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... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be much obliged if you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that... unless such repair, modification of alteration is eager to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be much obliged if you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that... unless such repair, modification of alteration is eager to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet...
vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet...
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...: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to...
...: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to...
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...RAMPAGE VI APEX specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS...WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers AURA ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools software ASUS WebStorage ROG CloneDrive WinZip ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* * 64-bit only ...
...RAMPAGE VI APEX specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS...WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers AURA ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools software ASUS WebStorage ROG CloneDrive WinZip ASUS Utilities Windows® 10* * 64-bit only ...
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... DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x DIMM.2 extension card 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-Way L) 1 x SLI™ Bridge (3-Way) 1 x SLI™ Bridge (4-Way) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector 2 x DIMM.2 Fan stand pack 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x ROG R6A MOS FAN Bracket pack 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x ROG Sticker 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ROG OC PIN...
... DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x DIMM.2 extension card 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-Way L) 1 x SLI™ Bridge (3-Way) 1 x SLI™ Bridge (4-Way) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) I/O Shield 1 x Q-Connector 2 x DIMM.2 Fan stand pack 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x ROG R6A MOS FAN Bracket pack 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x ROG Sticker 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ROG OC PIN...
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... sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chapter 1 14. ROG extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel ...I/II. • The OC Panel I/II is purchased separately. • Support for OC Panel I/II varies over different platforms. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the...
... sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chapter 1 14. ROG extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel ...I/II. • The OC Panel I/II is purchased separately. • Support for OC Panel I/II varies over different platforms. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the...
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this manual. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 2-1 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for reference only.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this manual. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 2-1 Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for reference only.
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... and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise ...to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to ... to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance.
... and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise ...to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to ... to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance.
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...default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for information on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on how to...is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does...
...default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for information on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on how to...is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does...
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... voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ...of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode ...
... voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ...of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode ...
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... bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-5 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows...
... bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-5 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-7
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Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to view its current status. 2.
Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to view its current status. 2.
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... to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ...section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set the value based on the motherboard. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ...
... to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ...section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set the value based on the motherboard. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ...
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...Tool > Secure Erase on selected SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to data processing. Ensure to set the SATA mode to ...of your SSD may lower over time as with any storage medium due to booting. ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-23 Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to proceed with Secure ...
...Tool > Secure Erase on selected SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to data processing. Ensure to set the SATA mode to ...of your SSD may lower over time as with any storage medium due to booting. ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX 3-23 Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to proceed with Secure ...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update ... instructions in this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that allows you to update the motherboard...
... to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update ... instructions in this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that allows you to update the motherboard...