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...not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in the... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently,...
...not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in the... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently,...
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... change value accordingly. 3. Click on the adjustment bar to manually adjust CPU Strap. 1. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO includes three CPU level up modes, providing the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the... take effect. Click the CPU Level Up tab, choose the mode, and click Start. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Using CPU Level Up 1. CPU Strap Allows you to the desired value.
... change value accordingly. 3. Click on the adjustment bar to manually adjust CPU Strap. 1. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO includes three CPU level up modes, providing the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the... take effect. Click the CPU Level Up tab, choose the mode, and click Start. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Using CPU Level Up 1. CPU Strap Allows you to the desired value.
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3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings, and restarts the system. Click OK to exit. ROG ASUS AI Suite II After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking.
3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings, and restarts the system. Click OK to exit. ROG ASUS AI Suite II After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking.
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...CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to enhance reliability and stability. Set to a higher value for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and better thermal performance. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Reduce phase number...and VRM thermal. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. ROG ASUS AI Suite II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA Loadline...
...CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to enhance reliability and stability. Set to a higher value for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and better thermal performance. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Reduce phase number...and VRM thermal. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. ROG ASUS AI Suite II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA Loadline...
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DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase OC Range. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ROG ASUS AI Suite II DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for system stability or to... all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Function no. 1 2 3 Function description DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase OC Range. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ROG ASUS AI Suite II DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for system stability or to... all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Function no. 1 2 3 Function description DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
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... is organized xiii Where to find more information xiii Conventions used in this guide xiv Typography...xiv RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary xv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-3 1.3.3 Sound with Clarity 1-5 1.3.4 ROG EZ DIY Features 1-6 1.3.5 Software Bundled 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard...
... is organized xiii Where to find more information xiii Conventions used in this guide xiv Typography...xiv RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary xv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-3 1.3.3 Sound with Clarity 1-5 1.3.4 ROG EZ DIY Features 1-6 1.3.5 Software Bundled 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard...
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... - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features ROG OC Key - Subzero Sense - PCIe x16 Lane switch - OSD Monitor ROG Extreme OC Kit - RC Remote - RC Poster - VGA Hotwire - EZ Plug ROG Connect - GPU TweakIt ROG iDirect GPU.DIMM Post ROG Extreme Engine...;p�o�w�e�r - 2+2 phase DRAM power ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker USB BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - ��A�S�U��S��A�I...
... - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features ROG OC Key - Subzero Sense - PCIe x16 Lane switch - OSD Monitor ROG Extreme OC Kit - RC Remote - RC Poster - VGA Hotwire - EZ Plug ROG Connect - GPU TweakIt ROG iDirect GPU.DIMM Post ROG Extreme Engine...;p�o�w�e�r - 2+2 phase DRAM power ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker USB BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - ��A�S�U��S��A�I...
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... Experience the Future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features OSD TweakIt The key to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with a set of 105°C) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-3 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth...
... Experience the Future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features OSD TweakIt The key to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with a set of 105°C) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-3 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth...
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... maintainence and management with hardware-based overclocking. Overclockers can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such as make on with more confidence. Twice the overclocking flexibility. Very much like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you to be processed... component failure under extreme conditions. ProbeIt Get all hands-on -the-fly parameter adjustments at any previous version. This design allows advanced user control and management to the Bluetooth support that comes with ROG Connect. Overclocker's prayer to overclockers! 1-4 Chapter 1:...
... maintainence and management with hardware-based overclocking. Overclockers can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such as make on with more confidence. Twice the overclocking flexibility. Very much like a race car engineer-with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you to be processed... component failure under extreme conditions. ProbeIt Get all hands-on -the-fly parameter adjustments at any previous version. This design allows advanced user control and management to the Bluetooth support that comes with ROG Connect. Overclocker's prayer to overclockers! 1-4 Chapter 1:...
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...the one can imagine. The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-5 Simply pick the processor you 're looking for instant upgrade! The COP EX allows overclockers to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under...voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! The onboard 7.1 channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high...
...the one can imagine. The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-5 Simply pick the processor you 're looking for instant upgrade! The COP EX allows overclockers to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under...voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! The onboard 7.1 channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high...
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... panel cables in one complete module. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on any device. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on up to detect temperature on advanced antivirus... technologies. With X-Socket, switch out the LGA2011 pad for more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! With...
... panel cables in one complete module. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on any device. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on up to detect temperature on advanced antivirus... technologies. With X-Socket, switch out the LGA2011 pad for more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! With...
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ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to...64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, ... with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB,...
ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to...64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, ... with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB,...
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2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1.
2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1.
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GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to enable MemOK! The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-19 3. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings.
GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. or press it to enable MemOK! The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-19 3. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings.
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...Voltiminder LED II Voltiminder LED II provides not only many measurement spots for various voltages but LEDs indicating which voltage is alerting you fail to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. For example, when you that indicate the voltage conditions of the following LED set: GND, CPU_VCORE, CPU_VSA, CPU_VTT, PCH_1... LED II consists of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. This is especially useful when debugging overclock failures. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for CPU_VTT light up, the system is being ...
...Voltiminder LED II Voltiminder LED II provides not only many measurement spots for various voltages but LEDs indicating which voltage is alerting you fail to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. For example, when you that indicate the voltage conditions of the following LED set: GND, CPU_VCORE, CPU_VSA, CPU_VTT, PCH_1... LED II consists of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. This is especially useful when debugging overclock failures. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for CPU_VTT light up, the system is being ...
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is solved. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. 4. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 5. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process.
is solved. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. 4. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 5. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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... 3.0 x16 slots. Connect a 6-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_1 when installing four PCIe3.0 x16 display cards to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to provide sufficient power supply. Connect a 4-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_2 to provide stable power supply...
... 3.0 x16 slots. Connect a 6-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_1 when installing four PCIe3.0 x16 display cards to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to provide sufficient power supply. Connect a 4-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_2 to provide stable power supply...
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... In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-55
... In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-55
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To install the OC Key device 1. Thread the OC Key cable through the opening on the I/O shield until the stopper on -screen overclocking adjustments. Plug the OC Key cable into place. 2. Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to your system. Follow the instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. 2-58 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.12 OC Key device installation The OC Key device allows quick on the cable snaps into the onboard connector labeled OC Key. 3.
To install the OC Key device 1. Thread the OC Key cable through the opening on the I/O shield until the stopper on -screen overclocking adjustments. Plug the OC Key cable into place. 2. Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to your system. Follow the instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. 2-58 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.12 OC Key device installation The OC Key device allows quick on the cable snaps into the onboard connector labeled OC Key. 3.
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... purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is connected to ...and then turn it lets you see on to restart the system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS... ensure optimum performance. 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-...
... purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is connected to ...and then turn it lets you see on to restart the system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS... ensure optimum performance. 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-...