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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 ... 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 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi 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 ... 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 ...
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...the signal cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any damage... cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems ...• Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your ...
...the signal cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any damage... cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems ...• Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your ...
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...have to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. These documents are also provided. 4. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide...
...have to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. These documents are also provided. 4. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide...
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... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 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 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ ac compliant) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi...
... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 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 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ ac compliant) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 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. xvi
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 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. xvi
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...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG RAMPAGE VI 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...or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG RAMPAGE VI 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...or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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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... of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2066 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage 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) The...
... of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2066 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage 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) The...
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Recommended memory configurations ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-5 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 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-5 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 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE x16/x8_1 slot PCIE x8_2 slot PCIE x4_1 slot PCIE x16/x8_3 slot PCIE x8_4 slot ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE x16/x8_1 slot PCIE x8_2 slot PCIE x4_1 slot PCIE x16/x8_3 slot PCIE x8_4 slot ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system...
... indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system...
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...to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the ...installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot....
...to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the ...installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot....
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Press the BIOS button to adjust your system settings under heavy overclocking. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Pause switch (PAUSE) The pause switch allows you to freeze the cooling system at a hardware level, thus allowing you to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 7. Chapter 1 6. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips.
Press the BIOS button to adjust your system settings under heavy overclocking. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Pause switch (PAUSE) The pause switch allows you to freeze the cooling system at a hardware level, thus allowing you to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 7. Chapter 1 6. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips.
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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 RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-15 1.1.7 Jumpers 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 RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-15 1.1.7 Jumpers 1.
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... lights up when the corresponding BIOS is solved. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. The actual...
... lights up when the corresponding BIOS is solved. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. The actual...
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DIMM_B_LED; Chapter 1 3. DIMM LED (DIMM_A_LED; DIMM_D_LED) The DIMM LED indicates when the corresponding memory channel is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is enabled. 4. DIMM_C_LED; ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-17 The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity.
DIMM_B_LED; Chapter 1 3. DIMM LED (DIMM_A_LED; DIMM_D_LED) The DIMM LED indicates when the corresponding memory channel is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is enabled. 4. DIMM_C_LED; ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-17 The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity.
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... that you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of up to this connector. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-19 Chapter 1 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E2) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to 10 Gbps. Front panel audio...) This connector is for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. We recommend that supports HD Audio. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3.
... that you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of up to this connector. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-19 Chapter 1 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E2) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to 10 Gbps. Front panel audio...) This connector is for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. We recommend that supports HD Audio. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3.
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..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Chapter 1 5. Thermal sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1-2) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-21 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that monitor the temperature of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connector (10...
..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Chapter 1 5. Thermal sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1-2) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-21 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that monitor the temperature of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connector (10...
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... (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin W_ PUMP+1; 4-pin W_PUMP+2; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A... caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin W_ PUMP+1; 4-pin W_PUMP+2; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A... caps on water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-23 The system may become unstable or may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin ... EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for...
Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-23 The system may become unstable or may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin ... EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for...