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Contents Safety 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...
Contents Safety 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...
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... 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 Turning off the computer...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 Storage Configuration... Devices Configuration 3-39 3.6.8 APM 3-41 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-42 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-42 3.7 Monitor menu 3-43 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 ...
... 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 Turning off the computer...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 Storage Configuration... Devices Configuration 3-39 3.6.8 APM 3-41 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-42 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-42 3.7 Monitor menu 3-43 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary LAN Wireless / Bluetooth SupremeFX High Definition... port for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Sonic Radar II - Sonic SenseAmp - supports Asus USB 3.0 Boost: - 4 x USB 3.0 ports ( at mid-board [red])* - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel...USB 3.0 controller: - 10 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue])** * 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. ** USB3_E910 ports at back panel Audio Features - Sonic SoundStage - module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth ...
RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary LAN Wireless / Bluetooth SupremeFX High Definition... port for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Sonic Radar II - Sonic SenseAmp - supports Asus USB 3.0 Boost: - 4 x USB 3.0 ports ( at mid-board [red])* - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel...USB 3.0 controller: - 10 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue])** * 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. ** USB3_E910 ports at back panel Audio Features - Sonic SoundStage - module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth ...
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..., 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 header] 2 x SATA Express (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG...
..., 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 header] 2 x SATA Express (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG...
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... - GPU.DIMM Post - Slow Mode switch - Profile - RC Remote - 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 - ProbeIt - O.C. ReTry button - Safe...
... - GPU.DIMM Post - Slow Mode switch - Profile - RC Remote - 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 - ProbeIt - O.C. ReTry button - Safe...
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...5A 1 x 5.25-inch drive 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. EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching* - Subzero Sense - xv Standard/Silent/Turbo mode Four (4) additional 4-pin fan headers LCM... design with 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 - ProbeIt * EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM...
...5A 1 x 5.25-inch drive 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. EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching* - Subzero Sense - xv Standard/Silent/Turbo mode Four (4) additional 4-pin fan headers LCM... design with 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 - ProbeIt * EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM...
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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...
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...
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... your front-panel headset. SupremeFX revolutionizes the way you can install your gaming and multimedia activities. 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 the ROG style. Intel® Gigabit LAN This LAN solution from any game. You can also manually...
... your front-panel headset. SupremeFX revolutionizes the way you can install your gaming and multimedia activities. 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 the ROG style. Intel® Gigabit LAN This LAN solution from any game. You can also manually...
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..., XMP, or directly to achieve a high-speed RAM performance boost. You can also configure your motherboard at a hardware level. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV Nothing delivers purer power than Extreme Engine Digi+ IV - It greatly improves your junctioned data, RAMDisk features auto data backup and restore. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part...
..., XMP, or directly to achieve a high-speed RAM performance boost. You can also configure your motherboard at a hardware level. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV Nothing delivers purer power than Extreme Engine Digi+ IV - It greatly improves your junctioned data, RAMDisk features auto data backup and restore. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part...
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...of the CPU Level Up button, you can instantly apply custom profiles calibrated by the world's leading overclockers. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one press of a button. It helps overclockers utilize the motherboard's OC capabilities and benchmark ...scores. Chapter 1 GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you valuable time when detecting component failure under heavy loading. BIOS Print ROG...
...of the CPU Level Up button, you can instantly apply custom profiles calibrated by the world's leading overclockers. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one press of a button. It helps overclockers utilize the motherboard's OC capabilities and benchmark ...scores. Chapter 1 GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you valuable time when detecting component failure under heavy loading. BIOS Print ROG...
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... Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection and ranks among the industry's highest. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by mounting images of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of the CPU, motherboard, memory, and ...is renowned for individual users and home offices. It converts optical media to quickly view information about your PC specifications with the ROG style, show off your system's main components. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to a home ...
... Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection and ranks among the industry's highest. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by mounting images of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of the CPU, motherboard, memory, and ...is renowned for individual users and home offices. It converts optical media to quickly view information about your PC specifications with the ROG style, show off your system's main components. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to a home ...
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...) 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 Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 26 SOUNDSTAGE button (SOUNDSTAGE) 27 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 28 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 29... ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin) Page 1-11 1-10 1-42 1-37 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 SATAEXPRESS_1) 19 ASMedia® Serial ATA ...
...) 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 Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 26 SOUNDSTAGE button (SOUNDSTAGE) 27 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 28 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 29... ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin) Page 1-11 1-10 1-42 1-37 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 SATAEXPRESS_1) 19 ASMedia® Serial ATA ...
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LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 Jumper 1.
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... can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for the OC Panel and other ROG accessories supporting the ROG_ EXT connector. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E3E4; ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for data drives only. • The PCIE_X4_1 (gray...
... can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for the OC Panel and other ROG accessories supporting the ROG_ EXT connector. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E3E4; ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for data drives only. • The PCIE_X4_1 (gray...
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Connect the box's cable to this connector. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labelled Republic of Gamers) below the CPU socket. The box lights up when you turn on the system. 1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 14.
Connect the box's cable to this connector. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labelled Republic of Gamers) below the CPU socket. The box lights up when you turn on the system. 1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 14.
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Using ProbeIt You can connect the multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. The illustration above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models. Use a multimeter to the motherboard as shown on the following figure. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-45 See the illustration below to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. Chapter 1 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to locate the respective ProbeIt points.
Using ProbeIt You can connect the multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. The illustration above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models. Use a multimeter to the motherboard as shown on the following figure. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-45 See the illustration below to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. Chapter 1 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to locate the respective ProbeIt points.
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Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-7 Replacing the LGA2011-v3 CPU pad (X-Socket 2) The X-Socket 2 is a unique ROG feature that allows the user to use their LN2 pot on the LGA 2011-v3 motherboard.
Chapter 2 ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-7 Replacing the LGA2011-v3 CPU pad (X-Socket 2) The X-Socket 2 is a unique ROG feature that allows the user to use their LN2 pot on the LGA 2011-v3 motherboard.
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.... To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise the...CAP to the USB port specially allocated for the USB BIOS Flashback feature then press the ROG Connect button for three seconds. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating ...
.... To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise the...CAP to the USB port specially allocated for the USB BIOS Flashback feature then press the ROG Connect button for three seconds. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating ...
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... E9 and E10. When the PCIE_X4_1 slot is occupied by an X1 or X2 device, the SATAEXPRESS_E1 will be disabled. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-15 ROG Connect button 6. USB 3.0 ports E5, E6, E7, and E8. Supports ASUS 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports with the PCIE_X1_1 slot, USB3_E910, and SATAExpress_E1 connector...
... E9 and E10. When the PCIE_X4_1 slot is occupied by an X1 or X2 device, the SATAEXPRESS_E1 will be disabled. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-15 ROG Connect button 6. USB 3.0 ports E5, E6, E7, and E8. Supports ASUS 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports with the PCIE_X1_1 slot, USB3_E910, and SATAExpress_E1 connector...