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... information...vi About this guide...vii RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION specifications summary ix OC Panel specifications summary xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled...2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 iii
... information...vi About this guide...vii RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION specifications summary ix OC Panel specifications summary xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled...2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 iii
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...1 x 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port *Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable ...chassis usage Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **Please install the latest utility/firmware (ROG Connect Plus) for better compatibility. ***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for in two OC modes -...
...1 x 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port *Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable ...chassis usage Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **Please install the latest utility/firmware (ROG Connect Plus) for better compatibility. ***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for in two OC modes -...
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... to -use software package. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all across ... GO! It also allows you to control files and sync them to a mobile device. leads the way to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5
... to -use software package. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all across ... GO! It also allows you to control files and sync them to a mobile device. leads the way to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-5
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...system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ... different test processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1
...system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ... different test processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1
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... the system's failure to the USB port specially allocated for the USB BIOS Flashback feature then press the ROG Connect button for three seconds. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 2-13 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. In case of the USB...
... the system's failure to the USB port specially allocated for the USB BIOS Flashback feature then press the ROG Connect button for three seconds. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 2-13 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. In case of the USB...
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... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same...BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. The term "BIOS...
... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same...BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. The term "BIOS...
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... start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to enable it. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-51 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to enable it. ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-51 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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..., press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-53 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not...
..., press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-53 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not...
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... press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: R4BE.CAP 2097152 2013-03-20 17...
... press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: R4BE.CAP 2097152 2013-03-20 17...
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... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 4. See Chaper 3 BIOS setup of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-55 When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 5. Restart your motherboard user manual for details...
... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 4. See Chaper 3 BIOS setup of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION 3-55 When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 5. Restart your motherboard user manual for details...
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...supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to your user manual for more details. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback ...screen, click or tap Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION...
...supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to your user manual for more details. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback ...screen, click or tap Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Chapter 4 ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION...