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... Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) xvii Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU ...65533;�i�7�P��ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58/ICH10R Up to 6.4 GT/s with QuickPath Interconnection Triple ...
... Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) xvii Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU ...65533;�i�7�P��ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58/ICH10R Up to 6.4 GT/s with QuickPath Interconnection Triple ...
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Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ��p�o�rt�s 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support...;o�rs��(�B�l�a�c�k�) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x CPU / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 3 x Thermal sensor connectors...) 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: - Drivers and Applications Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite II Ai Charger Wi...
Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ��p�o�rt�s 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support...;o�rs��(�B�l�a�c�k�) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x CPU / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 3 x Thermal sensor connectors...) 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: - Drivers and Applications Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite II Ai Charger Wi...
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Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can monitor your PC and tweak ...Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. ROG iDirect Tune our PC from the PC gaming community. Let ROG iDirect bring the ... Introduction Gamers yearn to push your PC the old-fashioned way? Still overclock your spanking new Intel CPU to the Bluetooth support that dominate your gaming experience, the advanced integration of . Thanks to the limit, hitting benchmark scores...
Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can monitor your PC and tweak ...Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. ROG iDirect Tune our PC from the PC gaming community. Let ROG iDirect bring the ... Introduction Gamers yearn to push your PC the old-fashioned way? Still overclock your spanking new Intel CPU to the Bluetooth support that dominate your gaming experience, the advanced integration of . Thanks to the limit, hitting benchmark scores...
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...ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in -game surround sound! It even comes with ultra-real cinematic in Play with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for more shorting pins or moving jumpers! ROG Rampage III Black Edition... 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for the CPU is provided to 3 additional devices of...to ROG die hards. Maintaining ample voltage support for ultra-real cinematic in audio. 8-channel Audio ...
...ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in -game surround sound! It even comes with ultra-real cinematic in Play with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for more shorting pins or moving jumpers! ROG Rampage III Black Edition... 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for the CPU is provided to 3 additional devices of...to ROG die hards. Maintaining ample voltage support for ultra-real cinematic in audio. 8-channel Audio ...
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...when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. Use a maximum of 512 Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. ...any of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for the ...
...when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. Use a maximum of 512 Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. ...any of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for the ...
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.... ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-37 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 4-pin OPT_ FAN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU...
.... ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-37 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 4-pin OPT_ FAN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU...
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... Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-11 mode supported by your installed CPU. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to the selected...
... Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-11 mode supported by your installed CPU. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to the selected...
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... mode to and from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. DMA Mode [Auto... the S.M.A.R.T feature. 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-19
... mode to and from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. DMA Mode [Auto... the S.M.A.R.T feature. 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-19
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... CPUID :106A4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-23 RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup...
... CPUID :106A4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-23 RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup...
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... tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] [Modern ordering] For Windows XP or later OSes. [Legacy...Technology. [Disabled] Only one system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to your CPU model. The valid value ranges differently according to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer ...
... tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] [Modern ordering] For Windows XP or later OSes. [Legacy...Technology. [Disabled] Only one system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to your CPU model. The valid value ranges differently according to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer ...
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... C3 based on uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-25 When C1 Auto Demotion is set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information. We recommend that you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] C1...
... C3 based on uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-25 When C1 Auto Demotion is set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information. We recommend that you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] C1...
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... Utility V2.22 Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09/2011 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function supports devices such as a USB flash disk... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMOS file can be loaded. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
... Utility V2.22 Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09/2011 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function supports devices such as a USB flash disk... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMOS file can be loaded. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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...allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.... 3. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a ...
...allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.... 3. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a ...
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...to enhance reliability and stability. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool ...> DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 1 4 2 5 3 Undo all changes without applying Apply all changes immediately 1. DIGI+ VRM Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU...
...to enhance reliability and stability. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool ...> DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 1 4 2 5 3 Undo all changes without applying Apply all changes immediately 1. DIGI+ VRM Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU...
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... VRM Phase Control Phase number is the number of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on CPU command. 5. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every... to get more transient and better thermal performance or Standard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. 4.
... VRM Phase Control Phase number is the number of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on CPU command. 5. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every... to get more transient and better thermal performance or Standard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. 4.
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... motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-7 ...TurboV TurboV allows you to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to manually adjust the CPU...
... motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-7 ...TurboV TurboV allows you to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to manually adjust the CPU...
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... then click the Advanced Mode tab to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start...
... then click the Advanced Mode tab to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start...
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... menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-9 This utility provides several modes that you can also customize each...
... menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-9 This utility provides several modes that you can also customize each...
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... Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support However, the fan will... speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according...
... Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support However, the fan will... speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according...
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... II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard... you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-11
... II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard... you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-11