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... which is distributed without the express written permission of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
... which is distributed without the express written permission of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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...Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Jumpers 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 installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card...
...Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Jumpers 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 installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card...
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.../x8 mode with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - x16, x16/x8 orx8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU)* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot * The PCIE_X8_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_1(DIMM.2). (continued on the CPU types. When M.2_2(DIMM.2) is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * Support...
.../x8 mode with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - x16, x16/x8 orx8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU)* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot * The PCIE_X8_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_1(DIMM.2). (continued on the CPU types. When M.2_2(DIMM.2) is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * Support...
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ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 1 x 4-pin VROC key 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB connector supports 2 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x U.2 port 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan connector 3 x 4-Pin CHA_FAN connectors 1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+1 ...
ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 1 x 4-pin VROC key 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB connector supports 2 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x U.2 port 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan connector 3 x 4-Pin CHA_FAN connectors 1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+1 ...
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.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 34. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) 5. Power-on button (START) 11. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E2) 16. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_E12; 20-1 pin U31G1_E34) 19. SATA 6G_56) 21. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 26. MemOK! LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 32. LED connector (13-pin LED_CON2) 35. OLED connector (9-pin OLED_HEADER) 36. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 9. SATA 6G_34; U.2 connector (U.2) 22. PCIe x16...
.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 34. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) 5. Power-on button (START) 11. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E2) 16. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_E12; 20-1 pin U31G1_E34) 19. SATA 6G_56) 21. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 26. MemOK! LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 32. LED connector (13-pin LED_CON2) 35. OLED connector (9-pin OLED_HEADER) 36. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 9. SATA 6G_34; U.2 connector (U.2) 22. PCIe x16...
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....2 slot before inserting the card. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • Intel® Optane Technology is detached from the PCH. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect M.2 SSD modules. 16. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME...
....2 slot before inserting the card. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • Intel® Optane Technology is detached from the PCH. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect M.2 SSD modules. 16. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME...
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... of the chassis, then connect the Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) antenna to the top two Wi-Fi ports at least 10 cm away from the ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) antenna. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-15 ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) antenna ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi and ASUS Wi-Fi...
... of the chassis, then connect the Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) antenna to the top two Wi-Fi ports at least 10 cm away from the ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) antenna. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-15 ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) antenna ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi and ASUS Wi-Fi...
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... boot failure. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-1 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating...
... boot failure. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-1 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating...
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... on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of a field, select it to display the other items on the screen. You can change the value of the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-5
... on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of a field, select it to display the other items on the screen. You can change the value of the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-5
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... performance, mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides...
... performance, mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage] [By Specific Core] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized setting. [100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-15 Select the auto mode to 100:100. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage] [By Specific Core] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized setting. [100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-15 Select the auto mode to 100:100. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-17 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1 - 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in the hard disks. SATA6G_6 This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. PCIe Speed This...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-17 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1 - 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in the hard disks. SATA6G_6 This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. PCIe Speed This...
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... disable the individual USB ports. W_PUMP+ 1 / W_PUMP + 2 Control [Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of the USB ports. 3.6.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the fan settings. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of water pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for each fan. 3.6.12 USB Configuration...
... disable the individual USB ports. W_PUMP+ 1 / W_PUMP + 2 Control [Disabled] Disable the Water Pump control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of the USB ports. 3.6.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the fan settings. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of water pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for each fan. 3.6.12 USB Configuration...
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... items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Setup Animator This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to enable or disable the Setup animator. For more details, refer to launch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This...
... items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Setup Animator This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to enable or disable the Setup animator. For more details, refer to launch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This...
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... the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on the Setup menus. When you select this option from the Exit menu to load the default values. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed...
... the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on the Setup menus. When you select this option from the Exit menu to load the default values. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed...
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Go to the Tool menu to the USB port. 3. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-27 To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press to switch to the Folder Info field...
Go to the Tool menu to the USB port. 3. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-27 To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press to switch to the Folder Info field...
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... enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Insert the motherboard support USB drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive that contains the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-29 Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Insert the motherboard support USB drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive that contains the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-29 Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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...Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to RAID mode, all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items. 4. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model...
...Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to RAID mode, all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items. 4. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model...
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... RAID controller driver you to continue. 4. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-11 Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the drive to continue. 5. Follow screen instructions to insert the installation media containing the driver of the support USB drive then click OK to continue. 6. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. Insert the support USB drive with the OS installation. Locate the driver...
... RAID controller driver you to continue. 4. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-11 Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the drive to continue. 5. Follow screen instructions to insert the installation media containing the driver of the support USB drive then click OK to continue. 6. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. Insert the support USB drive with the OS installation. Locate the driver...
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... set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to exit? (Y/N): 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Click the name of the device you...
... set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to exit? (Y/N): 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Click the name of the device you...
