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...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL...product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL...product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
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...1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.10 Internal connectors 1-18 1.11 ProbeIt...1-32 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-13 2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation 2-14 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
...1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.10 Internal connectors 1-18 1.11 ProbeIt...1-32 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-13 2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation 2-14 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
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.../x4 mode, DIMM.2_2 will be disabled. *** The PCIe 3.0 x4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2. (continued on the next page) ix ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Optimized for Intel® Core™ X-Series 10000 Processor Family, Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family(6-core above) on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus...
.../x4 mode, DIMM.2_2 will be disabled. *** The PCIe 3.0 x4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2. (continued on the next page) ix ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Optimized for Intel® Core™ X-Series 10000 Processor Family, Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family(6-core above) on LGA 2066 Socket* Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus...
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... be disabled when using 28-Lane CPU. Sonic Radar III - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® SABRE9018Q2C - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors support with Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) 1 x DIMM.2 Module supports* - 2 x M .2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode...
... be disabled when using 28-Lane CPU. Sonic Radar III - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® SABRE9018Q2C - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless & Bluetooth Audio Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors support with Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) 1 x DIMM.2 Module supports* - 2 x M .2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode...
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... Software - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Slow Mode - TDA21472 - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG Extreme OC kit: - RAMCache III - Power Stage SW. ReTry button - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® X299 Chipset - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (at back panel) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (2 at mid-board, 1 at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Controller - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (at back panel)* ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connectors - 2 x U SB 3.2 Gen 2 ports...
... Software - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Slow Mode - TDA21472 - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG Extreme OC kit: - RAMCache III - Power Stage SW. ReTry button - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® X299 Chipset - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (at back panel) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (2 at mid-board, 1 at back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Controller - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (at back panel)* ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connectors - 2 x U SB 3.2 Gen 2 ports...
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... xii ASUS PRO Clock II Technology ASUS Q-Design Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [green]) Q-Slot Q-DIMM Q-Connector (continued on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - LiveDash - A I /O Shield ASUS NODE: hardware control interface OptiMem III BUPDATER BIOS FlashBack™ Button Clear CMOS Button OC Design- ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary Special Features ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - ASUS Node AI Suite 3 Ai Charger ASUS Dual...
... xii ASUS PRO Clock II Technology ASUS Q-Design Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [green]) Q-Slot Q-DIMM Q-Connector (continued on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - LiveDash - A I /O Shield ASUS NODE: hardware control interface OptiMem III BUPDATER BIOS FlashBack™ Button Clear CMOS Button OC Design- ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary Special Features ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - ASUS Node AI Suite 3 Ai Charger ASUS Dual...
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...NODE connector 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 2 x T_Sensor Connectors 1 x 2-pin Water in connector 1 x 2-pin Water out connector 1 x 3-pin Water flow connector 1 x Start button 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connectors 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110) 1 x FS Mode switch 1 x Pause switch 1 x RSVD switch 1 x Speaker header 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Overwolf Daemon Tools Software WinRAR BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form...
...NODE connector 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 2 x T_Sensor Connectors 1 x 2-pin Water in connector 1 x 2-pin Water out connector 1 x 3-pin Water flow connector 1 x Start button 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connectors 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110) 1 x FS Mode switch 1 x Pause switch 1 x RSVD switch 1 x Speaker header 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Overwolf Daemon Tools Software WinRAR BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form...
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... to USB 2.0 adapter cable 1 x 2-in-1 ROG weave SATA 6G cable 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antennas 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG coaster 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 screws kit 1 x ROG Multi-Bit screwdriver 1 x Cablemod coupon ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink: 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 2 x M.2 screws kits 1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad Fan Extension Card II: 1 x FAN Extension Card II user manual 1 x Fan Extension Card II 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide...
... to USB 2.0 adapter cable 1 x 2-in-1 ROG weave SATA 6G cable 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antennas 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG coaster 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 screws kit 1 x ROG Multi-Bit screwdriver 1 x Cablemod coupon ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink: 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 2 x M.2 screws kits 1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad Fan Extension Card II: 1 x FAN Extension Card II user manual 1 x Fan Extension Card II 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide...
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... SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • The connectors are set to [RAID Mode] by default. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide...
... SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • The connectors are set to [RAID Mode] by default. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide...
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... be disabled when using 28-Lane CPU. 3. Chapter 1 • Before you to install a DIMM.2 card to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. • DIMM.2 module supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRSTe (Intel® Rapid Storage Enterprise Technology). • DIMM.2_2 will be disabled when the PCIe...
... be disabled when using 28-Lane CPU. 3. Chapter 1 • Before you to install a DIMM.2 card to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. • DIMM.2 module supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRSTe (Intel® Rapid Storage Enterprise Technology). • DIMM.2_2 will be disabled when the PCIe...
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...; is not operating properly. If the BIOS program is completed. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is enabled. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 2-17 We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Rename the file as R6EE.CAP, then copy it...
...; is not operating properly. If the BIOS program is completed. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is enabled. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 2-17 We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Rename the file as R6EE.CAP, then copy it...
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... help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as R6EE.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-1
... help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as R6EE.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-1
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... be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. AURA (F4) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to the removable storage device. General help At the bottom of the field opposite the item. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list...
... be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. AURA (F4) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to the removable storage device. General help At the bottom of the field opposite the item. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list...
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... set the memory operating frequency. Select the auto mode to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4400MHz] Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set to run 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 ENCORE 3-17 DRAM Frequency This item allows you to enable your processor cores to default core ratio settings...
... set the memory operating frequency. Select the auto mode to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4400MHz] Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set to run 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 ENCORE 3-17 DRAM Frequency This item allows you to enable your processor cores to default core ratio settings...
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... PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to the corresponding SATA port. Status Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable or disable the selected SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller...
... PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to the corresponding SATA port. Status Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable or disable the selected SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller...
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... the ASUS Logo appears. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-23 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver...
... the ASUS Logo appears. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-23 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver...
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... Secure Erase. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to section Motherboard layout of a BIOS protective measure. Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD, restoring it to proceed with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during...
... Secure Erase. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to section Motherboard layout of a BIOS protective measure. Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD, restoring it to proceed with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during...
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... Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you to select the bus interface. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-27 Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you select this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. GPU Post This item displays the...
... Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you to select the bus interface. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-27 Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you select this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. GPU Post This item displays the...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-29 To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-29 To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool...
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... updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-31 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support...
... updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-31 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support...