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Asus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z User Manual

Asus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z
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Motherboard
Maximus IV
GENE-Z

Table of Contents

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Asus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1200, 1300, 1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2133, 2200 MHz
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of EATX power connectors1
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs6
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z68
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP, Vista, 7 32/64-bit
PCI Express slots version2.0
Maximum graphics card memory1759 MB
Manageability featuresWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width- mm

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical safety

Provides precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards during system handling and operation.

Maximus IV GENE-Z Specifications Summary

ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features

Lists exclusive features designed for overclocking and performance tuning.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Before you proceed

Provides essential precautions before installing hardware or changing settings.

2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Details the CPU socket and installation procedure for Intel® 2nd Generation processors.

2.2.4 System memory

Explains the DIMM slots and provides guidance on installing DDR3 memory modules.

2.3.2 CPU installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

2.3.4 DIMM installation

Guides users through the process of installing memory modules into DIMM slots.

2.4 Starting up for the first time

Guides users through the initial system startup and POST process.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

BIOS setup program

Explains how to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu

Details the Extreme Tweaker menu for overclocking and performance-related settings.

3.5.1 CPU Configuration

Details CPU-related settings and automatic detection information.

3.5.4 SATA Configuration

Allows configuration of SATA devices, including modes like AHCI and RAID.

3.7 Boot menu

Allows modification of system boot options, priorities, and startup behavior.

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Utility for updating the motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive.

3.10 Updating BIOS

Covers procedures and precautions for updating the motherboard BIOS.

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Utility for updating BIOS via USB flash drive without bootable media.

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.3.1 AI Suite II

Details the integrated AI Suite II for managing system utilities and monitoring.

4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM

Explains DIGI+ VRM for adjusting voltage and frequency modulation for stability.

4.3.3 TurboV EVO

Covers TurboV EVO for manual CPU frequency and voltage adjustment in Windows.

4.3.5 FAN Xpert

Details FAN Xpert for adjusting CPU and chassis fan speeds based on temperature.

4.3.10 MemTweakIt

Allows adjustment of memory timings to optimize system performance.

4.4 RAID configurations

Explains SATA RAID solutions supported by the motherboard, including RAID levels.

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

Guides on how to enable RAID functionality within the BIOS setup.

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation

Details the process of installing RAID drivers during OS installation.

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

ATI® CrossFireX™ technology

Covers installation and configuration of ATI CrossFireX for multi-GPU setups.

5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards

Provides steps for physically installing multiple CrossFireX graphics cards.

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