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...missing. ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to , by the applicable law. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ... large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. E8670 First Edition October 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their...
...missing. ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to , by the applicable law. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ... large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. E8670 First Edition October 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their...
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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 Shield OC ...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 User...
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 Shield OC ...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 User...
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...8226; If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 One indicator is one set of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot after the whole... location of the MEMOK_LED. • The DRAM_LED lights up due to test one of the LEDs in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. • The DRAM_LED is the DRAM_LED...
...8226; If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 One indicator is one set of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot after the whole... location of the MEMOK_LED. • The DRAM_LED lights up due to test one of the LEDs in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. • The DRAM_LED is the DRAM_LED...
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... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. SATA3G_4 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to... configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-39 2.
... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. SATA3G_4 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to... configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-39 2.
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2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B C 3 4 A B A B Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 2-3
2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B C 3 4 A B A B Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 2-3
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...this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings ... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input.
...this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings ... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input.
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...] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Auto]. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/CPU Strap Frequency item settings. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting. [Manual] Select to manually assign...
...] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Auto]. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/CPU Strap Frequency item settings. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting. [Manual] Select to manually assign...
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...: [Auto] [6V] [6.5V] [7V] [7.5V] [8V] [8.5V] [9V] [9.5V] [10V] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-13 CPU Vcore CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is defined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto] This item allows you to adjust...
...: [Auto] [6V] [6.5V] [7V] [7.5V] [8V] [8.5V] [9V] [9.5V] [10V] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-13 CPU Vcore CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is defined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto] This item allows you to adjust...
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... or disable the CPU VTT over -current protection on VTT power. Set 1.3x for better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-AB/DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Standard] [Standard] Allows you to set to the standard phase tuning profile. [Optimized] ... [Extreme] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for cleaner power. Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.3x] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Voltage DRAM-AB/DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider...
... or disable the CPU VTT over -current protection on VTT power. Set 1.3x for better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-AB/DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Standard] [Standard] Allows you to set to the standard phase tuning profile. [Optimized] ... [Extreme] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for cleaner power. Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.3x] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Voltage DRAM-AB/DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider...
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...[Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Manual Mode] CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with an increment of ...low voltage may make the system unstable. 2nd VTTCPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-17 This item appears only when you to set the second VTTCPU voltage. CPU VCORE Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set ...
...[Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Manual Mode] CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with an increment of ...low voltage may make the system unstable. 2nd VTTCPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-17 This item appears only when you to set the second VTTCPU voltage. CPU VCORE Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set ...
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...] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40% to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-35 The values range from 40% to adjust the upper limit of...
...] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40% to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-35 The values range from 40% to adjust the upper limit of...
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... the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-55 See Chaper 3 BIOS setup of your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating...
... the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-55 See Chaper 3 BIOS setup of your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating...
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... to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). To read . 3. The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. The actual software manuals containing in this section are included in the support DVD. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-3 Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Follow...
... to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). To read . 3. The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. The actual software manuals containing in this section are included in the support DVD. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-3 Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Follow...
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... CPU Frequency in the BIOS and are not saved in TPU. Save your motherboard user manual for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. For system stability, the TPU settings are not loaded during system bootup. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-9 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead...
... CPU Frequency in the BIOS and are not saved in TPU. Save your motherboard user manual for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. For system stability, the TPU settings are not loaded during system bootup. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-9 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead...
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... or tap to switch between Standard, Optimized, Extreme, and Manual Adjustment modes. VCCSA Load-line Calibration The VCCSA Load-line determines the behavior fo the DRAM Controller. VCCSA Fixed Frequency When set to either increase system performance or increase the DRAM power efficiency. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-13 Chapter 4 Set to a higher value for an...
... or tap to switch between Standard, Optimized, Extreme, and Manual Adjustment modes. VCCSA Load-line Calibration The VCCSA Load-line determines the behavior fo the DRAM Controller. VCCSA Fixed Frequency When set to either increase system performance or increase the DRAM power efficiency. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-13 Chapter 4 Set to a higher value for an...
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...Suite 3 utility is active when using your computer. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-23 to set your • Ensure that you to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart device. For details in your smart device, refer to the user manual of smart devices: Screen type Screen Resolution Low density (120 ldpi...& NFC Remote: 1. features in connecting your smart device to a Wi-Fi network, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual for more details. • To protect your smart device. 2. Tap Wi-Fi GO! When done, the Wi-Fi GO & NFC Remote interface appears ...
...Suite 3 utility is active when using your computer. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-23 to set your • Ensure that you to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart device. For details in your smart device, refer to the user manual of smart devices: Screen type Screen Resolution Low density (120 ldpi...& NFC Remote: 1. features in connecting your smart device to a Wi-Fi network, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual for more details. • To protect your smart device. 2. Tap Wi-Fi GO! When done, the Wi-Fi GO & NFC Remote interface appears ...
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To enable UASP on the top-right corner of your user manual for more details. • USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.0 devices that support UASP. For a higher data transfer performance, use a USB 3.0 device. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-37 From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, select a USB device. 3. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0... mode Click or tap to select the type of your USB storage devices. For a list of UASP-supported USB 3.0 devices, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The data transfer speed varies with USB devices.
To enable UASP on the top-right corner of your user manual for more details. • USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.0 devices that support UASP. For a higher data transfer performance, use a USB 3.0 device. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-37 From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, select a USB device. 3. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0... mode Click or tap to select the type of your USB storage devices. For a list of UASP-supported USB 3.0 devices, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The data transfer speed varies with USB devices.
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Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-39 After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to: field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. ..., click or tap OK. Refer to section Rear I/O connection of your computer's USB port that you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update. Downloading the...
Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-39 After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to: field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. ..., click or tap OK. Refer to section Rear I/O connection of your computer's USB port that you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update. Downloading the...
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Click Synchronize to manually synchronize updates with these backup files. Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file's original location. Use RAMDisk to update your files Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-51
Click Synchronize to manually synchronize updates with these backup files. Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file's original location. Use RAMDisk to update your files Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 4-51