the 2-digit display , allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Debug table below for details. Debug table Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading 04 PCH[...]

Code Description 1D – 2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes 2B – 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 3F – 4E OEM post memor[...]

Debug table (continued) Code Description F2 Recovery process started F3 Recovery rmware image is found F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found F A Invalid recovery capsule FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 6[...]

Code Description 97 Console Output devices connect 98 Console input devices connect 99 Super IO Initialization 9A USB initialization is started 9B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 [...]

Code Description C0– CF OEM BDS initialization codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 System Agent initialization error D2 PCH initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error . Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input [...]

2.2.8 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. [...]

2.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z68 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [red]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echno[...]

2. Intel ® Z68 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_3–6 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echn[...]

Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1 1 12) These co[...]

5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) T[...]

6. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • The CPU_F AN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power . • If you install two VGA car[...]

7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connecto[...]

8. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a pow[...]

• System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.[...]

2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1 155 CPU Intel LGA 1 155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table a[...]

A B 1 2 3 2.3.2 CPU installation ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-37[...]

C B A 5 6 4 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . 2 B B A A 1 3 T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-39[...]

T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-41[...]

2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-43[...]

2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1 ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-45[...]

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB AAFP T o install ASUS Q-Connector T o install USB Connector T o install front panel audio connector 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

2.3.9 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-47[...]

2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 7. USB 2.0 port 6 (white), also ROG Connect port 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 8. Clear CMOS switch 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 9. External SA T A ports 1 and 2 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 1 1. HDMI port 6. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4,and[...]

 Port H e a d s e t 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Cente[...]

Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 2-51[...]

2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T urn on the devices in the follow[...]

2.5 Turning off the computer Wh il e th e s ys te m i s O N, p re ss in g t he po we r sw it ch fo r l es s t ha n f our s eco nd s puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to secti[...]

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3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

Chapter summary 3 ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1 3.3 Extreme T weaker menu ............................................................... 3-5 3.4 Main menu M[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings ap[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Menu bar The m[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker , Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a [...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Advanced Mode . The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program ca[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-5 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM [...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Scroll down to display the following items:  Press <Enter> and select Y es to load the extreme OC prole to suit extreme overclocking. Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal fr[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-7   This item only appears when you set T urbo Ratio to [All Cores mode (Adjustable in OS)]. 1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item appears only when you set T[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstab[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-9 Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Additional T urbo V oltage [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. CPU Core Current Limit [1023.875] Use the <[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [xxx] This item appears only when you set the VCore Switching Freq item to [Manual] and allows you to set a xed VRM frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300KHz to 550KHz with a 10KHz interval. VCore Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is t[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-1 1 VCore EMI Reduction [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the VCore Switching Freq item to [Auto] and the Vcore Phase Control is NOT set to [Extreme]. It allows you to enable the spread spectrum to reduce EMI. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VRM Over T emperature Protection [Enabled] This item [...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU V oltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 2.155V with [...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-13 VCCSA/IO V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU PLL V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. PCH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub v[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 3.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-15 3.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or Use[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup T o change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompte[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-17 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup   The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to display the following items: CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the r[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-19 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Hyper-Threading [Enabled] This item appears only when a CPU supporting Hyper-Threading T echnology is installed. The Intel Hyper-Threading T echnology allows a hyp[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU C1E [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-21 iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the iGPU share memory size. Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] Initial Graphic Adapter [PCIE] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [iGPU] [PCIE] Render Standby [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup      Whi le en teri ng S etup , the BIO S au toma tical ly d etec ts th e pr esen ce o f SA T A dev ices . The SA T A Port ite ms s how N ot P rese nt i f no SA T A devi ce i s ins tall ed t o th e cor respo ndin g SA T A por t. SA T A Mode [AHCI Mode] A[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-23 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur , this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Enabled] Allo[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup   The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on leg[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-25   HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled][...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMB storage controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want to use the full functin of the JMB storage contorller (ex. AHCI), we recommend that you set this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-27 EuP Ready [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. [Enabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement. When set to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state. Restore AC Power Loss [...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] En[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-29 3.5.9 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST . Conguration options: [String] [Code][...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] V oltage Monitor CPU V oltage; 3.3V V oltage; 5V V oltage; [...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-31 Fan Speed Monitor CPU F AN; Chassis F AN1/2/3 Speed; CPU F AN OPT Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the eld show[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Lower T emperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperatur[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-33 Chassis Lower T emperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the ful[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-35 Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [ Ad va nc ed M od e ] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8 Tool menu The T ool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility . When you press <Enter> to start the application. For more details, refer to section 3.10.[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-37 3.8.2 Asus SPD Information This item displays the SPD information.[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup   This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The  items show Not Installed if no prole is created. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the B[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-39 3.8.4 GO Button File This menu allows you to set the GO Button les, and load the desired GO Button le. BCLK/PCIE Frequency; CPU V oltage; DRAM V oltage; VCCSA/IO V oltage; CPU PLL V oltage; PCH V oltage; CPU Ratio; Allows you to use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the values for each item. Refer to 3[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Whe[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updating ma[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated [...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-43 4. Y ou can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next . 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete t[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. ?[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-45 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-47 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive a[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS: PATH: A: BOARD: MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 VER: 0208 DATE: 05/25/2011 BOARD: Unknown VER: [...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 3-49 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup[...]

4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1 4.3 Software information ................................................................... 4-3 4.4 ?[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit V ista / 7 / 64-bit 64-bit Vist[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the les. Th[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates sever[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. Aft er i nst all ing AI Su ite II fro m th e m oth erbo ard sup po[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-5 2. DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Protection DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Protection provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery . 3. CPU PWM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the PWM transient response and component thermal. Higher frequency gets quick[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Choose Extreme for heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance or Standard to change based on CPU command. 5. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal o[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-7 4.3.3 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages. A fter in sta llin g AI Sui te II from th e mo the rbo ard sup port DV D, laun ch TurboV EV O b y cl ick ing T oo l > T ur boV EV O on th e AI Sui te I I m ain men u b ar . T urboV T urb[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings , and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start-up settings Current values T arget values V oltage  bars[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-9 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • T o prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Y ou can also customize each mode by conguring[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-1 1 4.3.5 F AN Xpert Fan Xpe rt int elli gen tly all ows you to ad just bo th the CPU and ch ass is f an spe eds acc ord ing to diffe rent am bie nt t emp era ture s c ause d b y d iffer ent cli mate con diti ons in diffe ren t g eogr aph ic regi ons an d yo ur PC’s sy ste m lo adi ng. The bui lt-i n v ari ety of use[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU te[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-13 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Launching Sensor Recorder Aft er i nst all ing AI Su ite II fro m th e m oth erbo ard sup por t D VD, cli ck T ool > Sen sor Rec ord er o n t he AI Sui te II[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support V oltage The V oltage tab displays the status of the system voltages. Select the items that you want to monitor . T emperature The T emperature tab displays the status of the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select the items that you want to monitor . Fan Speed The Fan Speed tab displays the status of the rotations[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-15 History Record The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the system. T o use the recording function 1. Select the sensor type, and then select the sensors whose changes you want to record. 2. Select the record interval and duration. 3. Click Start recording . T o stop, click Recording while the reco[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.8 Ai Charger+ Bat tery Ch arg ing V ers ion 1.1 (B C 1. 1), a U SB Imp leme nte rs Foru m ( USB -IF) cer tie d U SB char gin g f unct ion , is de sig ned to mak e US B c harg ing fa ster th an the sta nda rd USB dev ice s. I f y our USB de vice su ppo rts the BC 1.1 fu ncti on* , whe n yo u c onn ect you r U [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-17 4.3.9 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z allows you to monitor your system status in real-time. T o launch ROG CPU-Z 1. Double-click the CUPID ROG CPU-Z icon on the desktop. 2. Click the tabs on the top to switch display pages. Click the REPUBLIC OF GAMERS icon to access ROG ofcial website at http://rog.asus.com/.[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 MemT weakIt MemT weakIt allows you to adjust the timing of your installed memory and increase your system potential. T o launch MemT weakIt 1. Double-click the MemT weakIt icon on the desktop. 2. Click the down arrow button after each timing to display the available value and select your preferred timing. 3. [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-19 4.3.1 1 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail fu[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST . Y ou can switch the display mode between String and Code . RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status. Click Funct[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-21 GPU T weakIt GPU T weakIt allows you to control and monitor the installed GPU on the local system. Use the sliders to adjust the values and click Apply to save your customized settings.[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support   The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also inclu[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-23 Control settings window  options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for W indows XP Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solution: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. The Serial A T A RAID feature [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-25 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the drive b[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. T urn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-27 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to creat[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. T[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-29 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echno[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benets are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load an[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-31 2. a. Select the SSD you want to use to accelerate your storage system. b. Select the size allocated for SSD caching. c. Select which HDD for caching. d. Enhanced mode :WRITE THROUGH, write to SSD and HDD at the same time. Maximized mode :WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to HDD in a later time. 3. Select Disa[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • ?[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Pr es s <F 6> , and th en in ser t th e  opp y dis k w it h RAI D d ri ve[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support   Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk driv[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 4-35 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the same line t[...]

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5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple A TI ® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA ® SLI™ graphics cards.[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Chapter summary 5 5.1 A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .................................................... 5-1 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology ........................................................... 5-5 5.3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution ...................................................... 5-9[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 5-1 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • Y ou should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rm[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 5-3 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www .amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the A [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Enabling CrossFireX settings 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window , click Graphics Settings >  . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX . 4. Click Apply , an[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 5-5 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-r[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics [...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 5-7 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize . B2. From the Personalization window , select Display Settings . B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings .[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel . B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select  . Click Enable SLI and set the display for vie[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 5-9 5.3 LucidLogix ® Virtu™ solution LucidLogix ® Virtu is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the line between embedded graphics and discrete GPU for increased graphics performance. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resources based on power , perfor[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Both i-Mode and d-Mode enjoy the performance of Intel ® Sandy Bridge built-in media features and discrete card. d-Mode is recommended for enhanced 3D gaming performance. i-Mode T o use LucidLogix ® Virtu™ solution in i-Mode, display must be always connected to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output[...]

ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 5-1 1   After you successfully installed the LucidLogix ® Virtu™ from the support DVD that comes with your motherboard package, a LucidLogix ® Virtu™ icon appears in the notication area. T o enable LucidLogix LucidLogix ® Virtu™ 1[...]

5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support T o open the control panel 1. Right-click LucidLogix LucidLogix ® Virtu icon in the notication area and select icon in the notication area and select Open control panel . 2. In the Main tab, you can check the LucidLogix LucidLogix ® Virtu status and customize status and customize your se[...]

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