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Motherboard RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION
Motherboard RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION
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...code we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Such software in this email address). Copies of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, ... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E8670 First Edition October 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE...
...code we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Such software in this email address). Copies of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, ... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E8670 First Edition October 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE...
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION specifications summary ix OC Panel specifications summary xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION specifications summary ix OC Panel specifications summary xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
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..., un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN SupremeFX High Definition Audio Intel® Core™ i7 Processors for ...LGA 2011 socket Support 22nm CPU Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ** The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Content protection ...
..., un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN SupremeFX High Definition Audio Intel® Core™ i7 Processors for ...LGA 2011 socket Support 22nm CPU Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ** The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Content protection ...
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... x 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port *Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable ... hardware-based overclocking support Boot debug POST code Intuitive tuning in -chassis usage Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **Please install the latest utility/firmware (ROG Connect Plus) for better compatibility...
... x 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port *Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable ... hardware-based overclocking support Boot debug POST code Intuitive tuning in -chassis usage Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **Please install the latest utility/firmware (ROG Connect Plus) for better compatibility...
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xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1 x ROG Connect cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireTM cable 1 x I/O ...drive bay metal case - 1 x OC Panel cable - 1 x set of screws 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x ROG Magnet 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable label 1 x X-Socket pad 1 x 4-WAY SLI® bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI® bridge ROG motherboard support DVD ...
xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1 x ROG Connect cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireTM cable 1 x I/O ...drive bay metal case - 1 x OC Panel cable - 1 x set of screws 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x ROG Magnet 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable label 1 x X-Socket pad 1 x 4-WAY SLI® bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI® bridge ROG motherboard support DVD ...
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...DDR3 2133/1866/1600MHz frequencies as default. It utilizes the serial point-to www.asus.com for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current PCIe 2.0. ASUS provides extra 6Gb/s ports with its quad-channel DDR3 memory slots, PCI Express ...and double the bandwidth of 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 Quad-Channel, 8 x DIMM DDR3 2800 (O.C.)/ 2666 (O.C)/ 2400 (O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard ...
...DDR3 2133/1866/1600MHz frequencies as default. It utilizes the serial point-to www.asus.com for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current PCIe 2.0. ASUS provides extra 6Gb/s ports with its quad-channel DDR3 memory slots, PCI Express ...and double the bandwidth of 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 Quad-Channel, 8 x DIMM DDR3 2800 (O.C.)/ 2666 (O.C)/ 2400 (O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard ...
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Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for really important tasks, and you want to overclock to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 60A chokes can place ..., which is a special IC that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to five times longer than generic capacitors with 20% wider temperature tolerance. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 It greatly increases your notebook, as well as NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs, 60A chokes, and super-premium 10K...
Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for really important tasks, and you want to overclock to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 60A chokes can place ..., which is a special IC that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to five times longer than generic capacitors with 20% wider temperature tolerance. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 It greatly increases your notebook, as well as NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs, 60A chokes, and super-premium 10K...
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... convenience. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them to a mobile device. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device.... It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities....
... convenience. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them to a mobile device. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device.... It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities....
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... note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord 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. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord 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. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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... 1-10 1-45 1-24 1-42 1-31 1-28 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 DDR3 DIMM slots channel 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin EATX12V_1; 8-pin EATX12V_2) 3. OPT_TEMP2; Q-Code LEDs 8. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Intel® X79...
... 1-10 1-45 1-24 1-42 1-31 1-28 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 DDR3 DIMM slots channel 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin EATX12V_1; 8-pin EATX12V_2) 3. OPT_TEMP2; Q-Code LEDs 8. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. Intel® X79...
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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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... G.SKILL AX3U2400GW8G11(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - F3-19200CL10Q264GBZHD (XMP) 64GB (8x8GB) DS - RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-2666C10Q-16GTXD 16GB (4x4GB) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS... •• 1.65 •• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13
... G.SKILL AX3U2400GW8G11(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - F3-19200CL10Q264GBZHD (XMP) 64GB (8x8GB) DS - RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-2666C10Q-16GTXD 16GB (4x4GB) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS... •• 1.65 •• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13
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... Asint GEIL Part 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 - - DS - - DS - - DS - - DS - - Timing - DS - - DDR3 2133 MHz capacity Vendors Part No.
... Asint GEIL Part 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 - - DS - - DS - - DS - - DS - - Timing - DS - - DDR3 2133 MHz capacity Vendors Part No.
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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-U AP38G1608U2K...
... 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-U AP38G1608U2K...
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...channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into both the dark gray slots and black slots as two pairs of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into D1 slot. We suggest that you install the modules... into four dark gray slots and two black slots as one (1) module inserted into slots B1 and D1 for better...
...channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into both the dark gray slots and black slots as two pairs of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into D1 slot. We suggest that you install the modules... into four dark gray slots and two black slots as one (1) module inserted into slots B1 and D1 for better...
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... multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe x16 Slot # Single VGA SLI/CF 3 way Quad SLI/CFX SLI/CFX 1 x16 x16 x16 x16 2 - - 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...
... multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe x16 Slot # Single VGA SLI/CF 3 way Quad SLI/CFX SLI/CFX 1 x16 x16 x16 x16 2 - - 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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... The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ...cause system boot failure. function. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! See section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the ...
... The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ...cause system boot failure. function. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! See section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the ...
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5. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you are using. 6. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you can use the slide switch to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27
5. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you are using. 6. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you can use the slide switch to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27
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1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.