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... ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be...
... ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be...
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... 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-10 1.1.7 Jumper 1-15 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-16 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-18 1.1.10 ProbeIt 1-33 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU and cooling system installation 2-1 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-4 2.1.4 ATX power connection 2-5 2.1.5 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.6 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.7 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.8 DIMM.2 installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio...
... 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-10 1.1.7 Jumper 1-15 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-16 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-18 1.1.10 ProbeIt 1-33 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU and cooling system installation 2-1 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-4 2.1.4 ATX power connection 2-5 2.1.5 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.6 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.7 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.8 DIMM.2 installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio...
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...® USB 3.1 ASM3142 controller - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector - 4 x U SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (4 ports at back panel, 2 x Type-C™ [black] and 2 x Type-A [red]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 gen 1 ASM1074 Hub - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel Audio Feature: - ROG DOMINUS EXTREME specifications summary Wireless Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Bluetooth V5.0 ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel high-definition CODEC...
...® USB 3.1 ASM3142 controller - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector - 4 x U SB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (4 ports at back panel, 2 x Type-C™ [black] and 2 x Type-A [red]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 gen 1 ASM1074 Hub - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel Audio Feature: - ROG DOMINUS EXTREME specifications summary Wireless Bluetooth Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Bluetooth V5.0 ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel high-definition CODEC...
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ROG DOMINUS EXTREME specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x DIMM.2_1_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4) storage devices support 1 x DIMM.2_1_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4) storage devices support 1 x DIMM.2_2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4) storage devices support 1 x DIMM.2_2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type ...
ROG DOMINUS EXTREME specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x DIMM.2_1_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4) storage devices support 1 x DIMM.2_1_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4) storage devices support 1 x DIMM.2_2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4) storage devices support 1 x DIMM.2_2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type ...
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... headers 2 x LED connectors (Back I/O cover, PCH and OLED) 1 x TB_HEADER 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, Secure Erase, User Profile, F11 EZ RAID Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, , F4 AURA ON/ OFF and F9 Search WOL, WOR, PXE Drivers EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 64-bit EEB ATX...
... headers 2 x LED connectors (Back I/O cover, PCH and OLED) 1 x TB_HEADER 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, Secure Erase, User Profile, F11 EZ RAID Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, , F4 AURA ON/ OFF and F9 Search WOL, WOR, PXE Drivers EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 64-bit EEB ATX...
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... strips 2 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x Q-Connector 4 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 2 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x CPU installation clip Fan Extension Card II: 1 x Fan Extension Card II (6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors, 3 x RGB headers, 3 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header) 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any of...
... strips 2 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x Q-Connector 4 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 2 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x CPU installation clip Fan Extension Card II: 1 x Fan Extension Card II (6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors, 3 x RGB headers, 3 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header) 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any of...
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Chapter 2 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 2-13 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The illustration above is the same for reference only.
Chapter 2 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 2-13 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The illustration above is the same for reference only.
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... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as DOMINEX.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS...
... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as DOMINEX.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS...
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... related item listing. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to display the other items on the screen. Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 3-5 Search (F9) This button allows you to search for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can...
... related item listing. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to display the other items on the screen. Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 3-5 Search (F9) This button allows you to search for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can...
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... the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Autonomous Core C-State Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you configure BIOS support for security device. 3.6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for the CPU and other system devices. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.4 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware...
... the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Autonomous Core C-State Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you configure BIOS support for security device. 3.6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for the CPU and other system devices. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.4 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware...
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... only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to 1.1.5 Expansion slots for storage use (Hyper M.2, PCIE SSD card), and RAID options. Please refer to [Enabled]. Configure SATA as Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. SATA6G_6 This item allows you to identify the SATA port connected to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 3-17 Ensure to configure PCIE slots configuration for more details on the bandwidth sharing. 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
... only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to 1.1.5 Expansion slots for storage use (Hyper M.2, PCIE SSD card), and RAID options. Please refer to [Enabled]. Configure SATA as Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. SATA6G_6 This item allows you to identify the SATA port connected to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 3-17 Ensure to configure PCIE slots configuration for more details on the bandwidth sharing. 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
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...3: BIOS Setup 3.6.8 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in the working state This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on Q-Code LED. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Q-Code LED Function [Disabled] Disable the Q-Code LED. [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on or off states. When system is in sleep, hibernate...
...3: BIOS Setup 3.6.8 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in the working state This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on Q-Code LED. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Q-Code LED Function [Disabled] Disable the Q-Code LED. [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on or off states. When system is in sleep, hibernate...
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... [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to EZ Mode of storage devices that you want to launch. The following item appears only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME...
... [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to EZ Mode of storage devices that you want to launch. The following item appears only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME...
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... Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.13.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to launch. The number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. When you to start booting...
... Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.13.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to launch. The number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. When you to start booting...
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... to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is installed in a profile number from one to load or save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This...
... to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is installed in a profile number from one to load or save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This...
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... Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating...
... Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 3-27 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 3-27 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then...
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... utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS...
... utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS...
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... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG DOMINUS EXTREME A-3
... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG DOMINUS EXTREME A-3
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... Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep...
... Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep...
