2011 Pin Configuration Schematic
2011 Pin Configuration Schematic
Hello. You're facing a tricky issue with your Rampage IV Extreme board. The picture of the socket looked normal at first, but upon closer inspection you noticed something unusual—some pins appear shiny on one side and dark on the other. After checking with a microscope at work, we discovered one pin is missing its golden head. It’s not bent, so fixing it isn’t possible. We tried covering the connection with electrical tape and reinserting it, but after removal, the tape showed a small mark indicating a possible contact issue. When powered on, everything seemed fine. All data types were detected correctly, and PCIe slots functioned properly. I looked up pin diagrams, but none matched the one you described—especially not something like DDR1_DQ[16]. It seems this pin might be specific to your CPU model. You have a 3930k and are considering a higher-end 4xxx K CPU. With copper tape, you might try placing small pieces on that particular pin to improve contact height. The Intel datasheet from the Reddit post should help clarify what this pin is meant for. Are you concerned about performance or stability now?
to be honest of the board is functioning and the XMP and PCIe settings look good, then i wouldn't bother. if you try to fix it with copper tape like you said, but the tape slips or due to the heat of the chip, the adhesive softens, you might get a short in your socket and that is definitely a bad time.
If it still works then there is nothing to worry about. Probably just some discoloration happened.
Now that I've increased the screen brightness, it's clear what you're saying. Op is definitely lucky. I wouldn't want to get a 4000-series CPU if they use the pin.