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CPU	Intel Socket 2011 2nd Generation i7 Processors
Chipset	Intel X79
Memory	4 x DIMM max 32 GB, DDR3 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Quad Channel
Multi-GPU	NVIDIA 4-Way SLI AMD 4-Way CorssFireX
Slots	4 x PCI-Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (quad at x16/x8/x8/x8, triple at x16/x8/x16, dual at x16/x16) 2 x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 (single at x8, grey)
Sound	SupremeFX III 8-Channel Audio
Storage	2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (Intel, RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s (Intel, RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, JBOD) 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (ASMedia 1061) 2 x eSATA Gb/s (ASMedia)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
LAN	1 x Gigabit LAN
I/O internal	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) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 2 x CPU 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 Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Slow Mode switch(es) 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 3 x Thermal sensor connector(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 LN2 Mode switch(es) 1 x Go Button(s)
I/O Back Panel	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 6 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
Forfactor	ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
BIOS	Bios (2 x 64 Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS)

Manual

I/O Shield

4 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

1 x 3-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 ROG theme label(s)

1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)

1 x X-Socket pad(s)

1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)

1 x BATTLEFIELD 3 Key Code(s)

1 x BATTLEFIELD 3 Lanyard(s)

Uboxing the Rampage IV Formula shows an awful lot of accessories and ASUS has been very consequent in making a motherboard for gamers. Next to a Battlefield 3 licence key you also find a "do not disturb" door hanger. We very much like this little idea. With stuff like this a manufacturer can definitely win a gamers heart. What you also find is a Triple-SLI, an SLI and a CrossFire Bridge and there even is an entire set of SATA cables.

Features

EPU	If you activate the EPU this chip monitors all possible voltages and clock speeds and automatically sets them to guarantee an energy efficient operation of you system.
SupremeFX III	The SupremeFX III Audio-Chip is an Audio processor that comes from Creative. It is paired with a carefully selected 1500 uF capacitor which delivers a ripple free audio signal. Furhtermore the chip got an EMI shield cover that makes it immune to electromagnetic interferences.
Extreme Engine Digi+ II	Since quite some time ASUS has been equipping its boards with digital power designs. Using the the right software it is not only possible to adjust voltages whilst being in Windows on can now also control impedances. Furthermore this board features high quality 10K black metallic capacitor which guarantee a long lifespan.
ROG Connect	ROG Connect enables real-time overclocking via a notebook. For this purpose you connect your notebook via a USB cable to the rig you'd want to overclock. Afterwards you can overclock your computer remotely.
Game First	Game First is a feature that enables you to do traffic shaping. Traffic shaping itselfe describes a process which analyzes network traffic and gives priorities to the individually sized data packets. At the end of the day the network interface can prioritize small data packets. The result is low latency in when gaming even when you should be downloading big files from the internet.
X-Socket	This is one of the very best features you can find these days. It is simple but very useful. Becaus Socket LGA 2011 is compatible to LGA 1366 ASUS has been looking for a way to ensure compatibility. Therefore included in delivery you find an adapter plate which you can install and afterwards your "old" LGA 1366 cooler can be installed.

Page 1 - Introduction	Page 9 - SiSoft Sandra 1
Page 2 - Specs and Delivery	Page 10 - SiSoft Sandra 2
Page 3 - Layout	Page 11 - Super Pi / wPrime
Page 4 - Connectors and I/O	Page 12 - Games
Page 5 - BIOS	Page 13 - Power Consumption
Page 6 - Test setup	Page 14 - Performance Rating
Page 7 - Futuremark	Page 15 - Conclusion
Page 8 - PC Mark 07

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