ASUS RAMPAGEIVFORMULA Manuel D’Utilisation

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ....................................................................................................... x
About this guide ........................................................................................................ xii
RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specifications summary ................................................ xiv

Product introduction

Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1

Package contents.......................................................................................1-1

Special features..........................................................................................1-2
1.3.1

Product highlights........................................................................1-2

ROG Exclusive Features.............................................................1-3

Sound with Clarity .......................................................................1-5

Future Transfer Technology ........................................................1-5

Software Bundled ........................................................................1-6

Hardware information

Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................2-2
2.2.1

Motherboard layout .....................................................................2-2

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4

System memory ..........................................................................2-5

Expansion slots .........................................................................2-12

Onboard switches .....................................................................2-14

Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-18

Jumper ......................................................................................2-26

Internal connectors....................................................................2-27

Building your computer system .............................................................2-38
2.3.1

Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............2-38

CPU installation.........................................................................2-39

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................2-41

DIMM installation.......................................................................2-43

Motherboard installation ............................................................2-44

ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-46

SATA device connection ............................................................2-47

Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-48

Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-49

Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-50

Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-52

Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-54