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...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 ... 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
...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 ... 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
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... (TPU) Fan Xpert 3 DIGI+ Power Control Turbo App Energy Processing Unit (EPU) USB 3.0 Boost EZ Update System Information USB BIOS Flashback USB Charger+ Push Notice Ai Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO' ASUS Media Streamer 4.6 ROG Audio features Sonic Studio Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SoundStage DTS Connect 4.7 Sonic Radar II...
... (TPU) Fan Xpert 3 DIGI+ Power Control Turbo App Energy Processing Unit (EPU) USB 3.0 Boost EZ Update System Information USB BIOS Flashback USB Charger+ Push Notice Ai Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO' ASUS Media Streamer 4.6 ROG Audio features Sonic Studio Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SoundStage DTS Connect 4.7 Sonic Radar II...
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...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software...
...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software...
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ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-5 It allows you to monitor fan speeds, voltages, and sensor readings. .0 U 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. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. Simply install...
ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-5 It allows you to monitor fan speeds, voltages, and sensor readings. .0 U 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. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. Simply install...
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...installed. via IzQ , Eun MOW% V EXITIEWIZC Da ito ,I nami:o=olia=mrarommo anatook, RAMPAGE V EXTREME MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST to remind you that the BIOS has been restored to its 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 the Onboard LEDs section for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! NOE MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the ...
...installed. via IzQ , Eun MOW% V EXITIEWIZC Da ito ,I nami:o=olia=mrarommo anatook, RAMPAGE V EXTREME MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST to remind you that the BIOS has been restored to its 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 the Onboard LEDs section for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! NOE MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the ...
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... Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise the update will be interrupted. If the BIOS program is enabled. 6. The BIOS will be updated automatically. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. zrN [I Ii [ MEI [I 11 l [I 11 11 1....CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation O USB BIOS Flashback/ ROG Connect port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the Updating BIOS section in the system's failure to the root ...
... Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise the update will be interrupted. If the BIOS program is enabled. 6. The BIOS will be updated automatically. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. zrN [I Ii [ MEI [I 11 l [I 11 11 1....CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation O USB BIOS Flashback/ ROG Connect port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the Updating BIOS section in the system's failure to the root ...
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...You can setup the OC Panel in the succeeding subsections. • Ensure that your system has adequate cooling designed for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel. +CaT, • Ensure that allows you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for the NORMAL Mode of the ...Down button Fan connectors 3,4 Pause and Slow Mode Subzero Sense connector OC Panel cover ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-19 These modes are further explained in an available 5.25-inch drive bay on an "open-air" OC test bench (Extreme Mode). N • Ensure to the BIOS settings or use software utilities.
...You can setup the OC Panel in the succeeding subsections. • Ensure that your system has adequate cooling designed for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel. +CaT, • Ensure that allows you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for the NORMAL Mode of the ...Down button Fan connectors 3,4 Pause and Slow Mode Subzero Sense connector OC Panel cover ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-19 These modes are further explained in an available 5.25-inch drive bay on an "open-air" OC test bench (Extreme Mode). N • Ensure to the BIOS settings or use software utilities.
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...device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as R5E.CAP for system startup in the motherboard ...normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible ...
...device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as R5E.CAP for system startup in the motherboard ...normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible ...
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...BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS...BIOS setup program does not support bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS...BIOS setting, use the mouse to ...BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS Setup. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . BIOS menu screen The BIOS... continues to control the BIOS setup program. - If...
...BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS...BIOS setup program does not support bluetooth devices. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS...BIOS setting, use the mouse to ...BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS Setup. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . BIOS menu screen The BIOS... continues to control the BIOS setup program. - If...
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... Maximum [Disabled] When set to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). rn: Ityper•Thceniling.IIMM Vitt' Adaptive Thermal Monitor i2s4 Mitt, 1376010 Enabled I INIgannrknIna) a%Iran Conntollffn O Er funk.,...menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. IttintrnntdIntidenter•rt Method 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 LdR MndIlled i U-Moile/ rl...
... Maximum [Disabled] When set to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). rn: Ityper•Thceniling.IIMM Vitt' Adaptive Thermal Monitor i2s4 Mitt, 1376010 Enabled I INIgannrknIna) a%Iran Conntollffn O Er funk.,...menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. IttintrnntdIntidenter•rt Method 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 LdR MndIlled i U-Moile/ rl...
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Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to select between BIOS1 and BIOS2. Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Save to Profile This .... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to key in a profile name. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile This item allows you to BIOS2. ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to force the...
Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to select between BIOS1 and BIOS2. Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Save to Profile This .... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to key in a profile name. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile This item allows you to BIOS2. ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to force the...
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... Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS...
... Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS...
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...-exam] RN:worry 22-sten Volume Inforaetion a File Mole WNW,: OD Help drqel Wert oF Load rapdbeFaaaavaL,FoeagetvaraHoForakod] Woe 405[12.2 a .gca U 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-57 Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
...-exam] RN:worry 22-sten Volume Inforaetion a File Mole WNW,: OD Help drqel Wert oF Load rapdbeFaaaavaL,FoeagetvaraHoForakod] Woe 405[12.2 a .gca U 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-57 Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
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...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the... and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. • This function can support devices such as a ...
...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the... and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. • This function can support devices such as a ...
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... a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-59 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file so that you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...
... a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-59 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file so that you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...
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ISOLIHOX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: 0:1> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE Current ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: Update ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: PATH: A: R5E.CAP 2097152 2014-07-20 ...to enter FreeDOS prompt. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. ...
ISOLIHOX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: 0:1> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE Current ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: Update ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: PATH: A: R5E.CAP 2097152 2014-07-20 ...to enter FreeDOS prompt. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. ...
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... BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to prevent system boot failure. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. a) aga U ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME...
... BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to prevent system boot failure. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. a) aga U ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME...
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... on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this user guide may vary depending on the top-right corner of the integrated ASUS utilities. bal. Al Suite 3 Main menu The Al Suite 3 main menu gives you to swiftly launch any of the menu to launch the menu.... G••••16 f if IN% CO MN., CI 'mu 6tt w PIPS ;,47 n Al Suite 3 main menu bar 01 USB BIOS 5-Way Optimization Al Charger+ EZ Update Flashback WI-Fl Engine rr CD 4:6 USB 3.0 Boost System USB Charger+ Push Notice Version Information • Some functions in the Al Suite 3 main...
... on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this user guide may vary depending on the top-right corner of the integrated ASUS utilities. bal. Al Suite 3 Main menu The Al Suite 3 main menu gives you to swiftly launch any of the menu to launch the menu.... G••••16 f if IN% CO MN., CI 'mu 6tt w PIPS ;,47 n Al Suite 3 main menu bar 01 USB BIOS 5-Way Optimization Al Charger+ EZ Update Flashback WI-Fl Engine rr CD 4:6 USB 3.0 Boost System USB Charger+ Push Notice Version Information • Some functions in the Al Suite 3 main...
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... tap to select _I a boot logo L Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to update the BIOS n 01 rC-eeD. 4:6 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
... tap to select _I a boot logo L Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to update the BIOS n 01 rC-eeD. 4:6 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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... or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for an updated BIOS. 2. Set a schedule for • lit.1•60•111: the BIOS Update [4.1 14 download Click or tap to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Click or tap Apply to cancel... or tap Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-21 In the Download Setting field, tick...
... or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for an updated BIOS. 2. Set a schedule for • lit.1•60•111: the BIOS Update [4.1 14 download Click or tap to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Click or tap Apply to cancel... or tap Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-21 In the Download Setting field, tick...