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RAMPAGE IV
FORMULA
Motherboard
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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 i
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Contents Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi Safety information ....................................................................................................... x About this guide ........................................................................................................ xii RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary ................................................ xiv Chapter 1: Pr
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Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode............................
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Contents 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2 4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ...........................................................................
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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 r
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Declaration of Conformity (R&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 3.1b] • Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in
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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 Channels 10 through 13 inclusiv
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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 numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set
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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 cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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 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. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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, jum
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks 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 task. Typography Bold tex
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RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary CPU 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(O.C.)/ 2200(O.C.)/2133(O. C.)/2000(O.C)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- buffered memory modules Quad channel memory architecture ® Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support i
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RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary ® USB 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 Exclusive Features ROG Extreme OC kit - Slow Mode - LN2 Mode - PCIe x16 Lane switch - Q_Reset - EZ Plug ROG Connect: - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster - GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8 8 phase CPU power phase CPU power - 3 p
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RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary Special Features 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 Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse Combo port(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x
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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 TweakIt 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. xvii
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 FORMUL
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Chapter 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 and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, ma
