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...information...vi About this guide...vii ROG DOMINUS EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ...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 ...
...information...vi About this guide...vii ROG DOMINUS EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ...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 ...
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...electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ... Before using the product, ensure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the...
...electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ... Before using the product, ensure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the...
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...parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to ... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this...
...parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to ... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG DOMINUS EXTREME motherboard 4 x 2-in-1 ROG Weave SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermistor cable package 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-way-L) 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips 1 x Extension cable for addressable 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...
... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG DOMINUS EXTREME motherboard 4 x 2-in-1 ROG Weave SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermistor cable package 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-way-L) 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips 1 x Extension cable for addressable 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...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA3647 (Narrow) compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA3647 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA3647 (Narrow) compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA3647 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 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. • ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 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. • ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports Intel® LGA 3647 socket for Xeon® W-3175X processors, with the cap on the socket and the...
... with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports Intel® LGA 3647 socket for Xeon® W-3175X processors, with the cap on the socket and the...
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1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-5
1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-5
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Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Slot No. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Slot No. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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Chapter 1 Shared Bandwidth PCIe Configuration DIMM.2_1_1 & DIMM.2_1_2 DIMM.2_2_1 DIMM.2_2_2 PCIEX16_1 N/A N/A N/A U.2_1 N/A PCIEX16_2 x8 N/A x4 N/A PCIEX16_3 N/A x4 N/A x4 PCIEX16_4 x8 N/A N/A N/A U.2_2 N/A x4 N/A N/A • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-9
Chapter 1 Shared Bandwidth PCIe Configuration DIMM.2_1_1 & DIMM.2_1_2 DIMM.2_2_1 DIMM.2_2_2 PCIEX16_1 N/A N/A N/A U.2_1 N/A PCIEX16_2 x8 N/A x4 N/A PCIEX16_3 N/A x4 N/A x4 PCIEX16_4 x8 N/A N/A N/A U.2_2 N/A x4 N/A N/A • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-9
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... the reset button to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system.
... the reset button to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system.
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BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Press the BIOS button to keep track of their overclocking data. 6. The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 5.
BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Press the BIOS button to keep track of their overclocking data. 6. The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing overclockers to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Slow Mode Switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 5.
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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. Chapter 1 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-15 1.1.7 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. Chapter 1 ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-15 1.1.7 Jumper 1.
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The LED does not light up when the corresponding BIOS is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is in use. 2. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
The LED does not light up when the corresponding BIOS is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is in use. 2. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
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Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that supports HD Audio standard. ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-19 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the front panel ...
Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that supports HD Audio standard. ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-19 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the front panel ...
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.... Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 4. Chapter 1 5.
.... Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 4. Chapter 1 5.
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... cover. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. Chapter 1 8. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10...
... cover. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. Chapter 1 8. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10...
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...supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-23 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the... motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED ...
...supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG DOMINUS EXTREME 1-23 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the... motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED ...
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The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 11. ...Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the...
The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 11. ...Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the...