Asus Rampage IV Extreme Specifications

MotherboardRAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION

xWirelessWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Bluetooth V4.0USBIntel® X79 Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mi

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3 Primary TimingsDRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]Congu

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-11Chapter 3 Secondary TimingsDRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]DRAM REF Cycle Time [

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3 MiscDRAM CLK Period [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [10]DRAM Alignment [Optimized]Conguration options: [

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-13Chapter 3DIGI+ Power ControlSome of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric k

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3 CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-15Chapter 3 CPU VTT CPU VTT Switching Freq [Auto]This item allows you to switch the frequency of VTT power. Set 1.3x

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Performace Settings Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Inte

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-17Chapter 3Extreme OV [Disabled]This item is set to [Disabled] by default to protect the CPU from being overheated. Set

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU VCCSA Voltage [Manual Mode][Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage.[Offset Mode] Allows you to set

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-19Chapter 3CPU Tweakers’ ParadiseThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. PCIE CLK Skew

xiSpecial FeaturesASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-Way Optimization Tuning Key, consolidating DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2A

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Memory Tweakers’ Paradise IMC AB Signal 1 / Signal 2 / Signal 3 [Auto]Conguration options: [-126] – [-1] [Auto] [+

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-21Chapter 33.5 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The M

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passw

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-23Chapter 33.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devi

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.T

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-25Chapter 3Execute Disable Bit [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.[Disabled] Forc

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.2 System Agent CongurationPCIE_X16_1 / PCIE_X16/8_3 and PCIE_X8_4 / PCIE_X8_2 Link Speed [GEN3]Allows you to s

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-27Chapter 33.6.4 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. T

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following two items appear only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enabled

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-29Chapter 33.6.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices i

xiiInternal I/O Connectors1 x USB 3.0 connectors supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.6 Onboard Devices CongurationScroll down to view the other BIOS items.Azalia HD Audio [Enabled][Disabled] Dis

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-31Chapter 3Bluetooth Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller.Conguration options:

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into ON state after an AC power loss.[Power O

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-33Chapter 33.6.8 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-35Chapter 3Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan opertating mode.[Disabled] Disab

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Q-Fan Control 1-3 [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Ch

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-37Chapter 3Profile ModeAllows you to set the optional fans’ proles.Conguration options: [Performance] [Optional] [Sil

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the other BIOS

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-39Chapter 3 USB Support [Partial In...][Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest

xiiiDisplay 2.6-inch LCMFeaturesPure hardware-based overclocking supportBoot debug POST codeIntuitive tuning in two OC modes - EXTREME Mode for subzer

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].[Off] Set the power-on state of the Nu

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-41Chapter 3CSM (Compatibility Support Module)Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to ful

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Secure BootAllows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from u

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-43Chapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Status denition:Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-45Chapter 33.9.3 ASUS SPD InformationAllows you to view the DRAM SPD information. DIMM Slot Number Allows you to view

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The O.C. Prole Conguration items show Not Installed if no prole is created.3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking ProleThis it

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-47Chapter 33.9.5 BIOS FlashbackAllows you select copy and boot from either BIOS1 or BIOS2.Force BIOS1/BIOS2 Boot Selec

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3BCLK Frequency [Auto]This item allows you to input values to the Base Clock (BCLK) Frequency that ranges from 80 MHz

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-49Chapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save

xivPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ROG RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITIONCables1 x ROG Connect cable2 x 2-in-

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-51Chapter 33.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO N

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-53Chapter 33.11.3 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utilit

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.4. At the

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-55Chapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. 5.

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-1Chapter 4Software support44.1 Installing an operating system• This motherboard supports Windows® 8/ Windows® 8.1 32/

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Support DVD main menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-3Chapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruc

xvInstallation tools and components1 set of screws Philips (cross) screwdriverPC chassis Power supply unitIntel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-5Chapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFrom the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 &g

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu barThe Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can va

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-7Chapter 44.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way OptimizationDual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimiza

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using 4-Way OptimizationClick or tap the 4-Way Optimization button then click or tap Start to auto-detect the b

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-9Chapter 4Using TPU• Set the CPU Core Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Refer to sec

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4CPU StrapClick to apply CPU Strap settingsClick to save the adjustment into a proleClick to load the saved pr

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-11Chapter 4Energy Processing Unit (EPU)EPU is an energy-processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• When you enable the Congured Max CPU Power to boost the energy saving condition, the CPU frequency is disp

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-13Chapter 4DIGI+ Power ControlDIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for opti

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4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click or tap to switch between screensClick or tap to apply the changesClick or tap to undo the changesCPU Vol

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-15Chapter 4Adjusting the DRAM PowerDRAM-AB Current CapabilityHigher value to DRAM slots A and B brings a wider total po

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Fan Xpert 2Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan set

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-17Chapter 4RPM ModeRPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed at its xed value when the CPU temperature drops 75oC and b

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 Ai Charger+Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-19Chapter 44.4.3 Wi-Fi EngineWi-Fi Engine allows you to connect to a wireless network and set up your computer as an a

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. From the list of available networks, select a network that you want to connect to.Using the AP ModeThe AP

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-21Chapter 44.4.4 Wi-Fi GO!Wi-Fi GO! is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream your media

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Launching Wi-Fi GO!To launch Wi-Fi GO!, click or tap the on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-23Chapter 4• To access the Wi-Fi GO! features in your smart device, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of thi

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsLGA2011 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 process

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote interfaceMedia Streaming HubRemote Keyboard & MouseRemote DesktopCapture &

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-25Chapter 4Click or tap to open a cloud storage accountClick or tap to go back to the previous screenClick or tap a spe

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using Cloud GO! in your smart deviceTo use Cloud GO! in your smart device, tap Cloud GO! > Enter.You must l

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-27Chapter 4Remote DesktopRemote Desktop allows you to remotely control your desktop in real-time using your smart devic

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Media Streaming HubMedia Streaming Hub allows you to stream media les to an HDTV device/display and remotely

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-29Chapter 4Adding media filesTo add media les:1. From the Music , Video, or Photo screen, click or tap .2. Click or

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4File TransferFile Transfer allows you to transfer les between your computer and your smart device.• iOS smar

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-31Chapter 43. Right-click or long tap the le then select Send to > [Device Name].4. After the le transfer is com

4-32Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Smart Sensor ControlSmart Sensor Control allows you to remotely control your desktop by using your smart devic

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-33Chapter 4The Smart Sensor Control in Windows® 8 / 8.1 environment features the microphone function for voice chat and

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming FeaturesSupremeFX BlackSupremeFX Black delivers premium audio quality without a se

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using Smart Sensor Control in Windows® 7To use Smart Sensor Control:1. Click or tap Smart Sensor Control >

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-35Chapter 44. In the Proximity tab, select an action from the Action: eld.5. To save the action as a prole, click o

4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Capture & SendCapture & Send allows you to take screenshots on your computer and send them to your sma

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-37Chapter 44.4.5 USB 3.0 BoostUSB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically s

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.6 USB BIOS FlashbackUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB stor

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-39Chapter 4Downloading the latest BIOSBefore you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage devi

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.7 EZ UpdateEZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s software, dr

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-41Chapter 44.4.8 System InformationThis utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and m

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Viewing the SPD informationClick or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information.

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-43Chapter 44.5 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-3Chapter 11.1.3 ROG exclusive featuresExtreme Engine Digi+ IIIExtreme Engine Digi+ III offers you a hardcore power del

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 ROG ConnectROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC.Setting up US

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-45Chapter 4RC PosterRC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST. You can switch the display mode bet

4-46Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.7 MemTweakItMemTweakIt allows you to adjust the timing of your installed memory. It also allows you to save

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-47Chapter 44. Click About tab and click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access ROG ofcial website.5. Click OK to exit MemTweak

4-48Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4To validate and save your conguration manually:1. Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate.2. In Manual Mode, c

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-49Chapter 44.8 ROG RAMDiskRAMDisk is a data-storage software that reserves a part of your system’s memory and turns it

4-50Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4To delete an existing RAMDisk drive: Click to delete the existing RAMDisk drive.Creating/Deleting a Junction P

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-51Chapter 4Synchronizing backup les After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in

4-52Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.9 Sonic RadarSonic Radar is a head-up display (HUD) designed for First Person Shooting (FPS) games, that sh

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-53Chapter 4Sonic Radar in-game• The screen shot is for reference only and can vary depending on the game you are play

iiE8670 First Edition October 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving y

4-54Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.9.2 Game presets and Radar Selection The optimized game presets and radar selection sound enhancers provide

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-55Chapter 44.9.3 Advanced Settings Click from the Sonic Radar main menu to show the Advanced Settings panel.Smoothne

4-56Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Shortcut keysYour gaming experience is further enhanced with a set of default shortcut keys that allows you to

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION4-57Chapter 44.10 GameFirst IIGameFirst II, a trafc shaping solution, improves the Internet latency while maintaining a

4-58Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.10.2 Using Advanced ModeSelect any of the following settings to congure the priorities of your programs an

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that suppo

5-2Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performanc

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option

5-4Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle mar

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-5Chapter 11.1.4 ASUS special featuresAI Suite 3With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the

5-6Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5Deleting a RAID setBe cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you de

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main m

5-8Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.2 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION5-9Chapter 55.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or

5-10Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITIONA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul

A-2AppendicesAppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 o

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITIONA-3AppendicesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regula

A-4AppendicesAppendicesBluetooth Industry Canada StatementThis Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment re

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITIONA-5AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.5 ROG rich-bundled softwareKaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivi

A-6AppendicesAppendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address:

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITIONA-7AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer Internat

A-8AppendicesAppendices

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-7Chapter 11.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install m

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Refer to section 1.2.9 Internal connectors and the section about the Rear I/O Connection on Chapter 2 for m

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-9Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. DDR3 DIMM slots channel 1-112. ATX power connectors (24-pi

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-11Chapter 1Recommended memory congurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-13Chapter 1RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION Motherboard Qualied Vendors List (QVL)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2400 MHz capacityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optio

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-15Chapter 1DDR3 2133 MHz capacityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Option

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1866 MHz capacityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opti

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-17Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capacityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Option

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capacity(Continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Volt

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-19Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capacityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optio

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capacityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-21Chapter 1Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure t

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-23Chapter 1IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIE_X16_1 shared - - - - - - -PCIE_X8_2 shared - - - - -

iv2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ... 2-142.3.1 Rear I/O connection ...

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. Reset buttonPress the Reset button to reboot the system.1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switchesOnboard but

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-25Chapter 13. MemOK! buttonInstalling DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 14. DirectKey buttonThis feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a bu

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-27Chapter 15. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load d

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 17. Slow Mode Switch Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. Some processors have a small optim

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-29Chapter 11.2.7 Onboard LEDs1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It b

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 13. MemOK! LEDBlinking: Indicates that MemOK! is enabled before POST.4. Q LEDQ LEDs check key components

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-31Chapter 16. Q-Code LEDsThe Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.

1-32Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Q-Code table(continued on the next page)Code Description00 Not used01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-33Chapter 1Code Description54 Unspecied memory initialization error55 Memory not installed56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

vChapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system ... 4-14.2 Support DV

1-34Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionF9 Recovery capsule is not foundFA Invalid recovery capsuleFB – FF Reserved for future AMI

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-35Chapter 1Code Description9C USB Detect9D USB Enable9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codesA0 IDE initialization is star

1-36Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionD2 PCH initialization errorD3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not availableD4 PCI

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-37Chapter 11.2.8 Jumper1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to r

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.9 Internal connectors1. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1; SATA6G_2 [gray])T

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-39Chapter 12. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1; SATA3G_2; SATA3G_3; SATA3G_4 [black])These

1-40Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 13. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1; SATA6G_E2; SATA6G_E3; SATA6G_E4 [gray])The

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-41Chapter 14. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E78)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies wi

1-42Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) rst, and then install the Q-Conne

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-43Chapter 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Inte

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

1-44Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 18. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/ CHA_F

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-45Chapter 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O

1-46Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 110. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the Di

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-47Chapter 112. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which secur

1-48Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 114. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG; 8-pin EATX12V_2)These

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION1-49Chapter 1• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power

1-50Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.10 ProbeItThe ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a m

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-1Chapter 2Basic Installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section ar

2-2Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 23. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.DO NOT ove

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-3Chapter 22.1.2 CPU installationPlease note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions pr

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

2-4Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2BABATriangle markTriangle mark5 67 89

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-5Chapter 2To install the CPU heatsink and fan assemblyApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU

2-6Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2To replace the LGA2011 CPU pad (X-Socket)• The X-Socket is a unique ROG feature that allows user to use the

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-7Chapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.1.4 DIMM installationBA

2-8Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.5 ATX Power connection12OR OR

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-9Chapter 22.1.6 SATA device connection2OR1

2-10Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.7 Front I/O ConnectorTo install ASUS Q-Connector12USB 2.0To install USB 2.0 connector To install front

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-11Chapter 22.1.8 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards

2-12Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installationInstalling the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antennaConnect the bundled ASUS 2T2

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-13Chapter 22.2 BIOS update utilityUSB BIOS FlashbackUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without en

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

2-14Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.3.1 Rear I/O connectionRear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse and

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-15Chapter 2• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 d

2-16Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers2.3.2 Audio I/O connec

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-17Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

2-18Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.4 OC PanelThe OC Panel is a device that allows you to perform overclocking without the need to go to the

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-19Chapter 2OC Panel LCM Display in Normal ModeOC Panel LCM Display in Extreme Mode

2-20Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal ModeEnsure that you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for the

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-21Chapter 29. Connect the OC Panel data cable (A) and a SATA Power cable (B) to the OC Panel. 10. Locate the ROG_EXT

2-22Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme ModeThe OC Panel in Extreme Mode is setup with an open chassis sy

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION2-23Chapter 22.5 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. E

ixRAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION specications summaryCPU Intel® Core™ i7 Processors for LGA 2011 socketSupport 22nm CPUIntel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* R

2-24Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-1Chapter 3BIOS setup33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI a

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navi

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeThe EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settin

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-5Chapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecti

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3 My FavoritesMyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.Add

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-7Chapter 33.4 Extreme Tweaker menuThe Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be c

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal freque

ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION3-9Chapter 3 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CP