User Guide
Page 3
... information...vii About this guide...viii RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary x OC Panel specifications summary xv Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... information...vii About this guide...viii RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary x OC Panel specifications summary xv Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
User Guide
Page 4
Contents 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 OC Panel...2-19 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview 2-19 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode 2-21 2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme Mode 2-23 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.6 ... 3.7 Monitor menu 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
Contents 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 OC Panel...2-19 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview 2-19 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode 2-21 2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme Mode 2-23 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.6 ... 3.7 Monitor menu 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
User Guide
Page 7
... circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged...; If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure...
... circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged...; If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure...
User Guide
Page 8
... the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter...
... the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter...
User Guide
Page 15
... RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. Standard/Silent/Turbo mode Four (4) additional 4-pin fan headers LCM backlight on -the-fly Stylish design with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control button - VGA Hotwire - Pause Switch - VGA SMB header - ProbeIt * EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards...
... RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. Standard/Silent/Turbo mode Four (4) additional 4-pin fan headers LCM backlight on -the-fly Stylish design with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control button - VGA Hotwire - Pause Switch - VGA SMB header - ProbeIt * EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards...
User Guide
Page 16
xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireXTM cable I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x 4-Way SLI™ bridge...
xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireXTM cable I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x 4-Way SLI™ bridge...
User Guide
Page 17
xvii Installation tools and components 1 set of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011-3 CPU Intel LGA 2011-3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xvii Installation tools and components 1 set of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011-3 CPU Intel LGA 2011-3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
User Guide
Page 19
...DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with up to two SATA drives of the same speed. Quad-Channel DDR4 Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that supports the ... Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in x16 mode. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the...
...DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with up to two SATA drives of the same speed. Quad-Channel DDR4 Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR4 memory that supports the ... Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in x16 mode. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the...
User Guide
Page 20
... six superb audio enhancements including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Virtual Surround. ROG GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III is a network management software that simulates 7.1-channel audio even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with any operating system and on ...Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an on any of true audiophile-grade performance that is equal in keeping with exceptional clarity for the motherboard that is in power, clarity, and range to run more quickly and smoothly. Intel® Gigabit LAN This LAN solution from...
... six superb audio enhancements including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Virtual Surround. ROG GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III is a network management software that simulates 7.1-channel audio even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with any operating system and on ...Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an on any of true audiophile-grade performance that is equal in keeping with exceptional clarity for the motherboard that is in power, clarity, and range to run more quickly and smoothly. Intel® Gigabit LAN This LAN solution from...
User Guide
Page 21
RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of RAMDisk back to attain and the motherboard will do the rest. This feature supports USB keyboards only. It greatly improves your main storage optimized for each processor, simply... tasks. You can be used to wake up in stability! You can store your keyboard. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 Rampage V Extreme's exclusive voltage-regulator module (VRM). Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV Nothing delivers purer power than Extreme Engine Digi+ IV - ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable...
RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of RAMDisk back to attain and the motherboard will do the rest. This feature supports USB keyboards only. It greatly improves your main storage optimized for each processor, simply... tasks. You can be used to wake up in stability! You can store your keyboard. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 Rampage V Extreme's exclusive voltage-regulator module (VRM). Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV Nothing delivers purer power than Extreme Engine Digi+ IV - ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable...
User Guide
Page 22
BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to control the case fan blower RPMs. In extreme mode, some of a button. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that helps you can quickly and easily check your graphic cards and memory modules'...these points can instantly apply custom profiles calibrated by the world's leading overclockers. Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of an overclocking experience. With one stop shop to fine-tune your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 GPU.DIMM Post...
BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to control the case fan blower RPMs. In extreme mode, some of a button. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that helps you can quickly and easily check your graphic cards and memory modules'...these points can instantly apply custom profiles calibrated by the world's leading overclockers. Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of an overclocking experience. With one stop shop to fine-tune your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 GPU.DIMM Post...
User Guide
Page 24
.... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by mounting images of incredible surround sound. DTS Connect To get the most out of the CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine which is a customized ROG utility that allows you to fine-tune...
.... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by mounting images of incredible surround sound. DTS Connect To get the most out of the CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine which is a customized ROG utility that allows you to fine-tune...
User Guide
Page 25
ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-7 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-7 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
User Guide
Page 26
Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Refer to the Internal connectors and the Rear I/O Connection section on Chapter 2 for more information about the internal connectors and rear panel connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Refer to the Internal connectors and the Rear I/O Connection section on Chapter 2 for more information about the internal connectors and rear panel connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
User Guide
Page 28
...introduction Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family for... the LGA 2011-v3 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts ...
...introduction Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family for... the LGA 2011-v3 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts ...
User Guide
Page 29
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR3 or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR3 or DDR2 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-11 Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR3 or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR3 or DDR2 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-11 Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slots.
User Guide
Page 30
... b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The... stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. Check with the same CAS latency. 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 ...
... b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The... stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. Check with the same CAS latency. 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 ...
User Guide
Page 31
... 32GB(8GB*4) DS - G.SKILL F4-2800C17Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) DS - Chip NO. Chapter 1 RAMPAGE V EXTREME Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR4 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2800C15 16GB(4GB*4) SS ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-13 CORSAIR CMD64GX4M8A2800C16 64GB(8GB*8) DS - CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 16GB(4GB*4) SS - H5AN4G8 NMFR - CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2800C16 32GB(8GB*4) DS - CORSAIR CMK64GX4M8A2800C16 64GB(8GB*8)...
... 32GB(8GB*4) DS - G.SKILL F4-2800C17Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) DS - Chip NO. Chapter 1 RAMPAGE V EXTREME Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR4 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2800C15 16GB(4GB*4) SS ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-13 CORSAIR CMD64GX4M8A2800C16 64GB(8GB*8) DS - CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 16GB(4GB*4) SS - H5AN4G8 NMFR - CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2800C16 32GB(8GB*4) DS - CORSAIR CMK64GX4M8A2800C16 64GB(8GB*8)...
User Guide
Page 36
Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16/8_3 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x8_4 slot 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Slot No.
Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16/8_3 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x8_4 slot 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Slot No.