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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 files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Doubleclick the folder of your selected software. 3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages. Double-click the language to show the software manual. The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support

Section	Page
About this guide	13
Maximus IV Extreme 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	23
1.3.3 ROG unique features	26
1.3.4 ASUS special features	27
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
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs	52
2.2.8 Jumper	61
2.2.9 Internal connectors	62
2.3 Building your computer system	72
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	72
2.3.2 CPU installation	73
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	75
2.3.4 DIMM installation	77
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	78
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	80
2.3.7 SATA device connection	81
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	82
2.3.9 Expension Card installation	83
2.3.10 Rear panel connection	84
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections	85
2.4 Starting up for the first time	88
2.5 Turning off the computer	89
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	91
3.1 Knowing BIOS	93
3.2 BIOS setup program	93
3.2.1 EZ Mode	94
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	95
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu	97
3.4 Main menu	106
3.4.1 System Language [English]	106
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	106
3.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	106
3.4.4 Security	107
3.5 Advanced menu	109
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	110
3.5.2 PCH Configuration	112
3.5.3 SATA Configuration	113
3.5.4 USB Configuration	114
3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	116
3.5.6 APM	118
3.5.7 iROG Configuration	119
3.5.8 ROG Connect	120
3.5.9 LED Control	120
3.6 Monitor menu	122
3.7 Boot menu	127
3.8 Tools menu	128
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	128
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	129
3.8.3 GO Button File	130
3.8.4 BIOS FlashBack	131
3.9 Exit menu	132
3.10 Updating BIOS	133
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	134
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	137
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	138
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	139
Chapter 4: Software support	143
4.1 Installing an operating system	145
4.2 Support DVD information	145
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	145
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	146
4.3 Software information	147
4.3.1 AI Suite II	147
4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM	148
4.3.3 TurboV EVO	150
4.3.4 EPU	155
4.3.5 FAN Xpert	156
4.3.6 Probe II	157
4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z	158
4.3.8 Audio configurations	159
4.4 RAID configurations	161
4.4.1 RAID definitions	161
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	162
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	162
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	162
4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility	166
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	170
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	170
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	170
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	171
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	172
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	175
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	177
5.1.1 Requirements	177
5.1.2 Before you begin	177
5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards	178
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	179
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	179
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	181
5.2.1 Requirements	181
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	181
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	182