Asus rog rampage iv formula [3/174] Chapter 2 hardware information

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ....................................................................................................... x

About this guide ........................................................................................................ xii

RAMPAGE IV FORMULA specications summary ................................................ xiv

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

2.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-54