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... xiii About this guide xv Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary xvii 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 ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 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 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-16...
... xiii About this guide xv Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary xvii 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 ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 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 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-16...
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... BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...utility 3-6 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-9 3.2.9 General help 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.3.1 GPU.DIMM Post 3-11 3.3.2 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-11 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-11 3.3.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-11 3.3.5 CPU...
... BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...utility 3-6 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-9 3.2.9 General help 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.3.1 GPU.DIMM Post 3-11 3.3.2 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-11 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-11 3.3.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-11 3.3.5 CPU...
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... Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.39 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.40 ASUS O.C. Contents 3.3.11 UCLK Frequency [Auto 3-12 3.3.12 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto 3-12 3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled 3-12 3.3.14 Memory Configuration Protect [Disabled 3-13 3.3.15 DRAM Timing Control 3-13 3.3.16 CPU QPI Strength [Auto 3-13 3.3.17 ALT QPI Strength [Auto 3-13...
... Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.39 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.40 ASUS O.C. Contents 3.3.11 UCLK Frequency [Auto 3-12 3.3.12 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto 3-12 3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled 3-12 3.3.14 Memory Configuration Protect [Disabled 3-13 3.3.15 DRAM Timing Control 3-13 3.3.16 CPU QPI Strength [Auto 3-13 3.3.17 ALT QPI Strength [Auto 3-13...
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...- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) xvii Creative ALchemy - Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core...65533;�ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for 4 single PCB 2-slot width ��g�ra��p�h�ic�s��c�...
...- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) xvii Creative ALchemy - Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core...65533;�ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for 4 single PCB 2-slot width ��g�ra��p�h�ic�s��c�...
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Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x Wi-Fi antenna jacks 1 x Clr CMOS...65533;a�m��e�te�r�R��e�c�a�ll�) CPU Level Up MemOK! Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Manageability BIOS ...
Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x Wi-Fi antenna jacks 1 x Clr CMOS...65533;a�m��e�te�r�R��e�c�a�ll�) CPU Level Up MemOK! Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Manageability BIOS ...
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...Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite II Ai Charger Wi-Fi Agent extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xx Rampage III Black Edition specifications ...65533;A�c�o��n�n�e�c�t�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 QPI Loadline calibration switch jumper (QPI_LL_SW) ...
...Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite II Ai Charger Wi-Fi Agent extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xx Rampage III Black Edition specifications ...65533;A�c�o��n�n�e�c�t�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 QPI Loadline calibration switch jumper (QPI_LL_SW) ...
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..., hitting benchmark scores that dominate your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS, potentially keeping that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you ! It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. The ROG ThunderBolt has ... Tune our PC from your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS! Thanks to you can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your gaming experience, the advanced integration of . Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even...
..., hitting benchmark scores that dominate your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS, potentially keeping that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you ! It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. The ROG ThunderBolt has ... Tune our PC from your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS! Thanks to you can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your gaming experience, the advanced integration of . Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even...
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...displays the voltage status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they want to be stored with even more confidence. CPU Level Up A simple click for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to save & boot from. Simply pick the processor ...previous version. Ever wish that performance instantly. Acting as this. Overclocking is answered! Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune your CPU at no additional cost with burn proof protection to , and the motherboard will do the rest! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage ...
...displays the voltage status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they want to be stored with even more confidence. CPU Level Up A simple click for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to save & boot from. Simply pick the processor ...previous version. Ever wish that performance instantly. Acting as this. Overclocking is answered! Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune your CPU at no additional cost with burn proof protection to , and the motherboard will do the rest! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage ...
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It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.4 ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in -game surround sound! It even comes with ultra-real cinematic ... fine-tune the performance without having to 3 additional devices of your PC! It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for the CPU is provided to detect temperature on up to short the pins or moving jumpers! Onboard Switches No more devices The Q-Fan... ultra-real cinematic in audio. 8-channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your choice! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7
It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.4 ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in -game surround sound! It even comes with ultra-real cinematic ... fine-tune the performance without having to 3 additional devices of your PC! It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for the CPU is provided to detect temperature on up to short the pins or moving jumpers! Onboard Switches No more devices The Q-Fan... ultra-real cinematic in audio. 8-channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your choice! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7
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... DIMM slots 7. 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) 4. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-21 2-40 2-37 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-32 2-26 2-19 2-19 2-21 2-20 2-32 2-36 2-33 2-34 2-20 2-41 2-35 2-31 2-36 2-39 2-38 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-3 Q-Reset Switch...
... DIMM slots 7. 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) 4. PCIe x16 Lane switch 12. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-21 2-40 2-37 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-32 2-26 2-19 2-19 2-21 2-20 2-32 2-36 2-33 2-34 2-20 2-41 2-35 2-31 2-36 2-39 2-38 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-3 Q-Reset Switch...
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...transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are not bent. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the ...removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel®...
...transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are not bent. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the ...removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel®...
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..., the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install...
..., the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install...
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Q reset button When the LN2_Mode jumper does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. 6. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-21 When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition. 5.
Q reset button When the LN2_Mode jumper does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. PCIe x16 Lane switch These slide switches allows you can use the slide switch to find out the faulty one without removing the cards. 6. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-21 When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition. 5.
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... the 1.50V ICH PCIE voltage. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to display in BIOS. Southbridge LED Southbridge LED has two different voltage displays. You can select the...2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The southbridge LED shows either the 1.11V IOH voltage or the 1.50V IOH PCIE voltage. CPU LED The CPU LED has four voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and QPI/DRAM Core Voltage; 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the ...
... the 1.50V ICH PCIE voltage. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to display in BIOS. Southbridge LED Southbridge LED has two different voltage displays. You can select the...2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The southbridge LED shows either the 1.11V IOH voltage or the 1.50V IOH PCIE voltage. CPU LED The CPU LED has four voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and QPI/DRAM Core Voltage; 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the ...
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... into or read from the hard disk drive. CPU Voltage (default) CPU PLL QPI/DRAM Core Normal (white) 120575�-�1�.7�8�8�7�5� Normal (green) 0.85-1.5 1.80200-1.89475 1.2-1.39375 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.59375 1.90800-1.94775 1.4-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.6- 1.96100- 1.66250- ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-23 IOH (default) IOH PCIE Normal (green) 1.11300...
... into or read from the hard disk drive. CPU Voltage (default) CPU PLL QPI/DRAM Core Normal (white) 120575�-�1�.7�8�8�7�5� Normal (green) 0.85-1.5 1.80200-1.89475 1.2-1.39375 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.59375 1.90800-1.94775 1.4-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.6- 1.96100- 1.66250- ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-23 IOH (default) IOH PCIE Normal (green) 1.11300...
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... that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-25 8. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below...
... that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-25 8. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below...
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... table below for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Debug...
... table below for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Debug...
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...-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 50 - 53 ...5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-27...
...-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 50 - 53 ...5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-27...
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... FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 - 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B...
... FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 - 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B...
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... APIC mode 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information CF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description OEM BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No...
... APIC mode 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information CF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description OEM BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No...