Asus maximus iv gene-z user manual

If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.

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. This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 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. To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

NOTE : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. ATAPI devices are not supported. CPU Parameter Recall. 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. 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. LGA socket for 2nd Generation. This provides great graphics performance. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

As such, PCIe 3. PCIe 3. It uses an installed fast SSD min Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization.

Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. GPU for improved performance.

Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. ROG Connect. 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. Mem TweakIt. Worry no more! BIOS Print. The days of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over.

DIMM Post. Notice potential problems even before your enter the OS! Overclockers can save valuable minutes in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. With GPU. It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Now you'll be able to push your spanking new Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of. This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed purely at a hardware level.

Extreme Tweaker. 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. Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.

SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in. It features hardware-accelerated EAX 5. It even comes with THX branding, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements goldplated jacks and high quality capacitors to ensure high definition adventures in audio. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to deliver the most vivid audio enjoyment. ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages the flow of traffic according to your needs so that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files ,and engage in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you need to pwn your opponents.

It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. CPU Level Up. Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? 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. Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to computer upgrades.

Worry no more, MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button. The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve system booting success.

Q-Fan Plus. 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. It can also be used to monitor and save an overheating CPU. Onboard Switches. 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!

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. Intel Gigabit LAN.

With the Intel Gigabit LAN solutions onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies. The ultimate O. 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. USB 3. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4. Page About This Guide Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

Page Conventions Used In This Guide Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe2. Page Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction Page 20 Chapter summary Welcome! Page Welcome Welcome!

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. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold- plated jacks and high quality capacitors to ensure high definition adventures in audio. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to deliver the most vivid audio enjoyment.

With the Intel Gigabit LAN solutions onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before.

Page 28 It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies. Processor The ultimate O. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.

Page 30 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Page 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 Chapter 2: Hardware connectors on the motherboard. Page 32 Chapter summary Before you proceed Page Before You Proceed Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Page Motherboard Overview Motherboard overview 2. Chapter 2: Hardware information Size Chip No. Size Chip NO.

Timing Voltage Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Page Expansion Slots 2. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description PCIe 2. Page Onboard Switches 2. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.

Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. Page Onboard Leds 2. 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.

Page 53 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 switch. Refer to the Debug table below for details. Debug table Code Description Not used Power on. AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading OEM initialization before microcode loading You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

Page Internal Connectors 2. Page 62 Never connect a cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Page 63 3. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. Page 67 BIOS settings. Page Cpu Installation 2. Page 70 Chapter 2: Hardware information Page Dimm Installation 2.

Page Motherboard Installation 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Page Atx Power Connection 2. Page Sata Device Connection 2. Page Expension Card Installation 2. Page Rear Panel Connection 2. USB 2. USB 3. Clear CMOS switch 3. Support USB 3. SATA on the Go. Bouton de mise sous tension. Clignotant : Indique que MemOK!

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PCIe 2. Interrupteur ROG Connect 2. Socket pour processeur LGA 4. Bouton GO 7. Connecteur USB 3. Connecteurs Serial ATA 6. Connecteurs Serial ATA 3. Connecteurs USB 2. LED de debogage Size Chip No. Size Chip NO. You can only view or download manuals with. Sign Up and get 5 for free. Upload your files to the site.

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