Maximus IV Extreme-Z

The Best Overclocking Experience on Intel Z68-based board

Mem TweakIt: Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge

ROG Connect: Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!

ROG iDirect : Tune your PC from your iPhone or iPad now!

RC Bluetooth: Smashes through all the barriers of conventional overclocking !

Extreme Engine Digi+: Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements

USB BIOS Flashback: No worry of BIOS crash anytime!

Specifications

CPU	Intel® Socket 1155 for 2^nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset	Intel® Z68
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to Intel® SPEC, the Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.
Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology Supports LucidLogix® Virtu™ Technology
Expansion Slots	4 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8, x16, x16) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage	Intel® Z68 chipset : ¹ 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Support Intel® Smart Response Technology on 2^nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family Marvell® PCIe 9182 controller :* ¹ 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red JMicron® JMB362 controller :* *¹ 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red
LAN	Intel®, 2 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V2.1+EDR RC Bluetooth On/Off Switch
Audio	Realtek® ALC 889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports	NEC® USB 3.0 controller : ² 8 x USB 3.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) NEC® USB 3.0 controller :* 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue) Intel® Z68 chipset : 9 x USB 2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, 8 at mid-board)
Overclocking Features	ROG Connect RC Bluetooth : - RC TweakIt ROG iDirect Extreme Engine Digi+ : - 8 -phase CPU power design + 4 -phase iGPU power design - 3 -phase Memory power design - ML Caps on CPU respectively Mem TweakIt ROG Extreme OC kit : - LN2 Mode - PCIe x16 Lane Switch - Debug LED - Q Reset ProbeIt UEFI BIOS features : - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post - CPU Socket Monitor iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback Overclocking Protection : - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features	ASUS TurboV EVO : - CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features : - MemOK! - Onboard Button : Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at back IO) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - ASUS Q-Fan Plus - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector
Back I/O Ports	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 8 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 (white port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es) 1 x RC Bluetooth switch(es)
Internal I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x Power Fan connector(s) 3 x Optional Fan connector(s) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x RC Bluetooth header(s) 1 x LN2 Mode header(s) 1 x Q Reset switch(es) 2 x EZ Plug connector(s) (4-pin Molex power connector) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x LN2 Mode switch(es) 1 x Go Button(s) 1 x BIOS Switch button(s) 1 x ROG light connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories	User's manual ROG Exclusive Feature Guide I/O Shield 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x CrossFire cable(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module(s) 1 x ROG Connect cable(s) 1 x ProbeIt cable set(s) 1 x Thermal sensor cable pack(s) 1 x Cable ties pack(s) 1 x ROG theme label(s) 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s) 1 x RC Bluetooth card(s)
BIOS	64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability	WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support Disc	Support DVD: - Drivers and applications * ASUS AI Suite II * ROG CPU-Z * 3DMark Vantage * ROG Mem TweakIt Utility * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license * ASUS AI Charger
Form Factor	Extended ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.9 cm )
Note	1: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. 2: With 2 x VIA SuperSpeed USB hub controllers.