Asus Rampage IV Formula - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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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