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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...x About this guide...xii RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 Sound with Clarity 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Special Features 1-6 1.3.5 Software Bundled 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...x About this guide...xii RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 Sound with Clarity 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Special Features 1-6 1.3.5 Software Bundled 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-...
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...- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at 1kHz: 95 dB - support x16 and x16/x16 configurations - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN Audio Intel® Core™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket... Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X79 Express Chipset Quad channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/ 2133...
...- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at 1kHz: 95 dB - support x16 and x16/x16 configurations - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN Audio Intel® Core™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket... Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X79 Express Chipset Quad channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/ 2133...
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Profile Overclocking Protection - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xv EX) - ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up iROG Loadline Calibration UEFI BIOS features: - O.C. COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features 2 x USB 3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at...
Profile Overclocking Protection - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xv EX) - ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up iROG Loadline Calibration UEFI BIOS features: - O.C. COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features 2 x USB 3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at...
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... ROG Connect (white)) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - Onboard Switches: Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary ASUS Special Features Back I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x External SATA port 1 x USB 3.0 connector (red) supports...
... ROG Connect (white)) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - Onboard Switches: Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary ASUS Special Features Back I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x External SATA port 1 x USB 3.0 connector (red) supports...
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...® X-Fi MB2 Utility - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary BIOS 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM20, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Mutli-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers and applications - ROG CPU-Z - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS WebStorage - ROG Theme - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - Kaspersky®...
...® X-Fi MB2 Utility - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary BIOS 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM20, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Mutli-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers and applications - ROG CPU-Z - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS WebStorage - ROG Theme - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - Kaspersky®...
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... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE motherboard! ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and the hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ROG ...Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1 x ROG connect cable 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-...
... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE motherboard! ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and the hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ROG ...Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1 x ROG connect cable 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-...
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...! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of plugging in one easy step, with the complete module. ASUS Q-Connector Making the connections quick, and accurate The Q-Connector allows you can improve the system booting. Worry no more ....online. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-5 The Loadline Calibration ensures a stable, and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. is A-OK! Worry no time. The technology is ...
...! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of plugging in one easy step, with the complete module. ASUS Q-Connector Making the connections quick, and accurate The Q-Connector allows you can improve the system booting. Worry no more ....online. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-5 The Loadline Calibration ensures a stable, and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. is A-OK! Worry no time. The technology is ...
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..., lower CPU utilization, as well as better stability. Intel Gigabit LAN Experience the fast network connectivity! The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. EZ Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the BIOS. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the...and comfortable installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does the installation without preparing an additional floppy diskette, or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite overclocking settings. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-7 The Turbo Key boosts the...
..., lower CPU utilization, as well as better stability. Intel Gigabit LAN Experience the fast network connectivity! The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. EZ Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the BIOS. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the...and comfortable installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does the installation without preparing an additional floppy diskette, or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite overclocking settings. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-7 The Turbo Key boosts the...
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with its test routines. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions ... computer, the system provides you should not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. Users can be used under the Exit menu. See section...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with its test routines. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions ... computer, the system provides you should not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. Users can be used under the Exit menu. See section...
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...controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. PCH 1.1V PCH 1.1v Switching Freq. [Auto] This item allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. CPU VTT CPU VTT Switching Freq [Auto] This item allows... Over-Current Protection [Auto] This item allows you to switch the frequency of VTT power. Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.3x] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-13 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to enable or disable the CPU VTT over -current protection on VTT power.
...controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. PCH 1.1V PCH 1.1v Switching Freq. [Auto] This item allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. CPU VTT CPU VTT Switching Freq [Auto] This item allows... Over-Current Protection [Auto] This item allows you to switch the frequency of VTT power. Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.3x] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-13 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to enable or disable the CPU VTT over -current protection on VTT power.
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... [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-35 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in...
... [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-35 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in...
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... Quit all Windows® applications before you to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to provide enhancements...standby power using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 5. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-41 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Save a copy of...
... Quit all Windows® applications before you to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to provide enhancements...standby power using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 5. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-41 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Save a copy of...
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...and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest ...or an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-45 Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit ...
...and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest ...or an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-45 Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit ...
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... Welcome to the USB port. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-47 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS ...(http://www.freedos.org)! When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑...
... Welcome to the USB port. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 3-47 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS ...(http://www.freedos.org)! When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑...
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...menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to... that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before ...
...menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to... that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before ...
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...with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on each button to select and launch a utility, to ...manual in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click on the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click on the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-3 Place the support DVD to complete installation...
...with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on each button to select and launch a utility, to ...manual in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click on the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click on the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-3 Place the support DVD to complete installation...
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...Control. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu... Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that satisfies different computing needs. You can select to save system power. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-11 This utility provides several modes that you can also customize each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been...
...Control. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu... Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that satisfies different computing needs. You can select to save system power. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-11 This utility provides several modes that you can also customize each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been...
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Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Then click Next and follow the given instructions. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-21 4.3.11 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your boot logo. Personalize...
Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Then click Next and follow the given instructions. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-21 4.3.11 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your boot logo. Personalize...
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... a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. To work around this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-35 When the Make Disk menu appears, press to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the...entering the OS: 1. Select the USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to launch the ASUS MakeDisk Utility. 5. Launch Windows File Manager and locate the following path in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a...
... a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. To work around this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 4-35 When the Make Disk menu appears, press to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the...entering the OS: 1. Select the USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to launch the ASUS MakeDisk Utility. 5. Launch Windows File Manager and locate the following path in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a...
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... Signature : Date : Nov. 15, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : RAMPAGE IV GENE conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/108...
... Signature : Date : Nov. 15, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : RAMPAGE IV GENE conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/108...
