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Asus RAMPAGEIVFORMULA Manual
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2 E7112Revised Edition January 3 Chapter 1:Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information 4 Chapter 3:BIOS setup Chapter 4: Software support 5 Chapter 5:Multiple GPU technology support 6 Federal Communications Commission StatementFCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement RF exposure warning 7 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth 8 Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 9 Canadian Department of Communications StatementIC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 10 Electrical safety11 Operation safetyREACH 12 How this guide is organizedWhere to find more information 13 Conventions used in this guideTypography 14 RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary20 1.3.1Product highlights21 1.3.2ROG Exclusive Features22 ProbeItGet all hands-onwith hardware-basedoverclocking iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand BIOS FlashBack Two BIOS ROM. Two BIOS settings. Twice the overclocking flexibility USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can never be that easy CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop 23 1.3.3Sound with Clarity1.3.4Future Transfer Technology 24 1.3.5Software Bundled26 2.2.1Motherboard layout27 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 28 2.2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)29 2.2.3System memory36 2.2.4Expansion slots37 IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCIE_X16_1 PCIE_X8_2 PCIE_X16/X8_3 PCIE_X8_4 PCIE_X1_1 PCIE_X1_2 ASM USB3#1 ASM USB3#2 ASM USB3#3 ASM SATA6#1 Intel ASM SATA6#2 EHCI#0 SATA #0 EHCI#1 High Definition Audio 38 2.2.5Onboard switches42 2.2.6Onboard LEDs50 2.2.7Jumper51 2.2.8Internal connectors62 2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system63 2.3.2CPU installation65 2.3.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation67 2.3.4DIMM installation68 2.3.5Motherboard installation70 2.3.6ATX Power connection71 2.3.7SATA device connection72 2.3.8Front I/O Connector73 2.3.9Expansion Card installation74 2.3.10Rear panel connection75 *LAN ports LED indicationsActivity Link LED OFF No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration Port H e a d s e t 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 76 2.3.11Audio I/O connections80 3.2.1Advanced Mode81 Menu itemsMain Back button Submenu items Pop-upwindow Scroll bar Navigation keys General help Configuration fields 82 3.2.2EZ Mode83 Scroll down to display the following items:84 Load Normal OC ProfileOverClock Template Suitable for day to day gamers Load Extreme OC Profile (Low Current) Load Extreme OC Profile (High Current) Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters [X.M.P.] CPU Level Up [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [X.XXXG] BCLK Frequency [XXX] CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] 85 ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled][Enabled] Enabled for better overclocking [Disabled] 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 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 DRAM Timing Control 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 Profile 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] 86 Primary TimingsSecondary Timings 87 Third TimingsLatency Timings 88 othersDRAM CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-LineCalibration [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] 89 CPU Current Capability [Auto]CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] [Extreme] Vcore MOS volt. Control [Auto] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Proceeds the full phase mode [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] CPU VCore Bootup Voltage [Auto] CPU VSA VCCSA Load-linecalibration [Auto] VCCSA Current Capability [100%] 90 VCCSA Fixed Frequency [XXX]The values range from 300kHz to 600kHz with a 50kHz interval CPU VCCSA Boot up Voltage [Auto]������ CPU VTT CPU VTT Switching Freq [Auto] CPU VTT Over-CurrentProtection [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Voltage DRAM-AB/DRAM-CDCurrent Capability [100%] Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] DRAM-AB/DRAM-CDVoltage Frequency [Auto] DRAM-AB/DRAM-CDPower Phase control [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode PCH PCH 1.1v Switching Freq. [Auto] CPU Performance Settings 91 CPU Ratio [Auto]Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology Disables this function decreased average heat production Turbo Mode [Enabled] condition Power Limit Control [Auto] Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <->keys to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] GPU/DIMM Post 92 GPU PostGPU Post DIMM Post The DIMM Post sub-menuallows you to view the information of installed DIMMs Extreme OV [Disable] BCLK Skew [Auto] Reduce the value to improve BCLK margin Configuration options: [Auto] [-5]– [+3] CPU VCORE Voltage [Manual Mode] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] CPU VCORE Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+]To offset the voltage by a positive value [–]To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU VCORE Offset Voltage [Auto] VTT CPU Voltage [Auto] 2nd VTTCPU������ Voltage������� [Auto]������ 93 CPU VCCSA Voltage [Manual Mode]CPU VCCSA Manual Voltage [Auto] CPU VCCSA Voltage CPU VCCSA Offset Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage (CHA, CHB) [Auto] DRAM Voltage (CHC, CHD) [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] PCH 1.1v Voltage [Auto] VTTDDR Voltage (CHA, CHB) [Auto] VTTDDR Voltage (CHC, CHD) [Auto] 94 CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] CPU Tweakers’ Paradise Memory Tweakers’ Paradise 95 PCH Chipset Tweakers’ Paradise96 3.4.1System Language [English]3.4.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 3.4.3System Time [xx:xx:xx] 97 3.4.4Security98 User PasswordUser Password Not Installed Installed To set a user password: 1.Select the User Password item and press <Enter To change a user password: 3.From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter User Password Not Installed 100 3.5.1CPU Configuration102 3.5.2System Agent Configuration3.5.3PCH Configuration 103 3.5.4SATA Configuration104 3.5.5USB Configuration105 3.5.6Onboard Devices Configuraton106 Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]This item allows user to enable/disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] ASM1061 Storage Controller [AHCI Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the ASM1061 storage controller ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] 107 3.5.7APM108 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]Voltage Monitor Temperature Monitor 109 Fan Speed MonitorFan Speed Control CPU Q-FanControl [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU fan controller CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan 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 110 Chassis Q-FanControl [Enabled]Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Chassis Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] on the chassis temperature Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters 111 OPT Fan 1/2/3 Control [Disabled]112 Bootup NumLock State [On]Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 113 Setup Mode [Advanced Mode]program [EZ Mode] Boot Option Priorities Boot Override 114 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility115 3.8.2ASUS SPD Information116 3.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile117 3.8.4BIOS FlashBack118 3.8.5GO Button File119 Load Optimized DefaultsLoad Safe Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device 120 3.10.1ASUS Update utility121 Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet 2.Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic 3.Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next 122 5.Click Browse to locate your desired picture file7.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 123 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next , and then click You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. Click 4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 124 3.10.2ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility125 3.10.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility126 3.10.4ASUS BIOS Updater127 Backing up the current BIOSTo backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater 1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter 128 Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter 2.The BIOS Updater screen appears as below Select 129 3.10.5USB BIOS Flashback131 4.2.1Running the support DVD132 4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals133 4.3.1AI Suite134 4.3.2TurboV EVO138 4.3.3DIGI+ Power Control140 4.3.4EPU141 4.3.5FAN Xpert142 4.3.6Sensor Recorder143 4.3.7Probe144 4.3.8USB 3.0 Boost145 4.3.9Ai Charger+146 4.3.10ASUS Update147 4.3.11MyLogo2148 Auto Tune3.You can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next 4.Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo At BIOS File Follow steps to complete logo update 149 4.3.12ROG Connect152 4.3.13Audio configurations153 4.3.14Sound Blaster X-FiMB156 4.4.1RAID definitions157 4.4.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks4.4.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4.4.4Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility158 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume 2.Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter RAID Level Disks SELECT DISKS 159 RAID 0: 128KBRAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB Create Volume CREATE VOLUME 160 Deleting a RAID setTo delete a RAID set: 2. Delete RAID Volume DELETE VOLUME Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 5. Exit 2.Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu 161 4.5.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS4.5.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® 162 4.5.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation163 4.5.4Using a USB floppy disk drive165 5.1.1Requirements5.1.2Before you begin 166 5.1.3Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards167 5.1.4Installing the device drivers5.1.5Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 168 5.2.1Requirements5.2.2Installing two SLI-readygraphics cards 169 5.2.3Installing the device drivers5.2.4Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 173 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INCAddress Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support+86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)+1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 usa.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)+49-2102-959911 www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales
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