Asus Maximus IV Extreme User Manual

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Maximus IV

Extreme

Motherboard

E6292

Second Edition

January 2011

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Contents

Notices........................................................................................................	vii
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement...............	vii
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC).................	viii
CE Marking......................................................................................	viii
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains...........................	ix
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands..................................	ix
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada....................................	x
Safety information.......................................................................................	xi
About this guide........................................................................................	xiii
Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary........................................	xv

Chapter 1:		Product introduction
1.1	Welcome!.......................................................................................		1-1
1.2	Package contents.........................................................................		1-1
1.3	Special features............................................................................		1-2
	1.3.1	Product highlights............................................................	1-2
	1.3.2	ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features...	1-3
	1.3.3	ROG unique features.......................................................	1-6
	1.3.4	ASUS special features.....................................................	1-7

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
	2.2.9	Internal connectors........................................................	2-30
2.3	Building your computer system................................................		2-40

2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2-40

2.3.2 CPU installation.............................................................

2-41

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Contents

	2.3.3	CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation.................	2-43
	2.3.4	DIMM installation...........................................................	2-45
	2.3.5	Motherboard installation................................................	2-46
	2.3.6	ATX Power connection..................................................	2-48
	2.3.7	SATA device connection................................................	2-49
	2.3.8	Front I/O Connector.......................................................	2-50
	2.3.9	Expension Card installation...........................................	2-51
	2.3.10	Rear panel connection...................................................	2-52
	2.3.11	Audio I/O connections...................................................	2-53
2.4	Starting up for the first time......................................................		2-56
2.5	Turning off the computer...........................................................		2-57

Chapter 3:		BIOS setup
3.1	Knowing BIOS...............................................................................		3-1
3.2	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		3-1
	3.2.1	EZ Mode..........................................................................	3-2
	3.2.2	Advanced Mode...............................................................	3-3
3.3	Extreme Tweaker menu................................................................		3-5
3.4	Main menu...................................................................................		3-14
	3.4.1	System Language [English]...........................................	3-14
	3.4.2	System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].......................................	3-14
	3.4.3	System Time [xx:xx:xx]..................................................	3-14
	3.4.4	Security..........................................................................	3-15
3.5	Advanced menu..........................................................................		3-17
	3.5.1	CPU Configuration.........................................................	3-18
	3.5.2	PCH Configuration.........................................................	3-20
	3.5.3	SATAConfiguration........................................................	3-21
	3.5.4	USB Configuration.........................................................	3-22
	3.5.5	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	3-24
	3.5.6	APM...............................................................................	3-26
	3.5.7	iROG Configuration.......................................................	3-27
	3.5.8	ROG Connect................................................................	3-28
	3.5.9	LED Control...................................................................	3-28
3.6	Monitor menu..............................................................................		3-30
3.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		3-35

Contents

3.8	Tools menu..................................................................................		3-36
	3.8.1	ASUS EZ Flash Utility....................................................	3-36
	3.8.2	ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................	3-37
	3.8.3	GO Button File...............................................................	3-38
	3.8.4	BIOS FlashBack............................................................	3-39
3.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		3-40
3.10	Updating BIOS............................................................................		3-41
	3.10.1	ASUS Update utility.......................................................	3-42
	3.10.2	ASUS EZ Flash Utility....................................................	3-45
	3.10.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.....................................	3-46
	3.10.4	ASUS BIOS Updater.....................................................	3-47

Chapter 4:		Software support
4.1	Installing an operating system....................................................		4-1
4.2	Support DVD information.............................................................		4-1
	4.2.1	Running the support DVD................................................	4-1
	4.2.2	Obtaining the software manuals......................................	4-2
4.3	Software information....................................................................		4-3
	4.3.1	AI Suite II.........................................................................	4-3
	4.3.2	DIGI+ VRM......................................................................	4-4
	4.3.3	TurboV EVO....................................................................	4-6
	4.3.4	EPU................................................................................	4-11
	4.3.5	FAN Xpert......................................................................	4-12
	4.3.6	Probe II..........................................................................	4-13
	4.3.7	ROG CPU-Z..................................................................	4-14
	4.3.8	Audio configurations......................................................	4-15
4.4	RAID configurations...................................................................		4-17
	4.4.1	RAID definitions.............................................................	4-17
	4.4.2	Installing Serial ATA hard disks......................................	4-18
	4.4.3	Setting the RAID item in BIOS.......................................	4-18
	4.4.4	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility.....	4-18
	4.4.5	Marvell RAID utility........................................................	4-22
4.5	Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................		4-26
	4.5.1	Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS....	4-26
	4.5.2	Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®......................	4-26

Contents

4.5.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation4-27

	4.5.4	Using a USB floppy disk drive.......................................	4-28
Chapter 5:		Multiple GPU technology support
5.1	ATI® CrossFireX™ technology.....................................................		5-1
	5.1.1	Requirements..................................................................	5-1
	5.1.2	Before you begin.............................................................	5-1
	5.1.3	Installing CrossFireX graphics cards...............................	5-2
	5.1.4	Installing the device drivers.............................................	5-3
	5.1.5	Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology....................	5-3
5.2	NVIDIA® SLI™ technology............................................................		5-5
	5.2.1	Requirements..................................................................	5-5
	5.2.2	Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards...........................	5-5
	5.2.3	Installing the device drivers.............................................	5-6
	5.2.4	Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology..........................	5-6

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 been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. “The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the

2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA.”

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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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 and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient:

•Essential requirements as in [Article 3]

•Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]

•Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]

•Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.1b]

•Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17]

•Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]

•Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]

CE Marking

CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”.

CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.

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Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains

N.America	2.412-2.462	GHz	Ch01 through CH11
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 the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz)

•100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz

Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz.

There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted.

In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:

•Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW

•Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW

Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an

EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors:

01	Ain	02	Aisne	03	Allier	05	Hautes Alpes
08	Ardennes	09	Ariège	11 Aude		12	Aveyron
16	Charente	24	Dordogne	25	Doubs	26	Drôme
32	Gers	36	Indre	37	Indre et Loire	41	Loir et Cher
45	Loiret	50	Manche	55	Meuse	58	Nièvre
59	Nord	60	Oise	61	Orne	63	Puy du Dôme
64	Pyrénées Atlantique			66	Pyrénées Orientales
67	Bas Rhin	68	Haut Rhin	70	Haute Saône	71	Saône et Loire
75	Paris	82	Tarn et Garonne	90		84	Vaucluse
88	Vosges	89	Yonne	90	Territoire de Belfort
94	Val de Marne

This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr)

Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.

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 [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause interference and

•This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

The user is cautioned that this device should be used only as specified within this manual to meet RF exposure requirements. Use of this device in a manner inconsistent with this manual could lead to excessive RF exposure conditions.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/ CANADA.

Safety information

Electrical safety

•To 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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

•The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

•Never dispose of the battery in fire. It could explode and release harmful substances into the environment.

•Never dispose of the battery with your regular household waste. Take it to a hazardous material collection point.

•Never replace the battery with an incorrect battery type.

•RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

•DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

This motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

•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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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

•Chapter 4: Software support

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

•Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and configure multipleATI®

CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

Where to find more information

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 documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: 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.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
	means that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
	Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
	key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command	Means that you must type the command exactly as
	shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed
	in brackets.
	Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
	afudos /iM4E.ROM

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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion Slots

Multi-GPU Technology

Storage

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors

Supports 32nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Intel® P67 Express Chipset

4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/

1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066MHz,non-ECC,un-buffered memory

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

* The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.

** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.

*** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the

Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)

4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, triple @x8, x16, x16 )

1 x PCIe2.0 x4

1 x PCIe2.0 x1

Support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ with NF200 / ATI CrossFireX™ Technology

Intel® P67 Express Chipset built-in:

- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray)

- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

Marvell® 9182 controller:

- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red)

JMicron® 362 controller:

- 2 x External SATA 3Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On- the-Go)

* Due to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only.

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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary

LAN

High Definition Audio

Bluetooth Module

Accessory Card

USB

ROG Exclusive

Overclocking Features

2 x Intel® Gigabit LAN

RealteKALC889 8-channel High DefinitionAudio CODEC

- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front

Panel Jack-Retasking

- Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR

RC Bluetooth On/Off Switch

1 x NEC USB3.0 Controller with 2 x VIA SuperSpeed USB hub controllers:

- 6 x USB 3.0 ports at rear

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support

1 x NEC USB3.0 Controller:

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at rear

Intel® P67 Express Chipset:

- 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect)

ROG Connect

RC Bluetooth

ROG iDirect

ROG Extreme Engine Digi+

- 8-phase CPU power

- 3-phase Memory power

- ML Cap on CPU only USB BIOS Flashback

BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ProbeIt

Extreme Tweaker iROG

Loadline Calibration

ROG OC Kit

- LN2 Mode

- PCIe x16 Lane Switch - Debug LED

- Q Reset EFI BIOS features

- ROG BIOS Print

- GPU DIMM Post

- CPU Socket Monitor Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS TurboV Evo

- O.C Profile

Overclocking Protection:

- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)

- Voltiminder LED

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary

Other Special Features	CPU Level Up
	MemOK!
	Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear)
	Q-Fan Plus
	ASUS Fan Xpert
	ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
	ASUS Q-Connector
	ASUS Q-Shield
	ASUS Q-Slot
	ASUS Q-DIMM
	ASUS EZ Flash 2
	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	ASUS MyLogo 2
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port
	2 x External SATA ports
	2 x LAN (RJ45) ports
	8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (also for ROG Connect)
	1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
	8-channel Audio I/O
	1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch
	1 x RC Bluetooth switch
	1 x Clr CMOS switch
Internal I/O Connectors	1 x USB 3.0 connector(Red) supports additional 2 USB
	3.0 ports
	4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0
	ports
	8 x SATA connectors: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red)
	& 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (Gray)
	8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3
	x Optional
	7 x ProbeIt measurement points
	3 x Thermal sensor connectors
	1 x SPDIF_out connector
	1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header
	1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
	1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
	2 x EZ Plug connectors (4-pin Molex Power connectors)
	1 x RC Bluetooth header
	1 x LN2 Mode switch
	1 x Q_Reset switch
	1 x Power on switch
	1 x Reset switch
	1 x Go Button
	1 x BIOS switch button
	1 x ROG light connector
	1 x Audio front panel connector
	System panel connector
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Maximus IV Extreme specifications summary

BIOS Features

Manageability

Software

Form Factor

32Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS

WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support DVD:

- Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II

* ROG CPU-Z

* 3DMark Vantage

* Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license

Extended ATX Form Factor, 12”x 10.6” (30.5cm x 26.9cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

	Chapter summary	1
		1

1.1	Welcome!.......................................................................................	1-1
1.2	Package contents.........................................................................	1-1
1.3	Special features............................................................................	1-2

ROG Maximus IV Extreme

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ROG Maximus IV Extreme 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 your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard	ROG Maximus IV Extreme
Cables	1 x ROG Connect cable
	1 x ProbeIt cable set
	1 x CrossFire Cable
	1 x SLI Cable
	1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
	2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables
	2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables
Accessories	1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
	1 x 3-Way SLI bridge
	1 x I/O Shield
	1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack
	1 x Cable Ties 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ROG Maximus IV Extreme

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1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

Republic of Gamers

The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer 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 the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with theASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors

This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16

PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® second

generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most

powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

Intel® P67 Express Chipset

The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. It uses serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth

and stability, and provides an improved performance. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of

2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Refer to page 2-5 for details.

*Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

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PCIe 2.0

Double Speed; Double Bandwidth

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand

Why choose when you can have both?

SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme, you'll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen.

1.3.2ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features

ROG Connect

Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!

Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook—just like a race car engineer—with ROG Connect. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through notebook.

ROG iDirect

Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad now!

Still overclocking your PC the old-fashioned way? Let ROG iDirect bring you a whole new tweaking experience right on your iPhone or iPad! Thanks to the

Bluetooth card that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad!

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RC Bluetooth

Smashes all the barriers of conventional overclocking

Still overclocking in old-fashioned way? Let RC Bluetooth bring you the whole new idea of how to do! Just simply push the button from the Back IO on the RC

Bluetooth card, overclockers can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - such as voltages and frequency on the fly. When users want to use oridinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy all the wireless convenience brought from RC Bluetooth.

USB BIOS FlashBack

Refresh the BIOS can never be that easy

USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to flash BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try their BIOS with the simplist way one can imagine. No need to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for 2 seconds, BIOS would be automatically flashed under standby power. It's no doubt that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience!

BIOS Flashback

Two BIOS ROM. Two BIOS settings. Twice the overclocking flexibility.

Overclocker's prayer to have BIOS flexibility is answered! With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can overclock with even more confidence. BIOS

Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save two versions of the BIOS simultaneously. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one BIOS can be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to be stored with any previous version. BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to

overclockers! By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can easily choose which BIOS ROM they want to save & boot from.

iROG

Intelligent multiple control at hand

The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed purely at a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency.

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ProbeIt

Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking

ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard’s measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 8 sets of detection points so you’ll know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester.

Extreme Tweaker

One stop performance tuning shop

Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. No matter if you're looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here!

Loadline Calibration

Optimal power boost for extreme CPU overclocking!

Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy

loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.

Voltiminder LED

Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings

In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky.Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers.

ROG CPU-Z

Whole new design of CPU-Z

ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness.

BIOS Print

One click, easily share your BIOS settings

ROG offers a whole new EFT BIOS feature to handle the demands of an overclocking experience. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press of a button. The days of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over.

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GPU.DIMM Post

Easily check, just enter the BIOS!

Never want your graphics or DRAM card to not be detected? Just enter the

BIOS to find out. This helps you quickly analyze the problem in order to easily fix before attempting an overclock. Remove your doubts and have control over all components. Overclcoking has never been this easy.

1.3.3ROG unique features

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. Overclocking is never as easy as this.

MemOK!

Any memory is A-OK!

Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to computer upgrades. Worry no more, MemOK! is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button

to patch memory issues and get your system up and running in no time. The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve system booting success.

Q-Fan Plus

Optimized quietness and cooling for more devices

The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is provided to detect temperature on any device. When used with a optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to 3 additional devices of your choice!

COP EX

Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to chipsets and

GPU!

The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without the worries of overheating. It can also be used to monitor and save an overheating CPU. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement.

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Onboard Switches

No more shorting pins or moving jumpers

With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers!

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.

1.3.4ASUS special features

ASUS TurboV EVO

The Ultimate O.C. Processor

The ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to achieve world O.C. record. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP!

USB 3.0 Support

10X Faster Date Rates!

Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

SATA 6Gb/s Support

Experience the Future of Storage!

Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

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O.C. Profile

Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings

Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features theASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings.

Q-Shield

Easy and Comfortable Installations

The specially designedASUS Q-Shield does without the usual ""fingers"" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

EZ Flash2

Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update

BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility.

SATA on the Go

The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA

(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.

3DMark® Vantage Advanced Edition

The Gamers' Benchmark

3DMarkVantage is the new industry standard PC gaming performance benchmark from Futuremark, newly designed for Windows Vista and DirectX10. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for the latest hardware. 3DMark® Vantage is based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to take full advantage of DirectX10, the new graphics API from Microsoft

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Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

The best protection from viruses and spyware

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest.

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