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...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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 ...
...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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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... that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a...encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. vi Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the power supply... to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety ...
... that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a...encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. vi Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the power supply... to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety ...
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... trying to select. viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips...
... trying to select. viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips...
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xiv WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE LiveDash ROG GameFirst technology* ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Keybot II ROG Mem TweakIt Fan Xpert4 AI Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Overwolf Daemon Tools Software Winzip ASUS Utilities * ROG GameFirst IV is only available for the software manual. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support...
xiv WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE LiveDash ROG GameFirst technology* ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Keybot II ROG Mem TweakIt Fan Xpert4 AI Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Overwolf Daemon Tools Software Winzip ASUS Utilities * ROG GameFirst IV is only available for the software manual. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support...
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... ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x Cable for Fan Extension card 1 x Extension cable for addressable RGB strip 1 x Extension cable for RGB strip (80cm) 1 x ASUS 2x2...ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG big sticker 3 x M.2 screws kit 1 x ROG DIMM.2 1 x ROG DIMM.2 fan mount 1 x ROG VGA holder pack 1 x ROG Cable label 10-in-1 1 x ROG R6E MOS fan bracket 1 x 4-Way SLI® bridge 1 x 3-Way SLI® bridge 1 x 2-Way HB SLI® bridge 1 x cablemod coupon USB drive with utilities and drivers User manual Fan Extension Card user manual...
... ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x Cable for Fan Extension card 1 x Extension cable for addressable RGB strip 1 x Extension cable for RGB strip (80cm) 1 x ASUS 2x2...ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG big sticker 3 x M.2 screws kit 1 x ROG DIMM.2 1 x ROG DIMM.2 fan mount 1 x ROG VGA holder pack 1 x ROG Cable label 10-in-1 1 x ROG R6E MOS fan bracket 1 x 4-Way SLI® bridge 1 x 3-Way SLI® bridge 1 x 2-Way HB SLI® bridge 1 x cablemod coupon USB drive with utilities and drivers User manual Fan Extension Card user manual...
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... connectors allow you to connect a water block connector to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. You can... manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 18. Water Block connector (9-pin WB_SENSOR) This connector allows ...
... connectors allow you to connect a water block connector to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. You can... manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 18. Water Block connector (9-pin WB_SENSOR) This connector allows ...
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Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is 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 opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-1
Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is 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 opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-1
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...different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating... When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as R6E.CAP for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI ... power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on...
...different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating... When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as R6E.CAP for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI ... power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Entering...
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Entering...
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...settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you... motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Menu bar The menu...
...settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you... motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Menu bar The menu...
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.../motherboard temperature, CPU 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 Click...
.../motherboard temperature, CPU 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 Click...
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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 EXTREME 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan 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 EXTREME 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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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 Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 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 Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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...have forgotten your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system performance. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O... Setup program. The following item appears only when you 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 BCLK (base...
...have forgotten your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system performance. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O... Setup program. The following item appears only when you 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 BCLK (base...
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...Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. This may be due to a third party software that do not have to booting. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-23 Do not turn off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. The frozen state is only available in the software before proceeding with ...Secure Erase. Ensure to set the SATA mode to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to proceed with the Secure Erase. ...
...Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. This may be due to a third party software that do not have to booting. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-23 Do not turn off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. The frozen state is only available in the software before proceeding with ...Secure Erase. Ensure to set the SATA mode to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of this manual. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to proceed with the Secure Erase. ...
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... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to boot. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The...support USB drive that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 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 this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating ...
... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to boot. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The...support USB drive that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 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 this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating ...