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...in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (black) - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Please refer to www.asus.com for ROG connect) (continued on the next page) xv Intel® Gigabit Ethernet LAN Realtek® ALC898 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 x ... * Hyper DIMM support is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth USB 2ndGeneration Intel® Core...
...in: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (red) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (black) - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Please refer to www.asus.com for ROG connect) (continued on the next page) xv Intel® Gigabit Ethernet LAN Realtek® ALC898 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 x ... * Hyper DIMM support is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth USB 2ndGeneration Intel® Core...
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... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Fan Xpert - ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Design - Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x ROG Connect On/Off ...) 7.1 channel Audio + optical S/PDIF I /O Connectors CPU Level Up ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features - Onboard Switches: Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 3 - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 2 ...
... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Fan Xpert - ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Design - Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x ROG Connect On/Off ...) 7.1 channel Audio + optical S/PDIF I /O Connectors CPU Level Up ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features - Onboard Switches: Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 3 - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 2 ...
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xviii ASUS PC Probe II - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS AI Suite II - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS Update - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - ASUS TurboV EVO Utility - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI...
xviii ASUS PC Probe II - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS AI Suite II - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS Update - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - ASUS TurboV EVO Utility - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI...
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...RAMPAGE IV EXTREME Accessories 1�x�R�O�G�C�on it, check the items in -1 ROG Cable Label 1 x ProbeIt cable set 1 x OC Key 1 x OC Key cable 1 x X-Socket pad module Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS... 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 12-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
...RAMPAGE IV EXTREME Accessories 1�x�R�O�G�C�on it, check the items in -1 ROG Cable Label 1 x ProbeIt cable set 1 x OC Key 1 x OC Key cable 1 x X-Socket pad module Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS... 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 12-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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...™ i7 Processor Family for updated details. We believe in the LGA2011 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to www.asus.com for the LGA 2011 Socket. LGA2011 Intel® Sandy Bridge-E Processor This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Sandy Bridge-E ... features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHz to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. It improves performance by complete backward compatibility with the ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME, you can have the latest, most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in competitions. Whichever path you take, you 'll be available ...
...™ i7 Processor Family for updated details. We believe in the LGA2011 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to www.asus.com for the LGA 2011 Socket. LGA2011 Intel® Sandy Bridge-E Processor This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Sandy Bridge-E ... features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHz to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. It improves performance by complete backward compatibility with the ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME, you can have the latest, most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in competitions. Whichever path you take, you 'll be available ...
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... to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-35 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never... 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 7. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB...
... to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-35 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never... 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 7. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB...
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... devices. PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster ...Snake PMW-350WL Tagan TG1100-U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0133RE TOPower TOP-500P5 Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-39 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 1000W power ...
... devices. PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster ...Snake PMW-350WL Tagan TG1100-U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0133RE TOPower TOP-500P5 Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-39 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 1000W power ...
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you not change the default BIOS settings ... the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1
Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you not change the default BIOS settings ... the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. A higher... [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-11 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is the number of the following percentages to...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. A higher... [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-11 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is the number of the following percentages to...
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Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages ... to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to change the system boot options. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-35 Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to do so.
Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages ... to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to change the system boot options. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-35 Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to do so.
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For more details, refer to display the submenu. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press to start the application. Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-37
For more details, refer to display the submenu. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press to start the application. Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-37
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... Chapter 3 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-41 Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you to... for each of the available filesystem devices. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. You can access...
... Chapter 3 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-41 Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you to... for each of the available filesystem devices. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. You can access...
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...BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 Click Yes if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on... screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. You can decide whether to avoid network traffic. If ...
...BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 Click Yes if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on... screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. You can decide whether to avoid network traffic. If ...
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... from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. asus.com for reference only. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. You can...
... from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. asus.com for reference only. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. You can...
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... file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when...
... file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when...
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Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Copy R4E.ROM to the ROG Connect port (the white USB 2.0 port) at the rear panel of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Turn off ... the USB flash drive to the root directory of the motherboard. 5. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51 Wait until the BIOS LED begins to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive under standby...
Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Copy R4E.ROM to the ROG Connect port (the white USB 2.0 port) at the rear panel of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Turn off ... the USB flash drive to the root directory of the motherboard. 5. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51 Wait until the BIOS LED begins to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive under standby...
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...drivers to run the DVD. Refer to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary videos. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to watch ROG users' ... the video titles to avail all motherboard features. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to display the ASUS contact information. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista...
...drivers to run the DVD. Refer to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary videos. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to watch ROG users' ... the video titles to avail all motherboard features. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to display the ASUS contact information. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista...
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...of AI Suite II. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun ... menu vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows®...DVD to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-3
...of AI Suite II. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun ... menu vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows®...DVD to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-3
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ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-11 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting • Disable: disables the FAN Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software...
ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-11 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting • Disable: disables the FAN Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software...
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...Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-13 The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. 4.3.7 Probe II Probe II is a utility that your changes... Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed ...
...Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-13 The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. 4.3.7 Probe II Probe II is a utility that your changes... Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed ...