Asus RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety 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 software.........................................................1-6
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-7
1.2.1
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-8
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................1-10
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................ 1-11
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-22
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-24
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-29
1.2.8 Jumper ......................................................................................1-37
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-38
1.2.10 ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-50
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-7
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-8
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