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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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RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary o are 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 - ReTry button - Safe Boot button - X.M.P. - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Slow...
RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary o are 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 - ReTry button - Safe Boot button - X.M.P. - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Slow...
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... is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super 1O Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-31
... is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super 1O Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-31
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...IntAJ2_D--. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-37 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector is available in your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can work with the USB 3.0 specification that you to install the related driver to ...supports up to 4.8Gbps connection speed. I I ci USB3_12 PIX 1 ._ Vbus_. ._IntVobkuis.1_SSRX- 'MA P2_SSFIX--. .- Connect the thermal sensor cables to to monitor. GNI) D+ RAMPAGE V EXTREME USB3.0 connectors 0 USB3_34 g g ..... 2 55 c.) 4 44 4,4 2 II; 4 ' illiiiiii i i i i i i i i i i .., g51dini • The ...
...IntAJ2_D--. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-37 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector is available in your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can work with the USB 3.0 specification that you to install the related driver to ...supports up to 4.8Gbps connection speed. I I ci USB3_12 PIX 1 ._ Vbus_. ._IntVobkuis.1_SSRX- 'MA P2_SSFIX--. .- Connect the thermal sensor cables to to monitor. GNI) D+ RAMPAGE V EXTREME USB3.0 connectors 0 USB3_34 g g ..... 2 55 c.) 4 44 4,4 2 II; 4 ' illiiiiii i i i i i i i i i i .., g51dini • The ...
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2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna To install the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna, connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-13 The I iI - I 40 O 0 0 aCsT, a Eitt it [ ft U 10...
2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna To install the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna, connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-13 The I iI - I 40 O 0 0 aCsT, a Eitt it [ ft U 10...
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... to overclock your computer chassis (Normal Mode) or as an external handheld console on an "open-air" OC test bench (Extreme Mode). U 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview Normal/Extreme Mode switch CPU Level Up -BEM -EIBEEI• 6 .99MEI :B2ffl a LCM Power Button FanSpeed Control button Start Button ... OC Panel cover ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-19 Visit www.asus.com for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel. +CaT, • Ensure that your OC Panel's firmware. 2.4 OC Panel The OC Panel is a device that allows you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for the NORMAL ...
... to overclock your computer chassis (Normal Mode) or as an external handheld console on an "open-air" OC test bench (Extreme Mode). U 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview Normal/Extreme Mode switch CPU Level Up -BEM -EIBEEI• 6 .99MEI :B2ffl a LCM Power Button FanSpeed Control button Start Button ... OC Panel cover ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-19 Visit www.asus.com for the latest firmware and updates about the OC Panel. +CaT, • Ensure that your OC Panel's firmware. 2.4 OC Panel The OC Panel is a device that allows you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for the NORMAL ...
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... Normal Mode Ensure that you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for increasing your CPU's frequency level, adjusting fan speeds, and customizing overclocking profiles. 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode: N 1. Tilt the OC Panel LCM display until it . 0 0 po pp ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-21 Prepare the bundled OC Panel 5.25-inch drive...
... Normal Mode Ensure that you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for increasing your CPU's frequency level, adjusting fan speeds, and customizing overclocking profiles. 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode: N 1. Tilt the OC Panel LCM display until it . 0 0 po pp ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-21 Prepare the bundled OC Panel 5.25-inch drive...
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... SRIS support for connected SATAEXPRESS devices. [Disabled] Select this item On or Off. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1 - Configuration options: [On] [Off]...function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
... SRIS support for connected SATAEXPRESS devices. [Disabled] Select this item On or Off. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1 - Configuration options: [On] [Off]...function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
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... Support USB 3.0 devices in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. LIEFI eros utility - " P" My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker AdancettiLlSEI Cooftgurallon ustr ConEwr, use OtAcco. Ella Legacy Support tea 11100-Olf liarrxt-olt MU SI* Port Cattail Ertraltd Enaled nisoiee Orrabivir ...USB 3.0 device is detected, the xHCI legacy support will automatically detect the presence of USB 2.0 devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] The system will be enabled. xHCI Legacy Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB ...
... Support USB 3.0 devices in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. LIEFI eros utility - " P" My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker AdancettiLlSEI Cooftgurallon ustr ConEwr, use OtAcco. Ella Legacy Support tea 11100-Olf liarrxt-olt MU SI* Port Cattail Ertraltd Enaled nisoiee Orrabivir ...USB 3.0 device is detected, the xHCI legacy support will automatically detect the presence of USB 2.0 devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] The system will be enabled. xHCI Legacy Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB ...
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EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by EHCI drivers in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support for EHCI using the BIOS for operating systems without EHCI support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Refer to enable or ... ports. USB Single Port Control [Disabled] Allows you to the Motherboard layout section for operating systems with EHCI support. Support for EHCI using the EHCI drivers for the location of the USB ports. 4ag.a, U ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-37
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by EHCI drivers in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support for EHCI using the BIOS for operating systems without EHCI support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Refer to enable or ... ports. USB Single Port Control [Disabled] Allows you to the Motherboard layout section for operating systems with EHCI support. Support for EHCI using the EHCI drivers for the location of the USB ports. 4ag.a, U ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-37
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... options: [1 sec] - [2 sec] [Until Press ESC] 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Auto] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Network Stack Driver Support function. This feature will be detected. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Auto adjusts the Boot Logo size for...
... options: [1 sec] - [2 sec] [Until Press ESC] 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Auto] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Network Stack Driver Support function. This feature will be detected. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Auto adjusts the Boot Logo size for...
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... or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-49 Wait For T1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] The system waits for...
... or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-49 Wait For T1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] The system waits for...
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... and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you...Secure Boot keys. Only select this option when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot menu This item allows you want to launch. Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to...
... and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you...Secure Boot keys. Only select this option when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot menu This item allows you want to launch. Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to...
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... delete the DB file from your system. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-51 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded PK from any permissible changes. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single...
... delete the DB file from your system. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-51 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded PK from any permissible changes. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single...
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... 0 Dee. APRF' UnPny MB • • teem misname, kW O Drivers menu Click to see ASUS related product information. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Manual menu Click to display the available device drivers for the installed devices. x Click to launch InstAll installation wizard Click or tap ...CD Contact menu Click to display the ASUS contact information. 4:6 Specials menu 0 Click to install ANS InstAll GIN iglc ChrArnii Flu nirsi, Dangle Toolbar Intel Llupwel UnAneu Ranlink Men eigerrient Engine lilted... Install the necessary drivers to open the folder n of ...
... 0 Dee. APRF' UnPny MB • • teem misname, kW O Drivers menu Click to see ASUS related product information. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Manual menu Click to display the available device drivers for the installed devices. x Click to launch InstAll installation wizard Click or tap ...CD Contact menu Click to display the ASUS contact information. 4:6 Specials menu 0 Click to install ANS InstAll GIN iglc ChrArnii Flu nirsi, Dangle Toolbar Intel Llupwel UnAneu Ranlink Men eigerrient Engine lilted... Install the necessary drivers to open the folder n of ...
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DVD Drive (a) MB Support CD n Always do this, go to Drivers tab > ASUS Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Driver and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Installing Al Suite 3 • Ensure that you have an Administrator account before ... to view iles 4:6 I using Windows Explorer more information. 4.4 Al Suite 3 Al Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you through the installation. From the Utilities tab, click Al Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. View the online help...
DVD Drive (a) MB Support CD n Always do this, go to Drivers tab > ASUS Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Driver and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Installing Al Suite 3 • Ensure that you have an Administrator account before ... to view iles 4:6 I using Windows Explorer more information. 4.4 Al Suite 3 Al Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you through the installation. From the Utilities tab, click Al Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. View the online help...
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With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software, and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or 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. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the...
With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software, and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or 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. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the...
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...• For Android devices, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from App Store. • Install the Wi-Fi GO! ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-29 GO! main page. For iOS devices, download it from Google Play. functions. Wi-Fi GO! card driver to reinstall the Wi-F! Create and login... the same ASUS Account on your ASUS motherboard or visit www.asus.com. • If you complete...
...• For Android devices, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from App Store. • Install the Wi-Fi GO! ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-29 GO! main page. For iOS devices, download it from Google Play. functions. Wi-Fi GO! card driver to reinstall the Wi-F! Create and login... the same ASUS Account on your ASUS motherboard or visit www.asus.com. • If you complete...
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...=ECEMONEl:I . • :-) Select multitouch mode to support Microsoft multitouch functions on Windows® 8 / 8.1. The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in and normal mouse functions. The System User Account Control (UAC) will return to your previous settings after you to support zoom-in your ...using Remote Desktop function. The UAC level will be set to launch the smart device's , keypad. RI r - Long press r switch between multitouch and mouse mode. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-35 Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you exit Remote Desktop.
...=ECEMONEl:I . • :-) Select multitouch mode to support Microsoft multitouch functions on Windows® 8 / 8.1. The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in and normal mouse functions. The System User Account Control (UAC) will return to your previous settings after you to support zoom-in your ...using Remote Desktop function. The UAC level will be set to launch the smart device's , keypad. RI r - Long press r switch between multitouch and mouse mode. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-35 Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you exit Remote Desktop.
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.... Supremeri MO,uNkmft e 9.1kri Cendi.mikan 2 iOnit ,eon,cencemn ...el 14 Yokel:1k* 5 3 Smell IQ 8 7 9 12 IaL) fa .0 V ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-41 Mendel& HD Audio Manager Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is dedicated for 2-channel headsets and offers optimized virtual surround technology for gaming. If the Realtek...is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that offers six audio controls: Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and ...
.... Supremeri MO,uNkmft e 9.1kri Cendi.mikan 2 iOnit ,eon,cencemn ...el 14 Yokel:1k* 5 3 Smell IQ 8 7 9 12 IaL) fa .0 V ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-41 Mendel& HD Audio Manager Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is dedicated for 2-channel headsets and offers optimized virtual surround technology for gaming. If the Realtek...is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that offers six audio controls: Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and ...