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...supports both the Sandy Bridge-E and the Ivy Bridge-E processors. PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way/4-way/Quad-GPU SLI™ and CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel®...frequencies as default. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-1 Extra SATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® X79 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation SATA (Serial ATA) interface, delivering up ...
...supports both the Sandy Bridge-E and the Ivy Bridge-E processors. PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way/4-way/Quad-GPU SLI™ and CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel®...frequencies as default. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-1 Extra SATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® X79 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation SATA (Serial ATA) interface, delivering up ...
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...has never been so easy, or cost-free. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to , and the motherboard will do the rest. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your notebook, as well as NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs, 60A chokes, and super-premium 10K... black metallic solid state capacitors. The NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs combine great durability and up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 60A ...
...has never been so easy, or cost-free. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to , and the motherboard will do the rest. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your notebook, as well as NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs, 60A chokes, and super-premium 10K... black metallic solid state capacitors. The NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs combine great durability and up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 60A ...
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... one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to a more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 It also allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer...
... one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to a more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 It also allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
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...38 1-24 1-27 1-42 1-25 1-40 1-39 1-41 1-47 1-50 1-43 1-47 1-27 1-26 1-48 1-48 1-46 1-44 Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-9 Slow Mode Switch 9. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2) 10. MemOK! button 14. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 18. BIOS Switch button 22. USB910... 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 13. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; SATA3G_2; SATA3G_4 [black]) 15. SATA6G_E3 ; SATA6G_E4 [gray]) 17. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1;...
...38 1-24 1-27 1-42 1-25 1-40 1-39 1-41 1-47 1-50 1-43 1-47 1-27 1-26 1-48 1-48 1-46 1-44 Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-9 Slow Mode Switch 9. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2) 10. MemOK! button 14. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 18. BIOS Switch button 22. USB910... 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 13. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; SATA3G_2; SATA3G_4 [black]) 15. SATA6G_E3 ; SATA6G_E4 [gray]) 17. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1;...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13 CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A 16GB (Ver4.21)(XMP) (8x2GB) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - F3-2400C11Q-32GXM (XMP) 32GB ...(4x8GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. F3-19200CL10Q264GBZHD ...
...65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13 CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A 16GB (Ver4.21)(XMP) (8x2GB) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - F3-2400C11Q-32GXM (XMP) 32GB ...(4x8GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. F3-19200CL10Q264GBZHD ...
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... DS Brand Chip NO. Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2468 • • DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 - • • DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-15 DDR3 2133 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - Timing Voltage 9-9-9-24 - 11-1313-31 - 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11...
... DS Brand Chip NO. Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2468 • • DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 - • • DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-15 DDR3 2133 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - Timing Voltage 9-9-9-24 - 11-1313-31 - 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11...
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... 1.65 10-1010-27 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-17 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2.12)(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver2.21)(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver.3.24)(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS...
... 1.65 10-1010-27 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-17 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2.12)(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver2.21)(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver.3.24)(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS...
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... one pair of quad-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into four dark gray slots and two black slots as one (1) module inserted into D1 slot. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Size Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Team SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB TED34096M1333HC9 4GB TED34GM1333C9BK 4GB Team TED38GM1333C9BK 8GB Transcend...
... one pair of quad-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into four dark gray slots and two black slots as one (1) module inserted into D1 slot. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Size Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Team SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB TED34096M1333HC9 4GB TED34GM1333C9BK 4GB Team TED38GM1333C9BK 8GB Transcend...
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PCIe x16 Slot # Single VGA SLI/CF 3 way Quad SLI/CFX SLI/CFX 1 x16 x16 x16 x16 2 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-23 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI mode. • While running at heavy loaded four VGA ...
PCIe x16 Slot # Single VGA SLI/CF 3 way Quad SLI/CFX SLI/CFX 1 x16 x16 x16 x16 2 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-23 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI mode. • While running at heavy loaded four VGA ...
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... To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 One indicator is not properly installed. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process... to test one of the LEDs in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...
... To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 One indicator is not properly installed. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process... to test one of the LEDs in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...
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When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27 BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Press the BIOS button to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. 5. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 6.
When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27 BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Press the BIOS button to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. 5. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 6.
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The LED does not light up when the corresponding BIOS is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when there is in use. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29
The LED does not light up when the corresponding BIOS is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when there is in use. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29
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... with a power-on button that lights up to the Q-Code table on button. 6. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-31 5.
... with a power-on button that lights up to the Q-Code table on button. 6. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-31 5.
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... image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-33 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Q-Code table Code 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B...
... image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-33 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Q-Code table Code 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B...
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... NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-35
... NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-35
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LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the coldboot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-37 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the coldboot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-37 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
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SATA3G_2; Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-39 Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID ... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_4 [black]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
SATA3G_2; Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-39 Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID ... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_4 [black]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
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...; The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. 5. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-41 Chapter 1 We recommend you can work with the temperature sensors for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you to install...
...; The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. 5. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-41 Chapter 1 We recommend you can work with the temperature sensors for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you to install...