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...2-23 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-28 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-29 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-32 3.6.3 PCH ... 3-43 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 iv
...2-23 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-28 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-29 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-32 3.6.3 PCH ... 3-43 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 iv
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...4-41 Sonic Studio 4-41 Sonic SenseAmp 4-43 Sonic SoundStage 4-45 DTS Connect 4-46 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-47 4.8 GameFirst III 4-49 4.9 KeyBot...4-52 4.10 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-54 4.11 RAMDisk...4-55 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-58 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-60 4.14 ROG Connect 4-61 v Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing ...10 DIGI+ Power Control 4-11 Turbo App 4-13 Energy Processing Unit (EPU 4-14 USB 3.0 Boost 4-17 EZ Update 4-18 System Information 4-19 USB BIOS Flashback 4-21 USB Charger 4-22 Push Notice 4-23 Ai Charger 4-26 Wi-Fi Engine 4-27 Wi-Fi GO!
...4-41 Sonic Studio 4-41 Sonic SenseAmp 4-43 Sonic SoundStage 4-45 DTS Connect 4-46 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-47 4.8 GameFirst III 4-49 4.9 KeyBot...4-52 4.10 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-54 4.11 RAMDisk...4-55 4.12 MemTweakIt 4-58 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4-60 4.14 ROG Connect 4-61 v Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing ...10 DIGI+ Power Control 4-11 Turbo App 4-13 Energy Processing Unit (EPU 4-14 USB 3.0 Boost 4-17 EZ Update 4-18 System Information 4-19 USB BIOS Flashback 4-21 USB Charger 4-22 Push Notice 4-23 Ai Charger 4-26 Wi-Fi Engine 4-27 Wi-Fi GO!
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Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 vi
Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 vi
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... Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product ... software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the...
... Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product ... software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the...
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... Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor BIOS Features Manageability 2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT...
... Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor BIOS Features Manageability 2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT...
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... - Reset button - RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Software Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Operating Systems Support Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV OC Zone - Slow Mode switch - Extreme Tweaker - ROG SSD...
... - Reset button - RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Software Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Operating Systems Support Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV OC Zone - Slow Mode switch - Extreme Tweaker - ROG SSD...
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RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi-Fi GO! - Media Streamer app for portable smartphones/tablets, supports iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - USB 3.0 Boost - Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS... Q-Design - xiv Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, and File Transfer - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM...
RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi-Fi GO! - Media Streamer app for portable smartphones/tablets, supports iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - USB 3.0 Boost - Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS... Q-Design - xiv Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, and File Transfer - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM...
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... POST code and hardware status readouts on your overclocking experience and offers advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 To protect your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with ... The iROG is a built-in microprocessor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to monitor the status of RAMDisk back to BIOS. NOTE: RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy...
... POST code and hardware status readouts on your overclocking experience and offers advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 To protect your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with ... The iROG is a built-in microprocessor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to monitor the status of RAMDisk back to BIOS. NOTE: RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy...
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...features gives you detect your system's current voltage. With Extreme Tweaker, you can be mounted into a drive bay or kept as frequency, over-voltage, memory timings, and more messing with the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the next step in normal mode, the ...OC Panel displays information covering CPU temp, ratio, base clock, and CPU fan speed. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to handle the demands ...
...features gives you detect your system's current voltage. With Extreme Tweaker, you can be mounted into a drive bay or kept as frequency, over-voltage, memory timings, and more messing with the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the next step in normal mode, the ...OC Panel displays information covering CPU temp, ratio, base clock, and CPU fan speed. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to handle the demands ...
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ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-5 It allows you to monitor fan speeds, voltages, and sensor readings. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all...
ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-5 It allows you to monitor fan speeds, voltages, and sensor readings. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all...
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SATAEXPRESS_E1) 20 KeyBot button (KEYBOT) 21 BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 22 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 23 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB91112, USB 1314) 25 ROG ... 1-25 1-38 1-28 1-21 1-34 1-21 1-26 1-24 1-23 1-22 1-45 1-37 1-41 1-35 1-36 1-25 1-23 1-43 1-41 1-38 1-36 1-24 1-40 1-40 1-44 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-9 button (MemOK!) 15 ProbeIt 16 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 17 M.2 connector 18 Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-10; SATAEXPRESS_1) 19...
SATAEXPRESS_E1) 20 KeyBot button (KEYBOT) 21 BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 22 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 23 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB91112, USB 1314) 25 ROG ... 1-25 1-38 1-28 1-21 1-34 1-21 1-26 1-24 1-23 1-22 1-45 1-37 1-41 1-35 1-36 1-25 1-23 1-43 1-41 1-38 1-36 1-24 1-40 1-40 1-44 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-9 button (MemOK!) 15 ProbeIt 16 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 17 M.2 connector 18 Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-10; SATAEXPRESS_1) 19...
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...the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into all slots as three pairs of quad-channel memory configuration. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-17 Supports six (6) modules inserted into the four (4) red slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 DDR4 2133 MHz capability... G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL Kingston panram panram panram panram SUPER TALENT Part No. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs...
...the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into all slots as three pairs of quad-channel memory configuration. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-17 Supports six (6) modules inserted into the four (4) red slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 DDR4 2133 MHz capability... G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL Kingston panram panram panram panram SUPER TALENT Part No. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs...
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... the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall ... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed...to the Onboard LEDs section for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK!
... the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall ... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed...to the Onboard LEDs section for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK!
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BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to achieve a successful POST. 5. Chapter 1 4. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in quick succession to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-23 ReTry button (RETRY) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless.
BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to achieve a successful POST. 5. Chapter 1 4. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in quick succession to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-23 ReTry button (RETRY) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless.
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This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Chapter 1 6. SOUNDSTAGE button (SOUNDSTAGE) Press this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system. 7. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be pressed anytime to force the system to modify the settings causing boot failure. Use this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Chapter 1 6. SOUNDSTAGE button (SOUNDSTAGE) Press this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system. 7. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be pressed anytime to force the system to modify the settings causing boot failure. Use this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-27 Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use. 2. PCIE Lane LED indicator Indicates the PCIE lane used. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Chapter 1 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-27 Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use. 2. PCIE Lane LED indicator Indicates the PCIE lane used. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Chapter 1 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... the PCH Storage Configuration section for details. • Before creating a RAID array, refer to the RAID configurations section or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-35 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset...
... the PCH Storage Configuration section for details. • Before creating a RAID array, refer to the RAID configurations section or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-35 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset...
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To monitor the temperature at the BIOS, go to 4.8Gbps connection speed. The optional fans 1, 2, and 3 can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. • The USB 3.0 module is for the additional USB 3.0 ...) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are for a more efficient cooling solution. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-37 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_SENSOR3) These connectors are based on the devices that supports up to BIOS>Monitor>Temperature Monitor. 5. We recommend you want to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows...
To monitor the temperature at the BIOS, go to 4.8Gbps connection speed. The optional fans 1, 2, and 3 can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. • The USB 3.0 module is for the additional USB 3.0 ...) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are for a more efficient cooling solution. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-37 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_SENSOR3) These connectors are based on the devices that supports up to BIOS>Monitor>Temperature Monitor. 5. We recommend you want to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows...
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... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio...
... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio...
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... button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-43 Chapter 1 13. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings...
... button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-43 Chapter 1 13. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings...