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... 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...2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 iii
... 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...2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 iii
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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...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. ***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for better compatibility with 90...
... 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...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. ***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for better compatibility with 90...
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... need to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device's customized gestures. • File Transfer: Allows you to a mobile device. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 It allows you to control files...
... need to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device's customized gestures. • File Transfer: Allows you to a mobile device. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 It allows you to control files...
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...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 button to initiate the memory compatibility tuning process that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for ...the exact location of the MEMOK_LED. • The DRAM_LED lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ...
...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 button to initiate the memory compatibility tuning process that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for ...the exact location of the MEMOK_LED. • The DRAM_LED lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ...
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... process and results to the system's failure to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To use USB...
... process and results to the system's failure to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To use USB...
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... convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as R4BE.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
... convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as R4BE.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
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... using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-51 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the...
... using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-51 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the...
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... DOS environment 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-53 The succeeding utility screens are...
... DOS environment 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-53 The succeeding utility screens are...
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... Drive D (USB flash drive). Are you to confirm BIOS update. 3. Welcome to update BIOS? Yes No Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH...
... Drive D (USB flash drive). Are you to confirm BIOS update. 3. Welcome to update BIOS? Yes No Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. See Chaper 3 BIOS setup of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-55 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to exit BIOS Updater. 5. When BIOS update is done, press to the DOS prompt after...
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. See Chaper 3 BIOS setup of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-55 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to exit BIOS Updater. 5. When BIOS update is done, press to the DOS prompt after...
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... the updated BIOS: 1. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your user manual for more details. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-39 After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen...
... the updated BIOS: 1. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your user manual for more details. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-39 After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen...