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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. Total 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 unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them. * Actual PCIe Speed depends on installed CPU type. Intel® Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel® Smart Response Technology 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 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. LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enjoy both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with LucidLogix® Virtu™�! LucidLogix® Virtu™� �is��a��n�e�x��t�g�e��n�e�r�a�t�io��n��G��P�U��v��ir�t�u�a�l�iz�a��ti�o�n��s�o��ft�w��a�r�e��th��a�t�b��lu��rs� the line between embedded graphics and discrete GPU for increased graphics performance. When you plug a video connector directly to the discrete GPU, LucidLogix® Virtu™� �e�n�a�b��le��s�u��ti�li�z�a�t�io��n��o�f�b��o�t�h��th��e�d��is�c��re��te��a��n�d��in��te��g�r�e�t�e�d��o�n��b�o�a�r�d� GPU for improved performance. Users with 2nd Intel® Core™ processor featuring Intel® Quick Sync are able to enjoy an all-inclusive media platformfor better video transcoding while also enjoying high-end DirectX® 11 3D, anti-aliasing and performance features from their discrete graphics card to experience the best in game visuals. ROG MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 1-3

Section	Page
MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 specifications summary	15
Chapter 1: Product introduction	19
1.1 Welcome!	21
1.2 Package contents	21
1.3 Special features	22
1.3.1 Product highlights	22
1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features	24
1.3.3 ROG unique features	26
1.3.4 ASUS special features	28
Chapter 2: Hardware information	31
2.1 Before you proceed	33
2.2 Motherboard overview	34
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	34
2.2.2 Layout contents	35
2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	36
2.2.4 System memory	37
2.2.5 Expansion slots	48
2.2.6 Onboard switches	50
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs	52
2.2.8 Jumper	59
2.2.9 Internal connectors	60
2.3 Building your computer system	68
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	68
2.3.2 CPU installation	69
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	71
2.3.4 DIMM installation	73
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	74
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	76
2.3.7 SATA device connection	77
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	78
2.3.9 Expension Card installation	79
2.3.10 Rear panel connection	80
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections	81
2.4 Starting up for the first time	84
2.5 Turning off the computer	85
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	87
3.1 Knowing BIOS	89
3.2 BIOS setup program	89
3.2.1 Advanced Mode	90
3.2.2 EZ Mode	92
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu	93
3.4 Main menu	102
3.4.1 System Language [English]	102
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	102
3.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	102
3.4.4 Security	103
3.5 Advanced menu	105
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	106
3.5.2 System Agent Configuration	108
3.5.3 PCH Configuration	109
3.5.4 SATA Configuration	110
3.5.5 USB Configuration	112
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	113
3.5.7 APM	115
3.5.8 iROG Configuration	116
3.5.9 ROG Connect	117
3.6 Monitor menu	118
3.7 Boot menu	122
3.8 Tool menu	124
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	124
3.8.2 Asus SPD Information	125
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	126
3.8.4 GO Button File	127
3.9 Exit menu	128
3.10 Updating BIOS	129
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	130
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	133
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	134
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	135
Chapter 4: Software support	139
4.1 Installing an operating system	141
4.2 Support DVD information	141
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	141
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	142
4.3 Software information	143
4.3.1 AI Suite II	143
4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM	144
4.3.3 TurboV EVO	147
4.3.4 EPU	150
4.3.5 FAN Xpert	151
4.3.6 Probe II	152
4.3.7 Sensor Recorder	153
4.3.8 Ai Charger+	156
4.3.9 ROG CPU-Z	157
4.3.10 MemTweakIt	158
4.3.11 ROG Connect	159
4.3.12 Audio configurations	162
4.4 RAID configurations	164
4.4.1 RAID definitions	164
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	165
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	165
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	166
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	172
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	172
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	172
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	173
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	174
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	177
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	179
5.1.1 Requirements	179
5.1.2 Before you begin	179
5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards	180
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	181
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	181
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	183
5.2.1 Requirements	183
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	183
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	184
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	184
5.3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution	187
5.3.1 Hardware installation	187

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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. Total

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 unprecedented data

speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by

complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will

become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic

performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.

* Actual PCIe Speed depends on installed CPU type.

Intel

Smart Response Technology

Faster Access, Bigger Storage

Intel

Smart Response Technology 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 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.

LucidLogix

Virtu

™

Enjoy both onboard graphics and discrete GPU performance with

LucidLogix

Virtu™!

LucidLogix

Virtu° is a next generation GPU virtualization software that blurs

is a next generation GPU virtualization software that blurs

the line between embedded graphics and discrete GPU for increased graphics

performance. When you plug a video connector directly to the discrete GPU,

LucidLogix

Virtu° enables utilization of both the discrete and integreted onboard

enables utilization of both the discrete and integreted onboard

GPU for improved performance. Users with 2nd Intel

Core™ processor featuring

Intel

Quick Sync are able to enjoy an all-inclusive media platformfor better

video transcoding while also enjoying high-end DirectX

11 3D, anti-aliasing and

performance features from their discrete graphics card to experience the best in

game visuals.