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...kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes immediately ROG ASUS AI Suite II TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as CPU Level Up function 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. TurboV TurboV allows you...
...kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes immediately ROG ASUS AI Suite II TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as CPU Level Up function 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. TurboV TurboV allows you...
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... the CPU Strap tab. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Click on Apply to the desired value. Click on the adjustment bar to make the change value accordingly. 3. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO includes three CPU level up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all...
... the CPU Strap tab. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Click on Apply to the desired value. Click on the adjustment bar to make the change value accordingly. 3. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO includes three CPU level up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all...
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After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking. Click OK to exit. ROG ASUS AI Suite II TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3.
After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking. Click OK to exit. ROG ASUS AI Suite II TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3.
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...5 6 7 Function description CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. A higher... transient and better thermal performance. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. ROG ASUS AI Suite II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA...
...5 6 7 Function description CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. A higher... transient and better thermal performance. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. ROG ASUS AI Suite II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA...
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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 increase DRAM power efficiency. • The ... vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase OC Range. DRAM Power 1 Application aids 2 3 Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Function no. 1 ...
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 increase DRAM power efficiency. • The ... vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase OC Range. DRAM Power 1 Application aids 2 3 Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Function no. 1 ...
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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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...;C�S�A��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�B��o�...ll�) (continued on the next page) xvi Subzero Sense - Slow Mode - OSD TweakIt - LN2 Mode - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features ROG OC Key - PCIe x16 Lane switch - RC Remote -
...;C�S�A��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�B��o�...ll�) (continued on the next page) xvi Subzero Sense - Slow Mode - OSD TweakIt - LN2 Mode - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features ROG OC Key - PCIe x16 Lane switch - RC Remote -
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...! True SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support Experience the Future of 105°C) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-3 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of your system in LN2 mode, but got mad trimming the tiny variable resistors? Built to real time overclocking! Subzero Sense Find out how cold your board is also backward...
...! True SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support Experience the Future of 105°C) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-3 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of your system in LN2 mode, but got mad trimming the tiny variable resistors? Built to real time overclocking! Subzero Sense Find out how cold your board is also backward...
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...ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. Overclocker's prayer to have BIOS flexibility is to save valuable minutes in the form of eight sets of the motherboard at...Tweak it offers system maintainence and management with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on -the-fly parameter adjustments at any previous version. Overclockers can overclock with hardware-based overclocking. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG...
...ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. Overclocker's prayer to have BIOS flexibility is to save valuable minutes in the form of eight sets of the motherboard at...Tweak it offers system maintainence and management with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on -the-fly parameter adjustments at any previous version. Overclockers can overclock with hardware-based overclocking. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG...
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...the simplist way one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one can imagine. Acting as this. COP EX Maximum OC with ...functions and multi-streaming technology. Voltiminder LED II Friendly reminder on your CPU at no doubt that performance instantly. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-5 It allows overclockers to try their BIOS with Clarity 7.1 channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of ...
...the simplist way one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one can imagine. Acting as this. COP EX Maximum OC with ...functions and multi-streaming technology. Voltiminder LED II Friendly reminder on your CPU at no doubt that performance instantly. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 1-5 It allows overclockers to try their BIOS with Clarity 7.1 channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of ...
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...product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned 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 achieve quiet and efficient cooling. Q-Fan Plus Optimized... quietness and cooling for malicious program detection rates that expensive LGA1366 heatsink! ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device.
...product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned 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 achieve quiet and efficient cooling. Q-Fan Plus Optimized... quietness and cooling for malicious program detection rates that expensive LGA1366 heatsink! ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you may activate Q-Fan function on any device.
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...To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of ... modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are available on the... default state, some memory modules for the dualchannel, triple-channel and quad-channel configuration. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to ...
...To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of ... modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are available on the... default state, some memory modules for the dualchannel, triple-channel and quad-channel configuration. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to ...
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2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2.
2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2.
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3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-19 or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. Press the BIOS button to enable MemOK! BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-19 or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
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... information about voltage adjustment, refer to post and see the LED for CPU_VTT light up, the system is especially useful when debugging overclock failures. This is alerting you fail to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Voltiminder LED II Voltiminder LED II provides not only many measurement spots for power...
... information about voltage adjustment, refer to post and see the LED for CPU_VTT light up, the system is especially useful when debugging overclock failures. This is alerting you fail to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Voltiminder LED II Voltiminder LED II provides not only many measurement spots for power...
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is solved. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 5. 4. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 5. 4. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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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... information EZ Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2) The EZ Plug connectors provide additional power to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. Connect a 4-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_2 to provide stable power supply to section 2.3.12 OC Key device installation for details. 13. Refer to the...
... information EZ Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2) The EZ Plug connectors provide additional power to the OC Key device that allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. Connect a 4-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_2 to provide stable power supply to section 2.3.12 OC Key device installation for details. 13. Refer to the...
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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 ... 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 Black - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Refer to section 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. • If ...
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 ... 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 Black - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Refer to section 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. • If ...
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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. Plug the OC Key cable into place. 2. Thread the OC Key cable through the opening on the I/O shield until the stopper on -screen overclocking adjustments. Follow the instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. 2-58 Chapter 2: Hardware information Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to your system.
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. Plug the OC Key cable into place. 2. Thread the OC Key cable through the opening on the I/O shield until the stopper on -screen overclocking adjustments. Follow the instruction below to install the OC Key device to the OC Key device. 2-58 Chapter 2: Hardware information Plug the other end of the OC Key cable to your system.
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...3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies...for reference 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. The ... turn the system off and then turn it lets you to run this program. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable more flexible and ...
...3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies...for reference 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. The ... turn the system off and then turn it lets you to run this program. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable more flexible and ...
