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...with onboard M.2_2 slot. ** The U.2 port and M.2_2 slot will be disabled when using a 28-lane CPU. (continued on the CPU types. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports 14nm CPU... Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for details. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for CPU support list ** Support of individual CPUs.
...with onboard M.2_2 slot. ** The U.2 port and M.2_2 slot will be disabled when using a 28-lane CPU. (continued on the CPU types. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports 14nm CPU... Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for details. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for CPU support list ** Support of individual CPUs.
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... Lighting Control - BIOS Flashback Button - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App AURA: - II - Pre-mounted I /O Ports OC Design - BUPDATER - AI Suite 3 - Q-Slot - Aura RGB Strip Headers - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA specifications summary Special Features Back Panel...
... Lighting Control - BIOS Flashback Button - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App AURA: - II - Pre-mounted I /O Ports OC Design - BUPDATER - AI Suite 3 - Q-Slot - Aura RGB Strip Headers - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA specifications summary Special Features Back Panel...
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xiv ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support USB 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 WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Overwolf Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Anti-Virus software (1-year full subscription) Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.9" (30.5cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.
xiv ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support USB 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 WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Overwolf Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Anti-Virus software (1-year full subscription) Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.9" (30.5cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.
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... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA motherboard 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cable 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x 2-in-1 ROG weave SATA 6G cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 screws kit...
... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA motherboard 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cable 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x 2-in-1 ROG weave SATA 6G cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 screws kit...
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RSVD switches (RSVD_1-2) This switch is employed during LN2 benching. Setting this switch to Enabled 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 keep track of their overclocking data. The system may result in damages to Disabled. Chapter 1 9. 8. Slow Mode switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is reserved for ASUS-authorized technicians only. Please ensure the RSVD switch is set to your system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 1-13
RSVD switches (RSVD_1-2) This switch is employed during LN2 benching. Setting this switch to Enabled 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 keep track of their overclocking data. The system may result in damages to Disabled. Chapter 1 9. 8. Slow Mode switch (SLOW_MODE) Slow Mode Switch is reserved for ASUS-authorized technicians only. Please ensure the RSVD switch is set to your system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 1-13
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The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. 2.1.11 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. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 2-15
The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. 2.1.11 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. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 2-15
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... versions. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 are needed for settings and options. You can easily... settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-1
... versions. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 are needed for settings and options. You can easily... settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-1
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... code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-5 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of... and saved in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display a list of options. You can change the value of the ASUS support website. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the settings.
... code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-5 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of... and saved in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display a list of options. You can change the value of the ASUS support website. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the settings.
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... faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage] [By Specific Core] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto...BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to 100:100...
... faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage] [By Specific Core] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto...BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to 100:100...
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... malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to boot. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-21 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This...
... malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to boot. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-21 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This...
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... only available in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-23 The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may be due to a third party software that do... not have to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your PC must be performed to proceed with Secure Erase. This may lower over time as with...
... only available in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-23 The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may be due to a third party software that do... not have to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your PC must be performed to proceed with Secure Erase. This may lower over time as with...
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... from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to the BIOS items. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you selected are saved. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-25 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and... program without saving your changes to load the default values for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. The items in your system. This feature is installed in your system.
... from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to the BIOS items. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you selected are saved. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-25 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and... program without saving your changes to load the default values for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. The items in your system. This feature is installed in your system.
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...to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 find the BIOS file,... and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-27 To update the BIOS by USB:...
...to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 find the BIOS file,... and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-27 To update the BIOS by USB:...
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...want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-29 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS...the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you...
...want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 3-29 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS...the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you...
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... in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 4-1 The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the entire system. Chapter 4: RAID... refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. If one drive...
... in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA 4-1 The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the entire system. Chapter 4: RAID... refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. If one drive...
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Appendix Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product...one or more of at least 20 cm from that to comply with the limits for this device must not be installed to radio communications. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA A-1 End-users and installers must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in conjunction with antenna installation instructions...
Appendix Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product...one or more of at least 20 cm from that to comply with the limits for this device must not be installed to radio communications. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA A-1 End-users and installers must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in conjunction with antenna installation instructions...
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... NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in different regions. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA A-3 This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be...
... NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in different regions. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA A-3 This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be...