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... 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. * Due to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-1 PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to... www.asus.com for the Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product ...
... 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. * Due to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-1 PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to... www.asus.com for the Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product ...
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... and offers you to five times longer than generic capacitors with advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 60A chokes can place favorite...it into actual storage, so you can handle as much as NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs, 60A chokes, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid state capacitors. It greatly increases your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level....
... and offers you to five times longer than generic capacitors with advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 60A chokes can place favorite...it into actual storage, so you can handle as much as NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs, 60A chokes, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid state capacitors. It greatly increases your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level....
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...to transfer files between different utilities. Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to use your mobile device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer and mobile device.... entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! It allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between your ultimate convenience. It also allows you to a more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5
...to transfer files between different utilities. Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to use your mobile device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer and mobile device.... entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! It allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between your ultimate convenience. It also allows you to a more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5
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Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
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... 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 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1; Q-Code LEDs 8. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1; SATA6G_E3 ; DirectKey... (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin EATX12V_1; 8-pin EATX12V_2) 3. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; SATA3G_4 [black]) 15. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1; Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. SATA6G_E4...
... 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 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1; Q-Code LEDs 8. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1; SATA6G_E3 ; DirectKey... (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin EATX12V_1; 8-pin EATX12V_2) 3. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; SATA3G_4 [black]) 15. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1; Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. SATA6G_E4...
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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 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...;• 1.65 •• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13 RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL ADATA ADATA AVEXIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 F3-2800C12Q...
...;• 1.65 •• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13 RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL ADATA ADATA AVEXIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 F3-2800C12Q...
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... Chip 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 DS - - DS - - Timing Voltage 9-9-9-24 - 11-1313-31 - 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-10-27 1.5 9-11-11-31 1.65...
... Chip 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 DS - - DS - - Timing Voltage 9-9-9-24 - 11-1313-31 - 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-10-27 1.5 9-11-11-31 1.65...
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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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA A-DATA AMD AMD AMD Apacer AX3U1600W8G11 AE32G1609U1-U AE34G1609U2...
... 1.65 10-1010-27 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA A-DATA AMD AMD AMD Apacer AX3U1600W8G11 AE32G1609U1-U AE34G1609U2...
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...(623654) 8GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Single-sided DS - Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the dark gray slots or the... black slots as one (1) module inserted into slots A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for the latest QVL. We suggest ...
...(623654) 8GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Single-sided DS - Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the dark gray slots or the... black slots as one (1) module inserted into slots A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for the latest QVL. We suggest ...
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... 82579V On Chip USB1 On Chip USB2 HD Audio On Chip SATA A shared shared shared shared shared shared - x16 x16 x8 6 - - - D shared - B shared shared - Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-23 x8 x8 4 -
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...button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! See section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the...restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the motherboard booting process. The blinking speed of...
...button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! See section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the...restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the motherboard booting process. The blinking speed of...
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PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you are using. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27 Press the BIOS button to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you can use the slide switch to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 5.
PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you are using. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27 Press the BIOS button to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you can use the slide switch to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 5.
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BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. 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. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. 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. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
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Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on the next page for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a power-on button that lights up to the Q-Code table on button. 6. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-31 5.
Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on the next page for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a power-on button that lights up to the Q-Code table on button. 6. This is a reminder that the system 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 Q-Code table Code 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - EF F0 F1 F2 F3...
... 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 Q-Code table Code 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - EF F0 F1 F2 F3...
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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 Q-Code table Code 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF...
... 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 Q-Code table Code 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF...
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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. 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
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SATA3G_3; SATA3G_4 [black]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; SATA3G_2; If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with ... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-39 Refer to section 3.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the...
SATA3G_3; SATA3G_4 [black]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; SATA3G_2; If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with ... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-39 Refer to section 3.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the...
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...) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are purchased separately. • To monitor the temperature at the BIOS, go to BIOS>Monitor>Temperature Monitor. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-41 Chapter 1 OPT_TEMP3) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to 4.8Gbps connection speed.
...) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are purchased separately. • To monitor the temperature at the BIOS, go to BIOS>Monitor>Temperature Monitor. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-41 Chapter 1 OPT_TEMP3) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to 4.8Gbps connection speed.