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ASUS Asus Rampage IVFormula Desktop Motherboard RAMPAGEIVFORMULA User's Manual

1. Q EATX12V 9 EATXPWR OOOO AAAA gt gt gt gt 3 Volts GND 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts CIULILIUIO 5V Standby 5 Volts JODLI Power OK 5 Volts PIN 1 GND GND SEFE 5 Volts GND 0000 GND GND E 5 Volts PSON o GC H GND GND RAMPAGE IV FORMER 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 ES H DER CR dx RAMPAGE IV FORMULA ATX power connectors Chapter 2 Hardware information aN Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W Do not forget to connect the 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Useof a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate e If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability e If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wat
2. B DES CH aa L1 m RAMPAGE IV FORMULA PClex16 Lane Switch 6 Q reset button If the LN2_Mode jumper does not work and your CPU cannot resume function press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition Q RESET B DES CH eo Il RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Q RESET Switch 2 16 Chapter 2 Hardware information 7 Slow Mode Switch Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching Some processors have a small optimum temperature range to run at their highest frequency Warmer or colder yields instability at this frequency For example a certain processor may need 80 C loaded in order to run 5 8GHz which means about 75 C idle in order to stay stable at 5 8GHz Going colder or warmer crashes It will however remain stable at slower frequencies at much colder or warmer temperatures Once it comes o
3. M RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Power on Switch 7 Debug LEDs The Debug LED design provides you the 2 digit display allowing you to know the system status Refer to the Debug table below for details LED1 LED2 E EH E KS CH Gi 3 U z 2 ZS 3 2 a m lt T7 9 3 3 E E H mes CAD SCC d RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Debug LEDs ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 21 Debug table Description Not used Power on Reset type detection soft hard AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading OEM initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading OEM initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre memory CPU initialization is started Pre memory System Agent initialization is started Pre memory PCH ini
4. RSATA RXP1 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA RXN1 RSATA TXN1 RSATA RXN2 RSATA TXN2 GND GND GND GND GND GND i i n Ea SATA3 i 1 SATA3G 2 4 4 4 4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA TXP RSATA RXN3 RSATA RXP3 RSATA TXN3 RSATA RXN RSATA RXP RSATA TXN GND GND GND GND GND GND i i C SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Intel SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors ay right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards LN These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 4 4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must instal
5. HD LED RAMPAGE IVFORMULA RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Hard Disk LED 3 BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use BIOS1_LED BIOS2_LED BIOS1 BIOS2 mm CA RAMPAGE IV FORMULA BIOS LED ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 19 4 GOLED Blinking Indicates that MemOK is enabled before POST Lighting Indicates that the system loads the preset profile GO Button file for temporary overclocking when in OS Lue GER R r1 GO LED OVEN Op RAMPAGE IVFORMULA Bp DES CH Ss DI RAMPAGE IV FORMULA GO LED 5 QLED Q L
6. Temperature Ground b 9 oPT TEMP2 Temperature Ground Enable OPT FAN1 2 3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors Z The thermal sensor cables are purchased separately 2 30 Chapter 2 Hardware information USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Hn oo mum pup A Ch CH m coge EH GND NC GND NC la Zo KE USB 5V USB_P10 USB_P10 USB 5V USB P8 USB P8 Q Kei n en e 2 USB 5V USB_P12 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB_P7 3 C op o T USB_P9 GND GND USB 5V USB 5V USB_P9 USB 5V USB_P7 C E CH Basel RAMPAGE
7. 1 55 1 75 1551 75 1 65 1 5 1 65 1 65 s 1 65 1 65 1 65 S 1 65 1 65 7 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 66 E Voltage RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No G SKILL SKILL SKILL F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP F3 17600CL8D 4GBPS XMP F3 17600CL9D 4GBTDS XMP EIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP EIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KHA XMP KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP Size 4G 2x 2G 4GB 2x2GB DS 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB 8GB 4G 2x 2G 4GB 2x 2GB DS DS DS 2x 4GB DS DS DS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Kingmax N A DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 4 DIMM Voltage 7 10 10 28 1 65 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 24 9 10 9 28 9 11 9 28 1 65 1 65 i 1 65 s 1 65 d 1 5 4 7 RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No DATA AX3U2400GC4G10 XMP CORSAIR CMGTX8 XMP ORSAIR CMGTX3 XMP F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP GOC316GB2400C11QC XMP Skill EIL Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK 381850 XMP Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK 374243 XMP Patriot PVV34G2400C9K XMP ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Size 4GB 8GB 4x 2GB 2G 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB D e BS DS DS DS DS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing 10 11 10 30 10 12 10 30 9 11 9 27 11 11 11 31 11 11 11 30 9 11
8. Q ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 13 CH gt ty Jg en it 4 14 4 3 8 USB 3 0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3 0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3 0 devices and the up to date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol UASP With USB 3 0 Boost you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3 0 devices with ease Launching USB 3 0 Boost After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch USB 3 0 Boost by clicking Tool gt USB 3 0 Boost on the Al Suite II main menu bar Configuring USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the connected device and Switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the connected device 3 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to Normal mode at any time wei sawens USB 3 0 Boost ms Instruction fF Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 9 Ai Charger Battery Charging Version 1 1 BC 1 1 a USB Implementers Forum USB IF certified USB charging function is designed to make USB charging faster than the standard USB devices If your USB device supports the BC 1 1 function when you connect your USB device to your system the system automatically detects your USB device and starts a fast USB charging The charging speed may get 3 times
9. To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU VCORE Offset Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval VTT CPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VTT CPU voltage The values range from 0 8000V to 1 7000V with a 0 00625V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable 2nd VTTCPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the second VTTCPU voltage The values range from 0 80642V to 1 70538V with a 0 00661V interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU VCCSA Voltage Manual Mode Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage Offset Mode Allows you to set the Offset voltage CPU VCCSA Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 800V to 2 100V with a 0 005V interval Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU VCCSA Offset Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval DRAM Voltage CHA CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage for DRAM chann
10. 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse Combo port s 1 x Clear CMOS button s 1 x Optical S PDIF out 1 x ROG Connect On Off switch 6 x USB 2 0 port s 1 can be switched to ROG Connect 4 x USB 3 0 port s blue 2 x eSATA 6Gb s 1 x LAN RJ45 port s 6 x Audio jack s 1 x USB 3 0 connector s support s additional 2 USB 3 0 port s 3 x USB 2 0 connector s support s additional 6 USB 2 0 port s 4 x SATA 6Gb s connector s 4 x SATA 3Gb s connector s 2 x CPU Fan connector s 3 x Chassis Fan connector s 3 x Optional Fan connector s 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector s 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector s 8 x Probelt Measurement Points 3 x Thermal sensor connector s 1 x EZ Plug connector s 4 pin Molex power connector 1 x Power on button s 1 x Reset button s 1 x Go Button s 1 x LN2 mode jumper 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x S PDIF out header s 1 x Front panel audio connector s AAFP 1 x System panel connector continued on the next page RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary BIOS 2 x 64Mb UEFI BIOSs PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI2 0a Multi Language BIOS Manageability WfM2 0 DMI2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Software Drivers Sound Blaster X Fi MB2 Utility Kaspersky Anti Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU Z Mem Tweaklt ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9 6 inch 30 5cm x 24 4cm Specifications are subject to change without notice
11. A WordPad Type a description that you want to use for this kind of file Always use the selected program to open this kind of file If the program you want is not in the list or on your computer you can look For the appropriate program on the Web 8 Find the Hardwarelds scsi iaAHCl_DesktopWorkstationServer and Hardwarelds scsi iaStor DesktopWorkstationServer sections in the txtsetup oem file 9 Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections id USB VID_xxxx amp PID_xxxx usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaAHCI DesktopWorkstationServer id PCINVEN 8086 amp DEV 1C02 amp CC 0106 iaStor id USBNVID O3EE amp PID 6901 usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaStor DesktopWorkstationServer id PCINVEN 8086 amp DEV 2822 amp CC 0104 iaStor id USB VID O3EE amp PID 6901 usbstor Add the same line to both sections The VID and PID vary with different vendors 10 Save and exit the file Chapter 4 Software support 5 1 AMD CrossFireX technology The motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section 5 1 1 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode you should have two identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX ready dual GPU graphics card that are AMD certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports t
12. Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 0 0 GB Sync N A Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Cha nge TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press Enter to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears H 4 28 Chapter 4 Software support 5 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values RAID 0 128KB RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB aN We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is s
13. F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 3 34 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Setup Mode Advanced Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears 3 35 3 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu FA REPUBLICO Advanced Mode SupremeFX III Lighting LED Enabled asus E2 Flash 2 Utility gt ASUS SPD Infor
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15. 4GB 2x 2GB DS 1 65 e KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 1 65 e KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 1 65 XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 1 5 e OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 1 65 OCZ30B1600LV4GK 4GB 9 9 9 1 65 OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP 8 8 8 1 65 OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP 8 8 8 1 65 uper Talent WP160UX4G9 XMP uper Talent WB160UX6G8 XMP uper Talent WB160UX6G8 XMP Transcend JM1600KLN 8GK 8GB 2x4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V XMP 2GB Asint SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP 2GB DS Asint 3128M8 GJ1D EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 I16 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 116 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS oodRam GR1600D364L9 2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC JN KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3 XMP 2GB DS Mushkin 996805 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 6 8 6 24 1 65 Mushkin 998805 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 6 8 6 24 1 65 Patriot PX7312G1600LLK XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 7 Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 Patriot PVV38G1600LLK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 e Patriot PX538G1600LLK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Team TXD31024M1600C8 D XMP 1GB SS Team T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 24 1 65 Team TXD32048M1600C7 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT 16 7 7 7 24 1 65 eam TXD32048M1600HC8 D XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 24 1
16. AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event BO Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset Chapter 2 Hardware information Debug table continued Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean up of NVRAM Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM settings Reserved for future AMI codes OEM BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option Loadlmage returned error Boot Option is failed Startlmage returned error Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASL Status Codes Status Code Description 01 System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S1 sleep state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC
17. and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061 storage controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 28 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 7 APM VF wena Advanced Mode A Restore AC Power Loss Power Off PS 2 Power On By Keyboard PS 2 Power On By Mouse Power On By PCIE Power On By RTC ErP Ready Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss PS 2 Power on By Keyboard Disabled Allows you to disable the Power On by keyboard function or set specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key PS 2 Power on By Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a mouse Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values ErP Ready Disabled This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP re
18. 100 3 1 040 1 500 1 500 CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore SEIL ECL Applies all changes all start up Auto Tuning immediately Lei settings Ga Too onto Ou _ MIT b ec aN Setthe CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details O The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 5 CPU Strap Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap Click on the CPU Strap tab 2 Click on the adjustment bar to the desired value The graph on the right will change value accordingly 3 Click on Apply to make the change take effect wZ7 iaa NOVENO Manual Mode CPU Strap Adjustment bar Undoes all changes ithout applying Click to restore OS Default Settings Applies all changes all start up Tuning System z i diately i 7 4 Q o0 Hopia pdate Information BLH UL auus settings EN Applied settings in CPU Ratio affect CPU Strap results The value on the CPU Strap diagram varies with your CPU model Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes providing the most flexible auto tuning options N e The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard a better thermal environment is
19. 3 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 41 B M M OM l Si e H V L y b S s Qe Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 4 DIMM installation Motherboard installation 2 3 5 The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 2 44 Chapter 2 Hardware information gr AN NN 53 Y o E AN CN e S Wz NS SE Oe A 2 3 6 ATX Power connection OR S SMES EVES gt gt 2 46 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 7 SATA device connection OR YX ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 47 2 3 8 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector PWR Ground Reset d Ground To install USB 2 0 Connector To install front panel audio connector 2 48 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 9 Expansion Card installation To install PCle x16 cards ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 49 2 3 10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 mouse and keyboard port 2 USB 2 0 ports the white port is also for ROG Connect 3 USBO 3 0 ports 4 LAN RJ 45 port 5 USB 2 0 ports 6 Clear CMOS switch 7 Optical S DIF out port 8 ROG Conn
20. 3 52 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP 64 bit XP Vista 64 bit Vista 7 64 bit 7 operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Z Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information e Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 4 2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features Z The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual The Drivers menu shows the available device The Video menu contains the list of supplementary videos drivers if the syst
21. 51 Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system eee 4 1 4 2 Support DVD InfOFI iatlOFi uus scceiencion nimiae ina pa kien ica sie kh nnd ume pts nan Rr kn kx Rin 4 1 Contents 4 2 1 Running the support OR 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals 4 2 4 3 al EE MIOMA c c Easain 4 3 4 3 1 ALUNE Issidae en eR 4 3 4 3 2 L t ee TEE 4 4 4 3 3 DIGI Power CONMO M 4 8 4 3 4 zr n 4 10 4 3 5 FAN APE NE TT 4 11 4 3 6 Sensor Recorder MR e 4 12 4 3 7 PODE Mae e cee 4 13 4 3 8 DE OOS E 4 14 4 3 9 PAN DA O oea ERN 4 15 4 3 10 ASUS UPd E 4 16 4 3 11 ij Es 4 17 Aala ROGCOMEC Eege 4 19 AS Seegen le Tee 4 22 4 3 14 Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 siccvsainnssacvencerseanscetinnweaiannasicesnennsieiens 4 23 4 4 RAID CONMOUPAMONG Me m 4 26 4 4 1 RAID CS WGN oscar Poeta aE da Duo CORDIA 4 26 4 4 2 Installing Serial ATA hard dek 4 27 4 4 3 Setting the RAID item in BIC 4 27 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4 27 4 5 Creating a RAID driver disk eene 4 31 4 5 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4 31 4 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4 31 4 5 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installati
22. After re entering Windows a message e gt appears indicating auto tuning success Click OK to exit 2011 09 20 ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 7 le gt ty E et OD GE Ja 4 3 3 DIGI Power Control DIGI PowerControl allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability It also provides the highest power efficiency generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch DIGI Power Control by clicking Tool gt DIGI Power Control on the Al Suite II main menu bar Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings CPU Power vw REPUBLIC OED IGI Power Control CPU Load line Calibration VCCSA Load lin Application aids CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Power Dut Apply all changes immediately ndo all changes without applying Function no Function description CPU Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Hig
23. CHD CPU PLL Voltage VTT CPU Voltage PCH 1 1v Voltage PCH 1 5v Voltage VTTDDR Voltage CHA CHB VTTDDR Voltage CHC CHD end VTTCPU Voltage 1 028V D m m m m D D D D m m D c E c E e e ct ot ct ct ct ct o E o im o oa oa oa Scroll down to display the following items gt Load Default gt Save Above Settings gt Load from EEPROM sett ing 10 ve SES Fi2 Print Screen LJ BCLK Frequency CPU Ratio CPU Voltage CPU VCCSA Voltage DRAM Voltage CHA CHB CHC CHD CPU PLL Voltage VTT CPU Voltage PCH 1 1v Voltage PCH 1 5v Voltage VTTDDR Voltage CHA CHB CHC CHD 2nd VTTCPU Voltage PCH 1 1VG Voltage Allows you to use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the values for each item Refer to 3 3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details CH Cty kel e e GA Load Default Allows you to load default settings Save Above Settings Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO Button file Load from EEPROM settings Allows you to load from EEPROM setting 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5
24. IV FORMULA USB2 0 connectors You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q Connector USB blue first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports N Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 31 7 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis DG om Oo SPDIF_OUT SPDIFOUT GND 5V i 2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware information 8 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 3 4 pin OPT_FAN1 2 3 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Q Q OPT_FAN3 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT 9 CHA FANI CPU FAN zd CPU FAN H CHA FAN zn CPU FAN IN CPU FAN IN CHA FAN IN
25. PCH DMI Skew PCH USB Skew PCH SATAS Strength PCH 1 5v Voltage Auto The values range from 1 2000V to 2 3000V with a 0 00625V interval PCH 1 1VG Voltage Auto The values range from 0 80642V to 1 60623V with a 0 00661V interval PCH DMI Strength Auto Configuration options 96 1 Auto 1 96 PCH DMI Skew Auto Configuration options 96 1 Auto 1 96 PCH USB Skew Auto Configuration options 96 1 Auto 1 96 PCH SATA3 Strength Auto Configuration options 96 1 Auto 1 96 ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 17 3 4 Main menu The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings WF BECHELER Advanced Mode EE Main Sustem Language English System Date System Time f Security F12 Print Screen 3 4 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options 3 4 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 3 4 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 3 18 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings VF panuco Advanced Mode Main Security Administrator Password User Password RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 2 3 10 Rear panel connection for infor
26. SLI rendered content When done click Apply ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Looking for the NVIDIA Display Control Panel All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application the NVIDIA Control Panel It can be launched from the Windows Control Panel or by right clicking on the Windows desktop You can change the global 3D settings and create overrides for specific programs The overrides wil be used automatically each time the specified programs are launched I would like to use the following 3D settings Your graphics cards feature NVIDIA SLI technology for significant improvements in rendering performance of Direct3D and OpenGL applications 1 Select the SLI configuration for your system Enable SLI recommended 2 Select the display to view SLI rendered content on Soa Description All NVIDIA GPUs work together with SLI technology to increase the rendering performance of your 3D applications Pla Using any application that renders hardware accelerated Direct3D or OpenGL content 5 7 5 8 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886
27. UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances Anerror message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel 3 2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST press Ctrl Alt Delete or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system You can also t
28. are over GPU DIMM Post Easily check the status of your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS Notice potential problems even before you enter the OS Overclockers can save valuable minutes in detecting component failure under extreme conditions With GPU DIMM Post quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS potentially keeping that record breaking overclock ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 1 3 Probelt Get all hands on with hardware based overclocking Probelt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard s measurement points identifying them clearly in the form of eight sets of detection points so you ll know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at any stage This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed purely at a hardware level iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency BIOS FlashBack Two BIOS ROM Two BIOS settings Twice the overclocking flexibility Overclocker s prayer to have BIOS flexibility is answered With the new BIOS Flashback PC enthusiasts can overclock with even more confidence BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save two versions
29. cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer The optical S PDIF is an optional component may or may not be included in your motherboard and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT AN INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Never dispose of the battery in fire It could explode and release harmful substances into the environment Never dispose of the battery with your regular household waste Take it to a hazardous material collection point Never replace the battery with an incorrect battery type Ki RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY RELATED INSTRUCTIONS Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
30. driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk d Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Launch Windows File Manager and locate the following path in the support DVD Drivers RAID RSTe Driver Double click AsMakeDisk exe to launch the ASUS MakeDisk Utility 5 Select the USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process Z Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection dE ef Be OI P ud el X Q ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 31 4 5 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows XP 1 During the OS installation the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third party SCSI or RAID driver Press lt F6 gt and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows Vista or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the opt
31. e Q C QQ lt Q lt La 1 1 D lt Ten rH J HS WH 1 1 D Q Q IB lt a f D lt 2 8 Chapter 2 Hardware information RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 4 DIMM rucial BL12864BN1608 8FF XMP 2GB 2x1GB SS 8 8 8 24 1 65 e rucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 2GB 8 8 8 24 1 65 SKILL F3 12800CL7Q 16GBXH XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GBXL XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 SKILL F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 8 T 24 SKILL F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 6 SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 35 SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBSR2 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 25 SKILL F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 35 EIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6 EIL GUP34GB1600C7DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 6 KINGMAX FLGD45F B8MF7 XMP 1G XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 1 65 e XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 1 65 XMP 24GB 6x4GB DS 1 65 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 1 65 e KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2 4GX XMP
32. faster than that of the standard USB devices aN Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1 1 function The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device s conditions A Ensure to remove and reconnect your USB device after enabling or disabling Ai Charger to ensure normal charging function A caves Al Charger Welcome to a ne evel in 3 0 fast charging experience with the ASUS Ai Cha wa n yersion of the unique and fast char Al Charg larger you can now charge BC 1 standard mobile d X faster than before aside from conveniently charging your iPhone iPod or iPad using it s easy and user friendly interface ASUS Ai Charger is a unique and fast charging software that supports the iPhone iPod and iPad Contact the manufacturer of your USB mobile device to check if it S ts the BC 1 1 function harging time may vary depending on the type speed and specifications of the USB device attached kad Enable P lt ES Disable Speed E er i all se ec a om Q ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 15 4 3 10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch ASUS Update by clicking Update ASUS Update on t
33. follow the given instructions Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1 Under Current BIOS click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo Then click on Next MyLogo et iL Q P d c o a om Q ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 17 Click on Auto Tune to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar You can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image Then click Next Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo Click on Yes to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you restart your computer ek ue ope qw Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 At BIOS File Browse to download the requested BIOS file to your system This utility will help you detect the compatibility of the BIOS version Then at Picture File Browse to select the desired image for boot logo Click Next Follow steps 2 5 in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to complete logo update REPUBLI cC OF MyLogo CH gt ty Uo e e 14 Z The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to take effect 4 18 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 12 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC aN nstall ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Suppor
34. gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Load Safe Defaults This option allows you to load the safest default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 41 3 42 3 10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BI
35. memory module will run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency as default According to Intel spec the max 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB or above ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked o
36. profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press Enter and then select Yes Z DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 4 BIOS FlashBack This item allows you to configure BIOS FlashBack settings A wena DI Advanced Mode BIOS FlashBack f Forced BIOS2 Boot E COPY BIOS1 to BIOS2 Forced BIOS2 Boot Allows you to boot the system using BIOS chip 2 COPY BIOS1 to BIOS2 Only current operating BIOS can be mirrored System will enter the soft off state After BIOS backup is finished system will auto power on Forced BIOS1 Boot Allows you to boot the system using BIOS chip 1 COPY BIOS to BIOS1 Only current operating BIOS can be mirrored System will enter the soft off state After BIOS backup is finished system will auto power on ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 39 3 8 5 GO Button File This menu allows you to set the GO Button files and load the desired GO Button file A amene Advanced Mode Es A rt Go Button File BCLK Frequency CPU Ratio CPU Voltage CPU VCCSA Voltage DRAM Voltage CHA CHB DRAM Voltage CHC
37. strongly recommended Fast Tuning fast CPU overclocking Extreme Tuning extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up then click Fast ee literie 2 Read through the warning messages and click OK to start Ke auto overclocking CH gt ty E et D C3 I 4 6 Chapter 4 Software support 3 TurboV EVO automatically Maio linen SU coer overclocks the CPU saves BIOS settings and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating auto tuning success Click OK to exit 2011 09 20 Using Extreme Tuning 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then eer ae cl ick Extreme GE the button to automate overclocking and achieve a total system 2 Read through the warning x messages and click OK to start e cu auto overclocking sEEA CS d 3 TurboV EVO automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating the current overclocking result To keep the result click Stop Congratulations 4 If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV EVO automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test An animation appears indicating the overclocking process Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking process 5 TurboV EVO automatically EE KI adjusts and saves BIOS settings L and restarts the system
38. the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates iP ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain ta
39. the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility E From the utility main menu select 5 Exit and then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit Y N 2 Press lt Y gt to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu 4 30 Chapter 4 Software support 4 5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set EN The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows XP limitation To work around this OS limitation refer to section 4 5 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4 5 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS Boot your computer Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enters Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process o NOOI RAON E 4 5 2 Creating a RAID
40. the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 J Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 X Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place goldfingers CrossFireX bridge bundled with graphics cards 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 5 2 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 1 4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers AN Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 5 1 5 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center AMD VISION Engine Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center You can also right click the AMD icon in the Windows notificAMDon area and select Vision Engine deg Control Center Gegen 2 1
41. the system properties of each mode Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button see Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 5 FAN Xpert FAN Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s system loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool environment Launching FAN Xpert After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool gt FAN Xpert on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your selected fan Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile dr AFAN Xpert FAN Xpert CPU Fan Fan Speed Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting Disable disables the FAN Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect Int
42. xvii xviii 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Accessories 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x 3 Way SLI bridge 1 x SLI bridge 1 x CrossFire cable 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q Connector Kit 2 x 2 in 1 SATA 3Gb s signal cables 2 x 2 in 1 SATA 6Gb s signal cables 1 x I O Shield 1 x ROG theme label 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable label 1 x X Socket pad module Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG exclusive feature guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer b ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best We offer the best hardware engineering the fastest performance the most innovating ideas and we welcome the best gamers to join in In the Republic of Gamers mercy rules are only for the weak and bragging rights means everything We believe in making statements
43. 0 share shared shared shared shared ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 13 2 2 5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on switch Press the power on switch to wake power up the system ee ER H 0 RAMPAGE IVFORMULA C Df CH d I1 umm RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Power on Switch L 2 Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system E J Oo 3 2 H 3 2 a m m bk 2 H E r D B ume CC Se ca ml RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Reset Switch 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware information GO butto
44. 000C9 XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 eam TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 6 B 2 10 Chapter 2 Hardware information RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No DATA A DATA A DATA Apacer ORSAIR ORSAIR SKILL SKILL 8154A 1044 XMP AX3U2133C2G9B XMP AX3U2133GC2G9B XMP 78 BAGE4 AFDOC XMP CMT4GX3M2A2133C9 XMP CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP F3 17066CL9Q 16GBTDD XMP SKILL F3 17066CL9D 8GBPID XMP EIL GE34GB2133C9DC XMP KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 4GX XMP KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 4GX XMP KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4 8GX XMP CZ OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK Patriot PVV34G2133C9K XMP 8GB Size 2GB 2GB 2GB 8GB 2x 4GB 4GB 2x 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB 4x 2GB 2GB 4GB 2x 2GB Ch SS DS Chip Brand DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS ip NO Timing 9 9 9 24 9 11 9 27 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 10 9 24 9 10 9 27 9 11 9 28 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 28 9 9 9 9 9 9 24 9 7 7 7 20 9 11 9 27 DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 4 DIMM 1 55 1 75
45. 0V CPU Power Phase Control Auto Phase number is the number of working VRM phase Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reducing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency Standard Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading Optimized Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Proceeds the full phase mode Manual Adjustment Allows manual adjustment CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU VCore Bootup Voltage Auto This item controls the voltage for CPU at initial boot Set higher value for better overclockability The values range from 0 800V to 1 990V with a 0 005V interval CPU VSA VCCSA Load line calibration Auto The behavior of the DRAM controller is decided by VCCSA Load Line Set to a higher value for system performance or to a lower value for better thermal solution Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme VCCSA Current Capability 100 Allows you to set the VCCSA current capability A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 10096 11096 12096 13096 14096 ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 11 VCCSA Fixed Frequency XXX The values range from 300kHz to 600kHz with a 50kHz interval CPU VCCSA Boot up Voltage Auto This item cont
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49. 5 PM ES 8 17 2011 i L az Wl Screen resolution Gadgets Personalize 2 The VISION Engine Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the GE system detects the existance of multi assar graphics cards Click Go to continue to the VISION Engine Control Center Advanced View window u nfiguration Please select one of the following AMD VISION Engine Control Center Use current settings Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology caravsr 1 Inthe Catalyst Control Center window 1 deemon noman click Graphics Settings gt Performance gt AMD CrossFireX Configuration e 2 From the Graphics Adapter list select the graphics card to act as the display GPU 3 Select Enable CrossFireX 4 Click Apply and then click OK to exit the o Len window Cro ree e ers exceptional performance oi single display by r combining the processing power of D tnt ornate Ge phic Processing Units GPUs Configure CrossFireX V Enable CrossFirex olule ama ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 5 9 5 2 NVIDIA SLI technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section 5 2 1 Requirements In SLI mode you should have two identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified Ensure that your graphi
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51. 9 27 DIMM socket support Optional OLET 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1 65 1 65 i 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 66 2 11 2 2 4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components E eo 1 o o 1 LE L1 2 3 I j 4 H H EE ERR fesse sl Ti zs Fr EEE 3 way leo SLI CFX SLI CFX x 8 _ x8 SLI CF We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode See page 2 34 for details While running at heavy loaded four VGA cards ensure to plug in the 6 pin extra PCle power supply for stability Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment 2 12 Chapter 2 Hardware information IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B PCIE X16 1 shared PCIE X8 2 shared PCIE X16 X8 3 shared PCIE_X8 4 shared PCIE_X1_1 shared PCIE_X1_2 shared ASM USB3 1 shared ASM USB3 2 shared ASM USB3 3 shared ASM SATA6 1 shared Intel 82579V shared ASM SATA6 2 shared EHCIZO EHCIZ1 High Definition Audio SATA 0 SATA
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53. B FLASH 09 01 11 11 31a PEB 10G Sisk 09 10 09 09 38a MHSnap TSAN 08 31 11 07 34a f R4E ROM 09 06 11 08 33p Realtek Audio v2 0 d File Info MODEL 9 Help Info Enter Select or Load Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit F2 Backup Asus 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt B Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done AN This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure N Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details 3 46 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 10 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file EN The BIOS file in the motherboard
54. B SS Team T3D1288LT 13 7 7 7 21 1 75 Team TXD31048M1333C7 D XMP 1GB SS Team T3D1288LT 13 7 7 7 21 1 75 E eam TXD32048M1333C7 D XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT 13 7 7 7 21 1 5 1 6 o 00 E E 5 gt CD O 15 2 a 5 3 77 e OD 2 a co gt 1 co 1 D D v j o e SS gig A a 2 3 SS co c 1 D 02 wn c 1 wn c 1 RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors PartNo SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 4 DIMM ba UJ A DATA 3CCD 1509A 9 9 9 24 1 6 1 8 DS A DATA 3CCD 1509A A DATA AM2U16BC2P1 A DATA AX3U1600XC2G79 XMP 2GB AM2U16BC4P2 AX3U1600GC4G9 XMP 4GB AX3U1600PC4G8 XMP 4GB ORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9 XMP 12GB 6x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 6 ORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 ORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB 2x2GB DS 6 6 6 18 1 65 ORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 ORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 ORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 ORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 ORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 7 8 7 20 1 65 ORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 5 ORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 15 CO 05 1 1 P S BR Q UJ P E el e 1 55 1 75 8 8 8 24 1 55 1 75 T S Jg
55. CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWR CHA FAN PWR GND GND GND OPT FAN1 9 CHA FAN3 OPT FAN3 CHA FAN2 OPT FAN PWM OPT FAN IN OPT FAN PWR GND OPT FAN PWR OPT FAN IN OPT FAN PWM GND B GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND OPT FAN PWR OPT FAN IN OPT FAN PWM GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM B B B AN Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power Only the CPU FAN CHA FAN 1 CHA FAN 2 and CHA FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 or CHA FAN for better thermal environment ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 33 10 2 34 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel aud
56. D CMOS Power SATA3G 1 ASM1042 SATA3G 2 PCIE_X8_2 E Ln Et SATA3G_4 RAMPAGE IVFORMULA Intel X79 Ge 16 SATA6G E1 PCIE X16 X8 3 SATA6G E2 17 gt ZS E g PCIEX1 2 SUPER 1 0 ALC898 eem K BIOS2_LED e E Dur CHA FANS OPT TEMPS BER Mere USB1112 USB910 USB78 PANEL aarp PEELE ey menie owe fees es a gres E Lee a n 19 1 ee E EA vuv 20 Refer to 2 2 8 Internal connectors and 2 3 10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware information Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots 1 Q Reset button CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 3 4 pin OPT_FAN1 2 3 Thermal sensor cable connectors 2 pin OPT TEMP1 3 DDR3 DIMM slots channel A B C and D ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V LGA2011 CPU socket Debug LEDs LN2 Mode jumper Slow Mode Switch 10 Power on Switch 11 Reset Switch 2 PCle x16 Lane Switch Go Button 14 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_56 15 Intel X79 Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 4 2 28 black 16 Intel X79 Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 1 2 red 2 27 17 ASMedia Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 2 29 red 18 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 2 37 9 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 2 31 20 BIOS button 2 15 21 Digital audio connector 4 1 p
57. EDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA card and booting devices in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second EEN Le H Q LED BOOT DEVICE LED VGA LED DRAM LED CPU LED B C DE CH SH mmm RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Q LED 2 20 Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power on switch D OR LE m m H g P
58. F ECC ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT ECC ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ECC ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR ECC P AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ECC P AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C ECC BUFFALO D3U1333 1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G B DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 113 4GB 2x2GB DS Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N CG 2GB SS Elixir M2CB2G8BDN CG Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG Elixir M2F4G64CB8HD5N CG 4GB DS Elixir M2CB2G8BDN CG KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST C9 KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU 15 9 PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB 2x2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 PG38G1333EL XMP 8GB DS C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf ilicon Power SPO01GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG ilicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG ilicon Power SPO01GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S POWER 10YT3E5 ilicon Power SPOO2GBLTE133 S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG ilicon Power SPOO2GBLTU133S02 2GB DS S POWER lIOYTSEO Team TXD31024M1333C7 XMP 1G
59. G RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 23 3 5 2 System Agent Configuration GF ene F Advanced Mode A System Agent Configuration gt PCIE_X16_1 Link Speed PCIE_X16 X 8_3 and PCIE_X8_4 Link Speed PCIE X8 2 Link Speed PCIE X16 1 Link Speed GENS Select Target Link Speed Gen1 Gen2 or Gen3 Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GENS PCIE X16 X8 3 and PCIE X8 4 Link Speed GEN3 Select Target Link Speed Gen Gen2 or Gen3 Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GENS PCIE X8 2 Link Speed GENS Select Target Link Speed Gen Gen2 or Gen3 Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GENS 3 5 3 PCH Configuration GF ene OF Advanced Mode PCH Configuration gt High Precision Timer Enabled High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 24 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port A aawena Advanced Mode g EE ME Advanced SATA Configuration gt SATA Mode AHCI Mode S M A R T Status Check Hot Plug Hot Plug Hot Plug Hot Plug Hot Plug Hot Plug SATA Mode AHCI Mode Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard di
60. G1333LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2x4GB DS OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2x4GB DS SC PC310600U 9 10 A0 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF SC PC310600U 9 10 BO 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF AMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E AMSUNG M378B2873FHS CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F AMSUNG M378B5773DH0 CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 AMSUNG M378B5673FH0 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F AMSUNG M378B5273BH1 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 9 AMSUNG M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C K4B2G0846C AMSUNG M378B5273DH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0 CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A HCH9 ranscend JM1333KLN 2G SS Transcend TK483PCW3 ba UJ c C1 D D l ajaja D 1 1 1 A ol D D D D Q C N EE T A O N 0 0 90 OJO NIN 0 O W e ep n Q W e O CO Q 4 n2 Q UJ ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 7 RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Size re Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 4 DIMM ranscend TS256MLK64V3N 585541 2GB SS Micron ICD77 D9LGK Transcend TS256MLK64V3N 574206 2GB SS Micron D9LGK Transcend JM1333KLN 4G 583782 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 JM1333KLN 4G 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 TS512MLK64V3N 585538 4GB DS Micron IED27 D9LGK ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F 1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846
61. K frequency adjustment Ff The above three items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to Manual CPU CLOCK GEN Filter Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled 10UF 20UF Memory Frequency Auto Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz DDR3 2666MHz Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting Xtreme Tweaking Disabled This item may help improve some benchmarks performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Load Elipida Hyper Profile Change settings to suit Elpida Hyper Profile by selecting Yes Load Tight PSC Profile Change settings to suit Tight PSC Profile by selecting Yes Load Loose PSC Profi
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63. OS if necessary AN Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive 5 USB BIOS Flashback Updates the BIOS under standby power using a USB flash disk drive without entering BIOS or OS Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities AN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities 3 10 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Update the BIOS directly from the Internet Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Save the current BIOS file View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard packag
64. PU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects N The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed GF BREMBHUCO Advanced Mode EE E Advanced CPU Configuration gt Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper threading Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Fi2 Print Screen Scroll down to display the following items Intel Virtualization Technology fS cPU Power Management Configuration F12 Print Screen Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Hyper threading Enabled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows each hyper threading processor core to appear as two virtual cores to the operating system enabling the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Disabled Only one thread per activated core is enabled Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 4 5 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables thi
65. RAMPAGE IV FORMULA UO i As Ka i e E em jud E7112 Revised Edition January 2012 Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing 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 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 OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ON
66. SATA TXP2 SATAG6G 1 SATA6G 2 RSATA RXN RSATA TXN1 RSATA RXN2 RSATA TXN2 GND GND GND GND GND i M RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Intel SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors EN These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 4 4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 27 2 intel X79 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 4 black These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel X79 chipset
67. SUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive N NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup t and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt 3 48 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater aN Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS promp
68. W 9 9 9 24 EIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9 9 9 24 M Q UJ SS A DATA 3CCA 1509A CO 05 1 9 9 9 24 1 25 1 35 Q Q e el 72 O OJO O Q UJ O O EIL GVP34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 EIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7 7 7 24 EIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 EIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB 2x4GB DS Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 0O O 9 9 9 24 Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL BNF 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BDSE DJ F KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9 2G 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2 4G 4GB 2x2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F 9 MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ 1G4D1 1GB SS Micron D9LGQ MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 4GB DS Micron D9LGK CZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK 3GB 3 x 1GB SS OCZ3
69. adiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient Essential requirements as in Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 15 Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 489 17 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 CE Mark Warning CE CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth The shipped version of thi
70. adio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA This equipment complies with FCC r
71. and lt gt keys to adjust the value CPU Core Current Limit Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value GPU DIMM Post A Gamers Advanced Mode Extreme Tweaker A GPU DIMM Post gt gt IGPU Post gt DIMM Post ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 13 3 14 GPU Post The GPU Post sub menu allows you to view the information of individual PCI Express slots PCle Lane Simulator The PCle Lane Simulator item allows you to simulate PCle lane arrangement DIMM Post The DIMM Post sub menu allows you to view the information of installed DIMMs Extreme OV Disable This item is set to Disabled by default to protect the CPU from being overheated Set this item to Enabled to choose a higher voltage to overclock but doing so might decrease CPU life Configuration options Disabled Enabled BCLK Skew Auto Reduce the value to improve BCLK margin Configuration options Auto 5 3 CPU VCORE Voltage Manual Mode Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage Offset Mode X Allows you to set the Offset voltage CPU VCORE Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 800V to 2 100V with a 0 005V interval Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive value
72. and we excel in competitions If your character matches our trait then join the elite club make your presence felt in the Republic of Gamers LGA2011 Intel Sandy Bridge E Processor This motherboard supports the latest Intel Sandy Bridge E processors in the LGA2011 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 4 channel 4 DIMM DDR3 memory and x16 PCI Express 3 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel Sandy Bridge E processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world Intel X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset is the latest single chipset design that supports the new socket 2011 Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors It improves performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing for increased bandwidth and stability Additionally the X79 comes with 2 SATA 6Gb s and 4 SATA 3Gb s ports for faster data retrieval doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems PCle 3 0 Ready The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of current PCle 2 0 Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB s double the 16GB s of PCle 2 0 in x16 mode PCle 3 0 provides users unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCle 1 0 and PCle 2 0 devices It is a must have feature PC users aiming to improve and optimize graphics
73. are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry e Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet This motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 40 C 104 F Place the product on a stable surface e f you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Xi Xii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
74. ation a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 4 5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 4 4 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault toleran
75. ce and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 4 4 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set s using SATA HDDs To do this Enter the BIOS Setup during POST Go to the Advanced menu gt SATA Configuration and then press lt Enter gt Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Pe O qme I Z Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS S
76. ch the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ari ge 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Dr me 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du D me 64 Pyr n es Atlantique 66 Pyr n es Orientales 67 BasRhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Sa ne 71 Sa ne et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www arcep fr Z Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW e Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements pl
77. ck ensures rich notes reach your ears with minimal distortion In real world testing a signal to noise ratio SNR of 110dB was achieved yielding almost lossless audio A bounty of industry standards are supported including EAX 5 0 Advanced HD Creative ALchemy and THX TruStudio PRO so the same great audio experiences found in live performances films and recording studios are reproduced faithfully right on the PC When bundled with the Sound Blaster X Fi MB2 suite the SupremeFX III is the perfect choice to provide an exceptional gaming experience with realistic sound effects 1 3 4 Future Transfer Technology True USB 3 0 Support 10X faster data rates Experience ultra fast data transfers at 4 8Gbps with USB 3 0 the latest connectivity standard Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals USB 3 0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2 0 components ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 1 5 True SATA 6Gb s Support Experience the future of storage Supporting next generation Serial ATA SATA storage interface this motherboard delivers up to 6 0Gb s data transfer rates Additionally get enhanced scalability faster data retrieval double the bandwidth of current bus systems 1 3 5 Software Bundled Kaspersky Anti Virus The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky Anti Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home o
78. codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific PCH DXE initialization is started ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 23 2 24 Debug table continued Code Description 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 TT PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific IC ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes 90 Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization S PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect x Console input devices connect 99 Super IO Initialization 9A USB initialization is started 9B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started Al IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait
79. complies with the USB 3 0 specificaton that supports up to 4 8Gbps connection speed If the USB 3 0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis with this USB 3 0 connector you can have a front panel USB 3 0 solution USB3_56 PIN 1 Vbus n Za Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX RAMPAGE IVFORMULR I IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX K IntA_P2_SSTX m IntA_P1_SSTX m Int P2 SSTX GND o GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D G IntA_P2_D ID 1 CH mi m ni F2 RAMPAGE IV FORMULA USB3 0 connector aN The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately 5 Thermal sensor cable connectors 2 pin OPT TEMP1 2 3 These connectors are for temperature monitoring Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor temperature The optional fan1 2 3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect CR i0 Q3 oPr TEMP3 Ei Temperature Ground OPT TEMP1
80. cs card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 2 for details aN We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the NVIDIA zone website http www nzone com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list 5 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two SLl ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 5 4 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 4 Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card Goldfingers 5 2 3 Installing the device drive
81. d Blaster Console Speaker and Headphone EAX Equalizer Mixer THX Adjusting Volume Restoring to the Default Sound BLASTER Mute Speaker and Headphone You can adjust the speaker related or the headphone related configurations RE Main Display WF BLASTER Environment audio extensions EA X CT Enable EAX E After enabling the EAX effects you are allowed to select and add your desired environment sounds into the music BLASTER CH gt ty E et D I 4 24 Chapter 4 Software support Equalizer You can manually adjust the audio frequency with the equalizer and customize your presets for later use Mixer You can manually adjust the audio volumes including Line In Stereo Mix and Microphone when recording or during the playback THX THX is a high fidelity sound technology that allows you to adjust the surround sound effect sub woofer volume etc ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA BLASTER im PAS sal TruStudio PRO SMART VOLUME DIALOG PLUS 4 25 CH gt ty uU er D GE JI 4 26 4 4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 support RN You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions Due to Windows XP Vista limit
82. d channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel Please refer to www asus com or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details Expansion Slots 4 x PCle3 0 x16 red slots support x16 x16 x16 x16 x8 x16 and x16 x8 x8 x8 configurations 2 x PCle2 0 x1 slot This motherboard is ready to support PCle 3 0 SPEC Functions will be available when using PCle 3 0 compliant devices Please refer to www asus com for updated details Multi GPU Technology Supports NVIDIA 4 Way SLI AMD 4 Way CrossFireX Technology The 4 Way SLI bridge is sold separately Storage Intel X79 Express Chipset built in 2 x SATA 6Gb s ports red 4x SATA 3Gb Ss ports black Support Raid 0 1 5 10 ASMedia ASM1061 controller 2xSATA 6Gb s port s red 2xeSATA 6Gb s port s Intel Gigabit LAN Controller SupremeFX Ill built in 8 Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Output Signal to Noise Ratio A Weighted 110 dB Output THD N at 1kHz 95 dB Supports Jack detection Multi streaming Front Panel Jack retasking Audio Feature SupremeFX Shielding Technology 1500 uF Audio Power Capacitor Golden plated jacks X Fi Xtreme Fidelity EAX Advanced HD 5 0 THX TruStudio PRO Creative ALchemy Blu ray audio layer Content Protection O
83. e Z ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch ASUS Update by clicking Update gt ASUS Update on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Z Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Chapter 3 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select FF SE ASUS Update Update BIOS from Internet and then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you 77 tomers ASUS Update to avoid network traffic If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download Click Next 4 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 43 5 Click Browse to locate your desired kee A REPUBLIC OF YY GAMERS MyLogo picture file Picture File Picture preview 6 Adjust the picture resolution if 7 SE Mul ogo needed and click Next to continue F 201103313D7DBE97E627440EBB495 Branding Branding 1024x76 Follow the onscreen instructions to compl
84. e to increase system performance or to slower phase response to increase DRAM power efficiency AN The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification Do not remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored JT i Q9 m Q o Q ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 9 CH Si fat E er ec A 4 10 4 3 4 EPU EPU is an energy efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status You can also customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency GPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control Launching EPU After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch EPU by clicking Tool gt EPU on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected Multiple system operating modes DS gt v A REPUBLIC OF EDU GAMERS EPU Status Auto The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Reduced CO2 Emission Displays the amount r of CO2 reduced ec tion Shifts between the From the s display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Configurations Current CPU Power 29 75 Watts Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for each mode Displays
85. ease avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing to meet RF exposure requirements Use of this device in a manner inconsistent with this AN The user is cautioned that this device should be used only as specified within this manual manual could lead to excessive RF exposure conditions This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US CANADA Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power
86. ect switch 9 External SATA ports 10 USB 3 0 ports 11 Audio I O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions 2 50 Chapter 2 Hardware information aN Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices If you want to use the hot plug function of the external SATA ports you have to set the ASMedia 1061 SATA controllers item in the BIOS setting to Enabled and install the ASMedia 1061 SATA controllers from the motherboard support DVD Refer to section 3 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED a E l j i LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out HERREN Center Subwoof
87. ed The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS EHCI Hand off Disabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuraton YZ aane Advanced Mode z 5 Azalia HD Audio Enabled Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Intel LAN Controller Intel LAN PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support ASM1061 Storage Controller ASM1061 Storage OPROM Azalia HD Audio Enabled Disabled Disables the controller Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Z The following two items appear only when you set the Azalia HD Audio item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode t
88. el A and B The values range from 1 20V to 2 10V with a 0 005V interval DRAM Voltage CHC CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage for DRAM channel C and D The values range from 1 20V to 2 10V with a 0 005V interval Jah According to Intel CPU spec DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage The values range from 1 2500V to 2 5000V with a 0 00625V interval PCH 1 1v Voltage Auto Allows you to set the 1 1v Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 8000V to 1 6000V with a 0 00625V interval VTTDDR Voltage CHA CHB Auto Allows you to set the VTTDDR voltage for DRAM channel A and B The values range from 0 6250V to 1 1000V with a 0 00625V interval VTTDDR Voltage CHC CHD Auto Allows you to set the VTTDDR voltage for DRAM channel C and D The values range from 0 6250V to 1 1000V with a 0 00625V interval ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 15 3 16 CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled Auto Loads the optimized setting for the system Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled Auto Loads the optimized setting for the system Disabled Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control CPU Tweakers Paradi
89. elected press Enter The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu Kap OI D d o U ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 29 CH gt ty E m D 3 A Deleting a RAID set MN Take caution when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 0 0 1032 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable olume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes t Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume 2 Use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Del gt The following warning message appears SO UES TEE VII ee WO Maia see Oe Sh This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N d Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Exiting
90. elligent automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature Stable fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation However the fan will soeed up when the temperature exceeds 70 C User Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations r i o n 2 K os Q Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 11 4 3 6 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage temperature and fan speed on a timeline The History Record function allows you to designate specific time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes Launching Sensor Recorder After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch Sensor Recorder by clicking Tool gt Sensor Recorder on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the system status WF DEET Sensor Recorder Voltage Using History Record 1 Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Type Date Record Interval and Record Duration according to need 2 Colored lines will then appear on the diagram to ind
91. em detects installed devices Click the video titles to watch ROG users outstanding Install the necessary drivers to use the devices performances with ROG motherboards The Utilities mm m eme Click the Contact menu shows the CE Em den contac applications and other software that information the motherboard Google Toolbar supports Google Chrome Browser Click an icon Intel Chipset Driver to display DVD RAH motherboard Management Engine Interface information Realtek Audio Driver Click an item Intel LAN Driver to install Asmedia USB 3 0 Driver ASUS Bluetooth Driver Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterpri Asmedia SATA Controller Driver If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 1 CH gt ty E e D 4 EE 4 2 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals Ld 1 Click on the Manual tab Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the Manual ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files MB left ASUS Motherboard Uti
92. eme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard A BEE ET Advanced Mode Extreme Tweaker Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed 3300MHz Target DRAM Speed 1333MHz gt lLoad Normal OC Profile gt Load Extreme OC Profile Low Current gt Load Extreme OC Profile High Current Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Level Up CPU Clock Gen Filter Memory Frequency Xtreme Tweaking EPU Power Saving Mode gt DRAM Timing Control Scroll down to display the following items gt DIGI Power Control gt CPU Performance Settings gt GPU DIMM Post Extreme OV BCLK Skew CPU VCORE Voltage CPU VCORE Manual Voltage VTT CPU Voltage end VTTCPU voltage CPU YCCSA Voltage CPU YCCSA Manual Voltage DRAM Voltage CHA CHB DRAM Voltage CHC CHD Fi2 Print Screen ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 5 3 6 Scroll down to display the following items CPU PLL Voltage EK PCH 1 1v Voltage 1 096V VTTDDR Voltage CHA CHB VTTDDR Voltage CHC CHD CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum f CPU Tweakers Paradise Memory Tweakers Paradise gt PCH Chipset Tweakers Paradise Load Normal OC Profi
93. enen E 2 54 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 POW IG le 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup DEOGFAITI soucis toii Dine aE A Eiaa 3 1 3 2 1 Advanced Oe E 3 2 9 2 2 UA us v H 3 4 3 3 Extreme Tweaker Menu e 3 5 3 4 EUR vu E 3 18 3 4 1 System Language English 3 18 3 4 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx eene 3 18 3 4 3 SUR UE e E 3 18 3 4 4 OS TEE 3 19 3 5 Advanced Menu e nanana 3 21 3 5 1 CPU Configuratio PE 3 22 3 5 2 System Agent Conligufallolt accu unen orna ttam xe 3 24 9 5 9 PCH Bees UO NN 3 24 3 5 4 SATA COIR ON T SNaa 3 25 3 5 5 Een e TEE 3 26 3 5 6 Onboard Devices COnfiQuratOMeiscicsscasosasebansonsssaesvarseenasonasinnene 3 27 ipu ume P Q 3 29 3 6 Momor MEMU ec 3 30 3 7 cfe Rete T 3 34 3 8 Jure 3 36 3 8 1 ASUS EZ as ENDE EE 3 36 3 8 2 ASUS SFPD Information E 3 37 3 8 3 ASUS OC PTOI G roren n p 3 38 3 8 4 BIOS Flas MID ACK M 3 39 3 8 5 GO BERODOUP IO aurea pH aes bUEE E EPUEQ E 3 40 3 9 Exit MENU e 3 41 NI WT le gl M 3 42 3 10 1 ASUS Update SNL i Mes 3 42 S102 BOWS ELE 3 46 3 10 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility seesssssss 3 47 3 10 4 ASUS BIOS ele TEE 3 48 3 105 USB BIOS FASHOACK cacepcsionsrdni ntl nere dedu eas 3
94. er Center Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ERE Side Speaker Out ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 51 2 3 11 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports orange light blue black lime gray pink Connect to Stereo Speakers INPUTS 2 52 Chapter 2 Hardware information Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS mM y e ei n mm Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS e 9 Rear Front Center Subwoofer Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 53 2 4 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections replace the system case cover Be sure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector Turn on the devices in the following order ao eS ome I a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a oower standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power
95. ere you want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gp asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents hii M vi erugurLip X ADou t this guide T xii RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary eese xiv Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 ee E 1 1 1 2 Wl E El 1 1 1 3 Special TEAL ln 1 2 1 3 1 Product MONON CN
96. ete the update process 3 44 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next ASUS Update 2 Locate the BIOS file from the Open FF Saar ASUS Update window click Open and click Next BIOS infrmation 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to FF er MyLogo complete the update process Z The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual BIOS information vary by models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 45 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility Z Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it VA Ba E Advanced Mode P File Path Drive Info Folder Info fs0 US
97. etup LN Due to chipset limitation when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press Ctrl lt I gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 0 0 1032 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB 3 T3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB i voll Q K Q t Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 27 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options AN The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen Z The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set bh From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter The following screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU Nane VE RAID Level RAIDO Stripe
98. ffices It is based on advanced antivirus technologies The product incorporates the Kaspersky Anti Virus engine which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that is among the industry s highest DAEMON Tools Pro Standard The real tool for optical and virtual discs DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD DVD and Blu ray discs It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data music video and photo collections on a PC notebook or netbook ROG CPU Z Whole new design of CPU Z ROG CPU Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version with a unique design Use the whole new look of ROG CPU Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness Mem Tweaklt Dynamic timing adjustments DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in BIOS it always takes time for the system to reboot Worry no more With Mem Tweaklt you can do DRAM tuning in real time view your DRAM efficiency score and upload and share your ranking online Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist st
99. for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction YZ Bas Advanced Mode EM ME Advanced f gt IcPU Configuration gt Sustem Agent Configuration gt PCH Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt USB Configuration f Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM Fi2 Print Screen ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 21 3 5 1 C
100. he AMD CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 2 for details EN Werecommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the AMD Game website http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 5 1 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs For Windows Vista go to Control Panel gt Programs and Features 3 Select your current graphics card driver s For Windows XP select Add Remove For Windows Vista select Uninstall 5 Turn off your computer ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 5 1 5 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards AN The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of
101. he Al Suite Il main menu bar Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility Click on Next and follow the instructions to complete your request ERAS BIOS Information Model Name RAMPAGE IV EXTREME Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and save for later use Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from a source file to update the BIOS version on your system Save BIOS to file Back up the current BIOS utility on your system to another file or USB disk to save for later use MN There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS Backing up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating CH gt ty E et e I 4 16 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 11 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Personalize your computer from the very beginning Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch MyLogo by clicking Update MyLogo on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Using MyLogo Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo Then click Next and
102. her frequency gets quicker transient response VCCSA Load line Calibration The behavior of the DRAM Controller is decided by the VCCSA Load line Set to a higher value for system performance or to a lower value for better thermal solution VCCSA Current Capability A higher value brings wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component 4 8 Chapter 4 Software support DRAM Power WF REPUBLIC OF DIGI Power Control DRAM AB Current Capability DRAM CD Current Capability Application aids DRAM AB Voltage Frequency DRAM CD Voltage Frequency DRAM AB Power Phase Contro DRAM CD Power Phase Contro Las sm m Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Function no Function description DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range DRAM Power Phase Control Set Manual Adjustment to faster phase respons
103. horization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 2 4 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots N 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 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM A1 DIMM D1 mms cm See oc ICICI RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 5 2 6 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets aN You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A Channel B Channel C and Channel D The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel triple channel and quad channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz
104. ical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers gt RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive CH gt tu E e OD P Ja 4 32 Chapter 4 Software support 4 5 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation To solve this issue add the USB floppy disk drive s Vendor ID VID and Product ID PID to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver Refer to the steps below 1 Using another computer plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver 2 Right click My Computer on the Windows desktop or start menu P spe and then select Manage from the ana pop up window Create Shortcut Delete Rename B Log Off Kall Turn Off Computer Properties 3 Select Device Manager From the Bienes H H S File Action View Window Help Universal Serial Bus controllers PEXUDICOIUERIT right click xxxxxx USB Floppy and F ce the n se ect P ro pe rties fro m the po p u p F P e snd i and game controllers
105. icate the changes in the requested status of the given time 3 Click on Recording to record the history changes 7 REPUBLIC OF ensor 790 V CH Si Cy E et t 3 A fF Click on Monitor Sensor on the AI Suite Il main menu bar and a highlight of the system statuses will appear on the right panel 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 7 Probe Il Probe ll is a utility that monitors the computer s vital components and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components Probe II senses fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others With this utility you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition Launching Probe Il After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch Probe II by clicking Tool gt Probe Il on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Configuring Probe Il Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit LA aavans PTODE il Voltage Sensor Alert Default Saves your configuration Loads your saved Loads the default Applies your configuration threshold values changes for each sensor FF Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration i oO n 2
106. iguration options Auto 48 DRAM Clock 511 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 16 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock Third Timings tRRDR Auto Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tRRDD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tWWDR Auto Configuration options Auto O DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tWWDD Auto Configuration options Auto O DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tRWDR Auto Configuration options Auto O DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tRWDD Auto Configuration options Auto O DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tWRDR Auto Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tWRDD Auto Configuration options Auto O DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tRWSR Auto Configuration options Auto O DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tCCD Auto Configuration options Auto O DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock Latency Timings DRAM RTL CHA B C D D0 1 R0 1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Adva
107. in SPDIF OUT 2 32 22 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 34 23 EZ Plug connector 4 pin EZ PLUG 2 36 o or RO ipm C1 N he nO mim rip ck eck 1 sch n5 SS rd O 13 2 15 Va Co O ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 3 2 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition ES Ee eo o EI gt HE e E E ASUS Q Gel A RAMPAGE IVFORMULA O L1 DERE CH De ml HOTT RAMPAGE IV FORMULA CPU LGA2011 Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Ri Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Aut
108. ing polled This is especially useful when debugging overclock failures Voltiminder LED II consists of the following LED set DRAN CD DRAM AB PCH 1 5V PCH 1 1V CPU PLL CPU VTT CPU VSA CPU GND U and CPU FREQ For example when you fail to post and see the LED for CPU VTT light up it tells you that your system does not like the setting for CPU VTT GND VCORE Lk n T elle 5 e VSA VTT CE EH e e PCH1 1 e PCH1 5 O e DRAM_AB RAMPAGE IV FORMULA e DRAM CD a e GND RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Voltiminder LED Il Probelt Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function ids me
109. io I O module cable to this connector HERE AQ B v ow p E p dk p nu 2 Te S E el EH W LLI Ww 2 on2 9 S SD UI DI ooo Oo Onan o IZZ Z PIN 1 PIN 1 JEE Oz No SC e CN SS CN Q alz wi E SSES S82 O O O Oo 9 D oo na Sc E Oo 5 3 z DI 0 HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Analog front panel connector EN We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
110. l Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions 2 28 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 red These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables oed LR 36 HE in RSATA RXP1 RSATA RXP2 RSATA RXN1 RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXP1 RSATA RXN2 RSATA TXN2 RSATA TXP2 RAMPAGE IVFORMULA GND GND GND GND GND GND i i SATA6G_E1 SATA6G E2 Ed C m LH Bee EE RAMPAGE IV FORMULA ASMedia SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors aN The SATA6G_E1 E2 red connectors are for data drives only ATAPI device is not supported You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives When using NCQ set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS to ACHI Refer to section 3 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 29 4 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_56 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports and
111. le 50 Allows you to set the fan duty cycle Configuration options 50 60 70 80 90 OPT Fan 1 2 3 Profile Silent Allows you to select a PCH fan profile Configuration options Performance Optional Silent OPT FAN 1 2 3 Low Speed Temp 25 C Allows you to set the temperature at which the power fan rotates at low speed Configuration options 25 C 30 C 35 C 40 C OPT FAN 1 2 3 Full Speed Temp 60 C Allows you to set the temperature at which the power fan rotates at full speed Configuration options 60 C 70 C 80 C 90 C ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 33 3 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options FA camens F Advanced Mode Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo Wait For EL If Error Option ROM Messages Setup Mode Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 gt Hard Drive BBS Priorities lUEFI JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8 07 E K JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8 07 2 Print Screen Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature fF Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled The system waits for the
112. le Change settings to suit Loose PSC Profile by selecting Yes Load RAW MHZ Profile Change settings to suit RAW MHZ Profile by selecting Yes Rampage Tweak Auto Mode 1 can help Memory Compatibility Mode 2 can help overclocking and performance Configuration options Auto Mode 1 Mode 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 7 3 8 f REPUBLIC OF wv aAMERS ME ME Extreme Tweaker Advanced Mode A er DRAM Timing Control gt ES Elpida Huper Profile gt Load Tight PSC Profile gt Load Loose PSC Profile gt Load RAW MHZ Profile Rampage Tweak DRAM CAS Latency DRAM RAS to CAS Delay DRAM RAS PRE Time DRAM RAS ACT Time DRAM COMMAND Mode Latency Boundary DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Fig PPIE Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 40 DRAM Clock DRAM COMMAND Mode Auto creen Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 2 DRAM Clock 3 DRAM Clock Latency Boudary Nearer Configuration options Nearer Further Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Conf
113. le OverClock Template Suitable for day to day gamers Load Extreme OC Profile Low Current Sets sweet spot settings for Extreme overclocking and sinks current away from the processor to preserve its life span Load Extreme OC Profile High Current Sets sweet spot settings for Extreme overclocking and sources current into the processor in a bid to squeeze more frequency from it Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters X M P The BCLK frequency CPU ratio and memory parameters will be optimized CPU Level Up Disabled Allows you to select a CPU level and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level Configuration options Disabled X XXXG BCLK Frequency XXX Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz CPU Strap Auto Configuration options Auto 100MHz 125MHz 166MHz 250MHz Chapter 3 BIOS setup ClockGen Full Reset Enabled Enabled Enabled for better overclocking Disabled To skip system shutdown at BCL
114. lity Guide Realtek HD Audio User s Manual ASUS WebStorage User s Manual 2 The Manual folder of the support WEE c Manual gt ASUS Utility gt v 58 Search asus ut 2 DVD appears Double click the Comin erede u e Wr Favorites r3 4 Files Currently on the Disc 2 folder of your selected software fem pomme cmm 35 Recent Places La Libraries 7 Documents a Music Pictures H Videos 1M Computer amp Local Disk C SE DVD RW Drive D Bin J Manual A ASUS Utility Ji BIOS Upda A WebStorag B Audio 3 Some software manuals are GO Manual ASUS Utility BIOS Updater s Search B105 Updater pl provided in different languages epes El Fr Favorites 4 Files Currently on the Disc 6 Double click the language to cre Ewe show the software manual French_BIOS_Updater_V2_Manual_F rench pdf 3i Recent Places Weieng German _D042_BIOS_ Updater V2_C D PDF PDF File PDF File Japanese jd042_BIOS_Updater_V2_s d pdf Libraries S 2 Documents t p SChinese d042 BIOS Updater SCH TChinese d042 BIOS Updater TCO qj Music E 90914 pdf 90914 pdf Pictures PDF File PDF File E Videos P Computer E Local Disk C Sp DVD RW Drive D Bin J isolinux J LinuxDrivers Ji Manual Ji ASUS Utility J BIOS Upda Jj WebStorag D Audio is The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual softwa
115. m 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 1 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 31 CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Man
116. mation gt ASUS 0 C Profile gt BIOS FlashBack gt Go Button File Fi2 Print Screen 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility When you press lt Enter gt to start the application Z For more details refer to section 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 96 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to get DRAM SPD information PF BREMBHUCO Advanced Mode t ASUS SPD Information gt DIMM Slot Dimm_D1 Manufacturer Corsair Module Size 4096 MBytes Maximum Bandwidth 1333 Mhz Part Number CM2Z16GX3M4A1600C9 Serial Number Product Week Year SES E XMP Rev JEDEC ID JEDEC Frequency Mhz 1333 DRAM Voltage 1 500 CPU YCCSA Voltage CAS Lantency tCL RAS to CAS TRCD RAS Precharge tRP tRAS tRC tHR tRRD tRFC tHTR tRTP tFAH V SC tCHL Fi2 Print Screen Command Rate e Fon ra OU di on M ow ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 37 3 38 3 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings AA Sans CT Advanced Mode ASUS 0 C Profile Label Save to Profile Load from Profile LA The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Label Allows you to input the label of setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a
117. mation on how to erase the RTC RAM Z Ifyou have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 19 3 20 User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password
118. ments create greater efficiency stability double lifespan and performance for total system control ROG Connect Plug and Overclock Tweak it the hardcore way Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real time via a notebook just like a race car engineer with ROG Connect ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable allowing you to view real time POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook as well as make on the fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level ROG GameFirst The speed you need to pwn Low Internet latency allows you to frag more and get fragged less That s why ROG has introduced GameFirst a feature that manages the flow of traffic according to your needs so that you can still listen to online music download and upload files and engage in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you need to pwn your opponents X Socket Pull the ol switcharoo Don t junk that expensive LGA1366 heatsink With X Socket switch out the LGA2011 pad for a 1366 one and get more life out of your previous CPU cooler ROG BIOS Print One click easily share your BIOS settings ROG offers a whole new EFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of an overclocking experience RAMPAGE IV FORMULA features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press of a button The days of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot
119. mode System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC mode ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 25 2 2 7 Jumper 1 LN2 Mode Jumper 3 pin LN2 With LN2 mode activated the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully LN2 MODE DIR Di 2 2 EH 1 t PIN 1 PIN 1 d Disable Enable Default 1 CH d ri mj RAMPAGE IV FORMULA LN2 MODE 2 26 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 8 Internal connectors 1 Intel X79 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_ 1 2 red These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel X79 chipset EE me D 1 1 RSATA RXP GND RSATA TXP1 RSATA RXP2 R
120. n Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK or press it to quickly load the preset profile GO Button file for temporary overclocking when in OS GO BUTTON RAMPAGE IV FORMULA GO BUTTON 4 BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using iere EJ RAMPAGE IVFORMULA BIOS SWITCH R ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 15 5 PCle x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you to enable and disable the corresponding PCle x16 slots When one of the installed PCle x16 cards is out of order you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one without removing the cards m o
121. n chassis fan and optional fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A These items are not user configurable Fan Speed Control CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU fan controller Disabled Disables the CPU Q fan controller Enabled Enables the CPU Q fan controller L4 The following three items appear when you enable the CPU Fan Control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Allows you to set the low speed limit of the CPU fan and the system sends warning message when the fan speed drops below the set value Configuration options Ignored 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to display more items for you to manually adjust the CPU upper lower temperature and CPU fan upper lower duty cycle PF The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range fro
122. nce 12 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHA B C D DO 1 R0 1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 9 others DRAM CLK Period Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock DIGI Power Control N Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI Power Control related parameters The thermal conditions should be monitored NY 2 Saa EI Advanced Mode EE E Extreme Tweaker A E rV DIGI Power Control gt CPU Load line Calibration Auto CPU Current Capability CPU Voltage Frequency VRM Over Temperature Protection CPU Power Duty Control vcore MOS volt Control CPU Power Phase Control CPU Spread Spectrum CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage VCCSA Load line Calibration VCCSA Current Capability VCCSA Fixed Frequency CPU VCCSA Boot Up Voltage Fi2 Print Screen keypad and press the lt Enter gt key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key Z Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric CPU Load Line Calibration Auto CPU Load line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage The CPU working vol
123. o high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to HDMI for HDMI audio output Intel LAN Controller Enabled Disabled Disables the controller Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Intel LAN PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 27 Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled This item allows user to enable disable the Asmedia USB 3 0 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item allows user to enable disable the USB charging support of the Asmedia USB 3 0 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASM1061 Storage Controller AHCI Mode Allows you to enable or disable the ASM1061 storage controller Configuration options Disabled IDE Mode AHCI Mode recommend that you set this item to AHCI Mode and install the ASM1061 Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD If you want to use the full function of the ASM1061 storage controller ex AHCI we ASM1061 Storage OPROM Enabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to IDE Mode or AHCI Mode
124. of the BIOS simultaneously Very much like the 5aveGame function one BIOS can be used for the overclocking adventure while the other BIOS is to be stored with any previous version BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to overclockers USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can never be that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to flash BIOS ever It allows overclockers to try their BIOS with the simplist way one can imagine No need to enter the BIOS or the operating system just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port amp push the ROG Connect button for 3 seconds BIOS would be automatically flashed under standby power It s no doubt that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade Ever wish that you could have a more expensive CPU Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG s CPU Level Up Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to and the motherboard will do the rest See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly Overclocking is never as easy as this Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine tune your system to optimal performance No matter if you re looking for frequency adjustment over voltage options or memory timing settings they re all here Chapter 1 Product Introduction Voltiminder LED II Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the
125. on 4 32 4 5 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4 33 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 1 AMD CrossFireX technology eene eene ennt 5 1 5 1 1 PIC CUI TMC NWS T DO 5 1 5 1 2 Belore you BEOIF EE 5 1 5 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 5 2 5 1 4 Installing the device drivers sssseesssss 5 3 5 1 5 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology 5 3 5 2 NVIDIA SLIP re EE 5 4 5 2 1 EIERE eege 5 4 5 22 Installing two SLl ready graphics Cards 5 4 5 2 3 Installing the device rivers cceccesceeseceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneees 5 5 5 2 4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology 5 5 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate r
126. on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated 8 One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting 2 54 Chapter 2 Hardware information Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input Users can easily navigate the new
127. onnectors completely fit 11 EZ PLUG 5V GND GND 12V oo H EE CH SL LC RAMPAGE IV FORMULA EZ PLUG Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 36 12 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PANEL Ground Speaker PLED PLED Ground 5V PIN 1 PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED a im Ww Q O mam ie RAMPAGE IV FORMULA System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activit
128. pdater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 10 5 USB BIOS Flashback The USB BIOS Flashback allows user to update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or the Operating system by using a USB flash disk drive under standby power Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website Extract and rename the BIOS image file to R4F ROM Copy R4F ROM to the root directory of the USB flash disk drive Turn off the system and connect the USB flash drive to the ROG Connect port the white USB 2 0 port at the rear panel of the motherboard 5 Hold the ROG Connect button until the LED begins to blink then release 6 Wait until the LED stops to blink then the BIOS flash will be completed pe 0O DP ol This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 Lo format and single partition only DO NOT unplug the power of the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 51
129. performance as well as have the latest most future proof technology This motherboard is ready to support PCle 3 0 SPEC Functions will be available when using PCle 3 0 compliant devices Please refer to www asus com for updated details SLI CrossFire On Demand Why choose when you can have both SLI or CrossFireX Fret no longer because with the ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA you ll be able to run both multi GPU setups The board features SLI CrossFireX on Demand technology supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration Whichever path you take you can be assured of jaw dropping graphics at a level previously unseen Quad Channel DDR3 2400 0 C support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400 O C 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1800 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The quad channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 3 2 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi Il Optimum power efficiency with premium components and intelligent digital design The Extreme Engine Digi Il has been upgraded and equipped with the finest Japan made 10K Black Metallic capacitors while the digital VRM design allows you to achieve ultimate performance with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies Precise adjust
130. ptical S PDIF out port s at back panel continued on the next page XIV RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ASMedia USB 3 0 controller 6 x USB 3 0 port s 4 at back panel 2 at mid board Intel X79 Chipset 12 x USB 2 0 port s 6 ports at back panel 1 for ROG Connect 6 ports at mid board ROG Extreme OC kit Slow Mode LN2 Mode PCle x16 Lane switch Q Reset EZ Plug ROG Connect RC Diagram RC Remote RC Poster GPU Tweaklt ROG Extreme Engine Digi Il 8 phase CPU power 8 phase VCCSA power 242 phase DRAM power UEFI BIOS features ROG BIOS Print GPU DIMM Post CPU Level Up ROG GameFirst Probelt iROG Extreme Tweaker USB BIOS Flashback Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools ASUS AI Booster Utility O C Profile Overclocking Protection COP EX Component Overheat Protection EX Voltiminder LED II ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall continued on the next page XV xvi RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Back l O Ports Internal I O Connectors ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK Onboard Switches Power Reset Clr CMOS at rear ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS O C Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM
131. pursuit of extreme performance overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky Acting as the red zone of a tachometer the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU NB SB and Memory in a intuitive color coded fashion The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to chipsets and GPU The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating It can also be used to monitor and save an overheating GPU The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for extreme CPU overclocking Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard s ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores 1 3 3 Sound with Clarity SupremeFX III Supreme Sound The SupremeFX III onboard audio solution is an 8 channel HD audio equipped with a carefully selected 1500uF capacitor which provides clean ripple free audio power and perfect for enveloping gaming environments With a metallic EMI cover and special layout design on the PCB advanced SupremeFX Shielding technology isolates analog audio signals from digital sources for exceptional clarity and high fidelity while a golden plated ja
132. quirement When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off Configuration options Disabled Enabled ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 29 3 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings YZ annee Advanced Mode d x Monitor Anti Surge Support Enabled gt voltage Monitor gt Temperature Monitor gt Fan Speed Monitor gt Fan Speed Control Fi2 Print Screen Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Voltage Monitor CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VIT CPU Voltage CPU VCCSA Voltage CPU PLL Voltage DRAM AB CD Voltage PCH 1 1 Voltage PCH 1 5 Voltage 2nd VITCPU Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature PCH Temperature OPT1 2 3 Temperature xxx C XXX F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU motherboard and the assigned devices temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 3 30 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN Speed CPU OPT Speed Chassis FAN1 2 3 Speed OPT FAN 1 2 3 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fa
133. r Rock Pop Information button Ff Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 14 Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 aN This application is available only under Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system This installation requires that you have the latest version of the Windows Media Player installed on your system Ensure to download and install the latest Windows Media Player before installing Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously code named Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output jack sensing feature retasking functions and multi streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations Activating Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 After installing Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 successfully you need to activate this utility online before first use 1 Double click Activate on the desktop EN Ensure that you have successfully installed the LAN driver and have connected to the Internet 2 Click Activate to start activation SB X Fi MB 2 You have a pre assigned activation key for this product Click Activate to connect to the Internet and continue with the activation Szbeezebkye ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 23 Kap OI D d CL i U Using Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 ET Soun
134. r t CPU Performance Settings CPU Ratio Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Turbo Mode Power Limit Control 3 12 Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SoeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production Turbo Mode Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Power Limit Control Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio item to Auto and the Turbo Mode item to Enabled Leave this item at Auto for best overclocking or set to Enabled to customize settings Configuration options Auto Enabled The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to Enabled and Power Limit Control item to Enabled Lon Duration Power Limit Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Use the lt gt
135. r at a higher frequency refer to section 3 3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Chapter 2 Hardware information RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No P Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage Support Optional 1DIMM 4DIMM A DATA AD63I1B0823bEV A DATA AXDU1333GC2G9 XMP 2GB A DATA AD63l1C1624EV 4GB DS A DATA 3CCA 1509A A DATA SU3U1333W8G9 XMP 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE DJ F Apacer 78 01GC6 9L0 1GB SS Apacer AM5D5808DEJSBG 9 Apacer 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 Apacer 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 ORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 ORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 ORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 rucial BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 2GB 7 7 7 24 ELPIDA EBJ41UF8BCFO DJ F 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F SKILL F3 10600CL9D 4GBNT 4GB 2x2GB DS G SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9 9 9 24 SKILL F3 10666CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 21 SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 EIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 EIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115F
136. rap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 1 Motherboard layout CIULILIU CPU FAN 8 x KB_USB12 lop Fang UUU Du L ee 2 a PT TEMP3 EATX12V CPU FREQ o g LN2_MODE B 9 EDI LR_CMOS Q RESET SPDIF 02 sLOW MODE ROG CONNECT T E E co ED Bi 12 USB3 6 PCIEX16 SW GO_BUTTON Fon VSA ej ejjjej j je jiejje ah ap LGA2011 64bit 240 pin module a EI 5 o o E S e 3 A E 2 t 64bit 240 pin module o 2 o o E E e A 5 x e CHA ran LIC LI 5 1 ESATA6G12 USB3 12 X EECH Intel 82579 DDR3 DIMM A1 DDR3 DIMM B1 DDR3 DIMM D1 DDR3 DIMM C1 LAN USB3 34 O 14 AUDIO EZ PLUG 23 Il L l H ooogd USB3_56 PCIEX_X16_1 ES ASM1042 Ji a GEES Lithium Cell HD LE
137. re manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models K Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 Al Suite Il Al Suite Il is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing Al Suite Il To install Al Suite Il on your computer iP Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click on the Utilities tab then click Al Suite Il 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation Using Al Suite Il Al Suite Il automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The Al Suite Il icon appears in the Windows notification area Click on the icon to open the AI Suite Il main menu bar Click on each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of Al Suite Il Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to
138. rols the voltage for CPU VCCSA at initial boot Set higher value for better overclockability The values range from 0 800V to 1 700V with a 0 005V interval CPU VTT CPU VTT Switching Freq Auto This item allows you to switch the frequency of VTT power Set 1 3x for cleaner power Configuration options Auto 1x 1 3x CPU VTT Over Current Protection Auto This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU VTT over current protection Set to Disabled to remove over current protection on VTT power Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM Voltage DRAM AB DRAM CD Current Capability 100 Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 10096 11096 12096 13096 14096 DRAM AB DRAM CD Voltage Frequency Auto This item allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase O C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability Configuration options Auto manual DRAM AB DRAM CD Power Phase control Auto Optimized Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the Full phase mode PCH 1 1V PCH 1 1v Switching Freg Auto This item allows you to switch the frequency of PCH power Set 1 3x for cleaner power Configuration options Auto 1x 1 3x CPU Performance Settings YZ pucao Advanced Mode a Extreme Tweake
139. rs Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com 5 2 4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA Control Panel under the Windows Vista operating system Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop View gt and select NVIDIA Control Panel Sort By The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears See Step B5 Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut New b Ee Personalize ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 5 5 B1 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step m gt A select Personalize Sort By Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut Undo Copy Ctrl Z B2 From the Personalization window select Display Settings IR EC Appearance and Personalization Personalization DES Personalize appearance and sounds Nj Window Color and Appearance Fine tune the color and style of your windows Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop Screen Saver Change your screen saver or adjust when it displays A screen
140. s device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CEO CE marking for devices with wireless LAN Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity vii viii Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are 10mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Z Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz ES There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in whi
141. s function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use 4 and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition CPU CIE Auto Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State CPU C3 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS CPU C7 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS RO
142. saver is a picture or animation that covers your screen and appears when your computer is idle for a set period of time 229 Sounds Change which sounds are heard when you do everything from getting e mail to emptying your Recycle Bin R Mouse Pointers Pick a different mouse pointer You can also change how the mouse pointer looks during such activities as clicking and selecting d Theme Change the theme Themes can change a wide range of visual and auditory elements at one time including the appearance of menus icons backgrounds screen savers some computer sounds By Display Settings Adjust your monitor tggdfution which changes the view so more or fewer items fit on the screen a Bf monitor flicker refresh rate B3 From the Display Settings dialog box Jeplay Setting click Advanced Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors 1 Generic PnP Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS Z 7 This is my main monitor 7 Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low High Highest 32 bit e 1920 by 1200 pixels How do I get the best display 5 6 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support B4 Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel B5 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Set SLI Configuration Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing
143. se YZ BEN Advanced Mode EE E Extreme Tweaker A r CPU Tweakers Paradise gt PCIE CLK Skew CPU I 0 Skew CPU Lo Drive Strength PCIE CLK Skew Auto Configuration options 63 1 Auto 1 63 CPU I O Skew Auto Configuration options 63 1 Auto 1 63 CPU I O Drive Strength Auto Configuration options 63 1 Auto 1 63 Memory Tweakers Paradise WZ damens Advanced Mode EE E Extreme Tweaker A Memory Tweakers Paradise gt IMC AB Signal 1 IMC AB Signal 2 IMC AB Signal 3 IMC CD Signal 1 IMC CD Signal 2 IMC CD Signal 3 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD Chapter 3 BIOS setup IMC AB CD Signal 1 2 3 Auto Configuration options 126 1 Auto 1 32 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA B C D The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 0050x interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA B C D The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 0050x interval DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA B C D The values range from 0 38500x to 0 61500x with a 0 0050x interval PCH Chipset Tweakers Paradise Ww RENIBUCOP Advanced Mode a Extreme Tweaker A PCH Chipset Tweakers Paradise gt PCH 1 5v Voltage 1 493V PCH 1 1VG Voltage PCH DMI Strength
144. sk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Mode Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode item to AHCI Mode or RAID Mode and allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 25 3 26 3 0 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Ww BRENGBHUCOP Advanced Mode Co Advanced USB Configuration gt Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3 0 Support EHCI Hand off JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8 07 Z The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None a Legacy USB Support Enabled Disabl
145. sks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a WI ee task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 Key2 Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl Alt Del gt Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos iR4F ROM xiii RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary 2nd Generation 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 Chipset Intel X79 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM max 32GB DDR3 2400 0 C 2200 0 C 2133 0 C 2000 0 C 1800 0 C 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory modules Qua
146. support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 47 3 10 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Z The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the A
147. t type bupdater o filename and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alohanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 2010 04 29 BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 49 3 50 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 2 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 2010 04 29 P8P67D ROM 4194304 2010 08 05 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer failure AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot For BIOS U
148. t Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode fF The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3 7 Boot memu for details Selects the display language of Clicks to display all fan the BIOS setup program speeds if available Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU changes saves the changes and resets the system Chassis CPU OPT fan speed or enters the Advanced Mode o E A irit an EZiMode J Exit Advanced Mode N N N E RAMPAGE IV FORMULA L E a BR BIOS Version 0206 Build Date 10 1 ab CPU Type Genuine Intel R C 3 00GHz Speed 3000 MHz Thursday 2 05 Total Memoru 4096 MB DDR S A Temperature Voltage Oe Fan Speed CPU CPU 5y CPU_FAN M CPU OPT FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 Performance Energy Saving Normal U DJ QD Boot Priority E Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority Shortcut F3 Boot Menu F8 Default FS Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode selected mode on the right hand side Z The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system 3 4 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3 Extr
149. t DVD before using ROG Connect ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function Ensure that you install ROG Connect Plus on your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect 1 Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to the local PC and the remote PC 2 Press the ROG Connect Button and it will light up into a stable glow 3 Double click the RC Tweaklt shortcut on the remote PC to activate the function Using RC Tweaklt Use the sliders and buttons to monitor or adjust your local PC RC TweakIt CPU Ratio BCLK PCIE CPU QPI DRAM Voltage Function My Favorite Setting 1 04 10 r i o n Q K a Q ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 19 Click Function to display more options OO RC Remote RC Diagram GPU Tweaklt 1 04 10 RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST You can switch the display mode between String and Code Information Poster Mode Cadde RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status 4 20 Chapter 4 Software support GPU Tweakit GPU Tweaklt allows you to control and monitor the installed GPU on the local system Use the sliders to adjust the values and click Apply to save your customized settings NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Defa
150. tage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details PSU Suggested List cBel PC7030 cBel APIBPC36 cBel PC6018 MA AA1200U C MA AA1000U C ntec SG 850 ntec EA 380 SUS P 50GA SUS P 55GA SUS U 65GA SUS U 75HA e quiet BN073 e quiet BN077 e quiet P6 PRO 850W ubalus PE600WJD oolerMaster RS 650 oolerMaster RS 750 oolerMaster RS 850EMBA oolerMaster RS A00 ESBA oolerMaster RS C50 EMBA D2 oolive AP 350F orsair CMPSU 550VX orsair CMPSU 620HX orsair CMPSU 750TX WT PSH650V D WT PSH750V D elta GPS 550AB nerMAX EPG600AWT nerMAX EGX1000EWL nerMAX EIN720AWT SP ATX 300PNR igabyte M550A D1 Gigabyte P610A C1 GoldenField ATX S398 GoldenField ATX S550 GreatWall BTX 600SE HECHUAN ST ATX330 Huntkey R85 Huntkey 88 500 Leute AP 600S In Win COMMANDER IRP COM1500 OCZ 1000PXS OCZ 780MXS AMA YUHUI 350P easonic SS 500GB easonic SS 850EM easonic SS 900HP eventeam ST 420BKP eventeam ST 522HLP eventeam ST550EAJ 05F HARKOON SHA R600M ilverstone SST ST50EF ilverstone SST ST85F ilverstone ST1000 nake PSH500V nake PSH850V nake PMW 350WL agan TG1100 U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake WO133RU Thermaltake W0133RE OPower TOP 500P5 alman ZM600 HP ippy HP2 6500PE G1 Wa CD Wa Gi N ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 35 EZ Plug connector 4 pin EZ_PLUG This 4 pin connector is for VGA power supply plug Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the c
151. tage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme 3 10 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Z The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification CPU Current Capability Auto This item provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 Disabled CPU Voltage Frequency Auto Switching frequency will affect the transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual VRM Over Temperature Protection Auto This item allows you to enable or disable the VRM over temperature protection Configuration options Auto Disabled CPU Power Duty Control T Probe T Probe Maintains the VRM thermal balance Extreme Maintains the VRM current balance Vcore MOS volt Control Auto Configuration options Auto 6V 6 5V 7V 7 5V 8V 8 5V 9V 9 5V 1
152. the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations Z To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BF eee F Advanced Mode E Extreme Tweaker f gt lLoad Normal OC Profile gt Load Extreme OC Profile Low Current gt Load Extreme OC Profile High Current Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Level Up CPU Clock Gen Filter Memory Frequency Xtreme Tweaking EPU Power Saving Mode gt DRAM Timing Control Submenu item Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous men
153. the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO BQ The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV EVO function The applications in the Tool menu vary with models The screeshots of Al Suite Il in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 3 JT i OI J Q o Q 4 3 2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool gt TurboV EVO on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration TurboV EVO TurboV EVOallows you to overclock the BCLK frequency CPU voltage IMC voltage and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows environment and takes effect in real time without exiting and rebooting the OS N Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable EN For system stability all changes made in TurboV EVO will not be saved to BIOS se
154. tialization is started OEM pre memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Memory Installed CPU post memory initialization Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware information Debug table continued Description Post Memory PCH initialization is started OEM post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware Auto recovery Recovery condition triggered by user Forced recovery Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error
155. ttings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts d TurboV EVO Click to select mode Manual Mode Load profile Save the current Target values settings asa new profile Current values DRAW g 500 1 500 DRAM CHCD Voltage 500 1 500 F l Voltage Click to show eis ix Adjustment settings Advanced Mode 4 5 bars Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start up settings Applies all changes immediately CH gt ty E en D I 4 4 Chapter 4 Software support Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings IZ Manual Mode CPU Frequency CPU Usage Advanced mode Voltage Target values Adjustment bars Current values Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore e all start up Auto Applies all changes settings e 00 Monitor Update 8 89 settings immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio Click the CPU Ratio tab 2 Click ON to activate the CPU Ratio function The system automatically reboots for the changes to take effect 3 After system reboot launch TurboV EVO again and then click the CPU Ratio tab Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 4 Click Apply to make the change take effect ZA SE TurboV EVO Manual Mode Profile
156. u screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter to display a list of options ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 3 3 2 2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exi
157. ual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters fF The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 6096 to 10096 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature Chassis Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 096 to 10096 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 3 32 Chapter 3 BIOS setup OPT Fan 1 2 3 Control Disabled Allows you to select the optional fan control mode When this item is set to Duty Mode you can configure the OPT Fan 1 2 3 Duty Cycle item When this item is set to Profile Mode you can configure the OPT Fan 1 2 3 Profile item If you set this item to User Mode you are allowed to configure the OPT Fan 1 2 3 Low Speed Temp and OPT Fan 1 2 3 Full Speed Temp items Configuration options Disabled Duty Mode Profile Mode User Mode OPT Fan 1 2 3 Duty Cyc
158. ult Refresh kat CD voll en co Q ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 21 CH tu o et t wm JI 4 22 4 3 13 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 7 1 channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Detection function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows Vista 7 Set default device Minimize Exit button button button 1l Realtek HD Audio Manager LEI Ss Device Configuration nod option tabs SES Connector settings Analog and digital Control connector settings status window Information button B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Exit button Configuration options Environment Auditorium Reset Karaoke MN i Minimize button Control settings windon x it e a2 Equalize
159. urn the system off and then turn it back on to restart the system Do this last option only if the first two failed EN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 2 3 10 Rear Panel connection for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 3 1 CH gt ty Ke D 3 2 1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of
160. ut of a heavy load while transitioning over to a light load when the temperature does not warm fast enough it may crash To over come this simply flip the switch over to slow the processor instantaneously Switching over to Slow Mode during critical moments when Temperature Max Frequency alignment is off synch saves you a lot of crashes even when trying to boot into the OS at cold temperatures a ei SLOW_MODE 3 Hi i Disable Enable Default M RAMPAGE IV FORMULA Slow Mode Switch The Slow mode switch is workable only when LN2 mode jumper is been set to enable please see 2 26 e eem ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 17 2 18 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU memory northbridge and southbridge You may adjust the voltages in BIOS There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for power status For more information about voltage adjustment refer to 3 3 Extreme Tweaker menu 1 Voltiminder LED Il Voltiminder LED II provides not only many measurement spots for various voltages but LEDs indicating which voltage is be
161. wi ndow d 5 em universal eg Bus controllers e Removable Storage G standard SN Disable i d Disk Defragmenter a Standard Univ Uninstall e Disk Management Ge Standard Univ The name of the USB floppy disk D n Services and Applications 5 Standard uy mean _ thenges Gem drive varies with different vendors amp Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller Ge USB Mass Storage Device Ga USB Root Hub Ge USB Root Hub 4 Click Details tab The Vendor ID VID Mitsumi USB Floppy Properties and Product ID PID are displayed fa Mitsumi USB Floppy 5 Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup oem I z j Windows cannot open this file File Extsetup oem 6 Double click the file A window appears allowing you to select the program for IRSE UE EID NUR E RO EE programs on your computer opening the oem file What do you want to do Use the Web service to find the appropriate program i Select the program From a list ef i OI P rud el Ka U ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 4 33 CH gt tu E e t wm JI 4 34 ra Use Notepad to open the file Open With I Choose the program you want to use to open this file J File Extsetup oem Programs Er Recommended Programs T Notepad Fr Other Programs BB adobe Reader 8 1 E Internet Explorer Y Paint windows Media Player i Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
162. y LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 37 2 3 Building your computer system 2 3 1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system CS Se y SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card Z The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package 2 38 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 2 CPU installation AN Please note the order in opening closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down ROG RAMPAGE IV FORMULA 2 39 2 40 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2

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