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...obtain it shipped to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so... for the cost of shipment with you give us a notification to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...obtain it shipped to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so... for the cost of shipment with you give us a notification to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-7 5-Way Optimization 4-7 Turbo Processing Unit (TPU 4-8 Fan Xpert... USB Charger 4-22 Push Notice 4-23 Ai Charger 4-26 Wi-Fi Engine 4-27 Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO 4-29 ASUS Media Streamer 4-39 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-41 Sonic Studio 4-41 Sonic SenseAmp 4-43 Sonic SoundStage 4-45 DTS Connect 4-46 ...
... Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-7 5-Way Optimization 4-7 Turbo Processing Unit (TPU 4-8 Fan Xpert... USB Charger 4-22 Push Notice 4-23 Ai Charger 4-26 Wi-Fi Engine 4-27 Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO 4-29 ASUS Media Streamer 4-39 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-41 Sonic Studio 4-41 Sonic SenseAmp 4-43 Sonic SoundStage 4-45 DTS Connect 4-46 ...
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...a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •... before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not...
...a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •... before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not...
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... used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
... used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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...VGA SMB header - ProbeIt * EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support...design with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control button - Pause Switch - Please refer to your motherboard manual for details. ** One 5.25-inch drive bay... bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. OC Panel specifications summary Display Features I/O Ports...
...VGA SMB header - ProbeIt * EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support...design with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control button - Pause Switch - Please refer to your motherboard manual for details. ** One 5.25-inch drive bay... bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. OC Panel specifications summary Display Features I/O Ports...
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...headset with the ROG style. It comes with any operating system and on -board solution that improves audio experience when you can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run more quickly and smoothly. Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an exclusive ROG ... a smooth networking experience. Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an on any of the four presets or manually fine tune your own settings to dedicated sound cards. ROG GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III is equal in -game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs so you ...
...headset with the ROG style. It comes with any operating system and on -board solution that improves audio experience when you can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run more quickly and smoothly. Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an exclusive ROG ... a smooth networking experience. Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an on any of the four presets or manually fine tune your own settings to dedicated sound cards. ROG GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III is equal in -game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs so you ...
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... (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Extreme Tweaker menu section for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3 GB...
... (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Extreme Tweaker menu section for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3 GB...
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... default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. ... for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ...
... default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. ... for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ...
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... onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-35 SATAEXPRESS_1) These connectors connect to the RAID configurations section or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-10...
... onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-35 SATAEXPRESS_1) These connectors connect to the RAID configurations section or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-10...
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Please refer to your motherboard manual for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 OC Panel LCM Display in Normal Mode OC Panel LCM Display in Extreme Mode Extreme Mode capabilities including V1, V2, DRAM, and other voltage definitions vary by chipset.
Please refer to your motherboard manual for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 OC Panel LCM Display in Normal Mode OC Panel LCM Display in Extreme Mode Extreme Mode capabilities including V1, V2, DRAM, and other voltage definitions vary by chipset.
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...cable (B) to perform overclocking and voltage tuning. Press the OC Panel power button to your motherboard manual for the optimum overclocking experience at your OC Panel in Extreme Mode The OC Panel in Extreme Mode is set up your convenience. Boot your computer. 2. Please refer to turn on the...and connect the OC Panel cable. 4. Locate the ROG_EXT connector on the OC Panel LCM display. Shut down your computer. 5. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-23 To setup the OC Panel in Extreme Mode, you can utilize more features such as a handheld console to the OC Panel. 3. When in...
...cable (B) to perform overclocking and voltage tuning. Press the OC Panel power button to your motherboard manual for the optimum overclocking experience at your OC Panel in Extreme Mode The OC Panel in Extreme Mode is set up your convenience. Boot your computer. 2. Please refer to turn on the...and connect the OC Panel cable. 4. Locate the ROG_EXT connector on the OC Panel LCM display. Shut down your computer. 5. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-23 To setup the OC Panel in Extreme Mode, you can utilize more features such as a handheld console to the OC Panel. 3. When in...
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..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error...same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input...
..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error...same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input...
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... fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click...
... fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click...
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The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to the value of the 1-core Ratio limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU... CPU Core Ratio is higher than or equal to set to manually assign a value for the 1-Core Ratio limit. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enable or disable the MultiCore Enhancement feature. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] Allows you to individually set the CPU ...
The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to the value of the 1-core Ratio limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU... CPU Core Ratio is higher than or equal to set to manually assign a value for the 1-Core Ratio limit. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enable or disable the MultiCore Enhancement feature. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] Allows you to individually set the CPU ...
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... Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting. [Manual] Select to manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core ...Allows you to set the 5-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting. [Manual] Select to manually assign a 5-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core...Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 100:100. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-11
... Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting. [Manual] Select to manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core ...Allows you to set the 5-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting. [Manual] Select to manually assign a 5-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core...Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 100:100. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-11
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... the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The CPU operating voltage will decrease proportionally to configure... a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to the CPU load. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal ...
... the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The CPU operating voltage will decrease proportionally to configure... a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to the CPU load. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal ...
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... stability. The thermal conditions should be based on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range... of every phase component. [T. The values range from 300 KHz to [Manual]. DRAM Current Capability(CHA, CHB)/ (CHC, CHD) [100%] Allows you to set the VRM current balance mode. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-21 DRAM Power Phase Control (CHA, CHB)/ CHC, CHD) [Optimized...
... stability. The thermal conditions should be based on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range... of every phase component. [T. The values range from 300 KHz to [Manual]. DRAM Current Capability(CHA, CHB)/ (CHC, CHD) [100%] Allows you to set the VRM current balance mode. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-21 DRAM Power Phase Control (CHA, CHB)/ CHC, CHD) [Optimized...
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... Clock Amplitude [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the power saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Higher] Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected.
... Clock Amplitude [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the power saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Higher] Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected.
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...Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set is affected by the offset value. The values range from 0.001V... value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Use or key to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use or key to configure the CPU core voltage offset value....
...Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set is affected by the offset value. The values range from 0.001V... value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Use or key to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use or key to configure the CPU core voltage offset value....
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...001V increment. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-25 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode...only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to configure the CPU cache voltage. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 1.920 V with a 0.001 V interval. The values ...
...001V increment. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-25 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode...only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to configure the CPU cache voltage. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 1.920 V with a 0.001 V interval. The values ...