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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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..., non-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of these features depends on the CPU types. When PCIE_ X8_4 is occupied, the SATA ports ... with 28-Lane CPU)* 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (max. RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage x New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 socket Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* *The support of individual CPUs....
..., non-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of these features depends on the CPU types. When PCIE_ X8_4 is occupied, the SATA ports ... with 28-Lane CPU)* 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (max. RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage x New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 socket Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* *The support of individual CPUs....
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...Sonic SoundStage button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboldEX II series support 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x System...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 header] 2 x SATA Express (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU...
...Sonic SoundStage button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboldEX II series support 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x System...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 header] 2 x SATA Express (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU...
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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 - PCIe x16 lane switch DirectCU thermal design ROG...
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 - PCIe x16 lane switch DirectCU thermal design ROG...
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... - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Media Streamer app for portable smartphones/tablets, supports iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - ASUS Q-DIMM *Specifications are subject to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, and File Transfer - Push Notice - ASUS Q-Shield - RAMPAGE V EXTREME...
... - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Media Streamer app for portable smartphones/tablets, supports iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - ASUS Q-DIMM *Specifications are subject to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, and File Transfer - Push Notice - ASUS Q-Shield - RAMPAGE V EXTREME...
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... ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on /off ROG exclusive features - Pause Switch - VGA Hotwire - EXTREME Mode for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions...
... ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on /off ROG exclusive features - Pause Switch - VGA Hotwire - EXTREME Mode for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions...
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...to perform specific or several task at a hardware level. You can be used 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 and hassle-free. You can also release the unused memory of...its parameters in microprocessor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to specific keys on -the-fly parameter adjustments at the same time. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 iROG The iROG is a built-in real-time via a notebook. KeyBot KeyBot is a special IC that provides an instant upgrade to...
...to perform specific or several task at a hardware level. You can be used 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 and hassle-free. You can also release the unused memory of...its parameters in microprocessor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to specific keys on -the-fly parameter adjustments at the same time. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 iROG The iROG is a built-in real-time via a notebook. KeyBot KeyBot is a special IC that provides an instant upgrade to...
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... Extreme Tweaker is the one press of nine (9) ProbeIt measurement points that allows you to easily share your graphic cards and memory modules' statuses in the BIOS as well as overclocking settings. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the next step in normal ...These features gives you field access to others with the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. Chapter 1 GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving...
... Extreme Tweaker is the one press of nine (9) ProbeIt measurement points that allows you to easily share your graphic cards and memory modules' statuses in the BIOS as well as overclocking settings. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the next step in normal ...These features gives you field access to others with the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. Chapter 1 GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving...
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...the motherboard. Check with the same CAS Latency. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. 1-12 Chapter 1:... in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to the Extreme Tweaker menu section for the dualchannel configuration. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows...
...the motherboard. Check with the same CAS Latency. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. 1-12 Chapter 1:... in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to the Extreme Tweaker menu section for the dualchannel configuration. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows...
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... cables to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-39 Do not forget to connect the...
... cables to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-39 Do not forget to connect the...
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..., per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of the 1-core Ratio limit. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the...
..., per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of the 1-core Ratio limit. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the...
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... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] The default value will be capabale of supporting the duration for the operating system to prevent the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator) from tripping when doing over-voltage...CPU Intergrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Select the balanced mode to improve power saving when the CPU is the second power limit to exceed the TDP for a duration to provide a rapid protection when the package power exceeds power limit 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME...
... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] The default value will be capabale of supporting the duration for the operating system to prevent the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator) from tripping when doing over-voltage...CPU Intergrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Select the balanced mode to improve power saving when the CPU is the second power limit to exceed the TDP for a duration to provide a rapid protection when the package power exceeds power limit 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME...
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... [-] To offset the voltage by the external voltage regulator. The values range from 0.80V to 1.90V at 0.001V increment. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to 2.20V at 0.00635V increment. Disable this item when you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over... 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Input Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65 V. Configuration options: [0.800V] - [3.400V] DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to 0.999V at 0.010V increment....
... [-] To offset the voltage by the external voltage regulator. The values range from 0.80V to 1.90V at 0.001V increment. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to 2.20V at 0.00635V increment. Disable this item when you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over... 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Input Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65 V. Configuration options: [0.800V] - [3.400V] DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to 0.999V at 0.010V increment....
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...3 Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute... Monitoring). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item...
...3 Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute... Monitoring). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to boot even without support for logical processor threads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item...
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... allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention) state] [C6(Retention) state] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-31 The following items appear only when you set the a C-state support for the CPU package.
... allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention) state] [C6(Retention) state] Chapter 3 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-31 The following items appear only when you set the a C-state support for the CPU package.
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... chassis temperature is dropped below the lower temperature. Configuration options. [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to 100%. Allow Fan...
... chassis temperature is dropped below the lower temperature. Configuration options. [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to 100%. Allow Fan...
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...system stability, the TPU settings are not saved in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Using TPU CPU Frequency Click or tap or or move the sliders Click or tap or to select... the to adjust the BCLK Frequency, Ratio, number of cores to adjust and CPU Cache Ratio Tick to ...
...system stability, the TPU settings are not saved in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Using TPU CPU Frequency Click or tap or or move the sliders Click or tap or to select... the to adjust the BCLK Frequency, Ratio, number of cores to adjust and CPU Cache Ratio Tick to ...
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... 3 automatically tweaks the settings of your fans for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for a noiseless operation during light loads. Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable settings of CPU and chassis fans to increase the fan's speed for a high cooling capability Chapter 4 4-10...
... 3 automatically tweaks the settings of your fans for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for a noiseless operation during light loads. Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable settings of CPU and chassis fans to increase the fan's speed for a high cooling capability Chapter 4 4-10...
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... active phases for DRAM channels A and B when under a light system load to increase efficiency. The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value correlates to a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range. DRAM-chCD Power Phase Control Increase the number of...
... active phases for DRAM channels A and B when under a light system load to increase efficiency. The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value correlates to a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range. DRAM-chCD Power Phase Control Increase the number of...
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Away Mode Tick to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Move the sliders to adjust Configured Max CPU Power settings Click or tap to select a fan profile Tick to mute the system's sound option Click to enable the Click to undo the default settings adjustments Tick to select a setting for the add-on USB controller power Click to apply the adjustments Global Setting Toggle to set SATA Power on or off Toggle to set Configured Max CPU Power on or off Chapter 4 Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the settings Click to apply the new settings 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
Away Mode Tick to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Move the sliders to adjust Configured Max CPU Power settings Click or tap to select a fan profile Tick to mute the system's sound option Click to enable the Click to undo the default settings adjustments Tick to select a setting for the add-on USB controller power Click to apply the adjustments Global Setting Toggle to set SATA Power on or off Toggle to set Configured Max CPU Power on or off Chapter 4 Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the settings Click to apply the new settings 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support