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The ASUS ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z is the latest model in a long line of ROG motherboards designed from the ground up to be an overclocking enthusiast's dream come true. The ASUS ROG Extreme boards have always been about giving full features and maximum overclocking potential and the Maximus IV Extreme-Z is no exception.

Lucid® Virtu™ is a GPU virtualization software which along with 2nd generation Intel® Core processor featuring like Intel Quick Sync can enable an all-inclusive media platform and discrete GPUs coming with high-end DirectX 11 3D, anti-aliasing and performance features to get the thrills in games. Ultimately, users can enjoy optimal simultaneous performance in 3D gaming and video functions like transcoding and HD playback without having to manually change settings between GPUs. Also on board are dual Gigabit Intel® Ethernet ports and dual-channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) DRAM.

Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance using 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 maximised storage utilisation.

Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to bring the ultimate user experience.

What's more is the Maximus IV Extreme-Z comes with an exclusive ROG OC Kit. This includes, LN2 mode which when activated optimises the ROG board to stop cold-boot bug during POST at the most extreme low temperature when using liquid nitrogen. Also included is a PCIe x 16 lane switch which helps to quickly identify and trouble shoot individual VGA functionality. The final feature of this exclusive package is Q Reset which smartly clears CMOS and quickly by passes S5 mode to reboot the system.

ASUS Unique Selling Points

• Extreme Engine Digi+: A Powerful digital Phase Power design for both CPU, iGPU and Memory Power.
• 8-phase CPU power + 4-phase iGPU Power
• 2-phase VCCIO power
• 3-phase Memory power
• ML Cap on CPU only
• RC Bluetooth: Smashes through all the barriers of conventional overclocking !
• ROG iDirect: Tune your PC from your iPhone or iPad now!
• USB BIOS Flashback: Easily flash your Bios without the need for even a CPU or Memory.
• BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button: Two BIOS ROM. Two BIOS settings. Twice the overclocking flexibility.
• CPU Level Up: A simple click for an instant performance upgrade!
• ROG Connect: Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!

Key specification

• Form Factor: Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm)
• Socket: LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors
• Chipset: Intel® Z68 Express Chipset
• Graphics interface: 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (single @x16, dual @x8, triple @x8, x16, x16 )
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe2.0 x4 slot, 1 x PCIe2.0 x1 slot
• Multi GPU: Support NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ with NF200 / ATI CrossFireX™ Technology plus Lucid® Virtu™ Technology
• Memory: 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Audio: Realtek ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
• LAN: 2 x Intel® Gigabit LAN
• Storage: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red), 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray) Both Supporting Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. Intel® Smart Response Technology
• Storage2: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Red), 2 x External SATA 3Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On-the-Go)
• USB: 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear, 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support, 9 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect)
• Manageability: WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
• BIOS: 64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR, RC Bluetooth On/Off Switch

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

In The Box

• 1 x ROG Connect Cable
• 1 x ProbeIt cable set
• 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
• 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0Gb/s signal Cables
• 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0Gb/s signal Cables
• 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
• 1 x Thermal Sensor Cable Pack
• 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge
• 1 x SLI Cable
• 1 x Crossfire cable
• 1 x Cable Ties Pack
• 1 x ROG Theme Label
• 1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable Label
• 1 x RC Bluetooth card
• 1 x User guide
• 1 x ROG exclusive feature guide
• 1 x I/O Shield
• Support DVD: Drivers and applications, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS AI Suite II, ROG CPU-Z, 3DMark Vantage, ROG Mem TweakIt Utility, DAEMON Tools Pro Standard, Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license