ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX LGA 1155 Motherboard

Their Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard is no exception. Based on Intel’s top Z68 chipset, this ATX board is ready to host the newest LGA 1155 Core i7, i5 and i3 processors for ultimate performance. Enjoy up to 32GB of DDR3 memory in dual-channel configuration, as well as the next generation data transfer technologies to push your games and PC to the limit

       Intel Z68 Chipset

 The Intel P67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support new socket 1155 Intel second generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the P67 provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 

Sandy Bridge Processors

This motherboard supports the latest Intel second generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes 

  ROG Connect ROG

 Connect lets you monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook. It links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.

BIOS Print

One click, easily share your BIOS settings!
ROG offers a whole new EFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of an overclocking experience. Maximus IV Extreme features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press of a button. The days of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over.

 Memory OC

 Asus MAXIMUS IV EXTREMEmotherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system

MAX Extreme Digi +

Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements
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. Now you'll be able to push your spanking new Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to bring the ultimate user experience.

 ASUS MAXIMUS IV EXTREME-Z Specifications
CPU Intel Socket 1155 for Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor/Core i5 Processor/Core i3 Processor/
Support Intel 32nm CPU
Supports IntelTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
 
Chipset Intel Z68 Express Chipset 
Memory  4 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB, DDR 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
 
Expansion Slots  4 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (single @x16, dual @x8, triple @x8, x16, x16 )
1 x PCIe 2.0 x4
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
 
Multi-GPU Support Support NVIDIA 3-Way SLI / ATI CrossFireX™ Technology
Bluetooth Bluetooth Module Accessory Card 
Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR
RC Bluetooth On/Off Switch
Storage  Intel® P67 Express Chipset
2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (Red)
4 xSATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray)
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10
Marvell® 9182 PCIe SATA6Gb/s controller
2 xSATA 6Gb/s ports (Red)
JMicron® 362 controller
2 xExternal SATA 3Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On-the-Go)  
LAN  2 x Intel® Gigabit LAN       
Audio   Realtek ALC889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection 
Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking 
Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O 
USB Intel® P67 Express Chipset
 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect)
1 x NEC USB3.0 Controller
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear
1 x NEC USB3.0 Controller with 2 x VIA SuperSpeed USB hub controllers:
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support 
Overclocking Features  ROG Connect
RC Bluetooth
ROG iDirect
USB BIOS Flashback
ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ 
8-phase CPU power 
3-phase Memory power 
ML Cap on CPU only
BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button
ProbeIt
Extreme Tweaker
iROG
Loadline Calibration
ROG OC Kit 
LN2 Mode 
PCIe x16 Lane Switch
Debug LED 
Q_Reset
EFI BIOS features 
ROG BIOS Print
GPU.DIMM Post
CPU Socket Monitor
Intelligent overclocking tools:
ASUS TurboV Evo 
O.C Profile
Overclocking Protection: 
COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) 
Voltiminder LED 
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 
Special Features  CPU Level Up
MemOK!
Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear)
Q-Fan Plus
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS MyLogo 2 
Back Panel I/O Ports  1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port
2 x External SATA
2 x LAN(RJ45) port(s)
8 x USB 3.0/2.0
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 (also for ROG Connect)
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x Clr CMOS switch
1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch
1 x RC Bluetooth switch 
Internal I/O Connectors  1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector(s) (Red) supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector(s) support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports
4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (Red)
4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (Gray)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x Power Fan connector(s)
3 x Optional Fan connector
1 x Power-on switch
1 x Reset switch
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x System Panel connector
7 x ProbeIt measurement points
3 x Thermal sensor connectors
1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header
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 Go Button
1 x BIOS switch button
1 x ROG light connector
 
BIOS  32 Mb Flash ROM , EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS
 
Manageability WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE 
Accessories User's manual
1 2-port USB2.0 module
1 x I/O Shield
2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s signal cables (2-in-1)
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s signal cables (2-in-1)
1 x Q-Connecor Kit (2-in-1)
1 x ROG Connect Cable
1 x ProbeIt cable set
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 ROG exclusive feature guide 
Support Disc Drivers
ASUS AI Suite II
ROG CPU-Z
3DMark Vantage
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 1-year license
 
Form Factor  Extended ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 10.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.9 cm )