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... off the computer 2-61 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-61 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-61 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Managing and updating your 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...
... off the computer 2-61 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-61 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-61 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Managing and updating your 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...
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... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
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xx Drivers and Applications Kaspersky Anti-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. Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1... LN2 Mode Header 1 x START (Power On) button 1 x RESET button 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: -
xx Drivers and Applications Kaspersky Anti-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. Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1... LN2 Mode Header 1 x START (Power On) button 1 x RESET button 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: -
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-40 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.9 Exit menu 3-49 ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-40 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.9 Exit menu 3-49 ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION
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... allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-1 Quit...
... allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-1 Quit...
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... is the image appearing on the screen. 3. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. 4. Select the...
... is the image appearing on the screen. 3. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. 4. Select the...
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... 3: BIOS Setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file ...from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
... 3: BIOS Setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file ...from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
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...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09...the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to use a DOS‑based utility. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION ...
...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09...the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to use a DOS‑based utility. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION ...
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... on again. 5. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the...
... on again. 5. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the...
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...your system, or prompted to make your system using this program. Do this section are not prompted to run this utility. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-7 This section explains how to ensure system compatibility and stability. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as easy to ... 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS Setup screens shown in section 3.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; Use the BIOS Setup program when you with its test...
...your system, or prompted to make your system using this program. Do this section are not prompted to run this utility. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-7 This section explains how to ensure system compatibility and stability. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as easy to ... 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS Setup screens shown in section 3.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; Use the BIOS Setup program when you with its test...
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...: 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 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
...: 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 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
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Profile 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... with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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...
Profile 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... with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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...
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... to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in this...
... to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in this...