Asus ROG Rampage IV Black Edition X79 motherboard.

Motherboard Asus Rampage IV Black Edition X79
After a long wait, Asus has finally launched its ROG Rampage IV Blank Edition X79 motherboard. This motherboard is intended to be used with Intel's HEDT CPUs, in this case the Ivy Bridge-E CPUs that go wild in the LGA2011 socket.

The motherboard features four PCIe x16 3.0 slots, two PCIe x1 slots, and a total of eight memory slots for a grand total of 64 GB of RAM.
The special features of the board include VRM circuitry, SupremeFX Black audio technology, as well as the speedy Intel Gigabit Ethernet.
The VRM circuitry is built using NexFET MOSFETs, 60 Amp chokes, as well as 10k black Japanese-made capacitors. All of this is cooled by a hefty black heatsink. 
SupremeFX Black is effectively a Hi-Fi audio card onboard. It features ELNA audio capacitors and high-quality DACs and op-amps, making for a stunning 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio. It also supports Asus' ROG Sonic Radar, which is an on screen overlay for games, that will visually show you where the sounds in the game originate.
Of course, the motherboard also has support for CrossFireX as well as up to 4-way SLI. Users can also use Asus' ROG OC Panel. Almost all of the standard kit featured in the X79 chipset is also present.
While Asus gave no official MSRP, the motherboard is available for pre-order on NewEgg for $499.99, and will ship beginning November 19.
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Specifications

  • CPU
    Intel® Processors
    Intel® Core™ i7 Processors for LGA 2011 Socket
    Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
  • Chipset
    Intel® X79
  • Memory
    8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Quad Channel Memory Architecture
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
    * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.
  • Multi-GPU Support
    Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology
    Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology
  • Expansion Slots
    4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x16 or x16/x8/x16 or x16/x8/x8/x8, black) *1
    2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  • Storage
    Intel® X79 chipset : 
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
    4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : *2
    2 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • LAN
    Intel® 82579V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  • Bluetooth
    Bluetooth V4.0
  • Audio
    ROG SupremeFX Black 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming
    - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    - Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC: 120 dB SNR, -107 dB THD+N (Max. 192 kHz/ 24 -bit)
    - TI 6120A2 high fidelity headphone amplifier
    - WIMA® film capacitors
    - ELNA® premium audio capacitors
    - High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
    - Differential circuit design
    - NEC TOKIN UC2 audio relay
    Audio Feature :
    - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
    - Sonic Radar
    - DTS Connect
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  • USB Ports
    ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : *3
    8 x USB 3.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
    Intel® X79 chipset : *4
    10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
  • OC Panel
    2.6 " LCM display
    EXTREME/NORMAL mode switch
    EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching:*5
    - VGA Hotwire
    - Subzero Sense
    - Slow Mode
    - Pause Switch
    - VGA SMB header
    - ProbeIt
    - 4 x 4-pin extra fan connectors
    NORMAL Mode for in-chassis usage:*6
    - CPU Level Up OC button
    - FanSpeed control button
    - LCM backlight on/off button
    I/O Ports:
    - POWER：1 x SATA power connector
    - ROG_EXT port：1 x 18-1 pin data connection port
  • ROG Exclusive Features
    ROG Connect *7
    - RC TweakIt
    - RC Diagram
    - RC Remote
    - RC Poster
    Extreme Engine Digi+ III :
    - 8 -phase CPU power design
    - 3 -phase VCCSA power design
    - 2 + 2 phase DRAM power design
    - NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
    - 60A Chokes
    - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    Mem TweakIt
    ROG Extreme OC kit :
    - Slow Mode
    - LN2 Mode
    - PCIe x16 Lane Switch
    - EZ Plug
    ProbeIt
    UEFI BIOS features :
    - ROG BIOS Print
    - GPU.DIMM Post
    - Tweakers' Paradise
    - ROG SSD Secure Erase
    ROG RAMDisk
    GameFirst II
    iROG
    Extreme Tweaker
    Loadline Calibration
    Overclocking Protection :
    - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
    - Voltiminder LED II
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Special Features
    ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization :
    - The tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving and whole system cooling configuration
    CPU Level Up
    ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
    - Wi-Fi GO! Function: Media Streaming Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send
    - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, AP Mode
    - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - TurboV EVO
    - USB BIOS Flashback
    - MemOK!
    - AI Suite 3
    - Ai Charger+
    - Onboard Button : Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at back IO)
    - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
    - USB 3.0 Boost
    - Disk Unlocker
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - ASUS Fan Xpert 2
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - DirectKey
    - ASUS O.C. Profile
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
    - Multi-language BIOS
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-Shield
    - ASUS Q-Code
    - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    - ASUS Q-Slot
    - ASUS Q-DIMM
    - ASUS Q-Connector
    Overclocking Protection :
    - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
    - Voltiminder LED II
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Operating System Support
    Windows® 8.1
    Windows® 8
    Windows® 7
  • Back I/O Ports
    1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    2 x eSATA 6Gb/s
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
    4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    5 x Audio jack(s)
    1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
    1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)
  • Internal I/O Ports
    1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
    3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x TPM header
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
    3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
    3 x Optional Fan connector(s)
    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
    1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
    1 x DirectKey Button(s)
    1 x DRCT header(s)
    1 x MemOK! button(s)
    1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
    11 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
    3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
    1 x LN2 Mode header(s)
    1 x EZ Plug connector(s) (4-pin Molex power connector)
    1 x Power-on button(s)
    1 x Reset button(s)
    1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
    1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • Accessories
    User's manual
    I/O Shield
    4 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
    1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
    1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
    1 x SLI bridge(s)
    1 x CrossFire cable(s)
    1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
    1 x ROG Connect cable(s)
    1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
    1 x X-Socket pad(s)
    1 x ROG Magnet
    OC Panel Kit:
    - 1 x OC Panel(s)
    - 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch bay metal case
    - 1 x OC Panel Cable(s)
  • BIOS
    2 x 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0a, Multi-Language BIOS,
    ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
  • Manageability
    WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
  • Support Disc
    Drivers
    ROG RAMDisk
    ROG CPU-Z
    ROG Mem TweakIt
    Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
    DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
    ASUS WebStorage
    ASUS Utilities
  • Form Factor
    Extended ATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 10.7 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.2 cm )
  • Note
    *1. This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details.
    *2. These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
    *3. Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost.
    *4. 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
    *5. Extreme Mode capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. Please refer to your motherboard manual for details.
    *6. One 5.25" drive bay is required for NORMAL Mode installation.
    *7. ROG Connect port locates on the upper USB 2.0 port of the 2 x USB 2.0 + 2 x USB 3.0 module

Manual & Document

Version E8670
DescriptionRAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION User's Manual (English)
File Size11.47 MBytesupdate 2013/10/28
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