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... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS...Open Source Software licenses. Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of alteration is defaced or missing. E8670 First Edition October 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Such software in it shipped to this information.
... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS...Open Source Software licenses. Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of alteration is defaced or missing. E8670 First Edition October 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Such software in it shipped to this information.
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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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...4 x PCIe3.0 x16 slots, support x16; Please refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. High-fidelity audio operational amplifiers (OP-AMPs) - 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 Texas ...
...4 x PCIe3.0 x16 slots, support x16; Please refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. High-fidelity audio operational amplifiers (OP-AMPs) - 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 Texas ...
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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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... Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011 socket for twice the performance of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-1 It provides great system performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current PCIe 2.0. PCIe 3.0... at DDR3 2133/1866/1600MHz frequencies as default. Total bandwidth for the Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. ASUS provides extra 6Gb/s ports with its quad-channel DDR3 memory slots, PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots, and level 3 (L3...
... Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011 socket for twice the performance of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-1 It provides great system performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current PCIe 2.0. PCIe 3.0... at DDR3 2133/1866/1600MHz frequencies as default. Total bandwidth for the Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. ASUS provides extra 6Gb/s ports with its quad-channel DDR3 memory slots, PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots, and level 3 (L3...
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...chokes. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 It utilizes the best components such as 60A of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in 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 ...so easy, or cost-free. It greatly increases your main storage optimized for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up to monitor the status of system memory and ...
...chokes. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-3 It utilizes the best components such as 60A of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in 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 ...so easy, or cost-free. It greatly increases your main storage optimized for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up to monitor the status of system memory and ...
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Wi-Fi GO! Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your computer. • Smart Motion Control: Allows you to remotely control your ... wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between different utilities. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to take screenshots and send them all across cloud services in a few • clicks. • Media Streaming Hub: Allows you...
Wi-Fi GO! Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5 USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your computer. • Smart Motion Control: Allows you to remotely control your ... wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between different utilities. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to take screenshots and send them all across cloud services in a few • clicks. • Media Streaming Hub: Allows you...
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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 you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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 you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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... 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 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1; SATA3G_4 [black]) 15. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1; USB78; Slow Mode Switch 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 13. SATA6G_E4 [gray...
... 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 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1; SATA3G_4 [black]) 15. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1; USB78; Slow Mode Switch 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 13. SATA6G_E4 [gray...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...8226;• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13 F3-19200CL10Q264GBZHD (XMP) 64GB (8x8GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR ...XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-2666C10Q-16GTXD 16GB (4x4GB) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. Timing CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C10 16GB (4x4GB) DS - Team TXD38G2666HC11CBK 32GB...
...8226;• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 • (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-13 F3-19200CL10Q264GBZHD (XMP) 64GB (8x8GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR ...XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-2666C10Q-16GTXD 16GB (4x4GB) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2800 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. Timing CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C10 16GB (4x4GB) DS - Team TXD38G2666HC11CBK 32GB...
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... - - Timing - DS - - DS - - DS - - 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 - - AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V (XMP) SLA302G08-ML2HB (XMP) GUP34GB2000C9DC (XMP) Size 4GB (2x2GB) 4GB 4GB (2x2GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO...
... - - Timing - DS - - DS - - DS - - 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 - - AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V (XMP) SLA302G08-ML2HB (XMP) GUP34GB2000C9DC (XMP) Size 4GB (2x2GB) 4GB 4GB (2x2GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip 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 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver3.19)(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB DS - CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver2.21)(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS -
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... six (6) modules inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as three pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one ... pair of quad-channel memory configuration. Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into D1 slot. DDR3 1333 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. We suggest that you install the...
... six (6) modules inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as three pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one ... pair of quad-channel memory configuration. Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-21 Supports eight (8) modules inserted into D1 slot. DDR3 1333 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. We suggest that you install the...
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... F shared - B shared shared - PCIe x16 Slot # Single VGA SLI/CF 3 way Quad SLI/CFX SLI/CFX 1 x16 x16 x16 x16 2 - - C shared - x16 x16 x8 6 - - - Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-23 H shared - x8 x8 4 - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE_X16_1 PCIE_X8_2 PCIE_X16/X8_3 PCIE_X8_4 PCIE_X1_1 ASM USB3#1 ASM USB3#2 ASM SATA6#1 ASM SATA6#2 Intel LAN...
... F shared - B shared shared - PCIe x16 Slot # Single VGA SLI/CF 3 way Quad SLI/CFX SLI/CFX 1 x16 x16 x16 x16 2 - - C shared - x16 x16 x8 6 - - - Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-23 H shared - x8 x8 4 - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE_X16_1 PCIE_X8_2 PCIE_X16/X8_3 PCIE_X8_4 PCIE_X1_1 ASM USB3#1 ASM USB3#2 ASM SATA6#1 ASM SATA6#2 Intel LAN...
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...DIMMs that helps check key components during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button to initiate the memory compatibility tuning process ... 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! function. • The DRAM_LED is the DRAM_LED lighting continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may ...
...DIMMs that helps check key components during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button to initiate the memory compatibility tuning process ... 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! function. • The DRAM_LED is the DRAM_LED lighting continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may ...
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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. 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. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 5. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27
When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. 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. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. 5. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-27
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BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is in use. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. The LED does not light up when the corresponding BIOS is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29
BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is in use. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. The LED does not light up when the corresponding BIOS is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-29